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Looking for a special, seasonal activity in 2023? Support the arts and have a magical time at one of the many productions and stage shows in and around Fort Worth. Also, check back often as events are added throughout the season.

Click on the tabs below, organized by date. A list will populate under each tab, listing events throughout that date range.

And be sure to view our entire guide to help you find tree farms, light displays, and more! This year we feature new categories: Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Years happenings! So visit those sections for holiday-specific events in those categories.

For EVEN MORE festivities around the metroplex, visit our local guides for the Dallas and Collin County areas.

Opens November 17

It’s a Wonderful Life – The Musical
Plaza Theatre Company :: Cleburne

A family date to see It’s a Wonderful Life is a lovely holiday tradition. Tickets from $29; group rates available. Through December 23.

Christmas Events at the Palace Theater
Palace Theater :: Grapevine

The Palace Theater in Grapevine has something for everyone: Christmas concerts, live performances, and classic Christmas movies and cartoons. 

Opens November 24

A Gospel Black Nativity
Jubilee Theatre :: Fort Worth

Adapted from the nativity story by Langston Hughes, traditional Christmas carols are sung in gospel style, with a few songs created specifically for the show. Tickets from $32.00. Through December 23. 

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Casa Mañana :: Fort Worth

This is such a cute show about six rowdy siblings and the making of a Christmas pageant. Morning, afternoon, evening, and sensory showtimes available; tickets from $24. Through December 23. 

The Nutcracker
Bass Performance Hall :: Fort Worth

Texas Ballet Theater’s production features dazzling choreography and exquisite sets. Run time: approximately two hours, including one 20-minute intermission. Tickets from $57. Through December 24. 

Opens November 28

Christmas in the Movies
Casa Mañana :: Fort Worth

Get in the holiday spirit with the soundtracks to your favorite holiday films, including Elf, Love Actually, The Polar Express, and more. Cabaret-style seats start at $65.00. Through December 16.

Opens December 1


White Christmas
Uptown Theater :: Grand Prairie

How about a musical version of the 1954 holiday movie? Tickets from $15. 

Opens December 8

Arlington Music Hall :: Arlington

There are quite simply too many holiday shows at Arlington Music Hall to list. Check the link for all the options. 

Opens December 20

The Nutcracker Experience
Dora Lee Langdon Cultural and Educational Center :: Granbury

This production is a part-walking, part-seated, and fully immersive Nutcracker experience the whole family will enjoy. Tickets from $34. Through December 30.

November 25 – 26

Nutcracker: Short and Sweet
Palace Theatre :: Grapevine

North Central Ballet and the Palace Arts Center present a ballet that, as you might expect, is perfect for younger kids. Enjoy all the standout numbers from the classic show and be home before anyone starts fussing. Hurry, this one’s selling out quickly! Performances begin at 3:00 p.m. Tickets $15. 

December 1 – 3

The Nutcracker
I.M. Terrell PAC :: Fort Worth

This Ballet Frontier production features a cast of professional dancers, talented young students, dazzling costumes, and world-class choreography. Tickets from $35. See the link for additional dates and details.

December 9

 
Handel’s Messiah
Will Rogers Auditorium :: Fort Worth

Here’s one more thrilling Christmas masterpiece from the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, along with the UNT A Cappella Choir and special guest soloists. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Tickets from $41.80. 

Ongoing

Opens November 17

It’s a Wonderful Life – The Musical
Plaza Theatre Company :: Cleburne

A family date to see It’s a Wonderful Life is a lovely holiday tradition. Tickets from $29; group rates available. Through December 23.

Christmas Events at the Palace Theater
Palace Theater :: Grapevine

The Palace Theater in Grapevine has something for everyone: Christmas concerts, live performances, and classic Christmas movies and cartoons. 

Opens November 24

A Gospel Black Nativity
Jubilee Theatre :: Fort Worth

Adapted from the nativity story by Langston Hughes, traditional Christmas carols are sung in gospel style, with a few songs created specifically for the show. Tickets from $32.00. Through December 23. 

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Casa Mañana :: Fort Worth

This is such a cute show about six rowdy siblings and the making of a Christmas pageant. Morning, afternoon, evening, and sensory showtimes available; tickets from $24. Through December 23. 

The Nutcracker
Bass Performance Hall :: Fort Worth

Texas Ballet Theater’s production features dazzling choreography and exquisite sets. Run time: approximately two hours, including one 20-minute intermission. Tickets from $57. Through December 24. 

Opens November 28

Christmas in the Movies
Casa Mañana :: Fort Worth

Get in the holiday spirit with the soundtracks to your favorite holiday films, including Elf, Love Actually, The Polar Express, and more. Cabaret-style seats start at $65.00. Through December 16.

Opens December 1


White Christmas
Uptown Theater :: Grand Prairie

How about a musical version of the 1954 holiday movie? Tickets from $15. 

Opens December 8

Arlington Music Hall :: Arlington

There are quite simply too many holiday shows at Arlington Music Hall to list. Check the link for all the options. 

Opens December 20

The Nutcracker Experience
Dora Lee Langdon Cultural and Educational Center :: Granbury

This production is a part-walking, part-seated, and fully immersive Nutcracker experience the whole family will enjoy. Tickets from $34. Through December 30.

November

November 25 – 26

Nutcracker: Short and Sweet
Palace Theatre :: Grapevine

North Central Ballet and the Palace Arts Center present a ballet that, as you might expect, is perfect for younger kids. Enjoy all the standout numbers from the classic show and be home before anyone starts fussing. Hurry, this one’s selling out quickly! Performances begin at 3:00 p.m. Tickets $15. 

December 1 - 9

December 1 – 3

The Nutcracker
I.M. Terrell PAC :: Fort Worth

This Ballet Frontier production features a cast of professional dancers, talented young students, dazzling costumes, and world-class choreography. Tickets from $35. See the link for additional dates and details.

December 9

 
Handel’s Messiah
Will Rogers Auditorium :: Fort Worth

Here’s one more thrilling Christmas masterpiece from the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, along with the UNT A Cappella Choir and special guest soloists. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Tickets from $41.80. 

Are we missing a performance? Please email info@fwmoms.com to have it added to this guide.