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Small Business Saturday, an initiative dedicated to celebrating and supporting small and locally-owned businesses + the impact they have in our communities, is on Saturday, Nov. 30.
The day falls between two of the biggest shopping days of the year — Black Friday and Cyber Monday — and has become an annual shopping tradition for many since its establishment by American Express in 2010.
If you’re looking to join in on the festivities this year, check out this list of some of City Editor Kate + City Editor Elizabeth’s favorite small businesses in town — and some extra suggestions from our followers.
Guardado Garden Center|City Editor Kate loves nothing more than sprucing up her garden with new plants from this west side nursery + just can’t say no to a talavera animal pot.
Doc’s Records | Stop by for Record Store Day on Friday, Nov. 29 to shop limited edition vinyl releases exclusive to independent record stores + hunt through the vintage booths for extra discounts.
Flipstone Vintage and Thrift | Shop on Black Friday for 20% off all decor and furniture + come back on Small Business Saturday for the Fill-A-Bag Sale. Plus, get $5 off $50 clothing purchases and a $10 jewelry gift when you spend $40 on jewelry.
Roy Pope Grocery|Enjoy 10% off coffee all day and complimentary wine tastings from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday. Wines will rotate every two hours so there will be a variety of tastings all day long.
Martin House Brewing Company|This local brewery is a go-to for City Editor Elizabeth. Known for unique brews like Best Maid sour pickle and Girl Scout cookie, Martin House distributes to several DFW restaurants and liquor stores so you don’t have to travel far to enjoy. On Saturday, it is hosting a petting zoo, vendors, and music — in addition to the 30 beers on tap.
Uncle Lucius | 9 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas | $18+ | The indie Texas band with rock and blues tunes will perform at the world’s largest honky-tonk.
Game Night Happy Hour | 4 p.m.-2 a.m. | Atlas | Free | Sip on cocktail specials from across the globe while you play board, card, and video games — ages 21+.
Lone Star Brahmas | 7 p.m. | NYTEX Sports Centre, North Richland Hills | $5+ | The Brahmas will take to the ice against the Corpus Christi IceRays.
Thursday, Nov. 28
YMCA Turkey Trot | 7:45 a.m. | The Shops at Clearfork | $20+ | Kiddos can participate in the 1K trot while adults can choose to do the 5K or 8K race.
Thanksgiving Potluck | 3:30-7:30 p.m. | Dirty Water Saloon | Free | Bring your favorite side dish, dessert, or appetizer to this potluck and watch the Cowboys vs. Giants game — sign up to bring food online.
Prairie Lights | Thursday, Nov. 28-Tuesday, Dec. 31 | 6-10 p.m. | 5610 Lake Ridge Pkwy., Grand Prairie | $50 | Don’t miss the opening of hundreds of light displays along the shores of Joe Pool Lake.
Friday, Nov. 29
Cowboy Santa’s Grand Arrival Parade | 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. | Fort Worth Stockyards | Free | Welcome Cowboy Santa to the Stockyards as he arrives by stagecoach — stick around for the tree lighting ceremony at 6 p.m.
A Night Up in Flames | 6:30-9 p.m. | Central Market Fort Worth | $115 | Learn how to saute and flambe to make saganaki, lobster Lisa in brandy cream sauce, steak Diane with a cognac sauce, and crepes Suzette.
Maverick City Music | 7 p.m. | Dickies Arena | $27.50+ | The Atlanta-based group is bringing their “Good News Tour” to Dickies Arena with special guests Tim Godfrey, Stephen McWhirter, and Sam Rivera in this show that was rescheduled from October.
Trophy Club bagel spot Dan’s Bagels is expanding with two new Cowtown area locations in the spring of 2025 — one in Argyle + the other near TCU. They will serve the franchise’s signature collection of rainbow, pizza, pumpkin, rosemary salt, and vivid blueberry bagels. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Travel
79.9 million. That’s how many people AAA projects will travel 50 miles or more for Thanksgiving this year. If you’re one of the nearly 6 million plane travelers this season, don’t forget to check out our guide to DFW Airport.
Ranked
The 2025 Best Cities list just dropped and Fort Worth isn’t on the list. What gives? Let us know where you think Cowtown should have ranked and why.
Trending
Now that’s something you don’t see everyday. WFAA digital journalist Paul B. Livengood II shared a viral video of a horse riding in the backseat of a pickup truck in the Stockyards. Talk about horsepower.
Sports
City Editor Kate, here — I’m camping out in front of the television on Saturday, Nov. 30 to watch my Auburn Tigers trounce those folks in Tuscaloosa + to see Texas A&M and UT line up for the first time in a decade. I’m prepping with Locked On’s SEC game previews.
Asked
Ready to deck the halls with new lights and garlands now that the weather’s turned frosty? We’ve got you covered with five ways maximize your Black Friday shopping to prepare your home for the holidays. How are you going to shop + save this week? Let us know.*
Finance
Did you know some credit cards can actually help you get out of debt faster? (Yes, it sounds peppermint-mocha nuts. But it’s true.) The secret: Find a credit card with a “0% intro APR” period for balance transfers. Here are hands down some of the best.*
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The Buy
The Buy
A really good pickleball paddle — it’s rated 4.8 stars and is 62% off for early Black Friday. Notable features include: a larger sweet spot on the paddle + a handle with sweat-wicking ventilation for an anti-slip grip.
What would you do with a million dollars? This hypothetical is now a real consideration for a Fort Worth resident who purchased a scratch-off ticket from a Western Center Boulevard gas station. The anonymous winner won a $1 million cash prize from the Millions Club game, the eighth of 10 top prizes.
