As the temperatures dip and the leaves turn golden, Fort Worth comes alive with a vibrant lineup of November events you won’t want to miss. From cultural celebrations and family-friendly festivals to live music, art showcases, and holiday kickoffs, the city offers something for every mood and moment. Let’s take a look at what’s happening around Fort Worth this month!
Christmas in the Garden at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Experience the magic of Christmas in the Garden at Fort Worth Botanic Garden, a spectacular family-friendly celebration presented in partnership with Sony Music running November 21 through January 4. As twilight falls, the Garden transforms into a winter wonderland featuring dazzling light installations that wind through the paths, creating moments of holiday wonder for guests of all ages.
GM Financial Parade of Lights
The 2025 GM Financial Parade of Lights starts at 6:00 PM on Sunday, November 23, at the intersection of Weatherford and Throckmorton Streets. The parade will proceed east along Weatherford Street, turn south on Commerce to 9th Street. At 9th Street, the parade turns west, then past the Convention Center to Houston St., and north on Houston Street to 2nd St. The final turns for the parade are west on 2nd St. to Throckmorton Street, and south to 3rd St., where the parade ends.
Cowboy Santa’s Grand Arrival
Cowboy Santa makes his grand arrival to the Stockyards on November 28th! Join as we welcome him in his stagecoach with a holiday celebration parade following the 11:30AM Cattle Drive. Festive activities to follow his entrance include photos with Cowboy Santa, story time with Mrs. Claus, and so much more! Plus don’t miss our holiday light spectacular and special Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6PM.
Fort Worth Opera presents La Belle et la Bête (Beauty and the Beast)
Experience the Thrill of Live Opera—Your Way
Presented By: Fort Worth Opera Dates:11/21/2025, 11/22/2025
Fort Worth Opera’s La Belle et la Bête combines live opera and Jean Cocteau’s 1946 film for a mesmerizing fusion of music and cinema. Philip Glass’s haunting score turns this classic fairy tale into a surreal, romantic experience unlike any other.
Thanks to the generosity of the Claytor Family Foundation, Fort Worth Opera is excited to offer Pay What You Can tickets for La Belle et la Bête (Beauty and the Beast) at the historic Ridglea Theater.
We believe that the thrill of live opera should be accessible to everyone, and this program gives you the freedom to attend at a price that works for you, your friends, and family. This is your chance to experience Philip Glass’s hauntingly beautiful score synchronized with Jean Cocteau’s 1946 cinematic masterpiece—a mesmerizing fusion of opera, concert, and film—without financial barriers.
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The Importance of Being Earnest
Dates: 11/14/2025, 11/15/2025, 11/20/2025, 11/21/2025, 11/22/2025
The Importance of Being Earnest is a glorious comedy of mistaken identity, which ridicules codes of propriety and etiquette. Dashing men-about-town John Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff pursue fair ladies Gwendolen Fairfax and Cecily Cardew. Matters are complicated by the imaginary characters invented by both men to cover their on-the-sly activities — not to mention the disapproval of Gwendolen’s mother, the formidable Lady Bracknell. This production will be staged in-the-round.
Grab your tickets HERE!
To learn more about things to do in the “Unexpected City” of Fort Worth, check out their itineraries HERE.