Here are some events to take advantage of at the start of the new year.
Jan. 17-Feb. 8
Worth the trip
The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo offers a variety of livestock exhibits, horse shows, rodeo competitions, concerts, a parade, petting zoo and food. Other featured events including a public speaking challenge, a robotics challenge, wild mustang training demonstrations, a mariachi competition, a floriculture contest and a bucking bull camp. $12 (adults general admission); $5 (GA children ages 6-16, seniors every Friday); free (GA children 5 and younger); tickets for rodeo events and concerts are separate. Will Rogers Memorial Center, 3400 Burnett Tandy Drive, Fort Worth. www.fwssr.com
The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo offers a variety of livestock exhibits, horse shows, rodeo competitions, concerts, a parade, petting zoo and food. Other featured events including a public speaking challenge, a robotics challenge, wild mustang training demonstrations, a mariachi competition, a floriculture contest and a bucking bull camp. $12 (adults general admission); $5 (GA children ages 6-16, seniors every Friday); free (GA children 5 and younger); tickets for rodeo events and concerts are separate. Will Rogers Memorial Center, 3400 Burnett Tandy Drive, Fort Worth. www.fwssr.com
Jan. 20
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
No school for Carroll ISD, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD students
Classes will not be held Jan. 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Classes will resume Jan. 21. For more information, visit www.southlakecarroll.edu or www.gcisd.net.
Jan. 25
Support students at the CISD Hall of Honor Banquet
The Carroll ISD Athletic Department celebrates the contributions of individuals, teams and supporters of Carroll ISD athletics. Proceeds from the banquet will go back to the school district. 6-9 p.m. $125. Hilton Southlake, 1400 Plaza Place, Southlake. www.dragonhoh.com
Jan. 25
Learn more about raptors in Grapevine
As part of Bird Sanctuary Week, the Grapevine Public Library and the Grapevine Garden Club host an educational program on raptors. The session is presented by the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center and will use live birds. All ages are welcome. 2-3 p.m. Free. Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way, Grapevine. 817-410-3404. www.grapevinetexas.gov/1240/library
Jan. 28
Celebrate the Year of the Rat in Southlake
The Southlake Public Library will host a special international story time to celebrate and educate children on the Year of the Rat. The event will feature Chinese stories, music and treats. 11:15-11:45 a.m. Free. Southlake Public Library, 1400 Main St., Ste. 130, Southlake. 817-748-8243. www.cityofsouthlake.com/2138/library-special-events
Feb. 6
Honor Grapevine businesses and people
The Grapevine Chamber of Commerce will celebrate deserving individuals from the community and from the Chamber’s membership at the Community Awards Banquet. The event features food, drinks and an awards ceremony. 6-10 p.m. $55 (advance registration required). Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center, 1800 SH 26, Grapevine. 817-481-1522. www.grapevinechamber.org/events/grapevine-chamber-community-awards
Feb. 8
Light up the night with lanterns
The Southlake Public Library and the Southlake Sister Cities host an event to light up Southlake Town Square with a Lantern Walk. Participants can bring their own lantern or make one at a workshop hosted from 2-4 p.m. on the third floor of Southlake Town Hall. At dusk, the lanterns will be paraded through Southlake Town Square. 6-8 p.m. Free. McPherson Park, 1400 Main St., Southlake. 817-748-8243. www.cityofsouthlake.com/calendar
Feb. 8
Bring a valentine to the Sweetheart Wine Trail
Multiple winery tasting rooms in and around Historic Downtown Grapevine will participate in this romantic event. Tickets include a commemorative wine glass and three wine tastings, plus a food pairing at each winery. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $55 (advance), $60 (day of). Homestead Winery & Tasting Room, 211 E. Worth St., Grapevine. 800-457-6338. www.grapevinetexasusa.com/event/sweetheart-wine-trail/26287
Feb. 12
Dance away the night for Valentine’s Day
Colleyville’s senior residents are invited to attend this Valentine’s Dance. The romantic evening will include a variety of music and dancing to go with it. 7-9:30 p.m. $5. Colleyville Senior Center, 2512 Glade Road, Colleyville. 817-503-1195. www.colleyvilleparksandrec.com/senior-center
