We've finally gotten the cold weather we’ve all been wanting. How are we feeling about it? Sounds like the perfect time for a warm cup of hot chocolate.

Experience five days of discovery at Treefort Music Fest 2026. Win Premiere passes, a hotel stay, and $600 travel credit to see Father John Misty, Magdalena Bay, Geese, and hundreds more. Access the exclusive Lookout Lounge, skip the lines with Zipline Passes, and experience 14 forts across downtown Boise, from Comedyfort to Podfort and beyond!*

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• Enter to win a trip to Nashville for Amy Grant and Vince Gill’s sold out Christmas at the Ryman show on December 19. The prize includes two tickets, hotel accommodations, travel credit, and a When I Think Of Christmas merch bundle filled with seasonal items.*

• Sweet Tooth Hotel’s Dreamland exhibit blends art, light, and interactivity across nine dazzling gallery spaces. Want cocktails too? Snag the Super Sweet Ticket for drinks and treats with your experience.*

• The heaviest festival of the year hits Fort Worth on October 24. System Of A Down, Slayer performing 40 years of Reign in Blood, Deftones, Evanescence, and more. Hit the link to enter for a chance to win your way in.*

• Latin pop legends Reik are taking over Texas Trust CU Theatre on March 26. Get ready for a night of romantic hits and powerhouse vocals. Tickets drop this Friday.

• Kick off 2026 with a stacked lineup. The Smithereens headline NOT STOCK at Tulips with special guests, Deep Blue Somethings and The Nixons. Come for the nostalgia, stay for the shred.

WHERE TO SEE HOLIDAY LIGHTS

We’ve rounded up the brightest, most dazzling holiday light displays in Dallas–Fort Worth to make your season shine. Whether you’re chasing the biggest shows or the coziest neighborhood glow-ups, these spots deliver serious oohs and ahhs. Totally worth leaving the couch for. So bundle up, grab your favorite people, and get ready to make your nights merry and bright.

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• Missing your favorite band because you forgot when tickets dropped? Rookie move. Follow artists on Do214, and we’ll hit you up before they sell out.

• Holiday pop-ups are taking over DFW, and we’ve rounded up the best bars, experiences, and more for you to check out this season. Hit the link and enter to win tickets to select events.

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