The outdoor skating rink in Fort Worth is open 7 days a week, including all holidays.
The outdoor skating rink in Fort Worth is open 7 days a week, including all holidays. Star-Telegram archives
The outdoor skating rink in Fort Worth is open 7 days a week, including all holidays. Star-Telegram archives
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Here's where to take your family and friends on Christmas in Fort Worth

December 25, 2017 01:50 PM

After you've opened the gifts and had Christmas brunch, you may be looking for things to do with your family and friends in town.

Here are five places to go that are open for business in Fort Worth:

Coyote Drive In: Christmas is a big day for movie theaters. Why not try something nostalgic? Gates open at 5:30 p.m. 223 N.E. 4th Street. Cost: $8, adults (12 and older); $6, children (ages 5 to 11); Free, 4 and younger. Info: coyotedrive-in.com

Fort Worth Zoo: The zoo is open from noon to 4 p.m. Christmas Day. 1989 Colonial Parkway, Fort Worth. Cost: $14, adults (13 and older); $10, children (ages 3 to 12); Free, 2 and younger. Info: fortworthzoo.org

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