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The holiday season is here, and Fort Worth is brimming with festive activities for families, couples, and visitors to enjoy. From dazzling light displays to themed dining experiences and outdoor movie nights, there’s something for everyone. Here’s your guide to some of Fort Worth’s most noteworthy holiday festivities:
Stockyards Rodeo Rink and Holiday Activities
Stephen Montoya
River Hodges, age 7, enjoys a lap at the Stockyards’ Rodeo Rink while watching the 4 p.m. cattle drive.
Giddy Up & Glide
When: November 20 – January 7
What: Ice skating at the Stockyards’ winter wonderland. Perfect for families, couples, and friends.
Photos with Cowboy Santa
When: Wednesdays–Sundays, November 24 – December 17 - Daily, December 18 – December 24
What: Book an appointment or walk in for photos with Cowboy Santa. Packages include print and digital options.
Mrs. Claus Story Time
When: November 24–26 / December 2–3, 9–10, and 16–24
What: Mrs. Claus reads holiday classics at Cowboy Santa’s Workshop.
Christmas in the Stockyards
Junior League of Fort Worth
Christmas in Cowtown Holiday Gift Market
When: December 2, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. (Parade at 4 p.m.)
What: A festive day with live music, parades, photos with Santa, and championship rodeos.
12 Days of Drover at Hotel Drover
When: December 13–24
What: Guests enjoy exclusive holiday experiences, including photos with live reindeer, carolers, and s’mores roasting.
Mexico in Our Blood: Holiday on Horseback
When: December 17
Where: Cowtown Coliseum
What: A stunning equestrian performance celebrating Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Holiday Events at Whiskey Ranch
TX Whiskey’s Repeal Day Celebration
When: December 5, 6–9 p.m.
What: Celebrate Prohibition's repeal with cocktails, live music, and a commemorative toast. Tickets: $10/person.
Holiday Movie Night: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”
When: December 20, 6–9 p.m.
What: Outdoor movie night and Ugly Sweater Day contest. Tickets: $10/person.
Holiday Movie Night: “Gremlins”
When: December 21, 6–9 p.m.
What: Outdoor screening of “Gremlins” with food trucks and cocktails. Tickets: $10/person.
Holiday Dining at 97 West Kitchen & Bar
When: Christmas Eve & Day Brunch: 8 a.m.–2 p.m. / Christmas Eve & Day Dinner: 4 p.m.–9 p.m.
Brunch: Three-course prix-fixe menu featuring “Santa’s Shareables” and “Dasher’s Desserts.” Brunch: $65/adult.
Dinner: Four-course prix-fixe menu with festive favorites. Dinner: $100/adult. Kids under 5 eat free. A four-course dinner with dishes like Lobster Ravioli and Ooey Gooey Butter Cake.
New Year’s Eve Dinner
What: A four-course dinner with dishes like Lobster Ravioli and Ooey Gooey Butter Cake.
When: December 31, 5–10 p.m.
Price: $100/adult. Kids under 5 eat free.
Dazzling Light Displays
Lightscape at Fort Worth Botanic Garden
When: November 22, 2024 – January 5, 2025
Where: 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.
What: A 1.5-mile trail with over one million lights and new installations.
Gift of Lights at Texas Motor Speedway
When: November 28, 2024 – January 5, 2025
Where: Texas Motor Speedway
What: A two-mile drive-through display of two million lights.
The Modern Lights at the Modern Art Museum
When: November 29, 2024 – February 9, 2025
Where: 3200 Darnell St.
What: Thousands of lights illuminate the museum’s grounds nightly until midnight.
Whether you’re in the mood for festive fun, gourmet dining, or breathtaking light displays, Fort Worth has it all this holiday season. Don’t miss out on these memorable experiences.
