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Pumpkins and Spice and Everything Nice: November’s Fun in the Fort
November is coming! Daylight Savings ends on November 5, Thanksgiving is November 23, and Fort Worth is gearing up for the holiday season. There’s lots to do in Cowtown in November, and we’ve gathered some of the best, so be sure to bookmark this page to refer to all month long!
Carter Family Workshop: Creative Construction
November 4
Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Grab a hammer! It’s time to build. Spend the afternoon exploring The World Outside: Louise Nevelson at Midcentury and work together to create your own assemblage sculptures! Family Workshops are a bimonthly program designed for children 6 to 12 years old and their favorite adults.
Courage Through Fire
Every Saturdays, November 4 through March 9
SiNaCa Studios
Courage Through Fire is a 10-week (40 hour) program offered to members of our Armed services, Veterans, and active duty. This program introduces several hot and warm beginning techniques of glass art creation through item/project-based teaching. This program is an amazing introduction to each of our studios, affording the participant the opportunity to learn the scientific principles and rich history behind studio art glass while practicing a wide variety of glass making techniques; glass blowing, sand casting, kiln forming, cold working, and flame working. Participants are hands on with the material through every meeting and leave this program with a new appreciation and understanding of glass as an artistic medium.
50th Anniversary Japanese Festival
November 4-5
Japanese Garden, Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Visitors are invited to celebrate the vibrant colors of fall in the Japanese Garden while exploring the arts and culture of Japan during the Fall Japanese Festival on Nov. 4-5. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Japanese Garden’s opening in 1973. Events include Taiko Drummers, Japanese swordsmanship demonstrations, traditional tea ceremonies, origami and calligraphy demonstrations, as well as various vendors. Entrance to the festival is free with garden admission.
First Tuesday at Stage West
November 7
Stage West
Since 1998, The Four Hornsmen of the Apocalypse have been enchanting audiences with their incredible musical skills and hilarious banter. They’ve played everywhere, from fancy symphonies to sketchy public restrooms, proving that no venue is too classy or too questionable for their horn-tastic performances. They’re not just entertaining; they also educate aspiring horn players, sharing their laid-back “wisdom” and giving everyone a chance to learn from the masters…of horn, that is. We kick it off at 6pm. A drink and bar snacks are included with your ticket.
Far Out Feast: An Evening with Chefs Felipe Armenta and Graham Elliot
November 8
Fort Worth Club
Join us for a magical evening as Fort Worth’s most creative culinary duo prepare a once in a lifetime meal showcasing the flavors and cuisine from some of the city’s favorite restaurants, Maria’s Mexican Kitchen, Le Margot, F1 Smokehouse and Cowboy Prime. This unforgettable evening will also include the presentation of the Walter Kaufmann Lifetime Achievement Award to The Renfro Family.
The BIG GOOD Winter Fashion Event
November 9
Neiman Marcus, Clearfork
Join us for an exciting winter fashion event at Neiman Marcus in Fort Worth, TX! Get ready to embrace the chilly weather in style with the latest trends and designs. Mark your calendars and come join us for a fun-filled evening of bites, drinks and an exciting live runway show! Attendees are invited to attend with a minimum $50 donation to THE BIG GOOD. All proceeds benefit our partnership with the Tarrant Area Food Bank.
Second Thursdays at the Carter: Paws & Pictures
November 9
Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Join us every second Thursday to connect with art through cocktails, conversations, and creativity. This month, bring your best friend (pup or person) for an evening of PAWsome activities on our Plaza crafted with your canine in mind.
55th Annual Fort Worth Greek Festival
November 10-12
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
Their grandfathers came from Europe only to face bigotry and Ku Klux Klan bullying, all to work in a Stockyards fertilizer room for $10 a week. A century later, almost the only time we talk about Fort Worth’s Greek and eastern European roots is on this November weekend, when their church celebrates its Greek Festival of food, music, and dance. You are invited to join in the celebration!
FWSO Presents Bond and Beyond
November 10-12
Bass Performance Hall
Iconic lines in film deserve iconic music, and like 007 himself the music accompanying his films inspired its own smooth, spy-thriller soundtracks. Beginning with Bond’s own theme, the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra explores jaunty music from different crime thrillers in the James Bond franchise as well as hits from Mission Impossible, The Incredibles, Pink Panther, and more. Rest assured, the orchestra’s sound will be shaken, not stirred.
Pumpkins & Pancakes
November 11
Fort Worth Zoo
Join us Saturday, Nov. 11, for the 14th annual Pumpkins & Pancakes, an exclusive fall event to express our appreciation to Zoo members! Enjoy an early Zoo opening, pumpkin- and fall-themed animal enrichment, keeper chats and free train and carousel rides all day. Tickets for an optional hot pancake breakfast are available for purchase. Adult meal tickets for both members and their non-member guests are $15. Child and senior meal tickets for both members and their non member guests are $11. The breakfast buffet will be served in The Reserve, the Zoo’s event pavilion located next to the African Savanna habitat.
John Wayne Grit Series 5K Run
November 11
Fort Worth Stockyards
Join us on November 11 for the annual 5K John Wayne Grit Series run in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards! The course starts at the John Wayne: An American Experience exhibit and weaves through the cobblestone streets of the Stockyards to Trinity Trail where you’ll take in views of the downtown Fort Worth Skyline. This run benefits the John Wayne Cancer Foundation, and every step advances the fight against cancer. Bring the whole family… you won’t want to miss it!
2023 Texas Country Music Awards
November 12
Billy Bob’s Texas
The 2023 Texas Country Music Awards which again will be held in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards at the world’s largest Honky Tonk, Billy Bob’s Texas on Sunday, November 12. It will include several top Texas Country Music performers including Jason Boland and the Stragglers, Coffey Anderson, Chad Cooke Band, and many more.
Blues Traveler
November 14
Tannahill’s Tavern and Music Hall
Because the hook brings you back… Blues Traveler comes to Fort Worth with a show at Tannahill’s. One of the premier jam bands emerging in the 1990s, Blues Traveler just released their Traveler’s Soul album. House opens an hour before the show, and remember to suck it in, suck it in, suck it in if you’re Rin Tin Tin or Anne Boleyn!
photo credit: Shannon Lange Photography
Adoption Rocks with Abraham Alexander
November 16
Tannahill’s Tavern and Music Hall
Come join us for an incredible evening of music and celebration at Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall in Fort Worth, TX! Get ready to groove to the soulful tunes of the talented Abraham Alexander. This in-person event promises to be a night to remember, filled with amazing performances and good vibes. So gather your friends and purchase your tickets for a rocking night of fun and entertainment. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to support adoption and enjoy a fantastic live performance by Madeworthy cover Abraham Alexander!
Lightscape
November 17-Jan 1
Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Lightscape returns for a second year to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden to dazzle audiences with more than one million holiday lights and never-before-seen artistic installations from around the world throughout a 1.2-mile-long winding walking trail. Beginning Nov. 17th and running select nights through Jan. 1st, this year’s Lightscape will feature all-new, custom-designed installations that will come alive with color, imagination, and sound. Lightscape 2023 will also feature an all-new “Christmas Village,” complete with fire pits, s’more-roasting, hot cocoa, holiday music, and photo opportunities with Santa Claus.
GM Financial Parade of Lights
November 19
Downtown Fort Worth
What began in 1983 with a crowd of only 25,000 spectators and 25 floats has grown to become Fort Worth’s most beloved holiday tradition and Texas’ largest illuminated holiday parade. The GM Financial Parade of Lights returns to the streets of downtown Fort Worth for its 41st year on November 19. Year-after-year, North Texas families gather to experience the lights on 100+ professionally designed floats, energetic marching bands, sparkling antique cars, precision equestrian units, festive horse-drawn carriages, and carolers spreading Christmas cheer along the 1.59-mile parade route.
FWSO Presents Home for the Holidays
November 24-26
Bass Performance Hall
Fort Worth’s favorite holiday traditions start when the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra kicks off the season! Bring your family for a spectacular program of Christmas carols and seasonal tunes. Wave to Santa as the orchestra plays his theme song “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” as part of the perfect gift for the whole family.
Saturday After Thanksgiving at Martin House
November 25
Martin House Brewing
The air is crisp. The leaves are falling. That’s weather, baby. Saturday After Thanksgiving is a favorite tradition here at Martin House. Bring the whole fam! The petting zoo is coming back to the brewery. We’ll have some rad live music. Saturday After Thanksgiving is always a beautiful day in the Martin House backyard. We are bringing back our friends Possessed by Paul James and Ole G for live music. Ole G always kills it with his good vibes and rasta/reggae jams. PPJ is one man folk/americana band. It is truly a remarkable show and we can’t wait to jam on the back patio.
The FABBA Show Live at Ridglea Theater
November 30
The Historic Ridglea Theater
The FABBA Show’s sensational tribute to super group ABBA is here! ‘The best ABBA since ABBA’! Famed for its flashy stage production and high energy, the show features all ABBA’s top hits, spectacular costumes, World class musicianship, plenty of audience interaction and fun. ‘Everyone is dancing in the aisles and singing at the top of their voices’. Houston Chronicle. ‘The World’s top ABBA tribute show.’ The London Times. ‘If they come near you, go see them! They are amazing!!’ You may even get a selfie with them after the show.
Night Market
November 30
The Shack at Panther Island
This festival favorite is embracing a whole new autumnal vibe! Grab a cozy sweater and a couple of friends for this fall event at Panther Island Pavilion. From Mumbai to Mexico City, the world’s hottest culinary hubs receive the star treatment at this street market experience. Savor global culinary flavors and traditions with every bite and indulge in mixed drinks as 14 mixologists craft cocktails, each featuring a different spirit. Plus, jumpstart your Holiday shopping with the best gift in town, as this event marks the launch of ticket sales for the 2024 Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival December 1, the next day. *All Night Market ticket purchasers will be able to buy the 10th Annual Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival tickets starting THAT NIGHT, 12 hours in advance of the release to the public. Your ticket covers all of the food and beverages you can (responsibly) consume at the event. Just bring your appetite and enjoy!
