As the festive season approaches, the Weekly is gearing up for an unforgettable holiday experience. With Halloween just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to begin planning for Thanksgiving and the upcoming winter festivities.
November marks an exciting period for local music enthusiasts in Fort Worth. The city boasts an impressive array of talent, and in recognition of this, the Weekly is launching its annual Music Awards. Starting from November 5 until November 30, readers are invited to participate in the Nomination Phase by submitting their favorite local bands and musicians through a write-in ballot, mirroring the format used in the Best Of issue. Alongside specific categories, there will also be a Wildcard option for any overlooked choices. Following this phase, the most nominated acts, along with selections from a dedicated team of music writers, will advance to the Voting Phase in December, where readers can choose their favorites. Each individual is permitted one ballot for both phases to ensure fairness. The winners will be celebrated at an awards ceremony scheduled for early 2027, which will also honor those who have passed and welcome new inductees into the Hall of Fame.
On November 18, a special Thanksgiving resources section will be featured in the Weekly. This section will provide useful information ranging from dog boarding to turkey purchasing tips, ensuring readers are well-prepared for the holiday. All submissions for this advertising section must be in by November 17.
As the calendar moves to November 25, the Weekly will be bustling with activity. In addition to the editorial team unveiling its annual Turkey Awards—an unusual twist on the Best Of concept focusing on the less favorable aspects—there will be a Shop Local advertising feature. This section will highlight local shopping options for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Museum Gift Shop Sunday, and Cyber Monday. To accommodate the printing schedule for Thanksgiving, the submission deadline will be moved to November 23.
On December 2, while readers recover from their Thanksgiving feasts, the Weekly will return to its regular issue format, introducing a new Gift Box advertising section running weekly until December 23. This section will showcase various gift ideas, catering to local and national audiences alike.
December 9 marks the arrival of the highly anticipated Holidays 2026 issue, a special edition printed on high-quality paper, packed with festive shopping, dining, and entertainment recommendations. This issue will be available in stores and at various popular locations throughout the area, as well as digitally on the Weekly’s website. Business owners interested in advertising in this issue should reserve their space by December 4, with a final ad submission deadline on December 7.
As the year comes to a close, the Weekly will also prepare for New Year’s celebrations on December 16 and 23. A dedicated section will provide ideas for ringing in 2027, ensuring readers are ready for the festivities.
For businesses looking to promote themselves, the Weekly offers extensive weekly coverage across print, email, online, and social media platforms. Normal submission deadlines fall on Tuesdays, but additional lead time is required for special issues. Interested parties should reach out to their FWW representative as soon as possible to reserve advertising space.
