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🎉 Where to party

• Hats for Heart Tea & Fashion Show | Thursday, Dec. 7 | 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Bowden Events & Weddings, 1775 Keller Pkwy., Keller | $150-$2,500 | Take part in on-site health screenings, a silent auction, a hat-making station, and enjoy a delicious lunch during this fashion show supporting the American Heart Association.
• Toy Drive | Thursday, Dec. 7 | 4-7 p.m. | Gland Slam Gift Shop, 1730 E. Randol Mill Rd., Arlington | Free | Drop off a toy and get 15% off at the store + receive a free ticket to a 2024 Texas Rangers home game.
• Nights of Lights | Thursday, Dec. 7-Saturday, Dec. 9 | 6-8 p.m. | Russell Farm, 405 W. County Rd. 714, Burleson | Free | Get in the holiday spirit at the farm with Christmas lights, hot beverages, and music.
• 44th Annual Grapevine Parade of Lights | Thursday, Dec. 7 | 7-9 p.m. | Historic Main Street, Grapevine | Free | The annual parade features 100+ lighted floats and marching bands — be sure to get there early to claim your spot.

• Trans-Siberian Orchestra | Friday, Dec. 8 | 7:30 p.m. | Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth | $45-$500 | The progressive rock band is best known for its Capra-esque trilogy of holiday records: “Christmas Eve & Other Stories,” “The Christmas Attic,” and “The Lost Christmas Eve.”

• Photos with Santa | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Fort Worth Aviation Museum, 3300 Ross Ave., Fort Worth | $0-$10 | Grab a photo with Santa, play simulator games, and enjoy hot chocolate — wear an ugly holiday sweater to get in free.

1. Sport Hoodie: This top-seller is almost sold out.
2. The Anson performance polo: It’s rated five stars by 99% of customers.
3. The Sully quarter zip: Many of these colors match up with The Anson colors for a coordinated, layered look.

• This evening marks the beginning of Hanukkah — the Jewish Festival of Lights. Celebrate with menorah lightings and food across the metroplex at these Hanukkah events.

• Blue Mound Cafe — known for its homestyle cooking — opened its third Tarrant County location in North Richland Hills. The all-day cafe opened at 6455 Hilltop Dr. earlier this week with its usual specials like chicken-fried steak, meatloaf, and delicious rolls.

• What improvements do you want to see at local parks and recreational centers? Share your ideas in the Open Space Master Plan survey by Monday, Jan. 1. The plan will assess the current park system + guide the city for the next 10 years.

• Techstars Demo Day kicked off its 13-week journey yesterday with 10 global startups. The company’s founders pitched their cutting-edge health technologies in a “Shark Tank-style” event at the UNT HSC. The accelerator program is aimed at developing the next wave of revolutionary healthcare technology. (Dallas Innovates)

• No. 1. That’s what Dickies Arena ranked worldwide in Billboard Magazine’s Year-End 2023 Top 10 Boxscore Chart for venues with a seating capacity of 10,001 to 15,000. The achievement was based on gross revenue, attendance, and number of shows from Nov. 1, 2022, to Sept. 3, 2023.

• A new public art installation called “Seed the Future” will debut this Saturday, Dec. 9 at Trail Drivers Park. The steel structure by artist Karla Garcia is a reimagined dandelion with T-shaped clusters and a series of cattle horns. Learn more about the sculpture from Garcia herself at 9 a.m. during the debut.

• Two historic preservation projects in the Stockyards received recognition from the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association. Mule Alley is the 2023 recipient of a Public Space - Great Place in Texas and the Stockyards Horse and Mule Barn was honored with the 2023 Planning Landmark Award.

• The city is taking a new approach when it comes to feral cats by collaborating with community nonprofits and residents. In 2024, the city will partner with Spay Neuter Network to provide additional community services. There will also be a larger focus on public education, volunteer management, and social media outreach.

• A Keller family won the $50,000 prize for ABC’s “Great Christmas Light Flight.” The Ward family’s holiday display features 400 drones, talking Christmas trees, and 20,000 pixel-pushed lights. You can see the drone display Friday, Dec. 8-Sunday, Dec. 10 starting at 7 p.m. at 1729 Sawtooth Oak Trail.

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