Santa Claus is coming to Cowtown. | Photo by Downtown Fort Worth
Temperatures dropped this week, which means it’s finally time to get in the holiday spirit. There are two events happening in town this weekend that are sure to get you in a a festive mood: Lightscape and the Parade of Lights.
For the third consecutive year, the Fort Worth Botanical Garden presents Lightscape. This internationally acclaimed event opens Friday, Nov. 22 and runs through Sunday, Jan. 5 + tickets start at $12.
This year, Lightscape will feature an even longer illuminated walking trail, 20+ new installations, and over 1 million twinkling holiday lights, making this year’s Lightscape the biggest and brightest yet. Don’t stray too far — Fort Worth is the only Texas city hosting Lightscape this year.
2024 Judge Joe’s Annual Shoot Out | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | Defender Outdoors Clay Sports Ranch | $75+ | Compete against fellow outdoor enthusiasts + participate in a silent auction.
Santa’s Wonderland | Friday, Nov. 22-Tuesday, Dec. 24 | 9 a.m.-9 p.m. | Bass Pro Shops, Grand Prairie | Free | Book now and get a free 4x6 inch photo with Santa.
Saturday, Nov. 23
“Nuncrackers” | 3 p.m. + 8 p.m. | The Epic, Grand Prairie | $25 | Get ready for a holly jolly holiday with this side-splitting musical full of hi-jinks.
Sunday, Nov. 24
Stockyards Championship Rodeo Matinee | 1:30 p.m. | Cowtown Coliseum | $15+ | Lasso in the fun during this select matinee edition of bull-riding, barrel-racing, and more.
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Ice, ice baby
Fort Worth is a wonderland whether it’s winter or not. | Photo by @rachel_delira
A cool front has arrived, but we know the question on your mind, Fort Worthians — will it stay cold this time? Thanks to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, we know which winter weather trends to expect in our city for December, January, and February.
December data
Typically in Fort Worth, December’s temperatures fluctuate between an average low of 41.4° and an average high of 56.1°, but expect to see more of those near-60° days this year.Pro tip: December has the least sunshine of the year with an average of 5.7 hours a day, so grab your sunshine break at one of our many parks as often as you can.
Jump into January
In January, the average high and low temps are between 55.4° + 38.7°, the coldest month of the year. Kick the new year off strolling around the museums with a cup of coffee.
Howdy, Fort Worth! I’m Elizabeth, your newest City Editor. Let me be the first to tell you happy holidays. I hope you get out and experience at least one of the seasonal events happening in town this year. I’m most excited to visit my first-ever Parade of Lights, alongside my awesome co-editor Kate.
