Try out the float, infrared sauna, and massage services for a day of relaxation. | Photos by FTWtoday
Let your stress float away with a new spa experience on South Main Street.
In 1954, neurophysiologist Dr.James E. Lilly developed float therapy as a way to naturally detox the body, reduce inflammation, and allow the mind to rest through sensory deprivation. Seventy years later, the company that created the world’s first open float rooms has expanded to Fort Worth at City Cave Near Southside.
Unlike traditional float pods, tanks, or cabins, the three float rooms at City Cave give guests a private space to meditate in a shallow pool. The skin-temperature water contains 1000 pounds of medical-grade Epsom salt, allowing guests to float without any effort — think: floating in the Black Sea, but a lot closer to home.
The center also features three infrared saunas, three massage therapy rooms, and a relaxation room where guests can reacclimate to daily life before heading out the door.
Christmas Open House | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Rogers Roundhouse | Free | Join the Cowtown Networking Group to shake a few hands and start your 2025 business ventures out on the right foot.
Wild West Wednesday | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Cowtown Cycle Party | $39 | Bring your own bike for this Cowtown history tour on two wheels.
Thursday, Dec. 12
Transportation Workshop | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Truett Wilson Middle School, Haslet | Free | Join city councilman Alan Blaylock and Transportation and Public Works representatives to weigh in on road construction and transit projects in District 10.
“Auntie Explains Xmas” | Thursday, Dec. 12-Sunday, Dec. 15 | Times vary | W. E. Scott Theatre | $35+ | Grab tickets for this reader-recommended play by Rudy Eastman about timeless holiday traditions.
Friday, Dec. 13
Jurassic Quest | Friday, Dec. 13-Sunday, Dec. 15 | Times vary | Dickies Arena | $27+ | Grab pter-iffic tickets to play with prehistoric animatronic creatures before they go extinct.
Taylor Swift Party | 5 p.m. | Fort Worth Public Library - Ridglea | Free | Kids in 6th-8th grades are invited to “dress like a daydream” to celebrate the end of the Eras tour with Swiftie-themed games.
Saturday, Dec. 14
Christmas Market | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Fort Worth Aviation Museum | $0+ | Sip hot chocolate under the wings of vintage airplanes — wear a holiday sweater for free admission.
Big Western Revue: Christmas Special | 7:30 p.m. | Southside Preservation Hall | $30 | The legendary Light Crust Doughboys — the world’s longest continually performing and recording country band started by Bob Wills — will take the historic stage for a holiday performance.
Sunday, Dec. 15
Rock ‘n’ Roll Rummage Sale | 12 p.m. | South Main Micro Park | Free | Join Honeysuckle Rose Events for the last market of the year + shop from 130+ local vendors + take photos with Santa.
SiNaCa Winter Market & Snowflake Station | 1-5 p.m. | SiNaCa Studios | Free | Register in advance to shop hand-made glass gifts or learn how to make a glass snowflake from expert artisans.
In a special meeting yesterday afternoon, Jesus “Jay” Chapa was confirmed as Fort Worth’s next city manager, despite concerns raised about the hiring process. The city’s first Hispanic manager, Chapa will take over when David Cooke retires in February. Get the full story from WFAA reporter Scoop Jefferson.
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Starting in the fall of 2025, Texas Wesleyan University will offer free tuition for Texas students who qualify for a Pell Grant. The free tuition credit can be renewed for up to four years + can be applied to education materials and room and board. (WFAA)
Cause
Adam Powell is set to be the new president and CEO of United Way of Tarrant County. The UTA graduate will take over the nonprofit in January, filling the role that Leah King stepped down from in October. (Fort Worth Report)
Travel
In the mood for a New England getaway? A new discount airline is hitting the runway at DFW Airport in March. Houston-based Avelo Airlines will launch services between the world’s third busiest airport and Tweed-New Haven Airport twice per week starting a $89.
Biz
Y’all Street has found a temporary home in Dallas’ Knox-Henderson district. The Texas Stock Exchange will set up shop next spring in the 12-story Weir’s Plaza while it searches for a permanent home. (The Dallas Morning News)
Opening
Terra Mediterranean is coming back to the West Seventh Entertainment District in the next week or so, trading its Plano restaurant for Cowtown. The all-you-can-eat buffet closed in 2019, but is reopening on the same block as its former location. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Try This
There’s a new mahjong spot in town. The Mahj Clubhouse recently opened on Pershing Avenue and offers beginner sessions, leagues, walk-in play, and tournaments. Socialize, shuffle, and repeat + check out other mahjong spots around Cowtown.
Outdoors
The opening of the 5,000-acre Palo Pinto Mountains State Park has been delayed again. Texas’ first new state park in the 21st century was slated to open in 2023, but is now looking at a partial opening in 2025. (Fort Worth Report)
Plan Ahead
Legendary country star Robert Earl Keen is returning to Bass Performance Hall next spring for the first time in six years. Tickets go on sale on Friday, Dec. 13 for the Friday, March 7 concert.
Sports
Baylor is set to take on LSU in the Texas Bowl in Houston on New Year’s Eve. How are the Bears preparing to face the Tigers for the first time in 35 years? Find out from the local experts on Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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Two days. That’s when Texas Ballet Theater’s “The Nutcracker” officially begins at Bass Performance Hall. Grab tickets for this two-hour production set to a classical score by Tchaikovsky. Trust us: You won’t want to miss this timeless holiday tradition.*
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Including a chic bedside carafe and a winter-friendly lip balm. | Graphic by 6AM City
Shop some of our favorite finds that will brighten up anyone’s holiday, all available for $20 or less.
Local pick:Cowhide coasters | $5 | Gift the perfect Lone Star State touch with coaster options from cactus to horseshoes, hats to boots.
Bedside carafe + tumbler | $18.99 | Gift a pretty amber tumbler and glass perfect for adorning any bedside table.
Eucalyptus shower steamers | $19.99 | They’ll love aromatherapy shower steamers that smell like peppermint, menthol, and eucalyptus.
A great gift for a significant other or someone you love — a personalized song plaque you can customize with their favorite song + a photo of you together.
This one’s for the skeptics — I was a little apprehensive about trying out float therapy. Being alone with my thoughts for an hour — sure that sounds like fun. But I really did enjoy it and felt much more relaxed after my first float at City Cave.
Pro tip for newbies: Keep the little candle lit and select background music for something to focus on while you float.
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