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Not sure what to do with your child, your college student, or yourself this winter break? Here are community happenings to help fill the upcoming winter days with shows, camps, pop-ups + more.
For kids K-12
The Trains at NorthPark Center, Dallas | Through Sunday, Jan. 4 (excluding Christmas Day) | 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Head to level one across from Kona Grill to see a giant miniature toy train exhibit featuring 1,000+ ft of track. The showcase benefits the Ronald McDonald House
YMCA Camp Carter Winter Day Camp | Friday, Dec. 19-Monday, Dec. 22
Archery, crafts, nature hikes, campfires + more are available at this camp for kids (ages 5-16).
Winter Zoo Camp | Monday, Dec. 22-Tuesday, Dec. 23 + Monday, Dec. 29-Friday, Jan. 2 (excludes New Year’s Day) | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Kids (ages 5-10) can learn about + visit with wildlife with daily activities.
Netflix House will open at Galleria Dallas tomorrow, Dec. 11, with an unveiling of two murals by artist Jeremy Biggers. The immersive exhibit might make you feel like you’re stepping onto the set of your favorite TV show. (CultureMap Dallas)
Trending
Starting tomorrow, Dec. 11, vaping will be banned in Dallas public places, and all businesses must update signage. But, what are the exact new rules? WFAA’s Paul Livengood shares more about the new city ordinance.
Closed
The Dickies Clearance Store inside Grapevine Mills has closed. The cause of the closure appears to be unpaid rent. It’s been about one year since the company headquarters relocated to California. (Community Impact)
Concert
This Saturday, Dec. 13, watch a quartet from the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra perform works by Bach and Mozart to images of the current “Myth and Marble” exhibit. The concert is from 2-3 p.m. at the Kimbell Art Museum’s Pavilion Auditorium and is free.
Real Estate
Guess which FTW suburb has the least expensive rent in all of DFW right now? According the Zumper’s latest monthly report, this town has a median rent of ~$1,000. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Announced
Arlington has a new Parks Director — well, a familiar one at least. Gary Packan, the city’s former Assistant Parks Director, has returned after a short stint with Denton’s Parks and Rec. One of his priorities will be diving into Arlington’s 2026 parks master plan. (Arlington Report)
Sports
Will No. 7 Texas A&M make it to the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic versus No. 2 Ohio State? The Aggies have to defeat the Miami Hurricanes next Saturday, Dec. 20 in College Station first. Tune into Locked On Aggies podcast every day until then for all the team news and updates.
Feel Good
For one FTW church, Christmas came a little early. After Longvue Baptist Church had 160,000 lbs of supplies stolen for upcoming construction, the local charity organization DFW Charitable Foundation gifted $175,000 for the church to replace the materials. (NBC 5 DFW)
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Seasonal
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Everyone, meet my new fur-baby Lucy. After wanting a cat for so long, I finally adopted one over the weekend. Meet more FTWtoday pets, and check out a new animal-friendly Texas license plate now available. Every purchase of a plate goes toward spay, neuter, and adoption services for Texas shelters to ease the ever-looming possibility of overcrowding.
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