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Fort Worth Welcomes in the Holidays with Festive Events

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

It wouldn’t be the holiday season in Fort Worth without all of the countless programs, shows and events. From musicals and theater performances to lively family events, there are more than enough holiday events to get you in the spirit this year!

  • Clay Christmas – and more

Where: The Firehouse Gallery, Fort Worth

When: December 4 – December 6, 2009

What: A gift market with handmade arts and crafts from local artisans.

  • The 12th Annual Fort Worth Civic Orchestra Teddy Bear Concert

Where: Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth

What: This concert benefits the homeless families in Tarrant County. Admission is free; teddy bears are going to be donated to the Fort Worth Police Department.

  • The 18th Annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis and Holiday Festival

Where: Sundance Square at 4th Street, Fort Worth

When: December 5, 2009, 2PM

What: This timed 5K run/walk includes a one-mile reindeer run and holiday festival to raise money and awareness for the Arthritis Foundation.

  • Christmas in the Stockyards

Where: Fort Worth Historical Stockyards

When: December 5, 2009

  • Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Presents “Handel’s Messiah”

Where: Bass Performance Hall, Fort Worth

When: December 7, 2009

What: “Handel’s Messiah” as performed by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra

  • A Holiday Special/Ballet Concerto

Where: Will Rogers Auditorium, Fort Worth

When: December 10 – December 11, 2009, 7PM

What: Ballet Concerto presents a special ballet for youth; a ballet for all ages.

  • Texas Ballet Theater Presents “The Nutcracker”

Where: Bass Performance Hall, Fort Worth

When: December 11 – December 24, 2009

What: This ballet theater performance is a timeless classic of The Nutcracker.

  • Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Presents “A Country Christmas with Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers”

Where: Bass Performance Hall, Fort Worth

When: December 16, 2009

What: One of the most popular bands in country music, the Gatlin Brothers perform for Christmas.

Exploring Fort Worth

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

The City of Fort Worth has many homeownership programs which are designed to turn homeownership into a reality for many qualified buyers. First-time buyers can take advantage of the several housing assistance programs, which are made possible through federal, state and local funds.

Fort Worth Homeownership Programs include:

  • Closing Cost Assistance/Down Payment Assistance

First-time homebuyers – or those who have not owned a home in the last three years – may be eligible for