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, winter wonderlands + more. ❄️
For kids K-12
Winter Zoo Camp | Dec. 20-22, Dec. 28-30, Jan. 1-2 | $85 per day
Kids (ages 5-10) can learn about + visit with wildlife with daily activities.
YMCA Camp Carter Winter Break Camp | Dec. 27-31 | $250
Archery, high adventure + canoeing is available at this camp for kids (ages 5-13 — must be born between these dates).
Community Center Camps | Times + prices vary
Most local community centers hold camps for kids over winter break — check this list to find yours.
For college students
Panther Island Ice | Through Jan. 17 | $10 with student discount
TCC + Tarleton State University students get a student rate for this outdoor skating rink.
Holiday lights tour | Various times + prices
Enjoy our guide to holiday lights around the city for an extra dreamy (and wallet-friendly) night.
A Winter’s Cabaret | Dec. 17-18 | $40
For musical theater fans — Kinky Boots Broadway star Kevin Smith Kirkwood + My Fair Lady star Nicole Ferguson perform a selection of winter favorites.
Nickel City Fort Worth | Through Dec. 30 | Cost of purchase
For the 21+ crowd — check out Christmas pop-up bar Miracle on South Main.
For the whole family
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer | Dec. 17-23 | $40+
Catch the live action musical of the 1964 animated special.
Texas Ballet Theatre — The Nutcracker | Dec. 18-26 | $70+
Flying carpets + snow are included in Texas Ballet Theater’s performance of a classic.
Texas Wild! Wonderland | Dec. 18-19 | $16 general admission for adults, $12 for kids
A zoo trip is extra special this weekend with Texas Town transformed into a holiday wonderland.
