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.