With so many people juggling work, meal plans, and get-togethers this time of year, it can be impossible to keep up with local events happening just around the corner. It’s for this reason Fort Worth Magazine has compiled a list of events going on in Cowtown this holiday season. It’s not too late to find an event that could harness the Christmas spirit and get you out of the house for some fresh air.
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Lightscape opens at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden on Nov. 18 and will continue through Jan. 8.
First off, is the mile-long light path located at the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens. This internationally acclaimed display will make for a great backdrop for selfies and family photos. Taking place within the 120 acres that make up the Botanic Garden and set along a beautifully illuminated walking trail custom-designed for Fort Worth, Lightscape will feature spectacular artistic installations that come to life after dark with color, imagination, and sound. This display started on November 20 and will run through January 8 on select nights. Click here for a map
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Sundance Square Christmas Tree
If you have some last-minute Christmas shopping to do, or you just want to enjoy a well-decorated Christmas tree, swing by Sundance Square Plaza. Find the perfect gift at one of Sundance Square's local merchants or see a holiday show at Bass Hall, Jubilee Theatre, or Circle Theater. Click here for a map
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Gift of Lights at Texas Motor Speedway
For anyone who wants to see Christmas lights without ever leaving the comfort of their car, this drive-thru event is perfect. This event will run through January 1, 2023, and ticket prices are $35 per carload. Click here for a map
It can be a bit unorthodox for a Fort Worthian to lace up something other than cowboy boots, but it’s all in the name of a good time. This rink will be open through February 5, so you have time to get a few rounds of practice in. Tickets for this event run $20 and include live music, Cowboys Santa’s Winter Wonderland, Avoca Cocoa & Coffee, and more. Skating is 25 % off on Mondays and Tuesdays. Click here for a map
What started as the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth’s 125th celebration in 2017 has continued in the form of trees filled with dazzling lights for the holidays. The tradition has remained, and the lights will be on display from November 25 through February 5. This year, Cafe Modern offers a new dinner series: Dinner with The Modern Lights. Fridays, 5 to 8:30 pm, Executive Chef Jett Mora will prepare creative cuisines made with Texas ingredients. Seating is available from 5 to 8:30 pm, and reservations can be made online. Click here for a map
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A Very Merry Country Christmas
An all-star lineup of tribute artists performing as Reba McEntire, Shania Twain, Brooks & Dunn, Willie Nelson, and Kenney Chesney will be appearing at the Cowtown Coliseum December 21-22. These tribute artists will be performing holiday songs and country hits, backed by a choreographed band and dancers. Click here for a map
