Fri., Nov. 19

Panther Island Ice, 223 NE. 4th St. | Open 3-10 p.m.

For this classic holiday tradition you can enjoy ice skating, food, drinks + wintery fun. The Coyote Drive-in will be transformed into an icy wonderland, with heaters in case you get too cold.

Sat., Nov. 20

Pumpkin Spice 5k, 395 Purcy St. | Start time is 6 a.m.

Sign up for this race + you’ll get more than sore legs. When you register for the race you’ll also get to attend the after party, enter the costume contest, experience a pumpkin pie eating contest + scarf down delectable pumpkin spice treats. Bonus: there’s a virtual run option as well.

Funky Finds Holiday Shopping Experience, 3401 W. Lancaster Ave. | Start time is 10 a.m.

If you love one-of-a-kind finds then this fall shopping adventure is for you. Stop by Will Rogers Memorial Center to discover unique handmade + vintage gifts for all of your loved ones.

Santa Paws at MUTTS, 5317 Clearfork Main St. | Start time is 11 a.m.

Dress those pups up + take holiday photos with Santa (we can’t wait to see your adorable fur babies.) For this pup-urtunity head to MUTTS Canine Cantina.

Sun., Nov. 21

GM Financial Parade of Lights 2021, Downtown Fort Worth | Start time is 6 p.m.

Join Grand Marshal Opal Lee for this twinkling holiday parade with 100+ light filled participants, Santa, and a fresh cup of steamy hot chocolate. It takes place throughout the downtown area.

Holiday Pajama Brunch, 3400 Bernie Anderson Ave. | Start time is 11 a.m.

Grab your girlfriends + your favorite comfy pj’s and head to this unique shopping experience. Gobble up light bites, complimentary mimosas, and find everything on your holiday shopping list.

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MUST DO

Today

Dickies Arena open house | Thurs., Nov. 18 | 4-7:30 p.m. | Dickies Arena | Free | Get a behind the scenes look at the new arena + enjoy food, raffles, and games for the whole family. 🏟️

Friday

One Man Star Wars Trilogy | Fri., Nov. 19 | 7:30 p.m. | Downtown Cowtown at The Isis, 2401 N. Main St. | $39 | Experience this one-man show by Charles Ross that’s sure to delight the geek inside of you. 👓

Saturday

Fort Worth Fairytale Ball | Sat., Nov. 20 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Fort Worth Convention Center | $25+ | Grab your favorite prince or princess + head over to this fairytale dream for stories, songs, dances, and more.
TCU home game | Sat., Nov. 20 | 3 p.m. | Amon G. Carter Stadium | $20+ | Watch as the Horned Frogs take on the Kansas Jayhawks. 🏈

Sunday

Lola’s Rock’n’Roll Rummage Sale | Sun., Nov. 21 | 12-6 p.m. | Lola’s Trailer Park, 2735 W. 5th St. | Free | The outdoor market features local artists, creators, vintage collectors + delicious food trucks. 🌮

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

62º | Partly cloudy | 0% chance of rain

Arts

Calling all Cowtown thespians, Arts Fort Worth is holding auditions for its upcoming Original Works series. The first show, New and Improving by Jane Hatchett, follows a young adult maneuvering through social anxiety + new friendships. Auditions begin in December — contact Production Manager Jason Leyva to sign up. 🎭

Eat

After nine long years, the puffy taco is back. This south Texas favorite can now be found on the Las Palapas menu in Keller at 455 Keller Pkwy. Whether you drive through or sit inside, don’t miss this fresh from the fryer San Antonio take on tacos (shoutout to our sister newsletter, SATXtoday). 🌮 (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

Awards

The deadline to apply for the 2021 Neighborhood Awards is Thurs., Dec. 16 at 5 p.m. If you think your neighborhood association should be recognized for its commitment to beautifying, revitalizing + celebrating its community, consider applying. Winners will be announced Sat., Feb. 12 at the Mayor’s Neighborhood Awards Luncheon. 🏆

Health

For the first time since July, Tarrant County reported zero COVID-19 deaths + public health officials urge residents to take precautions as we approach the holidays. (NBC5)

Traffic

Harmon Road will be closed east of FM156 to the Avilla Fossil Creek western driveway starting today. It will be closed in both directions + detour routes will be provided. The closure is expected to last for the rest of the year. 🛣️

📸 @tafoodbank

Former TCU football coach Gary Patterson + Fort Worth-native and musician Leon Bridges lent a helping hand to the Tarrant Area Food Bank. The pair loaded up boxes + toured the facility that will serve thousands of families for the holidays.

The coach and the soul singer founded a charity called The Big Good — a nonprofit designed to serve those who need food assistance. For a full list of locations where Tarrant County residents can pick up food, click here.

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