THINGS TO DO

9 ways to ring in the New Year in Dallas-Fort Worth
by Sydni Ellis
Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | family friendly | food and drink | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | NYE | THINGS TO DO

Here’s what to know about the new Netflix House Dallas
by Joi Louviere
| December 15, 2025
Netflix House Dallas is now open at the Galleria, with food, drinks, games, and ticketed fan experiences.

Arlington’s annual Christkindl Christmas market is now open
| December 10, 2025
Texas honors the famous Christmas markets of Germany with this Christkindl pop-up, each year in Arlington.

Where to find the best tamales for your holiday celebrations in DFW
by Joey Held
| December 1, 2025
CULTURE | DFW | DFW Lead Story | food & drink | food and drink | HARDGATE | holiday | holiday food | HOLIDAYS | LIFESTYLE | tamales
As the weather gets (slightly) chillier and the festive decor goes up on the walls, we’ve got your guide to holiday tamales across Dallas-Fort Worth.

The 10 most dazzling Dallas-Fort Worth holiday lights displays
by Sydni Ellis
| November 26, 2025
Addison | Arlington | Community | CULTURE | DFW | DFW EVENTS | DFW Lead Story | FAMILY | family friendly | frisco | Grand Prairie | HARDGATE | holiday lights | HOLIDAYS | LIFESTYLE | Little Elm | plano | THINGS TO DO
Bring the kids to see these 10 dazzling light displays around DFW this holiday season.

Everything you need to know about the Cowboys Thanksgiving game
by Joey Held
| November 12, 2025
Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | dallas cowboys | dallas cowboys thanksgiving game | DFW | ENTERTAINMENT | HARDGATE | HOLIDAYS | LIFESTYLE | SPORTS | TEXAS | thanksgiving | THINGS TO DO
The Cowboys Thanksgiving game is a lovely tradition. Learn about the team’s Turkey Day history, what to expect this year, and the special treat the winners get.

Harry Potter: The Exhibition: We made potions, fought Boggarts, & had a magical time
by Sydni Ellis
| November 12, 2025
CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | HARDGATE | harry potter | harry potter: the exhibition | LIFESTYLE | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
Harry Potter: The Exhibition in Dallas was jam-packed with spells, photo ops, and magical moments with my three kids.

Best bang-for-your-buck hotels in Dallas-Fort Worth
by Sydni Ellis
| October 31, 2025
Affordability | amenities | Community | CULTURE | DFW | HARDGATE | hotels | LIFESTYLE | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
These nine hotels in Dallas-Fort Worth offer amazing amenities, prime locations, and other cool features that make them well worth the price.

Thanksgiving in DFW: 10 restaurants to order from or dine in
by Sydni Ellis
| October 29, 2025
Community | CULTURE | DFW | FAMILY | food and drink | HARDGATE | holiday season | HOLIDAYS | LIFESTYLE | TEXAS | thanksgiving | thanksgiving in dfw
Reserve a table at one of 10 delicious restaurants hosting Thanksgiving brunch, lunch, and/or dinner in Dallas-Fort Worth this year.

8 delightful things to do in Denton, Texas
by Sydni Ellis
| October 27, 2025
Affordability | Community | CULTURE | denton | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | food and drink | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | THINGS TO DO
There are so many fun things to do in Denton, Texas, from exploring a unique bookstore to attending a local festival.

13 family-friendly Halloween events in Dallas-Fort Worth
by Sydni Ellis
| October 14, 2025
Community | CULTURE | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | family friendly | halloween | halloween events | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | THINGS TO DO
Discover 13 frighteningly fun (but not too spooky!) Halloween events in the Dallas-Fort Worth area that the whole family will enjoy.

Haunted houses, ghost tours, & other spooky experiences in DFW
by Joey Held
| October 9, 2025
Community | CULTURE | DFW | ENTERTAINMENT | ghost tour | halloween | HARDGATE | haunted house | LIFESTYLE | North Texas | plano | spooky season
From the longest walk-through horror house to visiting a cemetery full of infants, DFW has plenty of disquieting and spooky experiences.

The summer I turned pro: Meet Dallas Trinity FC’s 15-year-old soccer star, Rhea Moore
by Joi Louviere
| October 2, 2025
One of Dallas Trinity FC's newest players just became the youngest woman goal scorer in United States professional soccer history at 15.







