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Keeping things merry and bright ✨

Where to find the best holiday light displays around Fort Worth
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It’s a cowboy Christmas in the Stockyards. | Photo by @mulealley
Looking to brighten your holiday season? Take a drive or stroll through a light-filled wonderland using our guide to 12 dazzling displays around Fort Worth.

Walking through a winter wonderland ❄️

The Modern Lights | Runs through Sunday, Feb. 5 | 5-8 p.m. | The Modern, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth | Free | Be dazzled by the array of festive lights with stunning displays and evening viewing opportunities. Bonus: Enjoy free entry to all galleries until 8 p.m. on Fridays during the month of December.

Singing Trees | December | Times vary | Burnett Park, 501 W. 7th St., Fort Worth | Free | It’s holiday magic — sing your way through the park as the trees light up to the sounds around them and The Cliburn plays live.

Holidays in the Stockyards | December | All day | Stockyards, 131 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth | Free | It’s a Cowboy Christmas tradition with thousands of twinkling lights, a 30-ft tree, carolers, and photos with Santa.

Take a sleigh ride 🛷

Tell Family Lights | Runs through Saturday, Dec. 31 | 5 p.m. | Tell Family Lights, 5016 Keating St., Fort Worth | Donation based | The iconic holiday attraction features synchronized lights with songs playing on 99.9 FM. Bonus: Submit a song for your chance to control the lights.

Sugar Lane Lights | Runs through Saturday, Dec. 31 | 5 p.m. | Sugar Lane Lights, 12452 Willow Springs Rd., Haslet | $35+ | Created by Tell Family Lights, the mile-long journey features a 50-ft mega tree and seven different tunnels with 200,000+ lights.

Gift of Lights | Runs through Sunday, Jan. 1 | 6 p.m. | Texas Motor Speedway, 3545 Lone Star Cir., Fort Worth | $35 | Drive through a hypnotizing two-mile light park that features millions of lights. Bonus: Tickets support local charities.
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Friday, Dec. 16
  • Mini Pretzel Log Cabin | Friday, Dec. 16 | 1-2 p.m. | Southwest Regional Library, 4001 Library Ln., Fort Worth | Free | Make your own mini log cabin with pretzel sticks and icing while learning about the construction of historic North Texas log cabins.
  • Dallas Mavericks | Friday, Dec. 16 | 8:30 p.m. | American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave., Dallas | $36-$371 | Watch the Mavericks play the Portland Trailblazers on their home court.
Saturday, Dec. 17
  • Holiday Characters Breakfast | Saturday, Dec. 17 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Texas Girls’ Choir Inc., 4449 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth | $30 | The Texas Girls’ Choir will perform live + guests can enjoy pancakes, bacon, and a hot chocolate bar.
  • Christmas from the Heart of Nashville | Saturday, Dec. 17 | 7-10 p.m. | Arlington Music Hall, 224 N. Center St., Arlington | $10-$35 | Get into the holiday spirit with live music from the award-winning Christian country group MARK209.
Sunday, Dec. 18
  • The Nutcracker | Sunday, Dec. 18-Saturday, Dec. 24 | Times vary | Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth | $55-135 | See the iconic Waltz of Flowers and the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy during this fairy tale adventure.
Monday, Dec. 19
  • Christmas Charcuterie Board | Monday, Dec. 19 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Ron’s Corner Tavern, 1829 Airport Fwy., Bedford | $60 | Sip on a holiday cocktail and learn how to make a festive charcuterie board.
We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
EVENTS FOR EVERYONE

Weather
  • 49º | Partly cloudy | 0% chance of rain
Coming Soon
  • A new coffee chain named 7 Brew is coming to north Fort Worth at 5001 N. Tarrant Pkwy. The drive-thru concept serves espresso-based coffee, frozen drinks, teas, and energy drinks. It’s expected to open in January. ☕ (Fort Worth Magazine)
Opening
  • Boozie’s Brewery and Gourmet Sandwiches at 6473 Camp Bowie Blvd. is getting ready to open on Monday, Jan. 2. The menu features brews, pasta, and sandwiches, like the Le Paysan made with smoked turkey, brie, and apple chutney. 🥪
Civic
  • The Tarrant County Commissioners Court authorized nearly $20 million for affordable housing. The money will fund 105 units in four developments. The court plans to authorize another $12.6 million to increase the number of units for individuals experiencing homelessness. 💸
Community
  • Fort Worth ISD is looking for volunteers to help build a new playground at Morningside Elementary School. Work on the project will continue today and tomorrow at 2601 Evans Ave. All tools including masks, gloves, and meals will be provided. Sign up now. 🌳
Sports
  • Watch the Horned Frogs make history on the big screen at Cinemark Alliance Town Center. The North Texas-based chain is screening the Fiesta Bowl on New Year’s Eve at 3 p.m. Grab your Hypnotoad merch ahead of the game. 🐸
Pets
  • Fort Worth Animal Care and Control is looking for foster homes ahead of the holidays. The shelter said the capacity is at critical and 150 pets need to be rehomed to avoid euthanasia. Email FWACC for more info about fostering. 🐶
Biz
  • American Airlines is the only passenger airline to be included in the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI) for the second year in a row. The Fort Worth-based airline increased its year-over-year score by more than 20%. American was also recognized for its diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. ✈️
Holiday
  • Hanukkah sameach. This Sunday evening marks the beginning of Hanukkah — the Festival of Lights that lasts for eight days. Congregation Ahavath Sholom (4050 S. Hulen St.) is holding a Chanukah Program with a menorah lighting and traditional Hanukkah food from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 18. 🕎
Seasonal
  • If building gingerbread houses is an annual holiday tradition for you, now’s your time to shine. Show off your gingerbread decorating skills for a chance to win a $500 Central Market Gift Card. Upload a photo of your creation by Tuesday, Dec. 27 to enter to win.*
Shop
  • It’s ok if you waited until the last minute to shop this season. There’s still time to shop items from our online shop Six & Main. We’re talking cocktail glasses, shirts, candles, mugs, and more. Our gift guides make shopping easy. 🛍️
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Outdoors
  • Still shopping for the hunter or angler in your life? Sportsman’s Box, the leading gear discovery service for outdoorsmen, is adding a free $100 credit for all new members through Saturday, Dec. 31. Choose from nine leading brands with your first Sportsman’s Box and claim your free gift. 🎣 *
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Gifts that keep on giving 🎁

Last-minute holidays gifts for Christmas
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Give the gift that keeps on giving with a subscription to a monthly club | Photo via Flaviar
There may be just nine days until Christmas, but — believe it or not — it’s not too late to find some last-minute presents. Instead of paying an arm and a leg for overnight shipping, opt for one of these subscriptions, gift cards, or digital gifts.

Courtside Kitchen Pickleball membership ($39/month) | Pick up a new hobby and get exclusive benefits like priority access to pickleball courts, tournaments, and complimentary paddles and balls. 🏓

Milk + Honey Spa gift card (Prices vary) | Treat your loved ones (or yourself) to a trip to the spa for a day of relaxing. Pro tip: Holiday bonus vouchers are being offered through the end of the year. ☁️

Amazon Prime membership ($14.99/month or $139/year) | Kick someone off the family plan and get them their own Prime membership. Psst — Students get half-off. 📦*

Flaviar subscription ($60/month, $110/three months, or $350/year) | This membership provides the opportunity to taste new, rare, and limited edition spirits. 🥃*
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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Rebecca.

Editor’s pick: I love spoiling myself with a fancy meal every once and a while, but there’s nothing like breakfast from a hole-in-the-wall restaurant.

With family coming into town for the holidays, I’m on the hunt to find the best spot for fluffy pancakes, crispy bacon, and a hot cup of coffee. Share your recommendations for the best mom-and-pop eateries in Fort Worth.

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