KidsOutAndAbout Weekly Newsletter
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Mon, Dec 29: Kwanzaa Storyteller at Watauga Public Library
Wed, Dec 31: Noon Year's Eve Party- The Colony Public Library
Wed, Dec 31: Noon Year's Eve at Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Sat, Jan 17: Dallas Area Train Show at North Texas Council of Railroad Clubs
Mon, Jan 19: MLK Jr. Day Celebration in Denton at MLK Jr. Rec Center
Mon, Jan 19: Bricks 4 Kidz Camp Jan. 19th All Day at Bricks 4 Kidz Texas - Plano, Frisco
Tue, Jan 27: Open House at Pantego Christian Academy
Fri, Jan 30: Disney’s The Lion King in Concert at Will Rogers Auditorium
Tue, Feb 17: New Family Information Meeting at Christian Life Preparatory School
Thu, Feb 26: Fort Worth Music Festival at Fort Worth Stockyards |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
Peace can come in many textures during the holidays. For some, it’s the energizing bustle of concerts and community events, or the warmth of a crowded house full of voices and motion. For others, it’s the stillness of a walk through snow-covered woods, a soft blanket at home, or the quiet company of someone who understands them. It shifts from person to person, and
sometimes even from one day to the next. Peace can be internal, external, or, at its best, a bit of both: a sense that life makes sense, within and around us. It’s easier to feel when we’re free from hardship, but even in the midst of challenge, it’s sometimes possible to find a quiet kind of peace when we know we’ve done our best with the time and energy we’ve been given. Peace can be elusive for parents; after all, we're the ones in charge of figuring out
how to make the family rhythm and flow work for everyone, and what brings peace to our kids may look nothing like what brings it to us. Maybe your son needs to be out with friends while you crave stillness. Maybe your daughter is hoping to hide in a corner with a book while you're in full-on glitter-and-cookie mode with all the cousins. Parenting is the art of balance, of helping everyone in the family thrive by seeing who they really are and doing our best to honor it. It's not easy, and it's
never perfect, but we try. When kids feel known—when they hear “I see that you love this, that you need this, and I’ll help you find your way to it”—they flourish. That sense of being understood can be its own kind of peace. So as the season winds to a close, I wish you whatever kind of holiday rhythm helps you feel most like you. And I hope you’ll find moments to offer that same gift to those around you. When we make space for each other’s version of peace,
it’s more likely to find its way into the room.
—Debra Ross, publisher
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KidsOutAndAbout.com: Discover more. Do more. Connect more. If you like my publisher's column, you can easily scroll through past columns in the "Notes from Deb" section of our site. |
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This Sunday, join us at the Esports Academy for our monthly Super Smash Bros tournament! Test your skills against local players for a chance to win holiday-themed prizes and earn bragging rights. Participants will be grouped into age divisions based on the number of entries and their ages, ensuring fair and exciting matches for everyone. Don’t miss your chance to shine on the battlefield!
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Gingertown Dallas at NorthPark Center is one of the biggest gingerbread house exhibits in North Texas, with all proceeds benefiting Children’s Craniofacial Association (CCA). Nationally and internationally, CCA addresses the medical, financial, psychosocial, emotional, and educational concerns relating to craniofacial conditions. Originally founded in 2006 by David M. Schwarz Architects, this unique holiday display showcases talent from local design, architecture, engineering, and construction firms to help spread joy and hope during the holidays.
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Grab your whole fam, and party at Art Jam! Tickets feature a full day of incredible music, art activities, AND access to the whole exhibit! Art Jam transports you into a pop-up world of dance, art, and family fun! Let your creativity blossom during Meow Wolf Grapevine’s Art Jam!
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Follow the wintery story pages around the plaza to find what happens during this year’s Holiday Storywalk®. Each story board has a different activity to encourage comprehension skills and enhance the fun!
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How long is it acceptable to keep Christmas decorations up? What is the correct way for a dog to wear pants, all 4 legs or just the back 2? Debate isn’t just about talking — it’s about thinking fast, reading the room, and owning the mic! Come flex your skills in public speaking, build rock-solid arguments, and learn to see every side of a discussion. Whether you’re debating with a friend (or just yourself), it’s all about confidence, creativity, and having fun.
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Created by Dr. Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa it is based on the African harvest festival traditions from various parts of West and Southeast Africa. The celebration lasts one week beginning the day after Christmas and ending on New Year’s day. The event will include a program and the lighting of the 7 candles and brief presentations representing the principles of unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith. Event is hosted by the MLK Advisory Board.
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Rockin’ New Year’s Celebration is the perfect way to ring in 2025 at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Guests can enjoy exclusive events and end the year with a breathtaking 360-degree fireworks extravaganza on New Year’s Eve, marking the largest fireworks display in Texas.
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The enchanting Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland is coming to Frisco/Dallas on Dec. 26 and Ft. Worth on Dec. 27. Featuring awe-inspiring acrobatics, gravity-defying aerial feats, and live holiday music, the show has something for every family member to enjoy.
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Stop by the library any time today to look for our lost winter items! Find them all and you will win a small prize!
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Ride along on a hayride and learn about the Nature Center and have the opportunity to assist staff feeding the bison. Please arrive :30 prior to your hayride. Pre-registration required. Under 3, FREE, but must sit on parent's lap. $21 (with paid admission)/MEMBERS $15.
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Harry Potter™: The Exhibition celebrates all things Harry Potter™ by bringing to life some of your favourite moments, characters, locations, and beasts from the film series, as well as the extended Harry Potter universe. Get up close to authentic props and costumes, practice your Quidditch™ skills, pot a Mandrake, and more in this unforgettable experience.
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EXPERIENCES create memories much more than stuff does. As you're considering gifts for family and friends, consider giving the gift of a family membership to one of our local attractions in and around Fort Worth. Here are local organizations that offer
memberships.
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- Free mini photo session with Shoott! - Dallas - Fort Worth - Shoott - Shoott, Broadway, New York, NY, USA, 12/26/2025 to 12/28/2025, See link for times
- Preschool Storytime - East Berry - Fort Worth Public Library - East Berry, 4300 E Berry St, Fort Worth, TX 76105, 12/26/2025, 10:30-11:15 am
- Brick Builders -
Golden Triangle - Fort Worth Public Library - Golden Triangle, 4264 Golden Triangle Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76244, 12/26/2025, 4:30-5:30 pm
- A Musical Retelling of A Visit from St. Nick - City of Southlake - Main Street, Southlake, TX, 12/26/2025, 11 am- 12 pm
- SaturYAY - Kaleidoscope Park - 6635 Warren Parkway, Frisco, TX 75034, 12/27/2025, 10 am- 4 pm
- Winter Fun Hunt - Keller Public Library, 640 Johnson Road, Keller, TX 76248, 12/27/2025, 9:30 am- 5:30 pm
- Kwanzaa Celebration - MLK Jr. Recreation Center, Wilson Street, Denton, TX, 12/27/2025, 10 am- 1 pm
- Teen Silly Debates - Burleson Public Library, 248 Southwest Johnson Avenue, Burleson, TX 76028, 12/27/2025, 4-5
pm
- Shape Building - East Berry - Fort Worth Public Library - East Berry,
4300 E Berry St, Fort Worth, TX 76105, 12/27/2025, 2 pm
- Chess Club - Grapevine Public Library, Municipal Way,
Grapevine, TX, 12/28/2025, 12:30-2:30 pm
- Super Smash Bros Holiday Tournament - Grapevine
Public Library, Municipal Way, Grapevine, TX, 12/28/2025, 1-3 pm
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Ring in the New Year with a little help from KidsOutAndAbout! Our Big List of family-Friendly celebrations is just what you need to find ball drops, fireworks displays, NOON Year's Eve fun, activities, parties and more! If your favorite isn't on the list be
sure to send us an email and we'll add it pronto.
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Take out your calendar - you have a lot of scheduling to do to fit in all the incredible Holiday Break camps taking place in and around our area! If we're missing a camp that should be on this list, please email us to let us know.
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KidsOutAndAbout's 2025 holiday events list for Fort Worth -ways to make the holidays special in our area for 2025. Christmas concerts, lights, trees, nativities, and more. . . plus activities for Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and New Year's Eve.
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Click here to discover Birthday party locations in the Fort Worth area. From Arcades to Ziplines our Big List will help you think outside the box and plan the party of your kids' dreams! KidsOutAndAbout has dozens of ideas!
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2025's Top 20 Places to Take Kids in the Fort Worth Area, as voted by thousands of parents! Our Top 20 results page includes a list of your top picks, including winners in special categories like Top Arts Educator, Top Sports Educator, and Top STEM
Educator!
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Have a great weekend!
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Mom of Madison and Ella |
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