Nov.
15, 2007 - Jan. 5, 2008 - "ICE"
(Grapevine, TX)
The resort’s popular ICE! exhibit will return this year with a
variety of new ice sculptures including a train depot, igloo,
gingerbread family, and walk-through Nativity scene. Most exciting
will be this year’s bigger and better three-level ICE! slide! An
impressive additional third slide, measuring 5 feet taller and 15
feet longer than last year’s slides, will curve around the
interior of the exhibit to provide visitors with an even more
exhilarating sliding experience. All sculptures inside of the
14,000-square-foot ICE! exhibit are hand-carved from two million
pounds of ice by visiting artisans from Harbin, China. To keep
visitors warm and cozy in the exhibit, which is maintained at a
wintry 9 degrees, oversized parkas will be provided. Following a
stroll through ICE!, guests are invited to shop in the unique ICE!
retail store and enjoy a complimentary cookie in the resort’s Java
Coast coffee shop. Purchase tickets early!!! For
information, to purchase tickets, or to make reservations, please
visit www.gaylordtexan.com
or call (866) 782-7897 (toll-free) or (817) 778-2000 (local).
Nov. 15, 2007 - Jan.
5, 2008 - Lone Star
Christmas (Grapevine, TX)
Beginning November 15, 2007 – January 5, 2008, Lone Star Christmas at Gaylord Texan will dazzle visitors with decorated resort atriums featuring over 1.2 million holiday lights, magnificent electric train displays, a giant 40-foot tall Christmas tree, and 10,000 sparkling holiday ornaments, just to name a few. Special guests of Lone Star Christmas will include Santa in his workshop, Mrs. Claus with live reindeer, and a variety of strolling holiday entertainers.
See website for details at www.gaylordtexan.com.
Note: event is free, but you will need to park in a self parking
area on the property for a fee. If you combine the ICE event listed above with
this event, parking is free. Great event indoors for the whole
family no matter what the weather is doing outside. This is a
must see for the entire family this holiday season. Gota go....
Nov. 23 - Jan. 6, 2008 -
Holiday at the Arboretum (Dallas, TX)
The Dallas Arboretum once again enchants visitors with Holiday at
the Arboretum: See The Amazing Chocolate Tree on Its Only Stop in The Southwest.
Bring your family and enjoy a variety of festivities and
merriment with Family Fun Sundays and horse-drawn carriage rides.
Details about this event may be found on the Dallas Arboretum's website
at www.dallasarboretum.org
Nov. 29 - Dec. 2, 2007 -
13th Annual Christmas Nativity Display (Arlington, TX)
The 1,500 Nativity sets, created by artists from around the world, will be displayed in individually decorated rooms. In addition to the display, various churches, schools, and musicians from throughout Dallas-Fort Worth will perform. We will also be hosting a Photo Nativity again for your friends and families this year.
This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information on this
event, please visit them online at www.arlingtonnativity.org
Nov.
30 - Dec. 16, 2007 - The Nutcracker (Fort
Worth, TX)
A Texas Ballet Theater favorite since the late 1960s, this grand production is a holiday tradition performed annually at Bass Performance Hall and the Music Hall at Fair Park. Audience members will delight in Artistic Director Ben Stevenson’s staging of the holiday story of Clara, whose Nutcracker Prince takes her to the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets. With dozens of local children performing in the production, a tree that grows to 40 feet and a life-sized Nutcracker, children and adults will be enchanted by a production that makes lasting memories for all. Make The Nutcracker a part of your holiday plans now.
Tickets for The Nutcracker are priced $18 to $74 and may be purchased by calling
1-877-828-9200 or by visiting www.texasballettheater.org
Dec. 7, 2007 -
A.
W.
Perry
Homestead
Museum’s Annual Old-Fashioned Christmas (Carrollton,
TX)
Victorian Carolers stroll the grounds of the museum spreading holiday cheer and guides provide informal tours of the historic home decorated for the season. Children can make an old-fashioned Christmas tree ornament in the craft tent and homemade style cookies and hot apple cider will be served. Bring your whole family to this popular celebration. The A. W. Perry Homestead Museum is located one block north of Belt Line Road and west of Josey Lane at 1509 N. Perry Road. Call 972-466-6380 for
information
or visit the City of Carrollton online at www.cityofcarrollton.com
Dec. 1, 2007 - Drop-in Workshop Day at Old Red: “Christmas Past, Christmas Present”
(Dallas, TX)
Stop by Old Red after a morning at the Neiman Marcus Adolphus Children’s Christmas Parade to continue your Christmas fun! Get in the Christmas spirit by exploring letters to Santa written by Dallas children 100 years ago, write your own letters to Santa to display at the Museum, and participate in other fun activities. Old Red Museum is located in Dealey Plaza at 100 South Houston Street in Downtown Dallas. General admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, $5 for children ages 5-16, Free for children ages 4 and under.
Times: 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. For more details, please visit Old Red Museum’s website at
www.oldred.org
Dec. 1, 2007 - Uptown Lights (Dallas,
TX)
On December 1st, 2007 West Village will partner with the Uptown Dallas Association (UDA) to host an evening of holiday elegance, setting the stage for our first annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. The event will last from 5-10 p.m. and benefit the Genesis Women’s Shelter in Dallas. A grand scale tree will be on display in the South Alley of West Village between the Magnolia Theatre and Mi Cocina near the corner of Lemmon and McKinney Avenue. Local musical talent from the likes of Booker T. Washington High School Choir, Flutes Unlimited, Evening Song Choir and Youth Strings will compliment the festivities that will entertain thousands of West Village pedestrians
See website for details - http://westvil.com/lights/
Nov. 23, 2007 - Jan. 1, 2008
- Sundance Square Sparkles with the Spirit of the Season!
(Fort Worth, TX)
You don't want to miss the lighting of the magnificent Downtown Fort Worth Christmas Tree immediately following the spectacular Sundance Square Parade of Lights on Friday evening, November 23. Young and old alike will marvel at the 56' tree adorned in glittering lights, sparkling snowflakes and brightly-colored ornaments. This beautiful tree serves as the centerpiece of Sundance Square's enchanting, Nutcracker-themed Santa set and holiday street decor.
For details on this event, please visit www.sundancesquare.com
Dec.
1, 2007 - Neiman Marcus Adolphus Children's Parade (Dallas,
TX)
On December 1, children of all ages are invited to go on a journey at the Neiman Marcus Adolphus Children's Parade. The theme, "All Aboard! 20 Years of Magic and Memories," is distinctive because it celebrates two decades since the parade began spreading holiday cheer to the children of Dallas. The nationally televised parade benefiting Children's Medical Center Dallas will entertain crowds with colorful floats, giant inflatables, and legendary character appearances. The parade will continue its tradition of theme-based floats, but parade viewers are in for a few special surprises. Floats will take viewers on a trip through time by featuring various methods of transportation, like hot air balloons, riverboats, trains and planes with a holiday twist. Parade viewers will be wowed by the extravagance and detail of the 20th Anniversary floats.
For complete details, please visit www.childrensparade.com
Dec. 1, 2007 - Holiday at the Hall (Lewisville,
TX)
The “Holiday at the Hall” festival is held in Old Town Lewisville and features a wide range of free family events .
The fifth annual Holiday at the Hall festival will be held Saturday, Dec. 1, in Old Town Lewisville, featuring a wide range of free family events from 7 a.m. through 7 p.m. Since its inception, this award-winning festival has grown into a fascinating winter wonderland of holiday ambiance and spirit of the season. More than 15,000 people are expected to attend the celebration, which was named the best special event in the country in 2003 among cities with similar population
For more details, visit
www.cityoflewisville.com
or call 972-219-EVENT
Dec. 2,
2007 - Twinkle Light Parade on Lake Grapevine (Grapevine,
TX)
Lake Grapevine to twinkle with holiday cheer! The water of Lake Grapevine will glisten during the Twinkle Light Parade on Lake Grapevine at dusk on Dec. 2. This lighted boat parade starts at Twin Coves Marina and picks up entries at each marina as it circles the lake. The parade is visible all along the shore of Lake Grapevine.
Details on this event may be found by visiting www.grapevinetexasusa.com
Dec. 2 -
18,
2007 - "The Best Time of the Year" holiday production
(Grapevine,
TX)
Fantasy becomes reality in this spectacular holiday production that celebrates all of the warm and cozy sights and sounds of holiday wishes and memories. Watch as Frosty the Snowman comes to life and drop into Santa's workshop as his elves prepare larger-than-life Christmas toys!
DATES: November 30th and December 2nd, 6th, 9th, 11th, 13th, 16th, and 18th.
Time: Weekday and Saturday shows begin at 8:00pm. Sunday shows begin at 3:00pm.
For details, please visit www.gaylordhotels.com/gaylordtexan
Dec.
7 - 9, 2007 - Celebrate
Christmas
(Fort Worth, TX)
Come join us as we celebrate the miracle of Christmas! At Celebrate Christmas, you’ll experience 12 scenes from the life of Christ, reenacted live as you drive through Trinity Park from the comfort of your own vehicle. You’ll be guided on your journey by a narrated audio recording. Your choice of either a CD or cassette tape will be provided to you free-of-charge as you enter the park The audio narration is available in 7 languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Cantonese, Mandarin and Arabic. Details at www.celebratechristmas.us
Dec. 8, 2007 - The Star-Telegram
2007 Arlington Parade of Lights
(Arlington, TX)
On Saturday, December 8, 2007 @ 6PM, we invite you to walk down Main Street, drink a cup of hot chocolate, smell the aroma of roasted nuts, listen to holiday music and watch the children awing at the lights and activities. Then, as night falls, prepare to be delighted by the sights and sounds of the one and
only parade of lights. Antique cars, magically lighted floats, marching groups and mounted units will surely entertain and enthrall children of all ages. After the parade, don’t go home! The official ringing in of the Holiday Season happens with the lighting of the Christmas Tree in front of City Hall, and Santa Clause will be onsite too. There’s sure to be something for everyone.
Details of this event may be found at www.arlingtonparadeoflights.com
Dec. 8 - 9, 2007
- KwanzaaFest (Dallas, TX)
KwanzaaFest in it’s 16th year, has grown exponentially in size and vision and continues to offer programming of cultural, educational and social significance. The celebration (which is free to the general public) attracts thousands of local, regional and national participants, vendors and sponsors. Each year, event organizers, who volunteer their time, earmark thousands of dollars and rely on corporate entities to help underwrite the cost.
For more information about this event, please visit www.johnwileyprice.com
Dec. 8 - 9, 2007
- 38th Annual Candlelight (Dallas, TX)
There’s even more Candlelight for this year’s holiday season! It’s the Candlelight event everyone knows and loves! Escape from the mad mall rush and step into the past as you and your family experience the holidays as they were in 1861 and 1901. Enjoy the glow of hundreds of candles as they light the way around the 13-acre historic Village.
Details at www.oldcitypark.org
Dec. 9, 2007
- Evening Song choir presents their 2007 Christmas concert
(Plano, TX)
Evening Song choir presents their 2007 Christmas concert “Carol Me Sweetly” on Sunday, December 9, 2007 at 7:00p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 4701 Hedgcoxe Rd., Plano. Come let Evening Song carol you sweetly with music of the Christmas season presented free to the public. Enjoy a repertoire which includes such well known works as Candlelight Carol and What Sweeter Music by John Rutter; unique standards such as Deck the Halls in 7/8 by James McKelvy to such spirituals as Go Where I Send Thee by Paul Caldwell and Sean Ivory and much, much more.
For information: 972-385-2483 or www.eveningsong.com
Dec. 10, 2007
- Heidi Grant Murphy Concert
(Dallas, TX)
Metropolitan Opera Star HEIDI GRANT MURPHY Singing a recital of music by Mozart, Boulanger, R. Strauss & Rachmaninoff December 10 at 8 p.m. at SMU's Caruth Auditorium, 6101 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX. For tickets, visit
www.dallaschambermusic.org
or call 972-392-3267.
Dec. 11, 2007 - Victorian Holidays: Dallas Style, Brown-bag Lunch Talk by Michael V. Hazel, Ph.D.
(Dallas, TX)
Celebration of Christmas and New Year’s in Dallas during the mid-19th century was quite different from today, with fireworks, dances at local taverns, and feasts of wild game being common. By the end of the century, the Christmas tree, jolly old St. Nick (Santa Claus), and religious observances had become the norm. Learn more about holiday traditions in Dallas during the Victorian Era in a program presented by local historian Dr. Michael V. Hazel. Old Red Museum is located in Dealey Plaza at 100 South Houston Street in Downtown Dallas. General admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, $5 for children ages 5-16, Free for children ages 4 and under.
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. For more details, please visit Old Red Museum’s website at
www.oldred.org or call 214-745-1100.
Dec. 12, 2007 - Baseball As America
exhibition & lectures (Dallas, TX)
To expand on the popular Baseball As America exhibition, Museum of Nature & Science (MNS) is offering a series of four public lectures featuring three Hall of Famers and celebrity sports media and book authors.
On December 12th, we will present “Baseball: Is This a Great Game or What?” featuring Tim Kurkjian.
Some of Kurkjian’s early career was spent as Texas Rangers beat reporter for Dallas Morning News, and later as senior writer at Sports Illustrated. Now a baseball analyst and reporter for ESPN and twice-published book author, Kurkjian will speak about why baseball is the best game: its humor, its degree of difficulty, its danger and its unpredictable nature.
Lectures are free to the public, but seating is limited. Please RSVP to
lpowell@natureandscience.org or 214.428.5555 x1389 to secure your space. No autographs permitted.
For complete details, please visit www.natureandscience.org
Dec. 14,
2007 - G.F. Handel’s Messiah (Part I) (Dallas, TX)
Join for one of history’s most beloved and popular masterpieces:
G.F. Handel’s Messiah (Part I). A shining light of the international stage, acclaimed conductor Constantina Tsolainou leads the Chorale, orchestra, and a star-studded cast of soloists in a special guest appearance. This community outreach concert is offered free to the general public.
Details at www.artsdistrictchorale.org
Dec. 14 - 16, 2007 - Celebrate
Christmas
(Fort Worth, TX)
Come join us as we celebrate the miracle of Christmas! At Celebrate Christmas, you’ll experience 12 scenes from the life of Christ, reenacted live as you drive through Trinity Park from the comfort of your own vehicle. You’ll be guided on your journey by a narrated audio recording. Your choice of either a CD or cassette tape will be provided to you free-of-charge as you enter the park The audio narration is available in 7 languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Cantonese, Mandarin and Arabic.
FREE Details at www.celebratechristmas.us
Dec. 15, 2007 - Holidays at the Hearth
(Fort Worth, TX)
Holidays at the Hearth Log Cabin Village, 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane, Fort Worth. 817.392.5881.
www.logcabinvillage.org
. 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. $3.00 for ages 4-17 and seniors, $3.50 for ages 18 and up, 3 and under free. ($2 additional charge to make ornament). Celebrate the holidays Village style! See how cabins would have been decorated, string some popcorn, enjoy some cider and tamales, and reflect on storied traditions as you pause from the holiday hustle and bustle. Make your own punched tin ornament to take home! No reservations required
Dec. 15, 2007 - Jan. 4, 2008
- 16th Annual Virgen de Guadalupe art exhibition (Dallas,
TX)
This eclectic exhibition features an array of artistic depictions of the Virgin of Guadalupe, an important religious and artistic symbol for Catholics in Mexico and Latin America. This inspiring and multifaceted exhibition will be on display from December 15, 2007 through January 4, 2008.
Details at www.dallasculture.org
Dec. 16, 2007
- 2007 Christmas concert “Carol Me Sweetly” (Dallas,
TX)
Evening Song choir in partnership with the Ice House Cultural Center’s Annual Virgen de Guadalupe Exhibit presents their 2007 Christmas concert “Carol Me Sweetly” on Sunday, December 16, 2007 at 5:00p.m. at the Ice House Cultural Center, 1004 W. Page Ave., Dallas. Come let Evening Song carol you sweetly with music of the Christmas season presented free to the public.
For information: 972-385-2483 or visit www.eveningsong.com
Dec.
20 - 23, 2007 - The Nutcracker (Dallas, TX)
A Texas Ballet Theater favorite since the late 1960s, this grand production is a holiday tradition performed annually at Bass Performance Hall and the Music Hall at Fair Park. Audience members will delight in Artistic Director Ben Stevenson’s staging of the holiday story of Clara, whose Nutcracker Prince takes her to the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets. With dozens of local children performing in the production, a tree that grows to 40 feet and a life-sized Nutcracker, children and adults will be enchanted by a production that makes lasting memories for all. Make The Nutcracker a part of your holiday plans now.
Tickets for The Nutcracker are priced $18 to $74 and may be purchased by calling
1-877-828-9200 or by visiting www. texasballettheater.org
Dec. 21, 2007
- 2nd Annual Navidad Latinoamericana (Dallas, TX)
DFW International Community Alliance is proud to announce North Texas' second annual Navidad Latinoamericana at 7:30 pm on December 21 at Cathedral Santuario de Guadalupe at 2201 Ross Ave. in the Dallas Arts District. TEN different musical ensembles present the inspiring traditional Christmas rhythms of villancicos, aguinaldos and posadas from Latin America and Spain. Tickets are $5 for adults and are available at the door or online through
www.dfwinternational.org/navidad. Children 10 and younger are FREE.
Dec. 21, 2007
- ImagiNativity (Dallas, TX)
Oak Lawn United Methodist Church (OLUMC) rejoices in the Christmas season by presenting ImagiNativity, a mystical retelling of the story of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth on Friday Dec. 21, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. A bold and inventive version of “the greatest story ever told”, ImagiNativity will be performed outdoors on the lawn, in-the-round, and will feature live music, song and dance. This community event is family-friendly, free and open to all. Oak Lawn United Methodist Church is located at 3014 Oak Lawn Avenue at Cedar Springs. For more information call the church office at 214-521-5197 or visit
www.olumc.org 
Dec. 31, 2007
- Comerica Bank New Year’s Parade (Dallas, TX)
The Comerica Bank New Year’s Parade on Monday, Dec. 31, 2007, will help celebrate Downtown Dallas’ revitalization while welcoming thousands of visitors to Dallas for the annual AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic. The family-friendly event begins at Comerica Bank Tower and concludes at the American Airlines Center.
Details to this event may be found at www.attparade.com
