KidsOutAndAbout Weekly Newsletter
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Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
When I was a teenager, a math teacher I respected told me that there are two kinds of people: Those who make pizza, and those who grab as many slices as they can. "At the end of the day," he said, "you want to be someone who has made more pizza than she eats." He said this to me at the perfect time, when I was just forming my ideas about who I was and was going
to become. I decided I wanted always to be on the positive side of the pizza-making equation, so I started thinking about how to use the time I have here on Earth to make as much pizza as I possibly could. Over the years, I found that the key to success in this long-term goal is to tune my mental radar to the very near future, to stay in control of my time rather than giving it away to an algorithm that serves endless empty calories: How best do I use the next five
minutes, the next half hour, the next day? It all adds up. Even young kids can add value to the world, especially if they watch their parents doing it. New Year's resolutions are notoriously hard to keep, especially when they're overly specific. But resolving to be on the positive side of the pizza-making equation is straightforward. For some easy recipes for quick wins, check out my quick-read article 12 Starter Ideas for Pizza on Earth. Then look up from your phone, scan your world, and you'll find all the ingredients you need. Here's to a delicious 2026!
—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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Join the Great Winter Scavenger Hunt! Bundle up for a frosty adventure through the library as you search for all the pieces of our scattered snowman!
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Ice skating returns to the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, November 18-January 4 with 240 daily skating sessions. Illuminated by soothing chandeliers. The covered Stockyards Rodeo Rink is presented by Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center Fort Worth and open daily rain or shine, with all sessions running 90 minutes. Amenities include full bar and grill, warm beverages, fire pits, and picnic seating. Holiday treats include Whataburger Tuesdays where everyone who skates gets a coupon gift for a Free Whataburger! Enjoy Herd Cattle Drives at 11:30AM and 4PM daily, Cowboy Santa, Holiday Workshop and much more.
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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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We provide the materials – you provide the imagination! Spend quality time with the family and leave with a completed work of art. Join us for a new step-by-step project each time! This month's craft is a decorated mug for hot cocoa.
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Bubble Planet is an immersive experience full of bubbles! Step into a planet beyond your imagination with VR technology, themed rooms, fantastical landscapes, and even a hot air balloon simulator. Jump from one immersive space to the next and explore them all with your five senses!
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How about a fun, creative start to your weekend? Bring your family to the Coppell Arts Center on the first Saturday of every month for a free make-and-take craft! Stop by anytime between 9 AM to 12 PM to create your craft. Kids will receive a do-it-yourself craft kit that they can assemble and customize at art stations inside the Coppell Arts Center. A parent must accompany all children at all times. For children ages 3 - 12.
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Join us on Saturday, January 3, at 10 a.m. for Family Movie Day. We will be watching Lilo & Stitch (2025-Rated PG). We hope you can join us!
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Calling all super heroes! You’re needed in our newest adventure, DC Super Heroes: Discover Your Superpower. Join your favorite heroes from the DC Universe, including Batman™, Superman™, Wonder Woman™, The Flash™, and Cyborg™. Explore themes of teamwork, self-discovery, strength, and justice while on the trail of a group of supervillains.
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An extraordinary cosmic phenomenon the whole family can enjoy is happening this season at Meow Wolf Grapevine. We call it: Phenomenomaly. Enjoy interactive, live performances throughout the worlds, mysterious characters, magical puppets, and more. Plus...limited edition merch for this exclusive event series.
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Join us for stories, songs, and activities to build reading and school readiness skills, social and emotional skills, and community. The very best thing you can do to set kids up to be readers is to encourage a love of books and reading! Preschool Story Time is intended for children 3-5 years old and their grown-ups.
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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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- A New Year's Eve Mystery - Burleson Public Library, 248 Southwest Johnson Avenue, Burleson, Friday, January 2, 6:30-7:30 pm
- Preschool Storytime - East Berry - Fort
Worth Public Library - East Berry, 4300 E Berry St, Fort Worth, Friday, January 2, 10:30-11:15 am
- Brick Builders - Golden Triangle - Fort Worth Public Library - Golden Triangle, 4264 Golden Triangle Blvd, Fort Worth, Friday, January 2, 4:30-5:30 pm
- Artist Trading Cards- Diamond Hill/Jarvis - Fort Worth Public Library - Diamond Hill/Jarvis, 1300 NE 35th St, Diamond Hill, Fort Worth, Friday, January 2, 1-2 pm
- Family Movie Day - Burleson Public Library, 248 Southwest Johnson Avenue, Burleson, Sunday, January 4, 10 am
- Family Craft Hour: Hot Cocoa Mug Decorating - Fort Worth Public Library - Northside, 601 Park St, Fort Worth, Sunday, January 4, 3:30-4:30 pm
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Winter is here and fun options for families just keep getting better! Whether you stick with what you love or decide to try something new, KidsOutAndAbout has plenty of ideas. From Ice skating, kid-friendly museums, indoor play centers, and outdoor
activities to thinking ahead to next year's school options - we've got you covered.
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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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