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Date of event: 12/10/2016
Event Begins at: 07:00:00AM
Location Name: The Square in Downtown Garland
Location Address: 625 Austin Street Garland, TX 75040 Click for Google Map
Description: Run it, walk it, skip it...Just don’t miss it!!! The Naaman Forest Class of 2019 will be hosting the 8th Annual JINGLE BELL RUN at the Historic Downtown Garland Square. A great way to kick off the holiday season! Vendor booths & family fun!!! This 5k fun run event benefits the Garland Pet Adoption Center too!
Click here for more informationThis event occurs Daily from 11/17/2016 to 01/08/2017
Event Time: 09:00:00 AM till 05:00:00 PM
Cost: $16/adults; $14/ages 13 - 17 yrs; $10/5-12 yrs; 4 & under - Free
Location Name: George W. Bush Presidential Center
Location Address: 2943 SMU Blvd, Dallas TX Click for Google Map
Description: The George W. Bush Presidential Center announces Holidays at the Bush Center 2016; an all-new spectacular calendar of events, activities, and programs combining the magic of the season with heartwarming songs that have brought joy to Americans for generations. In preparation for the 2004 holiday tours, White House residence staff designed and crafted vignettes depicting classic holiday songs, including “Frosty the Snowman,” “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer,” and “Jingle Bells.” The vignettes were displayed on mantels and pier tables throughout the White House, alongside more than 41 flocked trees that created a winter wonderland on the State Floor. This year, 12 of these vignettes will be displayed in the special museum exhibit, presented in much the same order White House guests would have experienced. HOURS: 9am - 5pm Mon - Sat.; Sun @ 12pm -5pm. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day
Click here for more informationDate of event: 11/18/2016
Event Time: 06:30:00 PM till 08:30:00 PM
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: Beckert Park
Location Address: 5044 Addison Circle, Addison, Texas Click for Google Map
Description: Come celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with the Annual Addison Circle Tree Lighting Ceremony. The event will be full of holiday fun featuring children's activities, horse carriage rides, holiday shopping, refreshments, door prizes and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/02/2016
Event Time: 06:00:00 PM till 08:30:00 PM
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: A.W. Perry Homestead Museum
Location Address: 1509 N Perry Road Carrollton, Texas 75006 Click for Google Map
Description: Bring the whole family to this popular celebration! Victorian carolers and Santa Claus will be spreading holiday cheer. Enjoy cookies, ornament making, and even a petting zoo at our annual event to welcome the season! Walk through the historic 1909 home to see its festive decorations. Informal tours available throughout the evening.
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/02/2016
Event Time: 10:00:00 AM till 12:00:00 PM
Cost: FREE
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: McDonald's
Location Address: 104 Central Expy., Allen, TX 75013 Click for Google Map
Description: Join us for: *Photos with Santa *Crafts *Hot Cocoa *Prizes *Fun and Games and a Jolly Good Time!
This event occurs Daily from 12/10/2016 to 12/11/2016
Event Time: 03:00:00 PM till 09:00:00 PM
Cost: Tickets available on line: Adults $12 Children 4-12 $8 Seniors $10.00
Location Name: Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park
Location Address: 1515 S Harwood, Dallas, TX 75215 Click for Google Map
Description: For 45 years, Candlelight has been a tradition among families. With 13 acres of decorated buildings, flickering candles lining the paths, strolling carolers, carriage rides, and crafts for those young and young at heart, Candlelight captures the holiday spirit for all. Delicious holiday treats, “Timeless Trains” exhibit in Depot, A photo with St. Nicholas in the Depot, Strolling carolers, local dancers, choirs and other entertainers Historic buildings dressed in traditional holiday decorations from 1840 to 1910 Interpreters in traditional costume throughout the museum bringing history to life. Hayrides along candlelit paths pulled by an antique tractor
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/03/2016
Event Time: 12:00:00 PM till 09:00:00 PM
Description: The Candlewalk Tour of Homes is Save Old Cleburne's annual fund raiser and it is held the first Saturday in December. Candlewalk is known as the oldest home tour in this area. The homes featured on the tour are of historical value to the community. They are decked in the host family's cultural and traditional Christmas decor. Tourists not only have the opportunity to share the Christmas spirit with SOC, they also share in creative home decorating and renovation ideas featured in the homes.
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/03/2016
Event Time: 12:00:00 PM till 06:00:00 PM
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: Klyde Warren Park
Location Address: 2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway Dallas, TX 75201 Click for Google Map
Description: Activities throughout the day will include: Free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus (line closes at 4 p.m.), Holiday kids’ crafts, A mailbox to send letters to Santa, Face painting, Food trucks, Activities and demonstrations from our Dallas arts and cultural friends and neighbors, Holiday music NEW! Holiday show, Tree lighting of the Klyde Warren Park Christmas tree. The celebration culminates with a holiday show at 5:45 p.m. and the lighting of our tree at 6 p.m.!
Click here for more informationThis event occurs Daily from 12/24/2016 to 01/01/2017
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: The Galleria Level 1, near Guest Reception Center
Location Address: 13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas Click for Google Map
Description: Celebrate Chanukah with our large-scale menorah. As with tradition, a candle is lit each night of Chanukah at sunset.
Click here for more informationDate of event: 11/19/2016
Event Time: 10:15:00 AM till 01:00:00 PM
Cost: $18/Residents; $20/Non-residents + supply fee $12 for ingredients and service-ware due to instructo
Ages: 7+
Location Name: Richardson
Description: Class Description: Work with a chef as you make delectable baked goods fo the season. There are hundreds of different types of breads, cakes, cookies and pies. There are so many savory dishes that require baking. Explore the world of baking with Chefsville.
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/11/2016
Event Time: 11:00:00 AM till 12:00:00 PM
Cost: Free
Ages: All
Location Name: Preston Meadow Lutheran Church
Location Address: 6801 Coit Road Plano, Texas 75024 Click for Google Map
Description: Experience the joy of Christmas as our children lead the 11am worship service.
Click here for more informationThis event occurs Daily from 11/25/2016 to 12/23/2016
Cost: Free Admission
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: North side of the Ballpark
Location Address: 1000 Ballpark Way Ste 400 Arlington, TX 76011 Click for Google Map
Description: Texas Christkindl Market is an enchanting Christmas market in the spirit of markets held throughout Germany during the holiday season. Features Texas-German cuisine, like brats, goulash, potato pancakes, gingerbread, baked goods, Gluhwein and German beers. And of course plenty of live entertainment and shopping! Celebrate the season with unique handmade gifts, artwork and clothing: cuckoo clocks, nutcrackers, steins, ornaments, collectibles, jewelry and more. FREE admission and parking.
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/17/2016
Event Time: 06:00:00 PM till 09:00:00 PM
Location Name: Lake Brownwood State Park
Location Address: 200 State Hwy Park Rd 15, Brownwood, TX 7680 Click for Google Map
Description: Celebrate the holiday with us with ranger talk, activities for the kids and refreshments at the Group Recreation Hall. . More information: John Holland, 325-784-5223.
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/03/2016
Event Time: 12:00:00 PM till 05:00:00 PM
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Location Name: Ft Worth Historic Stockyards
Location Address: 121 E Exchange Ave, Ft Worth, TX Click for Google Map
Description: COW-CAMP presented by the Fort Worth Herd The 92.1 Hank FM Party Patrol Live music with local children’s choirs Coloring contest at Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame Holiday face painters Cowboy Santa pictures (bring your own camera) Armadillo Races and Cowmilking Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drive Stockyards Christmas Parade begins at 4:00pm
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/17/2016
Event Begins at: 08:30:00AM
Location Name: Fair Park Automobile Building
Location Address: 1010 First Ave, Fair Park, Dallas Click for Google Map
Description: Benefiting the S.M. Wright Foundation, a nonprofit supporting inner city underpriveledged children.
Click here for more informationThis event occurs Daily from 11/25/2016 to 11/27/2016
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Location Name: Main Street
Location Address: Grapevine, TX
Description: Step back in time this season at Christmas on Main and the beautiful backdrop of the Victorian-style buildings dressed up with ribbons, bows and wreaths and set aglow with twinkling lights. Climb aboard a tractor-drawn wagon ride behind the Town Square Gazebo, 325 S. Main St. The ride will take you through the seasonally decorated historic neighborhoods on the east side of Main Street. Tractor-drawn wagon rides are $1 per person. Christmas on Main hours: Fri @ 2pm - 5pm; Sat @ 12pm - 5pm; Sun @1pm - 4pm.
This event occurs Daily from 12/02/2016 to 12/18/2016
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Location Name: Main Street
Location Address: Grapevine, TX
Description: Step back in time this season at Christmas on Main and the beautiful backdrop of the Victorian-style buildings dressed up with ribbons, bows and wreaths and set aglow with twinkling lights. Climb aboard a tractor-drawn wagon ride behind the Town Square Gazebo, 325 S. Main St. The ride will take you through the seasonally decorated historic neighborhoods on the east side of Main Street. Tractor-drawn wagon rides are $1 per person. DATES: December 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18. Christmas on Main hours: Fri @ 2pm - 5pm; Sat @ 12pm - 5pm; Sun @1pm - 4pm.
Date of event: 12/03/2016
Event Time: 11:00:00 PM till 05:00:00 PM
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Location Name: Historic Downtown Weatherford
Location Address: 1 Courthouse Square Weatherford, TX 76086 Click for Google Map
Description: Christmas on the Square is a good ol’ fashion community event. There are lots of Children’s Activities, choirs singing, food booths, craft booths, gift ideas and so much more!
Date of event: 11/26/2016
Event Begins at: 10:00:00AM
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: Dallas Arboretum The Moody Oasis
Location Address: 8525 Garland Rd Dallas, TX Click for Google Map
Description: Join author, Debbie Reece, as she reads her children’s book, The Christmas Pumpkin. Stay after the reading for a book-signing and craft.
Click here for more informationThis event occurs Daily from 11/28/2016 to 12/23/2016
Event Time: 09:00:00 AM till 11:00:00 AM
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: Dallas Arboretum Exploration Center
Location Address: 8525 Garland Rd Dallas, TX Click for Google Map
Description: Stop by the Exploration Center every weekday and create a holiday nature craft to take home. Whether you give it as a present or decorate your house, your child’s creation will surely bring joy to those around you. WEEK DAYS ONLY
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/13/2016
Event Begins at: 09:30:00AM
Location Name: Grand Place at Fair Park
Location Address: 2nd Avenue, Dallas TX Click for Google Map
Description: Enjoy free Crafts with the Clauses. Santa and Mrs. Clause delight kids with holiday music, crafts, movies, photos with Santa’s Elves & cookies!
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/02/2016
Event Time: 06:00:00 PM till 10:00:00 PM
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Location Name: Downtown Plano
Location Address: 1409 K. Ave, Plano TX 75074 Click for Google Map
Description: Enjoy food, shopping, music and a visit with Santa!
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/10/2016
Event Time: 10:30:00 AM till 11:30:00 AM
Cost: $15
Ages: 2 - 10
Location Name: Wylie Recreation Center
Location Address: 300 Country Club Rd. Bldg. 200 Wylie, Texas 75098 Click for Google Map
Description: Kids are invited to Donuts with Santa. The jolly old elf and his team of helpers are stopping in Wylie to share a kid-friendly breakfast. Capture precious memories, honor a holiday tradition, and share in themed activity time. Enjoy crafts and treats and take home a digital picture with Santa. Preregistration and parent participation required. Register per child. Registration includes parent. For questions, contact Ally Covalt at Wylie Rec Center, Recreation@WylieTexas.gov or 972-516-6360.
Click here for more informationThis event occurs Daily from 12/01/2016 to 12/17/2016
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: Downtown Dallas
Description: Wander through downtown Dallas for photos with Santa, children's activities, movie screenings, music, shopping, admiring the decorations & more. THURS, FRI & SAT only. Click the link for times & activities.
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/06/2016
Event Time: 06:00:00 PM till 10:00:00 PM
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: Fair Park
Location Address: 2nd Avenue, Dallas TX Click for Google Map
Description: Enjoy crafts, musical and dance performances, live reindeer, concessions for purchase ... and Santa, of course! The magic happens starting at 6pm at the Big Tex Circle in Fair Park. Free parking
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/17/2016
Event Time: 05:30:00 PM till 06:30:00 PM
Location Name: Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site
Location Address: 228 State Park Road 61 Jacksboro, TX 76458 Click for Google Map
Description: Observe 'ghosts' of cavalry soldiers and their families as they celebrate Christmas in an 1870's U.S. military post. . More information: Ray Monroe, 940-567-3506.
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/04/2016
Event Time: 02:00:00 PM till 04:00:00 PM
Cost: Price is per gingerbread house.
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: Community Activity Center Multipurpose Rooms
Location Address: 1200 Gerault Rd, Flower Mound, TX 75028 Click for Google Map
Description: Create holiday memories joining other families for gingerbread house decorating! Recreation staff will provide the gingerbread house, many different decorating materials, and holiday treats. Price is per gingerbread house.
Click here for more informationThis event occurs Daily from 11/18/2016 to 12/01/2016
Location Name: Highland Park Village
Location Address: 47 Highland Park Village, Dallas, TX 75205 Click for Google Map
Description: Decorate your holiday social schedule with the fifth annual Gingerbread Stroll . Attendees will stroll among 11 Highland Park Village merchant’s shops where they can admire and silently bid on ornately decorated gingerbread houses, crafted by 11 of Dallas’ premiere pastry chefs. All proceeds from the Gingerbread Stroll will benefit Community Partners of Dallas.
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/06/2016
Event Time: 05:00:00 PM till 09:00:00 PM
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Location Name: NorthPark Center (Level One near Nordstrom)
Location Address: 8687 North Central Expressway Dallas, Texas 75225 Click for Google Map
Description: Now in its seventh year, the annual Gingertown Dallas is one of the biggest gingerbread house events in North Texas with proceeds benefiting Children’s Craniofacial Association. Originally founded in 2006 by David M. Schwarz Architects, Gingertown is a unique holiday initiative which brings together talent from local design, engineering and construction firms for a live build competition to help spread joy and hope during the holidays.
Date of event: 11/21/2016
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: Town Square Gazebo
Location Address: 300 Block of Main Street Historic Downtown Grapevine
Description: See Grapevine’s Mayor William D. Tate flip the switch and transform Historic Downtown Grapevine into the Christmas Capital of Texas® at the Carol of Lights. The city becomes illuminated with more than one million lights along Main Street in Historic Downtown Grapevine and guests will enjoy musical performances, fireworks and hot chocolate will be available. Come early to have your picture taken with live reindeer in front of the Town Square Gazebo.
This event occurs Daily from 12/10/2016 to 12/18/2016
Event Time: 11:30:00 AM till 05:30:00 PM
Cost: Admission is $20 for adults, $16 for children ages 3 to 12, and free for kids 2 and under.
Ages: All ages
Location Name: SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium
Location Address: 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway Grapevine, Texas 76051 Click for Google Map
Description: Join SEA LIFE Grapevine during Fishmas for festive underwater fun with the big man himself, Scuba Diving Santa. Experience a dive show like no other with a jolly red-suited diver, beard and all, along with his elf as they take the plunge in a magical dive show amongst the fish, sharks and stingrays in the 160,000-galloon ocean tank. Pose for pictures and find out if he thinks you’ve been naughty or nice. Scheduled dives occur on December 10, 11, 17 and 18 at 11:30am. Meet mascot Sharky Santa from 2 to 4 p.m., then find fish swimming with holiday cheer throughout the aquarium with fun tank clings that include Santa hats, elf ears and reindeer antlers. Share your photos on social media using #fishmas and by tagging @sealifegrpevine for a chance to win a family 4 pack of tickets to the aquarium.
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/01/2016
Event Begins at: 07:00:00PM
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location Address: the “Big Pecan Tree” on Armstrong Parkway at its intersection with Preston Road
Description: The Town of Highland Park will hold the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony for the “Big Pecan Tree” on Armstrong Parkway at its intersection with Preston Road.
Click here for more informationThis event occurs Daily from 12/26/2016 to 01/06/2017
Location Name: Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge
Location Address: 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd. Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Click for Google Map
Description: During the week of Dec. 26-30 and Jan. 2-6 2017, FWNC will have activities for families such as Bison Feeding Hayrides, guided hikes and crafts.
Click here for more informationThis event occurs each Week on Sunday from 12/11/2016 to 12/18/2016
Event Time: 10:00:00 AM till 06:00:00 PM
Cost: see website for details
Ages: All ages
Location Name: LEGOLAND Discovery Center
Location Address: 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy, Grapevine, TX 76051 Click for Google Map
Description: - Don’t miss your chance to meet LEGO® Santa at LEGOLAND Discovery Center’s Holiday Bricktacular. Guests can write their own letter to Santa and post it in the LEGOLAND Discovery Center mailbox. Test your skills and enter the holiday themed build challenge and more
Click here for more informationThis event occurs each Week on Saturday from 12/10/2016 to 12/17/2016
Event Time: 10:00:00 AM till 06:00:00 PM
Cost: see website for details
Ages: All ages
Location Name: LEGOLAND Discovery Center
Location Address: 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy, Grapevine, TX 76051 Click for Google Map
Description: - Don’t miss your chance to meet LEGO® Santa at LEGOLAND Discovery Center’s Holiday Bricktacular. Guests can write their own letter to Santa and post it in the LEGOLAND Discovery Center mailbox. Test your skills and enter the holiday themed build challenge and more
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/06/2016
Event Begins at: 06:00:00PM
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: Fair Park
Location Address: 2nd Street, Dallas Click for Google Map
Description: Celebrate the holidays with this free Fair Park event presented by the Dallas Park and Recreation Department. Enjoy crafts, musical and dance performances, live reindeer, concessions for purchase ... and Santa, of course! The magic happens starting at 6pm at the Big Tex Circle in Fair Park. Free parking.
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/02/2016
Event Time: 05:30:00 PM till 09:30:00 PM
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Location Name: Denton Historic Courthouse
Location Address: 110 West Hickory Street, Denton TX Click for Google Map
Description: Join us for a cheerful evening on the Square. There will be plenty of live local music, food, family fun and joyful holiday spirit for this one-of-a-kind community event! The event is free with some food and activities available for purchase, all we ask is that you bring a toy for our toy drive benefitting Elves Shelves.
This event occurs Daily from 12/03/2016 to 12/04/2016
Event Time: 10:00:00 AM till 04:00:00 PM
Location Name: Dallas Arboretum Crepe Myrtle Allee
Location Address: 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218 Click for Google Map
Description: This popular market returns, boasting a spectacular outdoor shopping experience. Join in on the holiday cheer at the Arboretum with gift ideas such as jewelry, pottery, paintings, and baked goods.
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/03/2016
Event Time: 08:00:00 AM till 08:00:00 PM
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: Old Town Lewisville
Location Address: N Mill St. and W Main St. Lewisville, TX 75057
Description: The parade begins at 12:30 at Cowan Street, and will travel east on the west bound side of Main Street towards Old Town Lewisville, following Church Street to Mill and then turning right and heading south to Purnell. Prime viewing areas will be set up along Church Street in the downtown corridor. Along with the parade, highlights of Holiday Stroll activities from 1 to 6 p.m. include community performances, holiday activities, photos with Santa, interactive children’s games, Santa Paws Village, and the Lewisville Lights! Old Town lighting ceremony. New this year is the addition of the Holiday Stroll Farmers Market. It will be located on Charles Street and will be open from noon to 6 p.m. The market is being organized by Four Seasons, the company behind multiple successful farmers markets in North Texas.
Click here for more informationThis event occurs Daily from 11/26/2016 to 12/17/2016
Cost: $47/Person; $57/Person for champagne tea
Ages: ages 13 yrs +
Location Name: Dallas Arboretum Restaurant DeGolyer
Location Address: 8525 Garland Rd Dallas, TX 75218 Click for Google Map
Description: Enjoy an elegant, three-course holiday tea for a special holiday memory for those 13 and older. Tea service begins with a demitasse of select soup, followed by a second course of assorted tea sandwiches and a third course of sweet treats. Price includes general garden admission and parking. Reservations required: call 214.515.6511 or email teas@dalasarboretum.org or purchase online.
Click here for more informationThis event occurs each Week on Sunday from 11/27/2016 to 12/18/2016
Event Time: 03:30:00 PM till 04:30:00 PM
Cost: $21.50 per person
Location Name: American Girl Store Galleria Mall
Location Address: 13350 Dallas Parkway Dallas, Texas 75240 Click for Google Map
Description: Start the holiday season with a special teatime together and a crafty project to decorate your celebrations! Holiday Tea events include a deliciously different menu of tea-time treats, a sparkly snowflake craft and fun conversation and laughter at every table – plus memories that are certain to make the holidays extra merry.
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/03/2016
Event Time: 04:00:00 PM till 08:00:00 PM
Cost: Free Admission
Ages: All ages
Location Name: Farmers Branch Historical Park
Location Address: 2540 Farmers Branch Lane, Farmer's Branch Click for Google Map
Description: Join us for a special night as we launch the holiday season with our Christmas Tree Lighting event. A fireworks show starts off the night and then all of the other fun activities follow. A KidZone, tubing down the snow hill, complimentary holiday treats, photos with Santa, choir performances and so much more!
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/03/2016
Event Time: 01:00:00 PM till 04:00:00 PM
Ages: All ages
Location Name: Log Cabin Village
Location Address: 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane Click for Google Map
Description: Enjoy holiday music, string popcorn, spin the dreidel, and more! You can even have your photo taken with our historic St. Nick ($5 fee for photo and folder). No reservations required. Cost is regular Village admission plus a $2 craft fee if you would like to make an ornament.
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/03/2016
Event Begins at: 09:00:00AM
Location Name: Rockwall City Hall
Location Address: 385. S. Goliad, Rockwall Texas 75087 Click for Google Map
Description: Celebrate the holiday season in Historic Downtown Rockwall! Join the fun as all of your favorite community events are combined for a one day family celebration. The day begins with the annual Kiwanis Christmas parade at 9:00AM, followed by photos with Santa at the Historic Courthouse. Train rides, bounce houses, live entertainment, face painting, scavenger hunt and more are offered throughout the day on the downtown square. Wrap-up the day with the annual City of Rockwall tree lighting ceremony at 6:00PM.
Click here for more informationThis event occurs Daily from 11/21/2016 to 12/31/2016
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: Settlement to City Museums
Location Address: 208 W. Hudgins Street, Grapevine TX Click for Google Map
Description: Have a Hometown Holiday at the Settlement to City Museums – Experience Christmas festivities like the earliest Grapevine residents through pioneer and Victorian era crafts, activities, and stories. Create and mail your own Grapevine-themed Hometown Holiday greeting card, construct Victorian-era decorations, and enjoy a bit of history in the Christmas Capital of Texas.
Click here for more informationDate of event: 11/21/2016
Event Time: 06:30:00 PM till 09:00:00 PM
Location Name: Hulen Park
Location Address: 900 S Hillsboro Cleburne, TX 76033 Click for Google Map
Description: Over 3 ½ million lights lit at 7:00pm Santa & Mrs. Claus in attendance. Performance by Texas Tradition Chorus at 6:30pm
Click here for more informationThis event occurs Daily from 11/25/2016 to 12/24/2016
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Location Name: Galleria Mall
Location Address: 13350 Dallas Pky, Dallas, TX 75380 Click for Google Map
Description: The nation's tallest indoor Christmas tree illuminates in grand fashion for a special tree lighting choreographed to magical sounds of the season. Daily at noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., and 8 p.m. (No 8 p.m. shows on Sunday)
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/03/2016
Event Begins at: 03:00:00PM
Cost: Free to spectators; admission fee to run.
Location Name: Panther Island Pavilion
Location Address: 395 Purcey St, Fort Worth, TX 7610 Click for Google Map
Description: Wear a holiday-themed costume. Tie jingle bells to your shoelaces. Show off your ugly Christmas sweater. Complete a 5-kilometer run or walk with your team members, spreading smiles, good cheer and a winning spirit … and be a Champion of Yes! Festivities begin at 3pm, Children/Adult 1 mile at 4:30pm, 5K at 5pm
Click here for more informationDate of event: 11/25/2016
Event Time: 04:00:00 PM till 08:00:00 PM
Cost: Free
Ages: Any
Location Name: Oak Street railroad crossing
Location Address: Oak Street, historic downtown Wylie Click for Google Map
Description: Six-car Christmas train stops in Wylie so kids can tour cars and visit with Santa. Included are a smiling tank car named Rudy, a flatcar carrying Santa's sleigh, reindeer and miniature village, a gingerbread boxcar, elves' workshop, reindeer stable, and little red caboose, all decked out with sparkling lights.
Click here for more informationDate of event: 11/19/2016
Event Begins at: 01:00:00PM
Location Name: Texas Motorplex
Location Address: 7500 W U.S. 287, Ennis, Texas, 75119 Click for Google Map
Description: At The Lantern Fest, thousands of revelers join together armed with lanterns for one unforgettable spectacle. Before sundown friends and families can enjoy food, live music, a stage show, familiar princesses, face painters, s'mores, balloon artists and more. Then, when the time is just right, we will light the sky with our highest hopes and fondest dreams.
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/03/2016
Event Time: 03:00:00 PM till 09:00:00 PM
Cost: $10 Adults, $5 Children, children under 2 are free
Ages: All
Location Name: Heritage Farmstead Museum
Location Address: 1900 W 15th Street Plano, TX 75075 Click for Google Map
Description: This 30th anniversary event has wagon rides, unique kids crafts, storytelling, strolling carolers, a bell choir, school choirs and of course, Santa! Enjoy the beautiful glow of the kerosene lanterns around the property, crafts to make or buy, tasty treats and festive choirs. Bring a NEW Teddy Bear to donate to Plano Police and Fire programs to comfort children in emergency situations. Call Heritage Farmstead (972) 881-0140 for tickets or more information.
Click here for more informationDate of event: 11/20/2016
Event Time: 04:00:00 PM till 07:00:00 PM
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: The Shops at Legacy
Location Address: 5741 Legacy Dr Plano, TX 75024 Click for Google Map
Description: Ride our Christmas Train and enjoy live entertainment, craft activities with Mrs. Claus, balloon animals, face painting, caricature artists, magic with Mr. Scrooge, Christmas parade plus the lighting of the sixty five foot tree! Santa Photos will be available at The Angelika Film Center lower lobby with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Children's Health, ride the Children's Health Train and enjoy live entertainment, craft activities with Mrs. Claus, balloon animals, face painting, caricature artists, magic with Mr. Scrooge, plus the lighting of the 65 foot tree!
This event occurs Daily from 12/01/2016 to 12/03/2016
Location Name: Tioga Town Center
Location Address: 105 SW 128th Street, Gainesville, TX 76240 Click for Google Map
Description: Join us for the third annual Festival of Trees benefiting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital held in Tioga Town Center. This event, consisting of a weekend-long silent auction of decorated trees and wreaths, strives to bring the Gainesville community together to kick off the holiday season and support the healthcare needs of our local kids.
Click here for more informationThis event occurs Daily from 11/25/2016 to 01/01/2017
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: Grapevine Visitor Information Center
Location Address: 636 S. Main Street, Grapevine TX Click for Google Map
Description: Meet Captain Christmas, Grapevine’s new talking reindeer. He loves to greet visitors and have his picture taken with your family in the Christmas Capital of Texas. He will even share an amazing Grapevine Christmas story.
Date of event: 12/27/2016
Event Begins at: 06:15:00PM
Location Name: The Shops at Willow Bend - Macy’s Court
Location Address: 6121 W. Park Blvd. Plano, TX 75093 Click for Google Map
Description: Join hundreds as we share the message of the Festival of Lights at the Community Menorah Lighting with the Chabad of Plano. The event will take place in Macy’s Court.
This event occurs each Week on Saturday from 12/03/2016 to 12/10/2016
Event Time: 08:00:00 PM till 11:00:00 PM
Cost: $17 General Admission
Location Name: Moxley Manor House
Location Address: 510 Harwood Road, Bedford TX Click for Google Map
Description: The Holiday season has a new twist with NightScare Before Christmas at Moxley Manor Haunted House. A Nightscare Before Christmas will have all the screams that were heard throughout October, only now it is our Elves that have taken over Moxley Manor in our Christmas themed haunted house.
Click here for more informationThis event occurs Daily from 12/13/2016 to 12/21/2016
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Location Name: NorthPark Center
Location Address: 8687 N. Central Expressway Dallas, Texas 75225 Click for Google Map
Description: The sounds of the season fill the air at NorthPark Center as performance groups take the stage in celebration of the holidays. Catch your favorite professional, school, church, synagogue or community group taking the stage throughout the holiday season. Click the link for performance dates & times.
Click here for more informationThis event occurs Daily from 11/25/2016 to 12/23/2016
Cost: Free admission, free parking
Ages: Geared to children ages 3—10
Location Name: North side of the Ballpark
Location Address: 1000 Ballpark Way Ste 400 Arlington, TX 76011 Click for Google Map
Description: This is a new holiday children’s attraction, debuting at the Texas Christkindl Market in Arlington for 2016. The attraction features children activities, winter carnival games, kid crafts, puppet shows and a holiday themed train ride. Children’s passes start at $8.00 and include a train ticket, show pass, and game tokens. Adults (17+) and children under 3 are FREE. DATES: Open weekends (Fri—Sun) until Dec 12, and daily Dec 16—Dec 23. HOURS: Fri @ 4pm—8pm; Sat @ 10am—8pm; Sun @ 12pm—6pm.
Date of event: 12/10/2016
Event Time: 05:00:00 PM till 08:00:00 PM
Ages: All agaes
Location Name: Perry Museum
Location Address: 1509 Perry Rd, Carrollton, TX 75006 Click for Google Map
Description: Come take a ride on the Polar Express to the North Pole! The Carrollton Depot Foundation is hosting a fun holiday event at the beautiful Perry Museum. Join us for a train ride, snacks, crafts, and Santa! We will also be showing the Polar Express movie.
Click here for more informationDate of event: 11/25/2016
Event Time: 10:30:00 AM till 04:00:00 PM
Location Name: NorthPark Center (Centerpark Garden)
Location Address: 8687 N. Central Expressway Dallas, Texas 75225 Click for Google Map
Description: Join Santa, Rudolph and friends for a special festival honoring the most famous reindeer of all. Gather in NorthCourt at 10:30AM for Santa’s arrival at the annual Salvation Army Angel Tree Celebration and then head outside to Reindeer Park for Santa’s first story time featuring “Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer.” Reindeer Park activities include a live reindeer corral, photo opportunities with Olaf, the Snow Princess, Santa’s elves and other special guests, reindeer games and crafts, a holiday DJ, a performance by Dallas Summer Musicals, giving opportunities with the Angel Tree, and holiday treats and surprises.
Date of event: 12/10/2016
Event Time: 08:00:00 AM till 12:00:00 PM
Location Name: Dr. Pepper Snapple Group
Location Address: 5301 Legacy Dr Plano, TX Click for Google Map
Description: Santa Run Texas 2016 is the the original holiday festival of its kind in the DFW metroplex. This event includes a 5K and 1 Mile Walk/Run and also holds a family and pet-friendly festival celebrating the holiday season. A 5-piece Santa Suit is even included with your registration! Come enjoy hot cocoa & coffee, live music, free food, Vendor Village, and Santa's Playground, where kids and adults alike can visit Santa! There's games and fun activities for everyone!
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/03/2016
Event Time: 09:30:00 AM till 11:30:00 AM
Location Address: The 5K route will take you through Downtown Carrollton and the quaint Carrollton Highlands neighborhood.
Description: Grab your stockings and Santa hats for this festive 5K and Kid’s Fun Run! The 5K route will take you through Downtown Carrollton and the quaint Carrollton Highlands neighborhood. The Kid’s Fun Run will have your little ones running with glee as they chase Santa through the streets of Downtown Carrollton. Parents are encouraged and welcome to participate in the Kid’s Fun Run with their registered children. Wagons and strollers are also allowed.
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/03/2016
Event Begins at: 06:00:00PM
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Location Name: City Hall/Civic Center Complex
Location Address: 411 W Arapaho, Richardson, TX Click for Google Map
Description: Come celebrate the annual lighting of the tree & A Magical Musical Christmas Parade Awards Ceremony.
Click here for more informationThis event occurs each Week on Sunday from 12/11/2016 to 12/18/2016
Event Time: 11:00:00 AM till 12:00:00 PM
Cost: Admission is $19 for adults, $15 for children ages 3 to 12, and free for kids 2 and under.
Ages: All ages
Location Name: SEA LIFE Aquarium Grapevine
Location Address: 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy, Grapevine, TX 76051 Click for Google Map
Description: And at SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium, find out if you’ve been naughty or nice when Scuba Diving Santa returns!
Click here for more informationThis event occurs each Week on Saturday from 12/10/2016 to 12/17/2016
Event Time: 11:00:00 AM till 12:00:00 PM
Cost: Admission is $19 for adults, $15 for children ages 3 to 12, and free for kids 2 and under.
Ages: All ages
Location Name: SEA LIFE Aquarium Grapevine
Location Address: 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy, Grapevine, TX 76051 Click for Google Map
Description: And at SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium, find out if you’ve been naughty or nice when Scuba Diving Santa returns!
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/24/2016
Event Time: 11:30:00 AM till 12:00:00 PM
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: Galleria Mall
Location Address: 13350 Dallas Parkway Dallas, Texas 75240 Click for Google Map
Description: Every Saturday DFW children and families are invited to enjoy the amazing FREE entertainment provided by Galleria Dallas and our friends from Slappy’s Playhouse. This week Galleria Dallas’ Showtime Saturdays Presents: Mrs. Claus
This event occurs Daily from 11/19/2016 to 01/02/2017
Ages: All ages
Location Name: Six Flags Over Texas
Location Address: 2201 Road to Six Flags Arlington, TX 76010 Click for Google Map
Description: More than 1 million lights twinkle at the amusement park for this seasonal event. Choirs, carolers, Santa, tasty holiday treats and thousands of twinkling lights. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.
This event occurs Daily from 11/25/2016 to 01/01/2017
Cost: see website for details
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: Hilton Anatole
Location Address: 2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas,TX 75207 Click for Google Map
Description: This holiday season, experience the magic of over-the-top holiday decor and priceless family memories at Hilton Anatole's celebrated Christmas at the Anatole experience featuring: Breakfast with Santa Lights in the Park, Festive Decor, Kids Popcorn Bar, Rudolph’s Reindeer Barn, Photos with Santa, Scavenger Hunt, Face Painting, Geppetto’s Marionette Theater Holiday Shows and more.
Click here for more informationThis event occurs Daily from 11/25/2016 to 12/23/2016
Event Time: 12:00:00 PM till 06:00:00 PM
Location Name: NorthPark Center (Level One between Macy's and Dillard's)
Location Address: 8687 North Central Expressway Dallas, Texas 75225 Click for Google Map
Description: The SPCA of Texas’ “Home for the Holidays” Pet Adoption Center at NorthPark Center has provided special adoption experiences for thousands of four-legged animals and their loving new families. Adoption fees are $250 for puppies (under 6 months of age), $125 for adult dogs (6 months to 6 years), $50 for senior dogs (7 years or older) or VIP dogs (dogs waiting for homes for more than 30 days) and $125 for kittens. All adult cats are eligible for a “name your own price” option with an additional option of waving adoption fees for a second cat.
Date of event: 11/19/2016
Event Begins at: 06:00:00PM
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Location Name: Sundance Square
Location Address: 312 Houston Street, Ft Worth, TX Click for Google Map
Description: It’s our favorite time of year – The Sundance Square Annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Come join us in Sundance Square Plaza as we celebrate the start of the holiday season by lighting our beautiful, LIVE, 57′-foot tall Christmas Tree. Come see our holiday decor sparkle and shine. Sing-a-long to holiday carols and enjoy a hot chocolate before a visit with Saint Nick , himself!
Date of event: 12/04/2016
Event Time: 11:00:00 AM till 01:00:00 PM
Cost: Tickets are $50 to $100
Location Name: Hotel Crescent Court
Location Address: 400 Crescent Court Dallas, TX 75201 Click for Google Map
Description: If you have little ones in your life, the holiday season becomes a time to make some really magical memories for them. The Texas Ballet Theater has one of this year’s most special celebrations. The Sugar Plum Fairy Children’s Tea is a fairy tale come alive, with characters from Texas Ballet Theater’s The Nutcracker flitting about while dazzled kids dig into decadent snacks and rub elbows with the Sugar Plum Fairy herself for a photo op. And if all that isn’t enough to make the memory a lasting one, there will be holiday nutcrackers for sale, giving attendees a souvenir of the glittering holiday experience that they’ll treasure forever.
Click here for more informationThis event occurs Daily from 11/19/2016 to 01/08/2017
Cost: $7/Adults; $3Children (ages 2 - 12) and senior citizens (age 65 and older) Under 2 - Free
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: NorthPark Center (Level Two between Barneys New York and Nordstrom)
Location Address: 8687 N. Central Expressway Dallas, Texas 75225 Click for Google Map
Description: The exhibit encompasses more than 4,000 square feet of train themed environments, with all the trimmings of the holiday train travel experience. More than 60,000 people visit The Trains at NorthPark each season. Since 1987, The Trains at NorthPark presented by Bank of Texas, has raised money for the children and families served by the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas.
Click here for more informationThis event occurs Daily from 12/10/2016 to 12/18/2016
Event Time: 11:00:00 AM till 04:00:00 PM
Cost: Admission is $21 for guests 3 years of age and older, and free for kids 2 and under.
Ages: All ages
Location Name: LEGOLAND Discovery Center
Location Address: 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway Grapevine, Texas 76051 Click for Google Map
Description: Build holiday memories with your family at LEGOLAND Discovery Center’s annual Holiday Bricktacular on December 10, 11, 17 and 18. Write a letter to Santa and drop it in the LEGOLAND Discovery Center mailbox, test your building skills by helping the Master Model Builder construct a LEGO Gingerbread House, meet a jolly old life-sized LEGO Santa and walk through a winter wonderland-themed MINILAND Dallas/Fort Worth where you can spot Santa Claus flying across the sky.
Click here for more informationThis event occurs Daily from 11/25/2016 to 12/24/2016
Event Time: 10:00:00 AM till 04:00:00 PM
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: Dallas Arboretum
Location Address: 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX Click for Google Map
Description: Treasured Santas on loan from Members of the Junior League of Dallas. Wednesday Evenings: 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Whether you call him Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, Sinterklaas or Papa Noel, see the many artistic representations of the jolly gift-giver surrounded by beautiful decorations in the lavishly decorated historic DeGolyer House.
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/17/2016
Event Time: 10:00:00 AM till 07:00:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location Name: NorthPark Center (Level one near Macy’s and level two between Nordstrom and Macy’s)
Location Address: 8687 N. Central Expressway Dallas, Texas 75225 Click for Google Map
Description: Join NorthPark Center for the ultimate holiday bake sale benefiting the North Texas Food Bank. Presented by the Texas Chefs Association, dozens of premier chefs from area restaurants and catering companies present an assortment of gourmet cakes, sweets, pies and cookies available for purchase.
Date of event: 12/03/2016
Event Begins at: 05:00:00PM
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Location Name: Stockyards Station
Location Address: 121 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth TX 76164 Click for Google Map
Description: Join us for our annual tree lighting ceremony & caroling after the parade which starts at 4pm.
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/03/2016
Event Time: 03:00:00 PM till 06:00:00 PM
Cost: $3 per person
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: Nash Farm
Location Address: 626 Ball Street, Grapevine TX Click for Google Map
Description: Experience a Texas heritage Christmas at Nash Farm’s Victorian Christmas. Learn about the beginnings of many of our current holiday traditions, as well as make a Victorian ornament. Docents guide guests through the farmhouse and the Farm. Tours will begin at the pole barn, with hot cider and cookies, to the front door of the farmhouse, through the parlor, bedroom, dining room and kitchen, then outside by the burning yule log and back to the pole barn.
Click here for more informationThis event occurs Daily from 11/25/2016 to 01/01/2017
Event Time: 06:00:00 PM till 10:00:00 PM
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: Vitruvian Park
Location Address: 3875 Ponte Ave, Addison, TX 75001 Click for Google Map
Description: Vitruvian Park will be transformed into a dazzling and magical holiday wonderland during Vitruvian Lights when millions of sparkling LED Lights will be wrapped around more than 550 trees. Festivities include a live concert by the Jordan Kahn Orchestra, gourmet food trucks, delicious desserts, beer/wine, FREE photos with Santa and the Holiday Toy Soldier, an elf balloon artist, Holiday Shopping Village and Metrocrest Services Toy & Food Drive.
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/03/2016
Event Time: 10:00:00 AM till 05:00:00 PM
Cost: admission free
Ages: any
Location Name: First Baptist Church Wylie Event Center
Location Address: 200 N. Ballard Ave. Wylie, TX 75098 Click for Google Map
Description: Wylie Arts Festival features more than 100 vendors of quality, handmade fine arts and craft items. Lots for the kids to do, including inflatables, petting zoo and barrel train. Festive fair foods, including funnel cakes, kettle corn and Tater Twisters will be available, and there's the Festival of Lights Christmas Parade at 7:30. Afterward, Mayor Eric Hogue lights the tree in Olde City Park.
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