The holiday season has officially kicked into gear — between cooking for the whole family and being host to distant loved ones, sometimes we need a getaway.

So, before the to-do list grows too long and the autumn nights turn blustery cold, picture this: you’re surrounded by miles of nature with a hot chocolate in hand + snuggled up by the fire. We’re here to make that vision a reality — read on for some of the area’s coziest, most unique + most scenic places to stay.

The Tiny Treehouse Getaway | 2 guests | 1 br, 1 ba | $95 per night | Picture it: Soaking in the tub with a glass of wine in hand overlooking a small urban farm.

Modern Shipping Container | 4 guests | 2 br, 2 ba | $165 per night | Picture it: You're sitting on the 700 sqft patio overlooking the views of downtown + surrounded by your closest friends.

Glamping at Lake Grapevine | 6 guests | 2 br, 1 ba | $150 per night | Picture it: Sleeping under the stars and being woken up to the sounds of nature.

The Extraordinary Treehouse | 4 guests | 2 br, 2 ba | $376 per night | Picture it: You’re tucked away in the trees, huddled around the fireplace with your favorite book in hand.

The Hatchery House | 4 guests | 2 br, 1 ba | $139 per night | Picture it: Sipping fresh coffee on the farm as the kids run around and enjoy the open air.

The Slater Saved by the 90s | 6 guests | 2 br, 1 ba | $181 per night | Picture it: You’ve time traveled back to the 90’s and you’re eating your favorite sugary cereal + playing retro video games.

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EVENTS

Today

Music Bingo | Tues., Nov. 23 | 7-9 p.m. | City Works, 5288 Monahans Ave. | Free | Play the classic game of bingo that combines your favorite music throughout the decades.

Friday

Home for the Holidays | Fri., Nov. 26-Sun., Nov. 28 | Times vary | Bass Performance Hall | $55+ | Experience Fort Worth’s classical holiday tradition with carols you can sing along to. 🎄
Granger Smith | Sat., Nov. 27 | 10 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas | $20+ | The country artist has three top 20 singles, including “Backroad Song,” “If the Boot Fits” + “Happens Like That.” 🎤

Saturday

Late to the Station | Sun., Nov. 28 | 12-3 p.m. | Lola’s Trailer Park, 2735 W. 5th St. | Free | Enjoy an evening of live music in the bustling West 7th District + bring your dog to the pet-friendly patio.🎶
Feed the Need | Sun., Nov. 28 | 9:30 a.m. | Buc-ee's, 15901 N. Freeway | Free | Join Bikers with Back P.A.C.K.s as they deliver personal care items and a hot meal to those experiencing homelessness.

We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

NOVEMBER EVENT CALENDAR

NEWS NOTES

Weather

71º | Mostly sunny | 0% chance of rain

Open

Kyodai Handroll and Sushi Bar has officially opened at 2825 Heritage Trace Pkwy. The restaurant is serving up sushi rolls, handmade rolls + a yakitori menu featuring grilled meat kabobs. This is the restaurant's third North Texas location. 🍣

Job

Startup businesses created about 30,000 jobs in Tarrant County in 2019. According to a new report, the jobs paid $37,000 a year, on average. Compared to 2019, small businesses created 10,000 more jobs last year. 💼

Edu

Meta, formerly the Facebook company, granted Fort Worth ISD $300,000 to give students the opportunity to learn about STEM-based careers. A new virtual reality trailer will travel to other schools in the district to teach students about future career options. 📚 (NBC5)

Community

The city is asking for public feedback on the installation of a new water transmission main in northwest Fort Worth. It will start at Park Drive and extend northeast along the proposed extension of Heritage Trace Blvd. The virtual meeting will be held on Thurs., Dec. 2.
Blue Zones Project is creating Holiday Gratitude and Giving Bags to hand out to the community. The bags will be filled with a variety of fresh vegetables, utensils + recipes. They will be distributed this week at 30 locations across the city. 🛍️

Biz

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📸 @visitgrapevine

The holidays are full steam ahead and the Grapevine Wine Train is transporting adults back into their holiday dreams.

On board the Grapevine Vintage Railroad, passengers will be transported into scenes from the Polar Express.

The 2-hour journey will take passengers through the Historic Stockyards Station as they listen to holiday classics, sip from fine Texas wine + munch on an assortment of hors d’oeuvres.

Tickets for this year’s festive tours have sold out, but don’t fret — you can still purchase tickets on the train’s regular schedule.

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THE WRAP

Nothing screams Thanksgiving morning like a fresh pot of coffee and warm cinnamon rolls. Every year my family (City Editor Rebecca here) picks up a dozen rolls + this year we're trying out Busy B's Bakery.

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