Embrace the holiday giving season with this guide that’s got something for everyone, including local finds. | Graphic by 6AM City
Season’s greetings, Dallas. Holiday shopping time is upon us — look no further than these 90+ gift ideas, including unique local treasures and the season’s hottest items.
Ceneda large cooler bag | $24.99 | This insulated, leak-proof tote is perfect for family road trips, beach trips, and everything in between.
Car backseat organizers | $34.99 | Speaking of road trips, these backseat car organizers are every parent’s best friend + come complete with a tablet holder.
Women’s cropped quarter zip | $52.99 | A bestseller in women’s fashion sweatshirts, this cropped sweatshirt comes in multiple colors and includes a thumb hole.
Spikeball set | $67.99 | A popular yard game they’ll want to play immediately after unwrapping.
Blank Slate game | $24.99 | Get the whole family laughing together during holiday gatherings with this highly-rated word association party game.
Gifts for homebodies
Local pick:Joséphine | $125 | Relax and unwind with a luxury candle on a comfy night in.
Cotton waffle bathrobe | $131.40 | A luxury hotel + spa-quality waffle robe crafted from 100% cotton and silk.
Gifts for your significant other
Local pick:Mirage Rainbow Shaker| $32| A 9-set shaker kit completed with a corkscrew, strainer, cocktail shaker, and more.
Sherpa-lined flannel shirt jacket | $76.95+ | Choose your favorite plaid pattern + snag them a warm jacket great for hiking, trekking, and camping all season long.
The Sandy Pickle Birthday Bash | 12-6 p.m. | The Sandy Pickle | $0+ | This party’s a pretty big dill with live music, giveaways, photo-ops, and plenty of pickleball.
Food is Medicine Microgreens Workshop | 6-7:30 p.m. | Gardenuity | $62 | This class takes “eat your greens” seriously — assemble your own microgreens garden and learn about the health benefits of gardening.
Wednesday, Nov. 20
Candlelight: The Best of Frank Sinatra & Nat King Cole | 8:45 p.m. | The Filter Building | $49+ | Classics like “Strangers in the Night” and “When I Fall in Love” are even more romantic when played under the glow of candlelight.
Dance Socials: Lindy Hop | 7-10 p.m. | Sammons Park | Free | Grab a cocktail and learn some new dance moves before taking to the floor to show them off.
The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show | 8 p.m. | Majestic Theatre | $50+ | The two cheeky drag stars have a lot of laughs and original songs in store for those ages 18 and older.
Thursday, Nov. 21
Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute | 7 p.m. | The Echo Lounge & Music Hall | $36+ | Expect this concert to ring like a bell through the night.
Get ready to be dazzled and delighted as Greenville comes alive with the holiday spirit. | Photo courtesy of City of Greenville
Calling holiday lovers: Greenville is bustling with holiday cheer.
Just an hour’s drive away, their quaint downtown features fantastic shops, restaurants, a winery + a coffee shop. Here’s what else to add to your itinerary:
Find unique gifts at Vintage & Lace Marketplace
Experience an afternoon of family fun at Kadee Tree Farm
Dallas’ historic Forest Theater just received an $8 million grant from the Dallas City Council to help with its renovations. The entire project will cost ~$81 million to complete and will include a restoration of the 500-seat theater and a 28,000-sqft expansion with another 175-seat black box theater. (WFAA)
Travel
McKinney National Airport, which currently serves private planes, may soon be getting an upgrade that brings in more commercial flights. While this expansion would likely bring in discount airlines, it could inject hundreds of millions of dollars into the North Texas economy. (Dallas Business Journal)
Outdoors
After decades of back and forth on potential plans, work has finally begun on Trinity River park. The new plan includes a total of 250 acres of land between the Margaret McDermott Bridge and Ronald Kirk Bridge and will take several years to complete. The first phase is expected to be finished in three years. (Dallas Morning News)
Family
How’s your lung capacity? Arlington’s Six Flags Over Texas is getting a new roller coaster as part of a ~$1 billion set of upgrades to its 42 parks. Six Flags described the new coaster as a “record-breaking dive coaster,” but had to close two other rides to make room. (Dallas Morning News)
Legacy
Local steakhouse legend Al Biernat has died at 69 after being diagnosed with ALS. Biernat spent 50 years working in restaurants and later opened his self-titled restaurant with his wife in 1998 which has hosted a grand line-up of celebrities like Tom Brady, Dr. Phil, and Jennifer Aniston. (Dallas Morning News)
Sports
Ready to cheer on the Mavs? Channel 29 has become KMPX 29 and will broadcast each of the Mavericks’ 70 games for free this season. (WFAA)
Listen
Ouch — the Mavs had a tough loss against the Utah Jazz and many are feeling a little pessimistic about the team’s inner dynamics. Can they recover? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Mavericks with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Plan Ahead
“The Nutcracker,” aka a timeless holiday tradition, is headed to Winspear Opera House from Friday, Nov. 29 through Sunday, Dec. 8. You don’t want to miss this Texas Ballet Theater performance set to a classical score by Tchaikovsky. Plus, check out the ugly sweater nights.*
Pets
Furniture gets scratched, shoes get chewed, toys go missing. These are regular occurrences in life with pets. But a $10,000 emergency surgery? That’s a whole other ball game. Fetch Pet Insurance could help you offset some of these nightmare scenarios by providing comprehensive coverage and up to 90% reimbursement.*
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This Seattle-based artist also recently designed a bunch of merch for the Seattle’s NHL team. | Photo via @sarah_robbins
We all know that Dallas has a vibrant art scene — and we’re not just talking about the local art museums. One of our all-time favorite galleries? Dallas itself.
The Big D is home to a number of meaningful murals and street art pieces. Today, we’re sharing where to find pieces that really paint a picture of our city.
Unnamed, 2828 Routh St. | By Sarah Robbins Heyyy, we recognize that building. This sweet mural — featuring a mockingbird, cacti, and local landmarks — now dons the side of The Quad in Uptown.
“I love you!,” 2912 Elm Street | By Dusty Gilpin Share the love with your followers with this sweet + optimistic mural.
Flea Style Rainbow, 3009 Commerce St. | By Grace Dille Make yourself the cowgirl hat of your dreams at Flea Style’s hat bar and then show it off outside with this cheery, sandy pink rainbow backdrop.
I don’t know about you all, but I loveee roller coasters. I’ll be so curious to see what Six Flags cooks up for their new addition. Look for an opening date in 2026.
