Embrace the holiday giving season with this guide that’s got something for everyone, including local finds. | Graphic by 6AM City
Season’s greetings, Cowtown. Holiday shopping time is upon us — look no further than these 90+ gift ideas, including unique local treasures and the season’s hottest items.
Gifts for singles
Local pick:Spiral plate | $40 | Gifted’s handmade ceramic plate by artist Issac Diaz is giving dessert for one.
Smeg Electric Kettle | $190.00 | Splurge on a coveted retro-style Smeg appliance, perfect for making teas and coffees all year long.
TheraGun Mini Massage Gun | $199.00 | A compact and travel-sized deep tissue massager that can relieve sore muscles and speed up recovery in between workouts.
Sherpa-lined flannel shirt jacket | $76.95+ | Choose your favorite plaid pattern + snag them a warm jacket great for hiking, trekking, and camping all season long.
Wednesday, Nov. 13 “A Tuna Christmas” | Wednesday, Nov. 13-Sunday, Nov. 17 | Times vary | Casa Mañana | $49+ | Actors David Coffee and Jonathan Beck Reed star in this comical two-man show about a fictional Texas town dealing with the disaster-prone Christmas season.
Thursday, Nov. 14 Sushi Party | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Central Market Fort Worth | $95 | Learn how to make sushi rice and create rolls like spicy tuna + Kappa Maki.
Friday, Nov. 15 Leon Bridges: “The Leon Tour” | 7 p.m. | Dickies Arena | $90+ | The Panther City artist returns home for “The Leon Tour” with Charley Crockett and Hermanos Gutiérrez.
Saturday, Nov. 16 Shaq’s Bass All-Stars | Times vary | Panther Island Pavilion | $80+ | NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal brings his electronic music festival back to Cowtown with 17 entertainers across two stages.
Old Town Picture Show | 7-9 p.m. | Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza in Old Town, Burleson | Free | Bring your blanket or a lawn chair + settle in for an outdoor screening of “Wonka.”
Sunday, Nov. 17 Gobble Gobble Goat Yoga | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Martin House Brewing Company | $20+ | Flow and stretch while goats graze and jump around you.
Rally Day | 11 a.m. | AT&T Stadium, Arlington | $40+ | Get a behind-the-scenes tour of AT&T Stadium + enjoy activities at the Miller Lite house.
It’s official. Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is out for the season. He’ll undergo surgery to repair his torn hamstring today in New York. WFAA’s Paul B. Livengood II has the full scoop.
Development
The downtown Texas A&M-Fort Worth campus celebrated its “topping off” ceremony this week, marking the completion of phase one for construction on the Law and Education building. In December, onlookers can expect to begin seeing the limestone and brick outer shell of the building. (Fort Worth Report)
Coming Soon
Historic Fort Worth’s Foundry District is slated to undergo an adaptive reuse project and become an entertainment district. Redevelopment plans include transforming the elevated loading docks into an open-air dining space + improving the outdoor gallery, with completion scheduled for spring 2025. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Open
Food truck Fort Redemption recently opened its first restaurant in the former Mariachi’s Dine-In space near Ridglea North. Fort Redemption serves up dishes like eight-ounce beef tenderloin, ahi tuna salad, and barbecue. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Biz
What’s happening to Haltom’s clocks during the closure? According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the clock standing outside of the jewelers’ Sundance Square location will be leaving — the owner does have a plan for it, but he’s not quite ready to share.
Edu
Most Fort Worth-area schools, including Fort Worth ISD, will be off for Thanksgiving break the full week of Thanksgiving: Monday, Nov. 25-Friday, Nov. 29. Check out these family-friendly things to do with the kiddos. (Fort Worth Report)
Travel
Planning to fly in or out of DFW Airport this holiday season? You may want to plan ahead. Recent data found that DFW ranked No. 6 for US airports with the most delays. Check out our tips for navigating the airport. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Outdoors
Tomorrow through the evening of Saturday, Nov. 16, be on the lookout. The last supermoon of 2024 — and the last one until next October — will reach its full lunar phase on Friday, Nov. 15. (The Dallas Morning News)
History
Did you know that Fort Worth astronaut Alan Bean is the only artist to have drawn the moon from firsthand observation? “I’m the only one who can paint the moon because I’m the only [artist] who knows whether that’s right or not,” Bean said. (Fort Worth Magazine)
Listen
Mason Marchment lead the Stars to a 7-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday. Get game insights from the local experts of the Dallas Stars with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Finance
United Texas Credit Union wants to make sure Fort Worthians can make the most out of their golden years. Share certificates (also known as certificates of deposit) offer a stable and secure investment option for retirement planning — learn how to leverage this financial tool.*
Read
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Shop
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Cause
Cause
Make like an elf and join Santa’s Helpers
Help make the holidays special for kiddos around Cowtown this year. | Video via Giphy
It’s that time of year again — bells are ringing and choirs are singing, but this holiday season isn’t one to have the blues thanks to WFAA’s annual toy drive.
Santa’s Helpers is celebrating 55 years of collecting holiday toys across Tarrant, Denton, Dallas, and Collin counties. Last year, the drive provided toys to 50,000+ local children.
Between Wednesday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Dec. 20, drop off new, unwrapped toys appropriate for infants through teenagers at any local Albertson’s, Tom Thumb, Amazon, or Milestone Electric stores.
Looking for other ways to get involved? Check out:
On the go | Mark your calendar for Wednesday, Dec. 11 for a drive-thru event at Montgomery Plaza.
Group support | North Texas businesses and community organizations can fill out this form to participate.
Financial support | Use this form to donate to Santa’s Helpers.
Time after time, our readers impress us. A whopping 150+ of you knew that Haltom’s Jewelers founder G.W. Haltom was originally a watchmaker in our recent poll. Tock about knowing your history.
