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Celebrate Halloween and Beyond: Exciting Events You Can't Miss!

by Marcheta Fornoff, Breaking Now News
October 31, 2024

Happy Thursday!

Halloween is finally upon us! Can you feel the excitement in the air? More importantly, is your candy bowl stocked with all the goodies? I can't wait to see the adorable tiny dinosaurs, astronauts, and kittens roaming the streets for candy. But don't pack away your spooky decor just yet; the festivities are just getting started!

Keep the Spirit Alive with Día de los Muertos

The celebrations will continue on Saturday, November 2, as Artes de la Rosa hosts its annual Día de los Muertos parade and festival. Expect a vibrant display of folklórico dancers, mariachi bands, and people dressed in elaborate Catrina costumes making their way through Northside, culminating at Marine Park.

Event Details:

• When: Parade from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, Festival from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM on November 1
• Where: Marine Park, 303 NW 20th St., Fort Worth
• Admission: Free

Join the fun at Marine Park, where you can enjoy cumbia music, magic tricks, and delicious food. Don't forget to bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets to soak in the atmosphere!

Explore Japanese Culture in the Fort Worth Botanic Garden

Celebrate Japanese heritage in style with traditional taiko drumming, dancing, and a serene tea ceremony while exploring the beautiful Kokedama Forest installation at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden.

Event Details:

• What: Fall Japanese Festival
• When: 9 AM - 5 PM, November 2 and 3
• Where: Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.
• Admission: Free for members and children under 5; $6-$15 for others

Taco Lovers Unite at the Texas Taco Festival

Feast on tacos and margaritas while enjoying a lively atmosphere featuring lucha libre wrestling, bounce houses, face painting, and a piñata station for the kids!

Event Details:

• What: Texas Taco Festival
• When: 2 PM - 10 PM, November 2
• Where: Texas Live!, 1650 E. Randol Mill Road, Arlington
• Admission: Free for children under 10; Tickets start at $9.99

A Unique Star Trek Parody

For the sci-fi fans, don't miss Khan!!! The Musical!, a hilarious stage production set in 2366 featuring an original score for the epic battle between Kirk and Khan.

Event Details:

• When: 7:30 PM, October 31 - November 2; 2:30 PM, November 2-3
• Where: Thad Smotherman Theatre, 1205 Binkley St., Fort Worth
• Admission: $35

Witness the Grand Kyiv Ballet

Experience the beauty of ballet as dancers displaced by the Russian invasion of Ukraine present two enchanting performances: “The Snow Queen” and “The Nutcracker.”

Event Details:

• When: 7 PM, November 1-2
• Where: Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy St.
• Admission: $45-$65

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