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Date of event: 12/05/2015
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 2016 will be hosting the 7th Annual JINGLE BELL RUN at the Historic Downtown Garland Square on Saturday, December 5th. 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 12/01/2015 to 12/31/2015
Location Name: Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park
Location Address: 3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Dallas, TX 75210 Click for Google Map
Description: Our lobby gets transformed into a natural winter wonderland as we celebrate this stunning season. Enjoy crafts and activities throughout the month.
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/05/2015
Event Time: 11:00:00 AM till 12:30:00 PM
Location Name: Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Location Address: 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76107 Click for Google Map
Description: Share your holiday gift giving with our feathered friends! Children of all ages are invited to make biodegradable bird treats ahead of time and bring them to the event to hang in the Garden’s Grove, providing food for wildlife and a little holiday cheer! This free event, complete with music and entertainment, is one of Fort Worth’s oldest holiday traditions.
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/05/2015
Event Begins at: 10:00:00AM
Cost: Free
Location Name: KaJiN Farm
Location Address: 3221 CR 2508 Caddo Mills, TX 75135 Click for Google Map
Description: What's more fun than Doughnuts and Apple Cider with Elves and writing a wish list to Santa?
Click here for more informationThis event occurs Daily from 12/12/2015 to 12/13/2015
Event Time: 03:00:00 PM till 09:00:00 PM
Cost: Tickets available on line: Adults $12.00 Children 4-12 $8.00 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: Bring the family and experience Dallas holidays from 1840 to 1910. Carriage rides, games & activities for kids, pictures with St Nicholas, carolers and much more! Dinner and concessions available for extra cost.
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/05/2015
Event Time: 12:00:00 PM till 06:00:00 PM
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: Klyde Warren Park
Location Address: Woodall Rodgers Freeway and North Olive Street Dallas, TX
Description: Activities through out the day will include: Free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus; Live reindeer; 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 entertainment; A tree lighting of the Klyde Warren Park Christmas tree. The celebration culminates with the lighting of our tree at 5:45 pm!
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/20/2015
Event Begins at: 12:00:00PM
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: Milan Gallery
Location Address: 505 Houston Street, Fort Worth TX Click for Google Map
Description: Be sure to get here early! Carolers will start at 1pm sharp! Enjoy your favorite Christmas songs, with Charles Duke leading the carolers on piano. 12PM – Hot Chocolate Social, 1Pm – Music and Singing Begin. We hope to share this great gallery tradition with you! Invite your friends and family, and afterward go see Santa in the Sundance Square Plaza.
Click here for more informationThis event occurs Daily from 11/27/2015 to 12/23/2015
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: 12/26/2015
Event Begins at: 09:00:00AM
Location Name: Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area
Location Address: 201 E. Jones Street, Lewsiville TX Click for Google Map
Description:
Click here for more informationThis event occurs each Week on Saturday from 12/05/2015 to 12/19/2015
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Location Name: Historic Downtown Carrollton
Description:
Date of event: 12/05/2015
Event Time: 11:30:00 AM 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: Activities Include: 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 painter, Games and fun Cowboy Santa pictures (bring your own camera), Armadillo Races and chicken roping Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drive. Stockyards Christmas Parade begins at 4pm. Stockyards Tree Lighting and caroling – following the parade
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/19/2015
Event Begins at: 08:30:00AM
Location Name: Fair Park Automobile Building
Description: Benefiting the S.M. Wright Foundation, a nonprofit supporting inner city underpriveledged children.
Click here for more informationThis event occurs Daily from 11/27/2015 to 12/20/2015
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Location Name: Main Street
Location Address: Grapevine, TX
Description: Step back in time this season at Christmas on Main! With the beautiful backdrop of the Victorian-style buildings dressed up with ribbons, bows and wreaths and set aglow with twinkling lights that children of all ages can enjoy. Tractor-drawn wagon rides will depart behind the Gazebo during select hours. The ride will take you through the seasonally decorated historic neighborhoods on the east side of Main Street. Rides are $1 per person, per ride, proceeds benefit the historic preservation of Nash Farm. Christmas on Main hours: Fri @ 2pm - 5pm; Sat @ 12pm - 5pm; Sun @1pm - 4pm.
Date of event: 12/05/2015
Event Time: 11:00:00 PM till 04:00:00 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: 12/02/2015
Event Time: 06:00:00 PM till 09:00:00 PM
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: Historic Downtown Celina
Location Address: Celina, TX
Description: Live reindeer, "Snowzilla" tube ride, World's largest snowman bounce house, choir performances, carousel rides, Cupcakes with Mrs. Claus, bring your camera for pictures with Santa, hot cocoa and more!
Date of event: 12/05/2015
Event Time: 06:00:00 PM till 08:00:00 PM
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Location Name: Rockwall City Hall
Location Address: 385. S. Goliad, Rockwall Texas 75087 Click for Google Map
Description: Come for an evening of old fashioned holiday fun and music! Celebrate the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on the lawn at City Hall. There will be craft making in Santa's Workshop, free cookies, hot chocolate, coffee, and live Christmas music. Jolly ole St. Nick will stop by to visit.
Date of event: 11/21/2015
Event Time: 03:00:00 PM till 08:00:00 PM
Cost: FREE
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: Main Street Garden
Location Address: 1902 Main Street Dallas, TX 75201 Click for Google Map
Description: City Lights kicks of the holidays with a “Holiday Festival” Downtown along Main Street that continues throughout the evening. Enjoy family-friendly activities including: an outdoor market, face painting, ornament making, musical performances, concessions and much more. City Lights Opening Night marks the lighting of the official Downtown tree and a special arrival from Santa that you won’t want to miss.
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/04/2015
Event Time: 06:00:00 PM till 10:00:00 PM
Cost: Free admission
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: Downtown Plano, Haggard Park
Location Address: 901 E. 15th Street Plano, TX 75074 Click for Google Map
Description: Embrace the season with carolers, bell choirs, music performances on multiple stages and a visit from Santa.The tree lighting is at 7 p.m.
Click here for more informationThis event occurs Daily from 12/05/2015 to 12/20/2015
Event Time: 10:00:00 AM till 09:00:00 AM
Cost: Admission is $20 for adults, $16 for children ages 3 to 12, and free for kids 2 and under. To purch
Location Name: Sea Life Grapevine
Location Address: 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway Grapevine, Texas 76051 Click for Google Map
Description: Dive into the holidays with the Octonauts, the team of undersea adventure heroes from the hit animated TV show. Young fans will embark on a holiday-themed mission, learn what it takes to become a member of the Octonauts crew and meet Captain Barnacles and Kwazii. Included in the price of admission, the Octonauts adventure at SEA LIFE Grapevine takes place daily from December 5 through 20.
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/03/2015
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: This holiday event delights visitors with strolling Victorian carolers, holiday music, carriage & train rides, photos with Santa, arts & crafts, reindeer petting area, and an exciting Laser light show highlights the night!
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/11/2015
Event Time: 10:30:00 AM till 12:00:00 PM
Cost: $11/Parent/child combo;$7/each addl child; $4/addl adult
Ages: Ages 2 - 5 yrs
Location Name: Heritage Farmstead
Location Address: 1900 W 15th St, Plano Click for Google Map
Description: Learn about Reindeer and even play a few Reindeer games. Children ages 2-5 learn about themes through a story and a unique activity, enjoy a fun craft project and have a wagon ride. Fee includes one parent and one child. Space is limited. Registration will close end of business day the Wednesday before each program as long as there is still availability.
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/06/2015
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 by joining other families at the CAC for gingerbread house decorating. Recreation staff will provide the gingerbread house, many different decorating materials, and holiday treats. Pre-registration is required. To request a pre-built house to decorate, please call 972.874.6284 by November 30.
Click here for more informationDate of event: 11/23/2015
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: Town Square Gazebo
Location Address: 300 Block of Main Street Historic Downtown Grapevine
Description: See Grapevine Mayor William D. Tate flip the switch that transforms Historic Downtown Grapevine into the Christmas Capital of Texas. The city will be illuminated with more than one million lights along Main Street in Historic Downtown Grapevine. Guests will enjoy musical performances and hot chocolate will be available.
Date of event: 12/05/2015
Event Begins at: 07:45:00AM
Cost: $30/Adults; $20/Children 12 & under
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: Fair Park
Location Address: 2nd Avenue, Dallas
Description: This is a fun run the whole family cannot miss! Help us fill Dallas with more Santa Clauses than you’ve ever seen. This is an un-timed fun run that will make memories for all your family, friends and neighbors. You ask how will be done? It is very simple. Every entrant from child to grandparent will receive a full Santa suit with their entry. Pants, Jacket, hat and beard! Let’s get our Santa on!
Click here for more informationThis event occurs Daily from 12/03/2015 to 12/06/2015
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: Fair Park
Location Address: 2nd Street, Dallas
Description: Free festival and market. Enjoy a tree-lighting ceremony, carolers, arts and crafts, carriage and train rides, petting zoo, snow hill, Christmas cabaret performance by Denise Lee and Friends ... and photos with Santa! Dec. 3-6. Free parking.
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/04/2015
Event Time: 05:30:00 PM till 09:30:00 PM
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!
Date of event: 12/17/2015
Event Time: 06:30:00 PM till 07:30:00 PM
Cost: Free
Ages: children 4-8 years old.
Location Name: Lake Arlington Branch
Location Address: 4000 W. Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington, TX 76016 Click for Google Map
Description: Celebrate the holidays with a special pajama story time. Children are encouraged to dress in their favorite cozy PJs and bring a furry friend as we read stories, sing songs, and make a special craft. Families are welcome, and the stories are geared for children 4-8 years old.
This event occurs Daily from 12/09/2015 to 12/22/2015
Event Time: 11:00:00 AM till 01:00:00 PM
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: Sundance Square Plaza
Location Address: 312 Houston St., Ft Worth Click for Google Map
Description: Come listen to the sounds of the holidays from local choirs. Click the link for performance details & dates.
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/05/2015
Event Time: 08:00:00 AM till 07:00:00 PM
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: Old Town Lewisville
Location Address: N Mill St. and W Main St. Lewisville, TX 75057
Description: Highlights will include Huffines Auto Dealerships - Lewisville Christmas Parade at 12 noon, followed by Holiday Stroll activities from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. including community performances, holiday activities, photos with Santa, the Santa Paws Village, and "Lewisville Lights!" Old Town Christmas Tree Lighting.
Click here for more informationThis event occurs Daily from 11/27/2015 to 01/03/2016
Ages: For adults only.
Location Name: Dallas Arboretum
Location Address: 8525 Garland Rd Dallas, TX 75218 Click for Google Map
Description: To enhance your holiday experience at the Arboretum enjoy a magical setting in the DeGolyer Garden Cafe and Tea Room for Holiday Tea at 11am and 2pm daily. Call 214-515-6511 for your reservations.
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/05/2015
Event Time: 06:30:00 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: You are able to countdown the official lighting of the Farmers Branch Christmas Tree and then witness another great firework show! This night also includes a visit from Santa, a snow hill for tubing, a FREE Kidzone, an opportunity to write a letter to Santa, holiday treats for everyone and much, much more!
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/05/2015
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 (across from the Fort Worth Zoo), Fort Worth.
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.
Date of event: 11/23/2015
Event Begins at: 06:30:00PM
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 11/27/2015 to 12/24/2015
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)
Date of event: 12/05/2015
Cost: Free to spectators; admission fee to run.
Location Name: Burnett Park
Location Address: 501 W. 7th Street Fort Worth, TX 76102 Click for Google Map
Description: Jingle Bell Run/Walk is a fun, festive event for the whole family! Put on your reindeer antlers and your running shoes and come join us for some holiday cheer. Complete with food, drinks, Santa's Village for kids of all ages, live music, prizes and giveaways. One Mile Fun Run/Walk (Reindeer Run/Walk) or the 5k Run/Walk There is something for everyone! Rather spend that winter evening at home in your jammies in front of the fireplace? You can do that and still support the Arthritis Foundation. Sign up for 'Jingle in Your Jammies at Home'
Click here for more informationThis event occurs Daily from 12/04/2015 to 12/05/2015
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: Bishop Arts District
Location Address: intersection of Davis and Bishop Streets, Dallas
Description: Entertainment for the whole family will be on hand in the form of carolers and live music…and Santa will make an appearance to hear exactly what’s on your wish list. HOURS: Fri @ 5pm - 9p; Sat @ 10am - 9pm.
This event occurs Daily from 12/12/2015 to 12/13/2015
Cost: Free
Location Name: Automobile Building at Fair Park
Location Address: 1010 First Ave, Fair Park, Dallas Click for Google Map
Description: KwanzaaFest has maintained its FREE admission to the public, thanks to our vast number of sponsors. KwanzaaFest is Sat from 10am-7pm and Sun from 11am-6pm in the Automobile Building at Fair Park, Dallas.
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/05/2015
Event Time: 03:00:00 PM till 08:00:00 PM
Ages: All ages
Location Name: Heritage Farmstead Museum
Location Address: 1900 West 15th Street Plano Texas 75075 Click for Google Map
Description: Heritage Farmstead Museum will host its 29th annual Lantern Light, a holiday family event for all ages. The event will feature tours of the holiday exhibit in the Farrell Wilson House, children's crafts, wagon rides, candle dipping, historic demonstrations, storytelling, songs of the season, photos of Santa, and an ice skating rink.
Click here for more informationThis event occurs Daily from 12/17/2015 to 12/24/2015
Event Time: 11:00:00 AM till 04:00:00 PM
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: Klyde Warren Park
Location Address: 2012 Woodall Rogers Freeway, Dallas TX Click for Google Map
Description: Drop your letter in the mailbox and the park elves will be sure to get your message to the big guy!
Click here for more informationThis event occurs Daily from 12/04/2015 to 12/05/2015
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: First Baptist Church Grapevine
Location Address: 301 E. Texas St. Grapevine, TX 76051 Click for Google Map
Description: Light in the Darkness is one of the many avenues FBC Grapevine will use during the Christmas Season to share the hope of Jesus. It will be a parade of professionally decorated Christmas trees located in the foyer of the church that display the entire Christmas story. Elements of the Christmas story will be depicted through lights, tree decorations and Scripture.
Date of event: 12/05/2015
Event Begins at: 05:30:00PM
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: AT&T Performing Arts Center
Location Address: 2403 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201 Click for Google Map
Description: FREE CONCERT, LIGHTING AND FIREWORKS SHOW Reliant lights up the holidays at the AT&T Performing Arts Center, so bring your entire family for an evening of holiday magic. We’ll be illuminating the Center’s campus with dazzling LED lights to celebrate the holiday season. This FREE festival includes a Holiday Concert and Fireworks Show featuring live performances by The Polyphonic Spree, Bubba Hernandez y los Super Vatos, and cast members of the national tour of Jersey Boys.
Click here for more informationDate of event: 11/22/2015
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: 2pm - Watch Happy Feet with Santa Claus at The Angelika Film Center. Purchase your $5 ticket at The Angelika or visit the Lights at Legacy Link below. This event will sell out! 4pm - Exclusive Swag Bags will be available to the first 200 guests who visit The Shops at Legacy booth. Lucky recipients will receive a surprise gift card in their bag! 4pm - 7pm | Continue the Holiday Celebration as you join us at #LightsAtLegacy after the movie. Santa Photos will be available with a portion of the proceeds benefitting Children’s Health, 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!
Date of event: 12/18/2015
Event Time: 05:00:00 PM till 10:00:00 PM
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Location Name: Main Street Garden Park
Location Address: 1920 Main Street, Dallas, TX 75201-5209 Click for Google Map
Description: Downtown Dallas never looks more beautiful than it does during the holiday season. But you won't be able to see Christmas lights from a DC9 at Night. You'll have to get out of your cars and walk through the streets to admire the tree in Main Street Garden, the Neiman Marcus windows, and stroll through the Little Downtown Holiday Market this weekend. This local pop-up shopping extravaganza features a bevy of your favorite purveyors of everything from delectable goodies, to armotic soaps, to the perfect gifts for the fashinista or artist in your life
Click here for more informationThis event occurs Daily from 11/30/2015 to 12/30/2015
Location Name: Cooke County Courthouse
Location Address: 100 S Dixon St, Gainesville, TX 76240 Click for Google Map
Description: Trees on display each day during business hours Trees are representative of the sponsoring organization/business
Click here for more informationThis event occurs Daily from 12/11/2015 to 12/12/2015
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 12/11/2015 to 12/20/2015
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 informationDate of event: 11/27/2015
Event Time: 02:00:00 PM till 05:00:00 PM
Cost: $30 + tax
Ages: girls 3 - 10years
Location Name: Made of Sugar and Spice
Location Address: 207 N. Kentucky St. McKinney, TX 75069 Click for Google Map
Description: Send Mom & Dad out to shop during downtown McKinney's Home for the Holidays festival while you join us for an afternoon filled with ornament & cookie decorating, making reindeer food & writing letters to Santa! We'll craft, play games, sing Christmas carols, dress up & have mini-makeovers! Fee includes crafts, snack & low-ratio supervision. ***Ends just in time to watch the annual lighting of the Christmas Tree! ***Bring a new, unwrapped toy for a boy or girl & receive $5 off!
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/12/2015
Event Time: 04:00:00 PM till 07:00:00 PM
Cost: 15
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. Each child will take home a photo and a souvenir mug filled with hot cocoa! Reserve your spot today on our website!
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/12/2015
Event Begins at: 08:00:00AM
Location Name: Dr. Pepper Snapple Group
Location Address: 5301 Legacy Dr Plano, TX Click for Google Map
Description: Santa Run Texas 2015 is the annual Texas 5K, 1M and family-friendly festival of the holiday season (YES, a 5-piece Santa Suit is included with your registration!). Come enjoy FREE hot cocoa & coffee, LIVE band, Vendor Village, and Santa's Playground, where kids and adults alike can visit Santa! Dec. 6th, 2014 - join the Sea of Santas!
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/05/2015
Event Begins at: 09:00:00AM
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 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. Stick around after the race for pictures with Santa at the Santa on the Square event. Awards for the 5K will be given for overall male and female, and medals will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each age category. Participants of the Kid’s Fun Run will receive a medal and a goody bag upon completion. Race Day 9-10:15 am: Race Day
Click here for more informationThis event occurs Daily from 11/23/2015 to 12/23/2015
Location Name: The Shops at Legacy
Location Address: 5741 Legacy Dr Plano, TX 75024 Click for Google Map
Description: How about a chance to win a gift card this holiday season? Join in on all the fun with the Selfie with Elfie contest by putting your selfie skills to work for a chance to win. 1. Simply follow @TheShopsatLegacy on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. 2. Watch for clues on social media to find Elfie’s location that day at The Shops at Legacy. 3. Once Elfie is spotted, shoppers can take a selfie with Elfie and post it to their social media, tagging @TheShopsatLegacy to be entered to win. Thirteen winners during the contest period will take home $100 gift cards to retailers at The Shops at Legacy—and a whole lot of fun memories, caught on camera!
This event occurs Daily from 11/21/2015 to 01/03/2016
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 12/08/2015 to 01/03/2016
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: Settlement to City Museums
Location Address: 206 W. Hudgins Street, Grapevine TX Click for Google Map
Description: Bring the entire family to Grapevine’s Settlement to City Museums’ Christmas SPARKLE and enjoy glitter and glam family Christmas crafts and activities, including painting, making cotton wreaths, printing on the 1881 printing press and more. Don’t miss the ornament scavenger hunt. Tues – Sat @ 10am – 4pm and Sun @11am – 4pm.
Click here for more informationThis event occurs Daily from 11/27/2015 to 01/03/2016
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: Set inside the Hilton Anatole’s Trinity Hall, amid a tapestry of twinkling lights and fantastic decorations, Sparkle! Christmas at the Anatole,offers the ultimate family holiday experience during the most wonderful time of year. Indoor Ice Skating Rink (skates included); Millions of Twinkling Lights; Light Shows every half hour; Santa’s Hilltop Slide; Velcro Stocking Jump Wall; Live Holiday Shows from Le Theatre De Marionette; Storytelling by Rudolph; Bounce House Village; Food Trucks; Kids' Crafts; Face Painting; Live Entertainment; Hockey Clinics for Kids; Origami by “Paper for Water”; Special Hosts; Pictures with Santa (weekends); Breakfast with Santa (weekends)! For reservations please contact Samantha.Waugh@hilton.com or call 214.761.7814.
Click here for more informationThis event occurs Daily from 11/27/2015 to 12/23/2015
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: 11/22/2015
Event Begins at: 06:30:00PM
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Location Name: Sundance Square
Location Address: Main Street - between 3rd & 4th, Ft Worth, TX
Description: It's the annual lighting of the Sundance Square Christmas Tree. Join us for this special evening and celebration the start of the Christmas season. See the beautiful 58-foot tall tree in all its glory and get your picture with Santa and other favorite holiday characters!
Click here for more informationThis event occurs Daily from 12/05/2015 to 12/13/2015
Event Time: 07:30:00 PM till 09:00:00 PM
Cost: $16 to $28
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: Prestonwood Baptist Church
Location Address: 6801 W. Park Blvd. Plano, TX 75093 Click for Google Map
Description: The Gift of Christmas is a spectacular, multimedia presentation of favorite songs of the Christmas season, including completely redesigned staging and lighting, high-resolution video technology, 50-piece orchestra and nearly 1,000-member cast and choir. The Gospel message comes to life through a powerful presentation that depicts the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ with flying angels and live animals. Visit the website for details, FAQs, times and tickets click the link.
Click here for more informationThis event occurs Daily from 11/21/2015 to 01/03/2016
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 most elaborate toy trains exhibit in Texas, The Trains at NorthPark includes trains rolling across 1,600 feet of track on a journey across America. Cityscapes include downtown Dallas, with the beautiful Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, the State Fair of Texas and the Cotton Bowl; New York City’s Times Square and Grand Central Terminal; Washington, D.C. with The White House; New England’s fall foliage; the Grand Canyon, Route 66, San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge and various other highlights. The exhibit encompasses more than 4,000 square feet of train themed environments, with all the trimmings of the holiday train travel experience—steam engine and coach cars, a ticket booth and a train station as well as interactive features. More than 80,000 people visit The Trains at NorthPark each season as part of their holiday tradition. The Trains at NorthPark™ hours: Mon - Sat @ 10am - 9pm; Sun @ 12pm - 6pm; Thanksgiving Eve @ 10AM - 6PM; Thanksgiving & Christmas Day -Closed; Christmas Eve @ 10AM - 4PM; New Year's Eve @10AM - 6PM; New Year's Day @ 12PM - 6PM
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/19/2015
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.
This event occurs Daily from 11/27/2015 to 12/19/2015
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: Galleria Mall
Location Address: 13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas TX Click for Google Map
Description: Every show features Missile Toes, Galleria’s ice-skating, back-flipping, pyrotechnic Santa Claus, live performances by Olympic and National Champion-ranked skaters, and local children who introduce the lighting of the country’s tallest indoor tree. Dates and times vary.
Click here for more informationDate of event: 11/23/2015
Event Time: 05:30:00 PM till 06:30:00 PM
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.
Date of event: 12/05/2015
Event Time: 03:00:00 PM till 06:00:00 PM
Cost: Free Admission
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: Nash Farm
Location Address: 626 Ball Street, Grapevine TX Click for Google Map
Description: Come experience how the Nash family celebrated in Victorian times. Learn about the roots of many Christmas traditions. Make a Victorian ornament to decorate your own tree. Cider and cookies will be available. Registration is not required and participants of all ages are encouraged to attend.
Click here for more informationDate of event: 11/27/2015
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: On November 27th, Town of Addison Mayor Todd Meier flips the switch at 6:00pm! The holiday festivities continue with a LIVE Concert, Gourmet Food Trucks, Delicious Desserts, Beer/Wine, FREE Photos with Santa Claus and the Holiday Bear, an Elf Balloon Artist and Holiday Shopping Village.
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/05/2015
Event Begins at: 10:00:00AM
Cost: Free
Ages: All
Location Name: First Baptist Church Event Center
Location Address: 200 N. Ballard Ave. Parade - Ballard Avenue Tree lighting - Olde City Park, Ballard and Hwy. 78
Description: Mom and Dad can shop the 100 vendors of homemade crafts and fine art, but kids can paint an 18-foot Community Canvas, eat festive fair foods, hear holiday tunes sung by choirs, watch the Festival of Lights Parade that starts at 5:30 and see the tree lighting afterward in Olde City Park. Mayor Eric Hogue reads "A Visit from St. Nicholas," aka "'Twas the Night Before Christmas."
Click here for more informationDate of event: 12/05/2015
Event Begins at: 10:00:00AM
Cost: Admission is free.
Location Name: First Baptist Church Event Center
Location Address: 200 N. Ballard Avenue, Wylie TX Click for Google Map
Description: The City of Wylie and the Public Arts Advisory Board are proud to present the Wylie Arts Festival. Shop for fine art and handmade crafts; listen to the sounds of the season; and enjoy festive foods. Festival of Lights Parade, Historic Downtown on Ballard Tree Lighting following parade, Olde City Park @ 7:30 pm. Festival 10am - 5pm.
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