Thursday, December 11, 2025
Cake & Prose: A Christmas Carol is returning for a second year from 7pm to 9pm at Arts 5th Avenue (1628 5th Av, Fort Worth, 817-923-9500). A suggested donation of $10 is appreciated. The actors will retell a version of the story abridged by Dickens himself for public readings. This event is family-friendly, and, as always, there will be cake from a local bakery during intermission and a musical performance to conclude the evening. RSVP now at Arts5thAvenue.com.
Friday, December 12, 2025
Sweater weather is here, and with it comes Christmas parties and ridiculous outfits. Lean into the season, don your cheesiest jumper, and head to Rusty Nickel IceHouse (2836 Stanley Av, Fort Worth, 817-528-1682) at 8pm for an Ugly Sweater Party featuring live music by Poo Live Crew. There is no cost to attend. P.S. If you’re on the hunt for a sweater to wear, stop by JunkerVal Antiques & Vintage (3458 Blue Bonnet Cir, Fort Worth, 817-266-6403).
Courtesy JunkerVal
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Late August marked the final midweek market of the year at Cowtown Farmers Market (8901 Clifford St, White Settlement, @cowtown_farmers_market). Now, until late spring, Saturdays from 8am to noon are their time to shine. This producer-only farmers’ market offers only locally produced foods. They accept SNAP, seasonal vouchers from FMNP/WIC and SFMNP, cash, and cards. This weekend is their annual Holiday Festival, so expect to meet guest vendors, find unique gifts, and experience seasonal cooking demos with samples, live music, face painting, and games.
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Homebody, a female-fronted string quartet with members from Fort Worth and Arlington, is putting a holiday spin on their original songs written by members Mollie Danel, Heather Hankins, Lisa Renee Smith, and Hilary Tipps at the Homebody Hometown Holiday Show at Birdie’s Social Club (2735 W 5th St, Fort Worth, 817-886-9028) at 6pm. Tickets are $14.24 at TixR.com.
Monday-Wednesday, December 15-17, 2025
Emmy Award-winning vocal group the Texas Tenors — former America’s Got Talent: The Champions finalists — will perform at the Palace Theatre (300 S Main St, Grapevine, 817-410-3100) at 7:30pm Mon-Wed and 3pm Tue and Thu, with their Deep in the Heart of Christmas shows. The guys will perform seasonal classics plus cover other well-known hits from the American songbook. Tickets are $48 at GrapevineTexasUSA.com.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
The Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden (3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth, 817-463-4160) is hosting a curator talk inside the BRIT Library about the current art exhibit Natural Harmonies: Plants’ Musical Influence. UTA student curator Aaron Michael will share behind-the-scenes insights into planning the exhibit, finding relevant songs, matching them with collection pieces, and more. Come curious, as there will be ample time provided for questions and answers. Registration is $5 at FWBG.org and includes admission to the garden for the day.
