Oh, deer the holidays are upon us + this year you may want to do your shopping as early as possible. Hanukkah starts Nov. 28, Christmas is 33 days away, and Kwanzaa starts on Dec. 26. Long story short — we’ve got some shopping to do. Here’s our curated list of 24+ quali-tree gift ideas.

Editor recommendations

Kerrah: This year, I did some shopping at Gifted, Winton and Waits, Laude the Label, and Fort Worth Barber Shop, but I can’t divulge what I bought, because the gift receivers are FTWtoday readers (obviously).

Rebecca: I’m not done with all my shopping yet, but so far I’ve stopped by Retro Cowboy (you’ve got to check out their Texas-inspired jewelry), Panther City Vinyl + it’s not the holidays if I haven’t grabbed some sweets for my mom from Fort Worth Fudge and Toffee. Bonus: They have Texas-shaped fudge.

Stocking stuffers

○ A Cowtown enamel pin from Fort Worth Locals

○ A leather key fob from W Durable Goods

○ Handcrafted earrings from The Worthy Co.

If you’re shopping for…

The music maven that will sell out Billy Bob’s Texas one day:

Treat them to a holiday album or a vintage speaker from Doc’s Records & Vintage.

The White Elephant gift exchange match — with a $25 limit to boot:

Grab your special someone a rich + warm soy candle or a fruity and floral one from Gratus Candles. Pro tip: The Bourbon x Brûlée candle is always a winner.

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EVENTS

Today

Fall Zoo Camp | Mon., Nov. 22-Tues., Nov. 23 | 9 a.m.-4p.m. | Fort Worth Zoo | $85 | Enjoy memorable experiences that focus on wildlife conservation. 🐼

Tuesday

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer The Musical | Tues., Nov. 23 | 2 p.m. | Casa Mañana, 3101 W. Lancaster Ave | $33+ | The holiday classic soars off the screen in this musical adaptation of the beloved television special. 🦌

Wednesday

Pecos and the Rooftops | Wed., Nov. 24 | 9 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas | $20+ | Come out and watch the group of friends based out of Northeast Texas. 🎶

Thursday

Turkey Trot | Thurs., Nov. 25 | 7:30-9 a.m. | Alliance United Methodist Church, 7904 Park Vista Blvd. | $27+ | Join in this annual 5k race (run or walk) for door prizes, awards + refreshments. 🦃
Gift of Lights | Thurs., Nov. 25 | 7:30-9 a.m. | Texas Motor Speedway | $30+ | Enjoy two miles of lights with over a million light displays, benefiting local charities in North Texas. 🎄

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

67º | Sunny | 0% chance of rain

Announced

The Van Cliburn International Piano Competition will return to Bass Hall next year. The 16th edition of the acclaimed competition will feature world-class pianists. The semifinal and final rounds will take place June 2-18 + you can grab tickets now. 🎹 (Fort Worth Report)

Coming Soon

Into the Garden has closed its long-time store at Camp Bowie and is expanding to the Shops at Clearfork. The store will reopen on January 2nd at 5133 Marathon Ave. + the expansion will allow the store to offer a wider range of furniture options. (CultureMap Fort Worth)

Open

It's wine o'clock somewhere. The Holly Natural Wine Bar + Shop has officially opened in the Near Southside. Located at 305 W. Daggett Ave., the store offers wine by the glass or the bottle, tasting flights + small bites like cheese plates. 🍷 (Fort Worth Magazine)

Travel

Headed to DFW International Airport next week? Make plans to arrive early. Airport officials said they expect 2+ million travelers between now and Mon., Nov. 29. Pro tip: the airport is no longer taking parking reservations at the terminals. ✈️ (CBS11)

Edu

Fort Worth ISD rolled out a new program to help students struggling with academics. The district is offering incentives for students (and parents) who attend Saturday Learning Quest. The program provides free educational materials + gives students (grades 1-3) an opportunity to engage in topics not taught at school. 📚 (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

📸 @fortworthzoo

The Fort Worth Zoo has achieved another conservation success with the birth of this cute little fur ball. He is one of three kangaroo rats born at the zoo + the first to be born under human care.

While his species is a candidate to be federally listed as endangered, the zoo has been working with the U.S Fish & Wildlife Service to breed a colony of these cuties under professional care.

Head over to the zoo's website for a current list of their other conservation projects.

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THE WRAP

Cowtown grabs another top spot. Fort Worth made it on the Travel + Leisure list of Top 15 Cities in the United States and we are beaming with pride.

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