November events you're sure to fall for
Katie Ruppel
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Whether you are looking for a high adrenaline car race to watch or a slow-paced parade of holiday lights, the Metroplex has it all. Be sure to check out holiday performances by Circle Theatre, Texas Ballet Theater and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra.
Nov. 5 - 8 - Race Week at Texas Motor Speedway
The speedway will once again become a gearhead's heaven this week with the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck Series, complete with fast cars, cold beers and cut-off shorts. Check the Web site for times and details for the week.
Time: varies each day, see Web site
City: Fort Worth
Admission: Free to tailgate; $25 to $75 depending on seat, prices subject to change with availability
www.texasmotorspeedway.com
Nov. 6 - 8 - Romanian Food Festival
Blending tastes from their neighboring Turks, Greeks, Bulgarians and Austrians, Romanian cuisine stands out from the everyday burger and fries. Come try new foods while enjoying entertainment such as folk dancing, music, gymnastics and boxing shows.
Time: Fri. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sun. noon to 7:30 p.m.
City: Colleyville
Admission: $5
www.romanianfestival-dallas.com
Nov. 11 - 15 - Lone Star International Film Festival
Support independent and international cinema in Sundance Square, with more than 100 screenings planned this year. Red carpets, celebrity guests and parties will not be lacking as the festival climbs its way up the film festival totem pole.
Time: Wed. 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Thurs. 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Fri. 5 p.m. to midnight; Sat. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sun. noon to 7:30 p.m.
City: Fort Worth
Admission: Individual films at $8 or $10, other events at $15 and $20
Access passes from $70 to $250
www.lsiff.com
Nov. 13 - 15 - Fort Worth Greek Festival
Once again the Greeks take over the Metroplex with another big fat Greek festival celebrating the food, dance, culture and religion of their beloved country. So if you have been craving baklava or want to learn the Kalamatiano dance, come and experience the hospitality of these gyro-loving folk.
Time: Fri. and Sat. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
City:
Fort Worth
Admission: Free; lunch is $10 and dinner is $15
www.fortworthgreekfestival.com
Nov. 14 - 15 - 12th Annual Mountain Man Weekend Gathering
Connect with your American ancestors by learning how to start a fire, throw knives, make soap and more. This pre-1840s themed event will have storytelling and re-enactments that will make you feel like putting on a smock and traveling to Oregon with horse and buggy.
Time: Sat. and Sun. starts at 10 a.m.
City: Grand Prairie
Admission: Free; parking $2
www.tradersvillage.com
Nov. 15 - Chile Pepperama Festival
Come be the judge of this public's choice chili cook-off, featuring four categories of spicy, traditional, vegetarian and new wave, not to mention the live music.
Time: Noon to 5 p.m.
City: Dallas
Admission: Free, $5 for chili tasting cup
www.chilepepperama.net
Nov. 21 - 22 - 31st Annual Christmas Crafts Fair
Start your Christmas shopping early by visiting this fair with a spirited selection of Santas, stockings, scarves, snowflakes and more - all hand-made!
Time: Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun. noon to 5 p.m.
City: Plano
Admission: Free
www.planoparks.org
Nov. 27 - 27th annual Sundance Square Parade of Lights
The day after Thanksgiving, Fort Worth will jump right into the Christmas spirit with the annual parade of lights starting at Throckmorton and Belknap streets. More than 100 floats will bring the twinkle to your eye this year.
Time: 6 p.m.
City:
Fort Worth
Admission: Free
www.fortworthparadeoflights.org
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