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“T’was The Night Before Christmas” | 2 p.m. | Casa Mañana Theatre | $19+ | Follow Molly on a magical scavenger hunt through New York City to witness the magic of the holidays.
“The Nutcracker” | Monday, Dec. 23-Sunday, Dec. 29 | Times vary | Bass Performance Hall | $25+ | Don’t miss the children’s Kingdom of Sweets area before the Texas Ballet Theater presents the classic Tchaikovsky story.
Tuesday, Dec. 24
Classic Christmas | Tuesday, Dec. 24-Sunday, Dec. 29 | Times vary | Choctaw Stadium, Arlington | $26 | Strap on your ice skates + wonder through 55,000 sqft of dazzling light sculptures.
Tim & Donna’s 13th Annual Christmas Eve Lobster Buffet | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Historic Texas & Pacific Railway Station | Free | RSVP to mingle with Fort Worth Texas Real Estate and nosh on steamed Maine lobster, homemade clam chowder, fresh bread, and more.
Welcome to DFW, Rick Welts. The NBA Hall of Fame executive and former Golden State Warriors president is set to be the new CEO of the Dallas Mavericks. Welts will take over after Cynt Marshall officially retires on Tuesday, Dec. 31. (WFAA)
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There’s a new donut shop in town. North Carolina-based Duck Donuts expanded to Cowtown with a new location on Camp Bowie Boulevard. Channel a tropical vacation with a beach-themed cinnamon sugar cake donut or a sunrise donut with lemon icing and raspberry drizzle. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Mansion Monday
In need of a new home with a barn? A 4,353-sqft equestrian’s dream home just hit the market in DFW, minutes south of Lake Grapevine. See inside this contemporary home that features a spacious barn, an 80-ft saltwater swimming pool + its own theater.
Weather
Grab your keys. WFAA meteorolgist Pete Delkus shared that the closest snow to Fort Worth next week is expected in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. If you’re looking for a white Christmas, you’ll have to head northwest to New Mexico.
Sports
Tonight the Dallas Stars take on the newly formed Utah Hockey Club. How will the Stars fare in Salt Lake City? Get the game preview from local experts with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Holiday Pick
Looking for last-minute gifts that your wallet will love? Enter: AW Outlet, offering 40-90% off name brands from retailers like Macy’s, Sam’s Club, Kohl’s, and Target. Visit either two locations in Fort Worth to shop toys, electronics, tools, designer shoes, home decor, furniture, and more for the whole family.*
Number
$1.14 trillion. That’s the staggering number that consumer credit card debt reached in 2024, highlighting a widespread financial struggle. If your debt exceeds $10,000, Freedom Debt Relief could help with a personalized debt settlement plan + creditor negotiations — all with one low monthly payment.*
Trending
Did you know that Amazon offers limited-edition wardrobe collections? Sign up to receive text notifications from The Drop + you’ll be the first to know about styles that are made-to-order just for you.*
The Buy
The Buy
A beanie bottle stopper — because it’s only fair that your unfinished bottle of wine gets to sport a winter look this season, too.
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