New this year

• Christmas Village | Fire pits, s’more-roasting, hot cocoa, music, and photos with Santa (on select dates)
• Star Walk | A glowing canopy of suspended twinkling stars
• Santa’s Grove | “12 days of Cactus Christmas” with illuminated cacti and a snow globe
• Sea of Light + Star Tree | 2,000 color-changing lights leading to a 40-ft illuminated Christmas tree
• Heart Arches | Six heart-shaped arches
• Candy Lane | A “Candyland-inspired” path that winds through larger-than-life sweets

Returning installations

Tickets

• Off-peak pricing: $23 for adults, $15 for kids
• Regular pricing: $28 for adults, $18 for kids
• Peak pricing: $30 for adults, $20 for kids
• Value nights: $18 for adults, $12 for kids

Pro tips

• The average tour time from start to finish is 1.5 hours — entry times are available every 15 minutes between 5:30-8:30 p.m.
• Seasonal treats are available for purchase.
• Parking is available on-site for $20 or at Yellow Dickies Arena lots for $15.
• Wear comfortable walking shoes and warm clothes.

• Barbie vs. Ken Silent Disco | Thursday, Nov. 16 | 6:30-11:30 p.m. | Rooftop Cinema Club, 235 Throckmorton St., Fort Worth | $30-$45 | Break out your hot pink go-go boots for a dueling dance off — ages 18+.

• Art Warehouse Vault Sale | Friday, Nov. 17-Saturday, Nov. 18 | Times vary | Gallery 440, 440 S. Main St., Fort Worth | Cost of purchase | Shop 500 fine art pieces from local and national artists.
• Gary Allan | Friday, Nov. 17-Saturday, Nov. 18 | 10 p.m.-12 a.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth | $25-$85 | Catch the “Her Man” singer perform at the world’s largest honky-tonk.

• TCU Football | Saturday, Nov. 18 | 2:30 p.m. | Amon G. Carter Stadium, 2850 Stadium Dr., Fort Worth | $23-$513 | The Horned Frogs will face off against the Baylor Bears in the Bluebonnet Battle.

• Fiesta Del Toro | Sunday, Nov. 19 | 1:30 p.m. | Cowtown Coliseum, 121 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth | $12-$40 | Take in the pulse-pounding thrill of freestyle bullfighting blended with vibrant Hispanic entertainment.
• Sunset Yoga | Sunday, Nov. 19 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Bowman Springs Park, 7003 W. Poly Webb Rd., Arlington | Donation-based | Unwind with an all-level yoga class on the banks of Lake Arlington.

• Private primary bedroom downstairs
• Granite countertops + new stainless steel appliances
• Large bedroom and media room upstairs
• Covered back patio perfect for entertaining and relaxing

• A new fast-casual Mexican restaurant called Buena Vida is headed to the SoMa District this month. From OTC Concepts — the owner of Pour Decisions — the restaurant at 314 S. Main St. will feature specialty tacos and street food. (CultureMap Fort Worth)

• Cook Children’s and JPS Health Network broke ground on the Las Vegas Trail Neighborhood Health Center earlier this week at 2800 Cherry Ln. The 40,000-sqft health center is set to open in 2025 with pediatric and adult medical, behavioral health, and social services.

• The TCU board of trustees announced a tuition increase for the 2024-2025 academic year. Undergraduate tuition will go up 7.9% and there will be an additional $250 fee per credit hour for classes in the Neeley School of Business. Need-based financial aid will increase by the same margin.

• The TCU board of trustees also approved a research annex and renovations for the Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences, set to be complete before the fall semester of 2024. The facilities will be used for the new kinesiology and occupational therapy programs announced earlier this spring. (TCU 360)

• Construction is underway on the North Tarrant Express Capacity Improvement Project. Multiple routes will be closed tonight from 7:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. tomorrow morning and from 7:30 p.m. tomorrow night through 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18.

• Speaking of traffic — City Council commissioned AECOM to create the Fort Worth Master Transportation Plan for $2.2 million earlier this week. The plan will address growth, congestion, connectivity, and safety + is expected to be complete by the fall of 2025.

• Workwear brand Carhartt opened its second Texas location this week at 2217 North Tarrant Pkwy. The 4,300-sqft store in Presidio Town Crossing sells clothing for men, women, and children, as well as footwear. It’s open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday + 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Sundays.

• Arts Fort Worth will continue to run public arts programs after City Council approved a $1.78 million contract earlier this week. The organization also manages the city’s arts grants program and operates the Community Arts Center at 1300 Gendy St.

• Sign up for Thanksgiving Break Camp at community centers across the city. Kids ages 5-13 are invited for recreational and education activities from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday, Nov. 20-Wednesday, Nov. 22. Pre-registration is $15 per day + same-day registration is $20 per day.

• Fort Worth-based aerospace and defense manufacturer Bell is offering voluntary separation bonuses in advance of its Army contract. The separation program is available to management and non-management positions, but not to engineers or pilots. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

• Phase 1 | Renovation of building and outdoor spaces including the pool + creation of transition spaces
• Phase 2 | A full-sized gymnasium, outdoor sports field, and court
• Phase 3 | Childcare center to provide a safe and nurturing environment