Driving around Fort Worth, you’ll likely spot a range of architectural styles — like mid-century masterpieces or Victorian mansions. If you’re like us, seeing a stately Spanish Revival home takes you back to Texas’ roots.
What’s that?
Spanish Colonial Revival architecture — aka Spanish Eclectic style or Spanish Revival — was popularized in the early 20th century, following the 1915 Panama-California Exposition. It draws on design elements from Spain’s early American colonial settlements + is characterized by stucco walls, tile roofs, arched openings, and decorative ironwork.
Love it? Live it
4136 Idlewild Dr., Crestwood | 5 BD, 5.5 BA
Relax on the covered veranda or take a dip in the heated pool overlooking the Trinity River.
3633 Crestline Rd., Cultural District | 3 BD, 2 BA
Archways abound in this townhouse that features a Juliet’s balcony.
7357 Golf Club Dr., Eagle Mountain | 6 BD, 7 BA
With two homes that wrap around a courtyard and a pool, this residence is “perfect for multi-generational living.”
Game Night Happy Hour | 4 p.m.-2 a.m. | Atlas | Cost of purchase | Sip on cocktail specials from across the globe while you play board, card, and video games — ages 21+.
50th Anniversary Exhibition | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | William Campbell Gallery | Free | See and shop contemporary art to celebrate half of a century with the gallery.
Thursday, Nov. 21
Thanksgiving Dinner | 4:30-6 p.m. | Dalworth Recreation Center, Grand Prairie | Free | Celebrate Turkey Day early with treats, community, and festive cheer.
Cake Decorating Basics | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Central Market Fort Worth | $85 | Bakers ages 13+ will learn how to apply a crumb coating and icing in this class where you get to take the cake home.
Friday, Nov. 22
TCU Womens Volleyball | 7 p.m. | Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena | $23+ | Watch the Horned Frogs bump, set, and spike against the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
Little Big Town + Sugarland | 7 p.m. | Dickies Arena | $55.50+ | The Alabama- and Georgia-based country bands team up for the “Take Me Home Tour.”
A world of Christmas wonder awaits. | Photos courtesy of Classic Christmas; GIF by 6AM City
Calling all holiday lovers: Christmas is coming early to Fort Worth.
Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas will bring real holiday magic to Choctaw Stadium from Friday, Nov. 22 through Sunday, Dec. 29.
Cherished holiday traditions will come to life amid a spectacle of dazzling lights, ice skating, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, live entertainment, and more. This holiday celebration promises to create unforgettable moments of togetherness and joy.
Plan a holly, jolly good time for your friends and family.
Paramount Pictures and 101 Studios are filming a new show called “The Madison” downtown today. Roads and sidewalks on West 7th Street between Lamar and Taylor will be closed from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. with other intermittent closures. The police department will be on site to direct traffic.
Opening
Dallas-based Duro Hospitality — which created Mister Charles and El Carlos Elegante, both recognized by the Michelin Guide Texas — is planning to open a European-inspired steakhouse on Camp Bowie Boulevard. The Chumley House will open Monday, Nov. 25 + serve steaks, seafood, and beef Wellington “with a British flair.” (WFAA)
Number
$5.7 million. That’s how much money the city received from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development to eliminate lead-based hazards in local homes. The grant is part of a $420 million nationwide initiative to help protect children and families from lead exposure.
Transit
Trinity Metro services will be modified around Thanksgiving and the following Friday. On Thursday, Nov. 28, the Trinity Railway Express, TRE Link, and CentrePort Circulator will not operate, and buses that run on Sunday will have hourly service. See the full list of alerts.
Coming Soon
It’s official — Tarrant County is getting another H-E-B. The grocery store will open on the corner of Cheek-Sparger Road and Rio Grande Boulevard in Bedford in the second half of 2026. Until then, you can shop your favorite tortillas, produce, and pre-made specials in Alliance. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Travel
Fort Worth-based American Airlines is expected to welcome 8.3 million customers across 77,000+ flights over Thanksgiving weekend. The most-traveled day is expected to be on Sunday, Dec. 1. If you’re flying through DFW Airport, check out our guide.
Outdoors
City Council approved the acquisition of 38.2 acres in far southwest Fort Worth for open space preservation. The city purchased the land for $155,903 from Jefferson Primrose Land Holdings as part of Mayor Mattie Parker’s Good Natured Greenspace Initiative to preserve 10,000 acres of greenspace in the next five years.
Show
Maroon 9 Community Enrichment Organization will host its second Annual Youth Kwanzaa Play on Friday, Dec. 7 + Saturday, Dec. 8. Grab tickets to see “Bone Soup: A Kwanzaa Story” at Jean McClung Middle School Theatre + support Kids Acting With Purpose.
Sports
“Homefield disadvantage” — a piece of roof metal fell onto the field before the Dallas Cowboys took on the Houston Texans Monday night at AT&T Stadium. The Cowboys lost 34-10 and are now 3-7 this season, 0-5 at home. Follow WFAA Sports for real-time updates on “America’s Team.”
Listen
Wide receiver Terry Shelton from Irving is headed to TCU next season. The hometown hero decommitted from Arizona — who the Horned Frogs play on Saturday — to hang around in DFW for a little longer. Get the biggest stories about the TCU Horned Frogs with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Plan Ahead
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. Mark your calendars for Willow Park North’s annual Winter Wonderland event on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free, family-friendly celebration features 50+ vendors, food trucks, face painting, games, and more. Sign us up.*
Home
Don’t risk a busted washer or drier in the middle of winter — get American Home Shield Home Warranty. For a limited time, they’re offering $150 off some of their most comprehensive plans.(Think: Peace of mind, for less.)Claim the discount. Read website disclaimer for important consumer information.*
Wellness
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The Buy
The Buy
With friends and family visiting for the holidays, there’s no better time to break out the board + card games. Here are five for your next family game night:
🎲 Up to 20 players can participate in Herd Mentality for some udderly hilarious fun.
🎲 Ticket to Ride is a top-rated board game for 2-5 players ages 8+.
🎲 Everyone can put their poker face to the test in You Laugh You’re Out.
🎲 Ransom Notes is an easy-to-play game that will leave the entire family belly laughing.
🎲 Coup is a fast and fun bluffing game for 2-6 players ages 13+.
Talk about employee perks — Fort Worth’s first private, on-site office building pickleball court is now popping away on the Near Southside. A software company installed a company pickleball court behind a 1909 grocery store on South Jennings Avenue.
Work at a regular, pickleball-less office? Check out these public courts instead.
