Events Holiday Destinations Guide
BY HANNAH JOHNSON
Grapevine
Frisco
Plano
Gaylord Texan ICE! Explore the world of Buddy the Elf at the Gaylord Texan’s annual event. The attraction is kept at a chilly 9 degrees Fahrenheit and features ice sculptures carved from more than 2 million pounds of ice. • Nov. 14-Jan. 4
The Light Park The Light Park features millions of twinkling lights synchronized to music. The park is pet friendly, food and drink are available, and the park is open seven days a week. • Nov. 7-Jan. 4 • $39.99-$60 • 7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco • www.thelightpark.com/locations/frisco-texas
Plano Holiday Market Explore unique handcrafted holiday gifts at the annual holiday market. Vendors will feature jewelry, wood items, candles and soaps along with tamales, brownies, cupcakes, jams and more. • Nov. 22-23 • Free (admission) • 6701 Coit Road, Plano • www.plano.gov/1060/plano-holiday-market
• $33.32 (general admission) • 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine • https://tickets.gaylordtexan.com
Dallas
Grapevine
McKinney
Dallas Zoo Lights Head to the wild and see over 2 million lights light up the Dallas Zoo. The seasonal event features holiday-themed holiday opportunities, musical performances, holiday treats and the chance to meet Santa Claus. • Nov. 14-Jan. 4 • Tickets start at $18 • 650 S.R.L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas • www.dallaszoo.com/zoo-lights
Carol of Lights The 37th annual Carol of Lights will kick off the holiday season in Grapevine, the state-recognized Christmas Capital of Texas. Kids can enjoy photos with reindeer, holiday bounce houses and seasonal crafts. There will also be a variety of food vendors. • Nov. 24 • Free (admission)
Home for the Holidays McKinney Downtown McKinney will host family-friendly activities, food and entertainment for the annual Christmas celebration. Activities include visits with Santa, a carousel, a tree lighting and more. • Nov. 28-30 • Free
• 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney • www.mckinneytexas.org/677/ home-for-the-holidays
• 200 S. Main St., Grapevine • www.grapevinetexasusa.com
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