HOLIDAY TO DO LIST
November & December events
20 KICK OFF THE HOLIDAYS AT THE SHOPS AT LEGACY The Shops at Legacy kicks o the holiday season with Lights at Legacy, which includes activities for the family and the lighting of the Christmas tree with Plano Mayor John Muns. Free activities include rides on the Marriott Christmas train, magic and puppet shows, bal- loon artists, live entertainment, and food and drink samples from area restaurants and re- tailers. Children can also pose for a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus for $30, with 50% of the proceeds bene ting a local charity. 4 6:15 p.m. (Santa photos), 4 7 p.m. (Lights at Legacy activities), 6:30 p.m. (tree lighting). Free. 5741 Legacy Drive, Plano. www.shopsatlegacy.com/ events/lightsatlegacy KID FOOD & DRINK 21 KICKOFF THE HOLIDAYS IN GRAPEVINE The 34th Annual Carol of Lights, which is Historic Downtown Grapevine’s kicko to the holiday season, includes live performances by local schools, photos with Santa and live reindeer, holiday in atables, a snow hill, seasonal crafts, food vendors, and more. The lighting of the 40-foot Christmas tree takes place at Peace Plaza at 6:30 p.m. Lights and reworks shows will take place at 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. at City Hall. 4-8:30 p.m. Free (admission). Downtown Grapevine. www.gograpevine.com/ event/carolo ights FREE KID FOOD & DRINK 24 THROUGH JAN. 01 SLOW DOWN AT THE SPEEDWAY FOR A LIGHT DISPLAY Texas Motor Speedway hosts its drive- thru Gift of Lights event featuring more than 2 million lights. Average drive-thru time is 45 minutes. Times vary from 6-9 p.m. or 6-10 p.m. throughout the month. $35 (per car), $60 (bus/limo/ RV). 3545 Lone Star Circle, Fort Worth. www.gifto ightstexas.com KID 25 THROUGH JAN. 01 IMMERSE YOURSELF IN A LIGHT DISPLAY AT FAIR PARK IN DALLAS Enchant is making its debut at Fair Park in Dallas this year. The immersive walk-thru story-themed maze features more than 4 million lights. It includes a village with live entertainment, dining and shopping options as well as an ice skating rink. Times vary throughout the month. $34 (adult); $31 (seniors age 65 and older, and military personnel); $20 (children ages 3-17); free (children age 2 and younger); $17 (ice skating). 1438 Coliseum Drive, Dallas. www.enchantchristmas.com KID FOOD & DRINK 25 THROUGH DEC. 30 VISIT A HOLIDAY THEMED FARMSTEAD IN PLANO Lights on the Farm at the Heritage Farmstead Museum allows visitors to experience a “winter wonderland” with more than a million lights and animated holiday displays. The outdoor event includes a walk through a quarter-mile trail through the property, a view of
a 20-foot-tall Christmas tree, treats ranging from hot cocoa to kettle corn and the opportunity to make your own s’mores. Guests can also visit with Santa and have their picture taken in Santa’s farmshop. The event runs Fri.-Sun. Nov. 25-Dec. 18 and Wed.-Fri. Dec. 21-30. 6-9 p.m. Tickets in advance are $12 (adults), $7 (children ages 3-12), free (ages 2 and younger); group rates are available. 1900 W. 15th St., Plano. www.heritagefarmstead.org KID FOOD & DRINK 25 THROUGH 27 SHOP, PLAY LOCALLY AT ‘HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS’ IN MCKINNEY Historic Downtown McKinney transforms into a holiday wonderland in this three- day event that includes shopping, family activities, food and entertainment. Home for the Holidays … a McKinney Christmas includes the city tree lighting ceremony at 6:15 p.m. on Nov. 25, visits and photos with Santa, and live music. Ticketed activities include a ferris wheel, a carousel, a snow hill, Frosty’s train, a petting zoo, a rock climbing wall and a Candyland area. 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. (Nov. 25-26), noon- 5 p.m. (Nov. 27). Free (admission and parking). Historic Downtown McKinney. www.mckinneychristmas.com FREE KID 26 THROUGH 27 SHOP HANDMADE ITEMS AT CHRISTMAS IN GRAPEVINE The annual craft show features holiday- themed vendors, Christmas music, holiday treats, free drawings, prizes, Santa and Mrs. Claus, and the Grinch. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Nov. 26), 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Nov. 27). $5 (adults), free (children age 12 and younger). Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S. Main St., Grapevine. Search Christmas in Grapevine Craft Show on Facebook. KID FOOD & DRINK DECEMBER 01 WATCH A CELEBRATED CHRISTMAS PARADE Billed as the “largest lighted Christmas parade in North Texas,” the Grapevine Parade of Lights has been a mainstay since 1979. This year’s theme is “Music, Magic & Memories.” The city, the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce and Grapevine-Colleyville ISD work together to put on the parade. 7 p.m. Free. Downtown Grapevine. www.grapevinechamber.org FREE KID FOOD & DRINK 02 CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS IN COLLEYVILLE Colleyville’s Christmas kicko event includes a tree lighting as well as live reindeer, carriage and trackless train rides, a petting zoo, pony rides, in atables, a carousel, face painting, balloon artists, hot chocolate/gourmet drinks, a light tunnel, 3D light attractions and a drive-in movie. 5:30-8:30 p.m.
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GAYLORD TEXAN ICE! GRAPEVINE
From seasonal markets and visiting Santa to enjoying holiday light decorations and ringing in the new year with friends, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the holidays in the DFW area. The information for each event is accurate as of press time and is subject to change. ICE! returns to the Gaylord Texan with a theme of “The Polar Express.” Attendees of all ages wear a provided parka and walk through the exhibit that is 9 degrees Fahrenheit and made up of 2 million pounds of colored ice created by artists from China. The exhibit includes Santa’s Village, the iconic Polar Express train and Santa himself. Times vary by day. Tickets range from $16.99-$34.99. Gaylord Texan, 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine. www.christmasatgaylordtexan.marriott.com COURTESY GAYLORD TEXAN
FREE Free KID Kid friendly FOOD & DRINK Food and drink are for sale
NOVEMBER 18 THROUGH DEC. 31
Southlake. www.visitsouthlaketexas.com FREE KID FOOD & DRINK 19 THROUGH 20 SHOP HANDMADE ITEMS AT THE PLANO HOLIDAY MARKET Get a head start on Christmas shopping with the Plano Holiday Market. The two- day event features handmade holiday gift items. Vendors will sell wares ranging from crafted items of fabric, glass, wood, ceramic and glass, to jewelry and clothing, candles, soaps, salsas, jams, nuts and more. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Nov. 19), 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (Nov. 20). Free (admission). Carpenter Park Recreation Center, 6701 Coit Road, Plano. www.plano.gov FREE KID FOOD & DRINK 19 WELCOME SANTA TO PLANO Santa will be arriving at The Shops at Willow Bend during this two-hour event that includes live entertainment, costume characters and more. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. The Shops at Willow Bend, 6121 W. Park Blvd, Plano. www.shopwillowbend.com FREE KID FOOD & DRINK
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WINTER WONDERLAND One ticket provides entrance to Radiance! Holiday Light Spectacular and Frozen in Frisco, a winter carnival. Radiance! Is a stroll through almost 3 million holiday lights. Frozen in Frisco’s experience includes two-story ice tubing hills, an ice skating rink, snowball throwing, snowman building, a Christmas carousel and more. Time varies by day. Ticket prices vary by package. 7300 Roughriders Trail, Frisco. www.radiancechristmas.com KID FOOD & DRINK 19 WATCH A TREE LIGHTING AND FIREWORKS Southlake’s Home for the Holidays activities kicko with the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony in front of Southlake Town Hall followed by a one-minute reworks show. Prelighting events include performances on two stages. 4:30-8:30 p.m. (kicko activities), 6 p.m. (tree lighting and reworks). Free. 1400 Main St.,
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