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2022 New Year’s Eve in Fort Worth

Celebrate the new year with style. | Photo by @theamoncarter

With 2023 just around the corner, now is the time to start making plans to celebrate the new year. Lucky for us, there are plenty of things to do in Fort Worth so we’ve put together a guide to ringing in the new year with your friends, family, and loved ones.

Where to dine 🍽️

Toast to the New Year | 5-10 p.m. | 97 West Kitchen and Bar, 200 Mule Alley Dr., Fort Worth | $125 | Enjoy a decadent four-course meal with options like 12-oz Akaushi New York strip or roasted duck, desserts, and a complimentary champagne toast.

New Year’s Eve Tasting Menu | 5-11 p.m. | The Beast and Company, 1010 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth | $75-$115 | Usher in 2023 with two tastings — one for omnivores and another for vegetarians — and a welcome toast followed by an eight-course meal.

New Year’s Eve Dinner | 5-10 p.m. | Clay Pigeon Food & Drink, 2731 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth | $45-$100 | Chef Marcus Paslay will host a four-course prix-fixe dinner with entrées like duck breast, salmon, and caviar beurre blanc.

FTW-Hotel Drover-DEC — Ring in the new year at 97 West Kitchen and Bar at Hotel Drover. | Photo by FTWtoday

Where to party 🍾

New Year’s Eve Countdown | 12 p.m. | Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1600 Gendy St., Fort Worth | Free-$14 | Don’t let the kiddos miss out on the fun — celebrate the new year with a lunchtime confetti drop.

New Year’s Eve Party and Cheek to Cheek Concert | 7 p.m. | Downtown Cowtown at the Isis, 2401 N. Main St., Fort Worth | $65 | Sing your heart out at this prohibition-era party featuring Sharon Owens as Lady Gaga and Steve Leeds as Tony Bennett.

New Year’s Eve Concert | 7:30 p.m. | Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth | $39+ | It’s a holiday concert like no other with songs like “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme” and “Dancing Queen” during this ABBA tribute show presented by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra.

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Tuesday, Dec. 20

Bison Feeding Hayride | Tuesday, Dec. 20-Wednesday, Dec. 28 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Nature Center - Refuge, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd., Fort Worth | $5 | Hop on a hayride with Nature Center staff and toss feed cubes to the bison for a chance to see them up close.

Wednesday, Dec. 21

We Run Wednesdays | Wednesday, Dec. 21-Wednesday, Dec. 27 | 6:30-8 p.m. | The Trailhead at Clearfork, 4801 Edwards Ranch Rd., Fort Worth | Free | Hit the trails with other local runners for a four-mile jog or walk every Wednesday.

Thursday, Dec. 22

The Nutcracker | Thursday, Dec. 22-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.

Friday, Dec. 23

Experience Glass Blowing | Friday, Dec. 23 | 11 a.m., 1 p.m. + 5 p.m. | SiNaCa Studios, 1013 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth | $125 | Learn how to make your own glass ornaments during a hands-on class with instructors.

Saturday, Dec. 24

Dallas Cowboys | Saturday, Dec. 24 | 3:25 p.m. | AT&T Stadium, 1 AT&T Way, Arlington | $62-$748 | The Cowboys return to their home field on Christmas Eve to play the NFC East-leading Philadelphia Eagles.

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Weather

50º | Partly cloudy | 20% chance of rain
A cold front is expected to arrive on Thursday bringing strong winds and a wind chill averaging 1-2 degrees. Prepare for the freezing temps by using the city’s guide to protect your water pipes from bursting. ❄️

Open

California-based Jimboy’s Tacos is now open at 7028 Blue Mound Rd. in Saginaw. The Mexican restaurant is serving up tacos and enchilada plates along with a la carte items including burritos, salads, tacos, and quesadillas. Stop by daily from 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. 🌮

Civic

The Tarrant County commissioners court approved a contract last week to reimburse the National Juneteenth Museum $2 million for construction. The 55,000-sqft museum — located at Evans Avenue and East Rosedale Street — is expected to break ground next year and open in 2025. 💰 (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

Closing

Traditional Vietnamese restaurant Four Sisters is closing on Friday, Dec. 23, according to an online post. The family-owned shop opened back in 2018 at 1001 S. Main St. No other details were provided about the sudden closure.

Coming Soon

A new type of eating experience is getting ready to open in Alliance Town Center. Truck Yard is wrapping up construction at 101 Prairie Vista Dr. and plans to open in mid-January. Guests can expect a dog-friendly environment with indoor and outdoor seating, a Ferris wheel, live music, and good food. 🎡

Announced

The city of Fort Worth officially recognized the Alliance Airport name change to Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport during a ceremony last week. During the dedication event, the city announced plans for a new Perot Plaza with a memorial honoring H. Ross Perot Sr. ✈️

Sports

TCU quarterback Max Duggan announced that he’s declaring for the 2023 NFL Draft. On Twitter, the Horned Frog thanked his teammates, coaches, and the university for their support. Max will play his final game with TCU on Saturday, Dec. 31 against Michigan in the College Football Playoff Semifinal. 🏈

Seasonal

A home in the Westover Hills neighborhood is bringing out all the stops when it comes to decorating for the holidays. Take a look at this snow-covered home featuring ornaments, Christmas trees, and other dazzling decorations. If you’re wondering, yes, it is real snow. ☃️

Real Estate

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Travel

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Celebrate

We want to wish a happy birthday to our teammate Kate, FTWtoday City Editor. Happy birthday, Kate!

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Holiday itinerary for Fort Worth

Show friends and family around Fort Worth like a pro. | Photo by @lantoniomtz

The holidays are almost here and if you’re hosting out-of-town guests, it’s time to step into the role of “official Fort Worth tour guide.” We’ve got plenty of recommendations for you to build the perfect itinerary for your visitors and show your folks around like a total pro.

🏙️ Sightseeing

Is it even a trip to Fort Worth without seeing the historic Stockyards? You can also take your visitors to Sundance Square for the perfect holiday family photo. And if there are any history buffs in the group, head to the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame.

🥘 Eat and drink

If your guests need a caffeine pick-me-up, Froth Coffee Bar, Ampersand Coffee, and The Railcar Coffee & Spirits are all offering a range of seasonal drinks. If you’re looking for a different kind of brew, Panther City is no stranger to breweries with Cowtown Brewing Co. and Martin House Brewing Company to name a few.

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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Rebecca.

Editor’s pick: Last week, I shared that my family eats homemade cinnamon rolls (made by yours truly) every Christmas morning + asked y’all what your special breakfast tradition is for the holidays.

Here’s what other FTWtoday readers are cooking up:

“Norwegian Christmas bread.”
“My family eats tamales.”
“Homemade Christmas cookies.”
“My mom found a recipe for candy cane coffee cakes (basically cinnamon and raisin bread in the shape of a candy cane) and made a batch for us and her friends to eat Christmas morning. When I started adulting, I made them for our family and friends. Now my daughter makes them too. It’s a fun way to have something special for Christmas morning and a great way to make a gift for friends or family as well.”
“Leftover pizza from the pizza pig-out the night before after Christmas vigil mass with the family.”
“We meet up on Xmas morning (either in jammies or clothes) and we have yummy waffles with loads of good toppings. Add scrambled eggs so we get protein.”

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