Fairmount Historic District

• “Neighbors go all out and sit out on the porch for constant trick-or-treaters.”
• “Creative and the neighbors participate.”
• “We’ve lived in the neighborhood for over a decade and Halloween night is so memorable! Our family loves Halloween because of our neighborhood’s love for the holiday. It’s a ‘whole notha level’ and it’s incredible!”

Ridglea Hills

• “It’s loaded with decorations.”
• “I love the atmosphere and community.”

Berkeley Place

• “People in Berkeley go all out with decorations, lights, inflatables, you name it.”
• “The residents of Berkeley LOVE Halloween and the decorations are terrific. We ran out of candy five times the first year we lived there, it is so popular as a trick-or-treating spot. The houses are close together, with sidewalks and shade trees, and many families dress up and sit outside to give out candy and treats. One house serves popcorn. It’s a neighborhood tradition, and parents drive their kids by the dozen to trick-or-treat there.”

Monticello

• “So many large ‘active’ displays that are also very fun. In any case, Monticello’s displays are tasteful, classy, and intricate.”

Home Town, North Richland Hills

• “Everyone participates in a big way and the houses are close to each other.”

Oakhurst Historic

• “Famous Trunk or Treat around the park.”

Kings Ridge / Willshire Valley

• “The house at 10020 Voss does it up amazing. They go all out, especially on Halloween.”

• Second Thursdays at The Carter | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 5-8 p.m. | Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth | Free | Embark on an immersive journey through Louise Nevelson’s artistic explorations in “The World Outside: Louise Nevelson at Midcentury” and learn about how the artistic icon influenced art today.
• Great American Whiskey Tasting | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Hotel Vin, 215 E. Dallas Rd., Grapevine | $60-$84 | Expand your knowledge and palate as you sample a selection of highly allocated whiskies — each ticket includes a welcome cocktail and a tasting of five rare bourbons.
• THE Party in Fort Worth 2023 | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 6-11 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth | $350 | Join Mayor Mattie Parker for an unforgettable evening of cocktails, dinner, and live music from Shane Smith and The Saints.
• That 70’s Band | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 9 p.m. | Fat Daddy’s Sports & Spirits Café, 781 W. Debbie Ln., Mansfield | Free*

• Friday on the Green | Friday, Oct. 13 | 5-10 p.m. | Magnolia Green, 1201 Lipscomb St., Fort Worth | Free | BYO lawn chairs and kick back for four local musicians + peruse Near Southside food and drinks and an artisan market.

• Tesoro Grand Opening | Saturday, Oct. 14 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Tesoro, 2919 Race St., Fort Worth | Cost of purchase | Guests can expect a live mariachi band, pop-up vendors, and a lowrider show at this new Mexican restaurant.
• Fort Worth Taco & Margarita Festival | Saturday, Oct. 14 | 12-10 p.m. | Panther Island Pavilion, 395 Purcey St., Fort Worth | $5-$10 | Taste some of the best tacos and margaritas in town at this annual festival — tickets include one free taco and margarita sample.
• Upcycled Pottery Workshop | Saturday, Oct. 14 | 1-3 p.m. | The Legal Café, 114 Main St., Fort Worth | $30 | Gather your best ghoul-friends and create DIY Halloween decor with thrifted items and household materials.
• Swifties Take The Stockyards | Saturday, Oct. 14 | 7-10 p.m. | Hotel Drover, 200 Mule Alley, Fort Worth | Free | Enjoy handcrafted Eras-themed cocktails, signature luggage tag branding, and live music from a Taylor Swift tribute band.

• The Texas Rangers are headed to the MLB American League Championship Series for the first time since 2011. On Tuesday, the Rangers completed a three-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles in the ALDS in blowout fashion. The team will play the Houston Astros on Sunday.

• A new coffee shop is in the works just west of Old Town Keller. Local businesswoman Robin Dunivan and her husband Grant are behind Good Company Coffee at 5729 Golden Triangle Blvd. The cafe will serve pastries and coffee with an expected opening date in early 2024. (Fort Worth CultureMap)

• Dallas-based apartment builder Provident Realty and investor Trez Capital are teaming up for a new RV project in Burleson. Roaming Trails RV Retreat will be a gated community with a resort pool, a dog park, and space for 196 RVs. Construction will begin later this year. (The Dallas Morning News)

• Walmart heiress and Fort Worthian Alice Walton is once again the wealthiest woman in America, according to the new Forbes 400. Walton held the title from 2015 to 2022, but last year fell second to Julia Koch. According to Forbes, her net worth is estimated at $65 billion.

• The Fort Worth Zoo is celebrating its first release of 100 Pecos pupfish to the wild. The release will go down in history as the first-ever zoo to release institution-raised pupfish. According to the zoo, consecutive years of drought and hybridization have caused a decline in Pecos pupfish in many regions.

• Three local companies were named the 2023 Best Place for Working Parents by the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce. Balcom Agency, Baylor Scott & White, and Apex Capital received Innovator Awards for supporting employees who are caregivers. (Fort Worth Report)

• Raising Cane’s will open a new Post Malone + Dallas Cowboys-themed location today in northwest Dallas at 2255 W. Northwest Hwy. The restaurant will pay homage to both the Southlake native and the Cowboys with an exterior wrapped in custom silver vinyl. There will also be a vending machine with Cowboys merchandise. (Dallas Observer)

• 72. That’s how many times 97-year-old Michael Guadagnoli has visited the State Fair of Texas. Guadagnoli told CBS Texas that he’s seen a lot of changes at Fair Park since first attending in 1951. He’s since passed the tradition down to his own children and is already making plans for next year’s visit. (CBS Texas)

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