There’s no dodging Cupid’s arrow — Valentine’s Day is here. Whether you’re celebrating your friendships or sugaring up your sweetheart, we’ve got last-minute Valentine’s Day ideas that will have you loving love.
🌵 Get fantastical with botanicals
If you’re quick, you might have your pick of bouquets using same-day flower delivery. (We’re eyeing those locally designed arrangements.)
Or, get creative and nab a potted plant from these plant spots. Nothing says forever like a hardy succulent.
It doesn’t get much more idyllic than bundling up and looking at the stars. Grab some blankets (and maybe a hot drink) and head to one of these spots away from man-made light to take in the sky.
Valentine’s Movie Night | Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 8 p.m. | Downtown Cowtown at the Isis, 2401 N. Main St., Fort Worth | $20 | Grab your date and concessions and settle in for a classic romance movie.
Wednesday, Feb. 15
We Run Wednesday’s | Wednesday, Feb. 15 | 6:30 p.m. | The Trailhead at Clearfork, 4801 Edwards Ranch Rd., Fort Worth | Free | Run, walk, skip, or stroll + encourage others to reach their personal best.
Thursday, Feb. 16
Artful Moments: Black History Month | Thursday, Feb. 16 | 1:30-3 p.m. | Free | The Carter, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth | This month’s Artful Moments will explore Black artists and their artwork through conversations, hands-on activities, and stories.
Friday, Feb. 17
Spring Home & Garden Show | Friday, Feb. 17-Sunday, Feb. 19 | Times vary | Will Rodgers Memorial Center, 3401 W. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth | Free | Find everything you need to jump start your home and garden projects.
Saturday, Feb. 18
Panther City LAX | Saturday, Feb. 18 | 7 p.m. | Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth | $21-$80 | Watch the Panthers take on the Colorado Mammoths.
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.
The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory — with 40-50 mph gusts — for North Texas until 6 p.m. tonight. Tie down outdoor items like pool chairs and lawn furniture, or take them inside. 🍃
Civic
The city’s 28-year-old curfew for teens expired yesterday. Mayor Mattie Parker said the city will not extend the existing ordinance in anticipation of Senate Bill 603 being filed with the state legislature. The bill would take away the city’s authority to enforce a teen curfew.
Coming Soon
Arizona-based Dirty Dough is expanding to west Fort Worth with a location at 694 Alta Mere Dr. The cookie shop is known for focusing on its flavors rather than making the treats “cute and perfect.” The store plans to open with a drive-thru in July. 🍪
History
Nominations are open for Historic Fort Worth’s 2023 Most Endangered Places. Recognized properties will be determined based on threat to deterioration, neglect, and lack of financial resources. Nominations must be submitted byFriday, March 10 at 12 p.m. An announcement will be held at McFarland House on Wednesday, May 3. 🏠
Concert
Country superstar Jason Aldean is bringing his “Highway Desperado Tour” to Dickies Arena. Mitchell Tenpenny, Corey Kent, and Dee Jay Silver will be special guests at the Saturday, Oct. 24 concert. Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. 🎤
Film
Could Cowtown become the new Hollywood?Taylor Sheridanreportedly wants to move his production company to Fort Worth and Mayor Mattie Parker is helping the dream become reality. Mattie is talking with state legislators about increasing the film incentives to encourage more film-making in Texas. Learn more. 🎬 (WFAA, Fort Worth Report)
Edu
Calling all parents: Enrollment is currently open at Chapel Hill Academy, a tuition-free public charter school operated by Lena Pope, a local nonprofit that has been working with children + families since 1930. See if your student is eligible to apply (pro tip: the next round of enrollment ends Thursday, Feb. 23). Bonus: The school is hosting an open house tour on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 6 p.m.*
Featured Home
Starting the spring season by house hunting? Here’s one to add to your must-see list:6440 Malvey Ave. This 1 BD, 1 BAbungalow is located in the Ridglea North neighborhood, sits on a conveniently located lot, and welcomes guests with original hardwood floors, multiple living areas+ aspacious backyard. 🏡*
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What’s getting us through February: Our humidifiers. We love the Levoit Blue Cool Humidifier for its quiet design, multiplemist levels, and how easy it is to clean. Do your skin (not to mention, your houseplants) a favor and up your home hydration.*
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Let fate determine the future of your life. | Graphic by FTWtoday
Remember playing the game M.A.S.H. (Mansion, Apartment, Shack, and House) in middle school? The paper-and-pencil game is commonly played among teens — typically in a cafeteria — todetermine one’s future.
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, we’ve created our own Fort Worth-centricedition featuring local celebrities, popular first date hot spots, wealthy neighborhoods, and proposal locations.
Here’s a brief reminder of how to play:
Draw a spiral until your friend says “stop” then count the number of lines to determine the magic number.
Use that number to count through the different categories.
Who or whatever you land on should then be crossed out.
Keep repeating this until you end up with one result left in each category.
Circle the final options to paint the picture of your future.
Click the button below to open the game + see how your current life aligns with your FTWtoday edition of M.A.S.H.
Editor’s pick: Happy Valentine’s Day, y’all.💗 If you’re out on West Magnolia this afternoon, Kristen McCurdy Studio will have a pop-up flower booth set up at Cherry Coffee Shop (1121 W. Magnolia Ave.) featuring customized bouquets. The pop-up will be open from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Editorial:Rebecca McRobbie, Kate Mazade, Britt Thorson, Emily Shea, Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto, Dayten Rose, Sarah Leonhardt, Katie Smith | Send us a scoop, question, or feedback.
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