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Daily Email - Thursday - 11/13/2025
The holidays are here, Dallas! From Black Friday chaos to glittering pop-ups and cozy markets, we've got the seasonal lineup to keep your calendar full and festive.
This season is all about tradition, and we’re helping you keep the tradition of seasonal fun runs alive by giving away two spots in the 2025 Gobble Hobble 5K. Hit the link to enter for a chance to win.*
JUST ANNOUNCED
Sweet Tooth Hotel decks the halls with cocktails, color, and immersive vibes. Don’t miss the Holidaze Launch Party on November 21 and enter now for your shot at free tickets!*
Spooky meets elegant: The Nightmare Before Christmas comes to life with a live ballet preshow at the Texas Theatre on December 6. Enter now to win tickets!
Get ready for holiday magic with alpine slides, ice‑skating, twinkling lights, and more. Enter to win a pair of tickets (+activity bundle and Premier Pass) to the Coca-Cola Classic Christmas at Dallas Midtown this season.*
Thanksgiving Eve gets loud! J’s Dueling Pianos take over Legacy Hall for a sing-along showdown. Enter to win a table for 4 and a $100 Hall Pass!*
Plus other just announced shows from Meghan Trainor, Train, Goose, Leela James, Allie X, Turnpike Troubadours, Benee, and more.
SHOP LOCAL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Photo: The Wild Detectives
After the chaos of Black Friday, we’re all about slowing it down and shopping local for Small Business Saturday. Dallas and Fort Worth are packed with neighborhood shops that would love to see your smiling face — maybe after a lazy brunch with visiting family. Whether you’re checking off your holiday shopping list or just treating yourself to something nice, here are some of our favorite local businesses to support this Small Business Saturday.
THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
🦃 The Night Before Thanksgiving
November 26 at Various Venues
Call it Drinksgiving, call it Blackout Wednesday. Either way, we’ve got the top parties, trivia nights, and live shows to kick off your long weekend the only way Dallas knows how.
💿 Record Store Day (Black Friday)
November 28 at Various Record Stores
Check out all this year's limited RSD Black Friday releases, then head to your favorite shop to scoop yours!
🎺 Tower of Power: Holiday and Hits Tour
December 10 at Longhorn Ballroom
Soul for the season. Tower of Power brings their Holiday and Hits Tour to Longhorn Ballroom on December 10. Expect funk, festive vibes, and brass that'll melt your mistletoe. Win your way in!
🎤Hayes Carll: Grateful for Christmas Tour
December 12 & 13 at The Kessler Theater
Two nights, one Texas troubadour. Hayes Carll hits The Kessler on December 12 & 13 for his Grateful for Christmas tour. Equal parts heartfelt, humorous, and holiday.
🎄 Tinsel Tavern Holiday Pop-Up Bar
November 14 to January 4 at The Exchange Hall
The Tinsel Tavern is back. Expect over-the-top decor, festive cocktails, and major holiday cheer. Head to The Exchange Hall and get your sparkle on all season long.
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Looking for more things to do on Thanksgiving weekend? Click here! From shopping to brunch and everything in between.
Tis the Season! December has arrived, and there are tons of festive ways to have a rad time this month. No matter your holiday of choice, our Do Festive Stuff list can guide you to the party—stacked with dozens of shows, films, holiday markets, and more.
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