Editors’ Picks

• Rebecca | Apothenne Candles | The locally owned store will host a drop-in candle-making class for $25 + will offer 20% off all candles on Saturday, Nov. 25.
• Kate | Frida Beauty Collective | Shop the winter merch drop + get discounts on local pop-up stores at the open house on Saturday, Nov. 25, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
• You all love shopping small. Check out where else you said you’ll be shopping on Nov. 25.

Local Favorites

• Trippy Outdoor | Perfect for tailgating, camping, or an outdoor activity — this FTW brand’s handcrafted chairs come in a variety of colors, patterns, and sizes.
• Joy Paper Co. | Finding the perfect holiday card just got easier. Bonus: Shop wrapping paper, stickers, and notepads too.

Popular Gifts

• For her: simple beaded pearl ring | Drea Studio
• For friends: hygge gift box | Arinna Gifts
• For sisters: personalized “To my sister” blanket | Relatable Basic by Irene and Annie
• For holiday lovers: winter lambs ear wreath | Sprig and Vine Wreaths
• For crafters: paint your own pins kit | Jill Makes
• For anyone: stoneware coffee mug | Spinware

• YMCA Fort Worth Turkey Trot | Thursday, Nov. 23 | 8 a.m. | The Shops at Clearfork, 5188 Monahans Ave., Fort Worth | $20-$57 | The annual Thanksgiving race will run along the Clearfork trail with 1K, 5K, and 10K courses.
• Dallas Cowboys | Thursday, Nov. 23 | 3:30 p.m. | AT&T Stadium, 1 AT&T Way, Arlington | $35-$639 | Watch the Cowboys line up against the Washington Commanders with a halftime performance by Dolly Parton.

• Santa’s Grand Arrival Parade | Friday, Nov. 24 | 11:30 a.m. | Fort Worth Stockyards, 131 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth | Free | Watch Cowboy Santa make his grand entrance with Mrs. Claus — plus, stick around for the treelighting ceremony at 6 p.m.
• Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra’s Home for the Holidays | Friday, Nov. 24-Sunday, Nov. 26 | Times vary | Bass Performance Hall, 330 E. 4th St., Ste. 200, Fort Worth | $36.30-$96.80 | Your favorite holiday traditions start now — join the FWSO at Bass Hall this weekend for the merriest concert of the season.*

• Jingle Bell Run | Saturday, Nov. 25 | 3:30-5:30 p.m. | The Shops at Clearfork, 5188 Monahans Ave., Fort Worth | $35-$50 | Wear your favorite holiday costume and spread cheer for a great cause — proceeds will help the Arthritis Foundation.
• Peace Plaza Ice Skating | Saturday, Nov. 25-Sunday, Jan. 7 | Times vary | Peace Plaza, 815 S. Main St., Grapevine | $20 | Bring your friends and family to skate a 4,500-sqft outdoor ice rink right outside of Harvest Hall.

• Happy Thanksgiving. However you celebrate, we hope you enjoy a day of rest, reflection, and community. We here at FTWtoday are thankful for our city and the fact that there’s always plenty to talk about.

• Hockey Hall of Fame inductee and former Dallas Stars player Mike Modano will get a statue at American Airlines Center. An unveiling ceremony will be held March 16, 2024, on PNC Plaza. Modano helped the Stars win the Stanley Cup in 1999 and is the franchise’s all-time leader in points and goals.

• Magnolia Village is looking a lot greener thanks to new street beautification and enhancement efforts. Near Southside Inc. contracted streetscape partners SPSD to plant over a dozen trees along Magnolia Avenue. The new trees are taking the place of those that were lost to harsh weather and other factors.

• Fort Worth ISD will host a career fair on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Teaching and Learning Center. Several positions are available including teachers, teacher assistants, counselors, custodians, substitutes, and more. Register now.

• Local favorite Heim Barbecue plans to open its Burleson location in just over a week. The restaurant will open its fourth smokehouse in Old Town Burleson at 139 W. Ellison St. It’s expected to open around Friday, Dec. 1. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

• TCU Theatre graduate Daniel Frederick is hitting the big stage as Ron Weasley in the Tony-winning production, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” in New York City. Performances kicked off this week at Lyric Theatre and will run through September 1, 2024.

• If you’re going to the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving game, expect a delicious feast. The kitchen will prepare 13,000 lbs of turkey, 2,340 lbs of sweet potatoes, and 16,320 lbs of mac n’ cheese. New menu items include the Thanksgiving Sandwich and a holiday spin on eggrolls.

• Don’t let the puppy eyes get you — Arlington Animals Services shared some helpful food safety tips ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Unsafe foods for your pooch include gravy trimmings, seasoned turkey, bones, bread dough, and corn on the cob. Read the full list.

• DFW Airport will get $72 million in updates to modernize the Skylink passenger train. The airport contracted Alstom to retrofit or replace vehicles necessary to maintain a reliable and safe operation. (Passenger Terminal Today)

• Keep your guests entertained during the holiday with a free bike ride from Fort Worth Bike Sharing. Free bike rides will be available today and tomorrow at bike-sharing locations across the city. Use code 92020APP on the BCycle app to take advantage of the offer.

• There’s no place like Cowtown during the holidays + celebrities are taking over our local restaurants. Grammy-winning artist Tanya Tucker and country icon Miranda Lambert were both spotted at Joe T. Garcia’s this month.