For home chefs: Texas map tea towel | $22 | Show off pride for the Lone Star State with this hand-illustrated and hand-lettered Texas map kitchen towel.
For anyone:Personalized star ornament | $6.51 | The perfect gift for just about everyone, these handmade clay ornaments come from a five-star shop.
Comedy Show | Friday, Nov. 24-Saturday, Nov. 25 | Times vary | Four Day Weekend, 312 Houston St., Fort Worth | $25 | Get ready to laugh at the award-winning show built around audience suggestion and participation.
Saturday, Nov. 25
Gobble Gobble Goat Yoga | Saturday, Nov. 25 | 10-11 a.m. | Texas 9 Golf, 8940 Creek Run Rd., Fort Worth | $20-$32 | Bring your own mat and stretch out with the kids.
Sunday, Nov. 26
Wrapping Workshop | Sunday, Nov. 26 | 3-5:30 p.m. | Flourishing with Grace Creative Boutique, 3607 W. Park Row Dr., Arlington | $32.50 | Think outside the box with creative wrapping for all of your holiday gifts.
Monday, Nov. 27
Epic H2Olidays | Monday, Nov. 27-Saturday, Dec. 30 | Times vary | Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark, 2970 Epic Place, Grand Prairie | $29-$54 | Take the kids for a splashing good time at the indoor waterpark.
Tuesday, Nov. 28
Jingle Ball | Tuesday, Nov. 28 | 7:30 p.m. | Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth | $23-$386 | Jam out to a concert by Big Time Rush, Flo Rida, LANY, and more supporting Kidd’s Kid Charity.
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Black Friday — a day kicking off the gift-giving spirit of the holidays with local and national sales. If you’re one who likes to sleep in and haven’t had a chance to hop into the shopping lines yet, we suggest checking out Doc’s Records for exclusive releases or Birdie for 20-50% off.
Cause
The Tarrant County Homeless Coalition received a $2.5 million grant from the Bezos Day One Families Fund. The donation is the largest private gift in the coalition’s history and will help enhance services for families experiencing homelessness.
Open
Traveling this holiday season? Do your gift shopping while you wait for your flight at the newly opened Toys “R” Us at DFW Airport — plus, say hi to Geoffrey the Giraffe. The store is open daily near gate A28.
Announced
Speaking of DFW Airport — American Airlines announced a new seasonal service to Redmond Municipal Airport in Central Oregon. Start planning that Pacific Northwest vacation with a 3.5-hour direct flight running May 6-October 6, 2024. (Central Oregon Daily News)
Plan Ahead
Three James Beard-recognized chefs will host a one-of-a-kind culinary event on Saturday, Jan. 27 at Whiskey Ranch. Chefs Tom Perini, Michael Fojtasek, and Rodrigo Cárdenas will explore Texas’ cross-country cuisines in the “Beyond Borders” dinner with the Fort Worth Food and Wine Foundation. Get tickets.
Travel
What do Cowtown, Bangkok, and Paris have in common? They all made Travel & Leisure’s list of 50 Best Places to Travel in 2024. The magazine lauded Fort Worth’s classic Western experiences, museums, and luxury hotels.
Coming Soon
Swedish furniture and home goods store IKEA will open a new store in Southlake on Wednesday, Nov. 29. The location will be a first-of-its-kind plan and order store where customers can speak to experts about design choices. (Retail Leader)
Tech
Raise your hand if you played The Sims growing up. Did your character look like this? Solitaired used AI to imagine what a Sim and their home would look like in each US state. The Texan looks pretty familiar with a cowboy hat and a ranch-style house.
Number
90. That’s how many minutes each month it takes to be an Academy 4 mentor. Local fourth graders and mentors will discuss leadership and set goals to grow, while also building transformative relationships that increase the student’s sense of self-worth + encourage academic performance. Sign up to mentor.*
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Thanksgiving may have been yesterday, but we’re just getting started with our holiday desserts. Earlier this month, we asked y’all to share some of your go-to pie recipes, and here’s what you said:
Most of our readers snag a slice of pecan or pumpkin pie that they made from scratch.
Reader Jenny M. uses the Karo syrup recipe for homemade pecan pie. Reader Ancy R.adds a tablespoon of molasses to Libby’s famous pumpkin pie and recommends combining European butter and Crisco for a flaky crust and topping your dessert with brown sugar whipped cream.
Looking to spread a little love this holiday season? Participate in Fort Worth ISD’s Angel Tree to gift a coat, pair of shoes, and toy to a child in need. The donations benefit 100+ students at the district’s five pre-K satellite campuses. Unwrapped gifts can be dropped off through Friday, Dec. 8 at the Teaching and Learning Center.
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