Watch tranquil tea ceremonies, cheer on exciting martial arts performances, and more. | Photo courtesy of the Fort Worth Botanic Garden
November is nearly here, and that means Thanksgiving anticipation, cozy vibes, and the start of the holiday season. Don’t know where to start? We’ve done the hard part — here are next month’s biggest events that you won’t want to miss.
Japanese Fall Festival | Saturday, Nov. 1-Sunday, Nov. 2 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Japanese Garden, Fort Worth Botanic Garden | $6-$12 for nonmembers | Experience cultural demonstrations, live performances, special shopping, and mouthwatering traditional foods from Asian food trucks.
YMCA Turkey Trot | Thursday, Nov. 27 | 7:45 a.m.-12 p.m. | General Worth Square | $30-$55 with registration | Start Thanksgiving Day off the right way with a nice 5K or 8K jog. All proceeds go towards scholarships for families in the FTW community.
Cliburn Family Concerts presents “The Polar Express” Holiday Concert | Saturday, Nov. 29–Sunday, Nov. 30 | 10:30 a.m. + 2:30 p.m. | Fort Worth Stockyards Station | $20-$75| A family-friendly holiday concert experience based on the beloved book, full of music, storytelling, and festive atmosphere.
Foodies — The 2025 Michelin Guide Texas Awards will be held tonight in Houston. Be one of the first to know which DFW restaurants earned the esteemed award. Here’s how to watch live. (WFAA)
Weather
Follow our go-to meteorologists to stay up to speed on this week’s weather trends. WFAA’s Jesse Hawila says wind gusts could reach up to 40 mph on Wednesday. So, now would be a good time to tie down those inflatable ghosts and witches on your lawn before they take flight.
Trending
On Sunday, 19 Buddhist monks from Fort Worth’s Huong Dao Temple embarked on a 2,300-mile walk to Washington DC to spread unity and compassion. They’ll walk ~20 miles per day over the next 110 days, sleeping under trees and eating one meal a day, per standard traditions. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Concert
The English indie rock band Florence + the Machine will make a stop at Dickies Arena on Thursday, May 7 for their “Everybody Scream” Tour. Sign up for the presale on Monday, Nov. 3, or wait for general tickets to go on sale Wednesday, Nov. 5. Other Texas tour stops include Austin and Houston. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Sports
The Dallas Wings have hired new Head Coach Jose Fernandez (formerly with the South Florida women’s basketball team), replacing Chris Koclanes. During his tenure in Florida, Fernandez led the Bulls to 10 NCAA tournament games. Catch up on other North Texas sports teams. (The Dallas Morning News)
Correction
We may have gotten so excited for this weekend’s Dias de los Muertos festival in Artisan Circle that we got our days confused. The event happens this Sunday, Nov. 2, not Saturday.
Number
$18,976,177. That’s how much money the Birdies for Charity event at the Charles Schwab Challenge this year brought in, benefitting 33 local charities, including the Boys & Girls Clubs, Lena Pope Home, and the Ronald McDonald House. The 2026 tournament dates haven’t been announced yet. (Fort Worth Inc.)
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Fun Fact
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This weekend, I attended opening night for “The Addams Family” at Bass Hall, and it was hilarious. When you order a drink at the bar, you’re given these reusable cups that you can keep bringing back for a few bucks off your next sip.
“A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical” premieres at Bass Hall tonight, as well as "& Juliet” on Wednesday, Nov. 12. I’m really looking forward to the rest of the season’s lineup.
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