For the ones who want a night out on the town

• Take their breath away with stunning views of the city at these eight rooftop bars.
• Find out how to make them laugh with a show at Four Day Weekend or the newly opened Big Laugh Comedy Club in Sundance Square.

If the way to their heart is through their stomach

• Embrace your inner Bobby Flay with a hands-on at these seven local studios.
• Lean into the romance and learn more about their star sign with a tasting at these local wine bars matched with the Zodiac calendar.

If you love the great outdoors

• Explore one of the largest city-owned nature preserves in the US at the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge.
• Fall in love with Cowtown’s natural beauty on one of these local hiking trails.

If you want an “old fashioned”-style date

• Check out one of these six speakeasy-style bars for a blast from the past.
• Grab an actual old-fashioned at Lookwood Distilling Company or learn about bourbon with a distillery tour at Silver Star Spirits.

• Seinfeld Festivus Trivia | Wednesday, Dec. 13 | 7-9 p.m. | Black Dog Retro Arcade, 309 Curtis Mathes Way, Arlington | Free | See how well you know “Seinfeld” with a trivia night dedicated to Festivus, a celebration created by none other than Frank Costanza.
• 10th Annual Toy Drive | Wednesday, Dec. 13-Friday, Dec. 15 | Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, 201 American Concourse, Fort Worth | Free | Drop off a new, unwrapped toy or a check in the American Aero lobby to help support US Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program.

• MLK Poetry and Art Contest | Thursday, Dec. 14-Wednesday, Jan. 3 | 12-8 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Students — grades 6-12 — are invited to submit their creative works to the third annual MLK Jr. Poetry and Art Contest for a chance to win a prize.
• Pierogi Making Class | Thursday, Dec. 14 | 6:30 p.m. | Indulge, 425 W. 3rd St., Fort Worth | $89 | This hands-on class will teach you how to make one sweet and one savory pierogi.
• “The Nutcracker” | Thursday, Dec. 14-Sunday, Dec. 24 | Times vary | Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth | $57-$135 | Watch the magic unfold as Texas Ballet Theater presents the holiday classic about a girl who befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on Christmas Eve.

• Holiday Family Story Time | Saturday, Dec. 16 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Fort Worth Public Library - East Regional, 6301 Bridge St., Fort Worth | Free | Grab a mug of hot chocolate and cozy up in your favorite pajamas for a reading of “The Bear Snores On.”
• Gingerbread House Decorating & Tea | Saturday, Dec. 16 | 2-4 p.m. | The Crescent Hotel, 3300 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth | $60-$75 | Unwind with tea, hot chocolate, and specialty cocktails as your little ones unleash their creativity while decorating a gingerbread house.

• East Coast-inspired Hudson House is expected to open off Camp Bowie Boulevard on Friday, Dec. 22. The Hudson River Valley-themed restaurant will open inside a historic ice house at 4600 Dexter Ave. Guests can expect a raw bar, lobster rolls, mac-and-cheese, and burgers. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

• Construction has topped out on the new Trailhead at Chisholm Trail luxury apartments. Expected to open in the first quarter of 2024, the community is located at the intersection of McPherson and Brewer Boulevards and will span 13.5 acres with 284 units. (Community Impact)

• Downtown Roanoke has a new upscale lounge called The Rô On Oak. The swanky New York-style lounge is serving drinks named after rock ‘n’ roll hits and menu items like goat cheese bruschetta, flatbreads, and charcuterie boards. Stop by 320 S. Oak St., ~25 minutes from downtown Fort Worth.

• Grammy Award-winning hit show “Chicago” will stop by Bass Performance Hall next spring. Guests can see Broadway’s longest-running musical May 10-12, 2024. Tickets go on sale to the public this Friday, Dec. 15.

• TCU’s final piece in its larger-than-life mural series is officially complete downtown. The 96-ft-tall by 90-ft-wide masterpiece is located on the southeast corner of 5th and Throckmorton Streets. It features Bass Performance Hall, Frog Fountain, and Superfrog. Explore the other murals across the country.

• Wondering where to see the best residential light displays in town? So Fort Worth It created a local Christmas Lights Tour that features awe-inspiring houses and decorations with 25+ stops. Plus, when you buy a ticket, you also get a free coffee or hot chocolate from Roy Pope Grocery.

• Enchiladas Olé opened its newest location on the west side last week. Stop by 6473 Camp Bowie Blvd. — in the former Boozie’s Brewery location — for margaritas, brisket enchiladas, and creamy queso. This is the Tex Mex restaurant’s third Tarrant County location.

• Residents in North Richland Hills spend a max of $1,706 on holiday shopping, ranking it No. 99 in America. The study by WalletHub calculated age, income, ratio of savings to expense, and population. See which North Texas suburbs made the top 10.

• Give a gift that never gets old. With an annual membership to the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, you can embark on a year-long journey of discovery + inspiration, and receive exclusive benefits like member-only events, discounts, and special previews. Unwrap a year of inspiration.*

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