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The legendary Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo is scheduled to take place this year from Jan. 15 - Feb. 6, 2016. A staple in the Fort Worth area for over 120 years, the event is popular with locals and continues to be held at 3400 Burnett-Tandy Drive.

Texas Motor Speedway is currently holding their annual "Gift of Lights" spectacular, featuring a wide variety of holiday-themed light displays. From now until Dec. 31, 2015, local Fort Worth residents and visitors from across the country will be able to drive through this two-mile lighting spectacle made possible thanks to lighting experts at Christmas by Zenith.

The holiday season is quickly approaching and opening up just in time for the celebrations is Fort Worth's traditional skating rink, Panther Island Ice. Starting on Nov. 20, 2015, the seasonal rink, located within the Coyote Drive-In complex, will be officially open to the public through January 18, 2016. Fun for all age groups, Panther Island Ice is a go-to destination for locals and out-of-towners during the winter season.

Halloween is just a couple weeks away and in an effort to get Fort Worth residents in the holiday spirit the Fort Worth Zoo will be holding their annual Boo at the Zoo event from Oct. 23-25. Free with zoo admission, this special three-day affair offers a variety of fun Halloween activities throughout the Fort Worth Zoo for local families to enjoy!

One of the most exciting motorsport race series' on the planet, the Red Bull Air Race World Championship, will be right here in Fort Worth on Sept. 26 & 27. During the two-day event, pilots will show off their exhilarating air skills right within the famed Texas Motor Speedway, giving local residents the chance to see a high speed airshow unlike any other up close and in person.

Most Good Music Fest is a one-day-only summer musical event benefiting the Salvation Army. Scheduled to be held this year on Thursday, August 27 at Billy Bob's Texas, the 2015 Most Good Music Fest will feature performances from country crooners Jason Eady and Aaron Watson, as well as a live auction. If you want to end your summer with a bang, this premier music festival is the place to be, so put on your cowboy boots and get ready for a night of endless fun!

Put on your "best bib and tucker" and get saddled up to join in on celebrating the tradition of the American Cowboy on July 25th in Stockyards National Historic District. Voted as the best cowboy tribute event in the nation by the American Cowboy Magazine, the National Day of the American Cowboy event in Fort Worth is a free, family-friendly event that takes place annually to recognize the history and heritage of cowboys and cowgirls in the Wild West.

Here at Honda of Fort Worth, we know the question of leasing vs. buying is an age-old debate. On one hand, buying a car means building equity and having full freedom to drive as far as desired. But, on the other hand, leasing requires no large down payments and often means more car for less money. So, what is the right choice?

While we are sad to say Mayfest came and went again this year, we are incredibly excited about all of the memories made at this year's premier family-friendly festival in Fort Worth. As one of the event's platinum sponsors, Honda of Fort Worth had a firsthand opportunity to witness this community engaging good time and all of its action that took place from Thursday, April 30 to Sunday, May 3.