Events
BY KAREN CHANEY
Deerfield Holiday Lights Christmas light and decoration displays will be up across Plano’s Deerfield neighborhood in northwest Plano through the month of December. It is requested that attendees stay in their vehicle to mitigate traffic congestion. • Dec. 1-30 • Free • Deerfield neighborhood, Legacy Drive and Colonnade Drive, Plano • www.deerfieldplano.org
Santa’s Sleighin’ Holiday Event at The Boardwalk
can enjoy upbeat holiday tunes spun by DJ Kiks throughout the event and see Frosty the Snowman. • Dec. 14, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free (admission)
Local small businesses will participate in a holiday market from 11 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. From 12-3 p.m., Santa will be at The Boardwalk at a photo kiosk with his elves creating balloon shapes. Attendees
• Granite Park, 5880 Hwy. 121, Plano • https://boardwalkgranitepark.com
Ugly Sweater Cocktail Dinner Urban Rio is hosting its annual ugly holiday sweater cocktail dinner. Attendees are encouraged to break out their ugly sweaters, and each attendee will receive four courses and four cocktails. • Dec. 10, 6:30 p.m. • $70 • Urban Rio Cantina & Grill, 1000 E. 14th St., Plano • www.urbanrio.com Breakfast with Santa This annual event includes breakfast treats, holiday crafts, a visit from Santa and more. • Dec. 14, 9-11 a.m. • $15 for adult and up to five children • Carpenter Park Recreation Center, 6701 Coit Road, Plano • www.plano.gov/2078/Special-Events 2024 Plano Holiday Parade The Plano Holiday Parade is organized by the Rotary Clubs of Plano and designed to spread holiday cheer. • Dec. 14, 2 p.m. • Free • Plano Municipal Center, 1520 K Ave., Plano • www.visitdowntownplano.com S’mores at Whiskey Moon Attendees can stop by the Whiskey Moon’s firepit through December for s’mores. The $19 fee should feed approximately four people, according to the event listing. • Whiskey Moon, 6007 Legacy Drive, Plano • Nov. 16-Dec. 28, 2-11 p.m. • $19 • www.legacywest.com/whiskey-moon
• $12.99-$60 • Oak Point Park, 2801 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano • www.txruns.com/planoturkeytrot
November
JPII Christmas Bazaar John Paul II High School Christmas Bazaar will include 150 vendors featuring holiday decor, gifts, jewelry, women’s clothing, food and kid’s toys. • Nov. 23, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free (admission) • John Paul II High School, 900 Coit Road, Plano • www.johnpauliihs.org Lights at Legacy Attendees can enjoy complimentary train rides, balloon artists, toy soldier stilt walkers, little drummer boys, live entertainment and more. Complimentary food and drink samples from The Shops at Legacy retailers and restaurants will also be available. Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for $30. • Nov. 24, 4-7 p.m. • Free to attend, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus $30 • The Shops at Legacy East, 5741 Legacy Drive, Plano • www.events.visitplano.com/event/lights-at-legacy Lights on the Farm Attendees will stroll through Heritage Farmstead viewing over 1 million lights and holiday elements. • Nov. 24, 29; Dec. 5, 8, 22, 27, 6-9 p.m. • $18 • 1900 W. 15th St., Plano • www.heritagefarmstead.org/event/ lights-on-the-farm-2024 7th Annual Plano Turkey Trot and Fun Run The course takes place at Oak Point Park and benefits The Source of Hope, a nonprofit organization. • Nov. 28, 8:45 a.m. (kids dash), 9 a.m. (5K start)
December
A Very 80s Christmas with 80s Mixtape 80s Mixtape band will perform holiday hits with a retro twist. • Dec. 6, 7 p.m. • $5-$100 • Legacy Box Garden in Legacy Hall, Dickens Downtown Plano Arts District This event will include a tree lighting, vendors, snow slide, Coffee and Cocoa Walk, children’s entrepreneur market and other family friendly activities. • Dec. 7, 4-9 p.m. • Free (admission) • Haggard Park, 901 E. 15th St., Plano • www.plano.gov/1057/Dickens-in-Downtown-Plano 7800 Windrose Ave., Plano • www.legacyfoodhall.com St. Andrew Methodist Church Christmas Festival The church is hosting its annual Christmas festival, which will feature performances from a full professional orchestra, and the opportunity to meet with Santa and his reindeer.
• St. Andrew Methodist Church, 5801 W. Plano Parkway, Plano • Dec. 8, 9:30 a.m. • Free • www.standrewmethodist.org
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