Now thru Jan. 3, 2009 - ICE! and Lone Star Christmas (Grapevine,
TX)
Back again and better than ever, Gaylord Texan's fourth-annual Lone Star Christmas event, featuring the awe-inspiring ICE! Exhibit, provides a winter wonderland full of festive holiday events, activities, and displays for those of all ages to enjoy. Beginning November 14, 2008 - January 3, 2009, Lone Star Christmas at Gaylord Texan will dazzle visitors with magnificently decorated resort atriums featuring over 1.2 million holiday lights, electric train displays, a life-size Gingerbread House, and 15,000 sparkling holiday ornaments... just to name a few. Special guests of Lone Star Christmas will include Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus with live reindeer, and a variety of strolling holiday entertainers and much more! For information, to purchase tickets, or to make reservations, please visit
www.gaylordtexan.com
Now thru
Dec. 21, 2008
- Snowflakes, Sugarplums, and SANTA! (Fort Worth, TX)
If you want to experience the sugarplum magic of the holiday season, plan a weekend visit to Sundance Square. You'll see a dazzling display of glittering lights, buildings decked in holiday finery, and restaurants and retail stores all wrapped up and filled with sweet surprises. Look for Santa Claus, too! He can be found each weekend near the towering 56' Fort Worth Christmas Tree in Sundance Square. The jolly old elf is back from the North Pole and is bubbling over with holiday cheer. Come see his enchanting Nutcracker home located on Main Street between Third and Fourth streets. His bright red sleigh sits atop a bold and beautiful stage that is guarded by a 10' Nutcracker Prince and Mouse King. The majestic tree, adorned with thousands of lights, snowflakes and bright red balls, serves as a perfect backdrop for photos.
For details on this event, please visit www.sundancesquare.com
Now thru Dec.
21, 2008 - "The Magic of
Christmas" 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! A very special vocal tribute reminds us of home, family and every child's dream of peace on earth this holiday season. Come experience "The Magic of Christmas"!
For details, please visit www.gaylordhotels.com/gaylordtexan
Now thru Dec.
27, 2008 - The Polar Express™ Train Ride
(Palestine,
TX)
Inspired by the award winning book by Chris Van Allsburg, come experience the magic of THE POLAR EXPRESS™. Read along with the story as the train makes its round trip journey to the North Pole. Meet Santa and enjoy caroling, hot chocolate and a treat. And, for those who believe, a special gift for each child. Kids are encouraged to wear their pajamas! An unforgettable journey, departing from the Palestine depot.
For details on cost, dates, and departure times, please visit www.texasstaterr.com
Now thru Jan. 4, 2009 - “The Polar Express: The IMAX®
Experience” (Fort Worth,
TX)
“The Polar Express: The IMAX® Experience,” a timeless family classic and holiday blockbuster, returns to Fort Worth on the giant screen on Friday, November 21, starting a six-week holiday-season film run that will include weekend family-friendly holiday activities. The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History’s Omni Theater will offer the only domed IMAX presentation of the film in the Southwest.
Also explore hands-on polar investigations; Polar Pajama Parties and much more.
For details on this event, please visit www.fwmsh.org
Dec.
4, 2008 -
Parade of Lights (Grapevine,
TX)
North Texas' largest lighted Christmas parade, The Parade of Lights, will dazzle thousands of merrymakers with a captivating display of over 100 colorfully lighted floats, which pass through Historic Downtown Grapevine to the tunes of festive holiday music provided by numerous marching bands. The parade will take place on Dec. 4 and will begin at Main St. and Vine St. and heads north on Main St. to Wall St. The parade is free and open to the public.
For complete details, please visit www.grapevinetexasusa.com
Dec. 4 - 7, 2008 - 14th Annual Christmas Nativity Display (Arlington, TX)
Come celebrate this Christmas season with us at our 14th Annual Nativity Display. We will be featuring a collection of over 1,500 Nativity sets from around the world, three days of musical performances, and a special Christmas Devotional live via satellite!
Admission and parking will be free for the whole family; absolutely no donations are to be accepted. All of the displays and performances will be handicap accessible. For more information on this
event, please visit them online at www.arlingtonnativity.org
Dec.
5 - 21, 2008 - 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.
Details to this event may be found at www.texasballettheater.org
Dec. 5, 2008 -
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.
5 - 12, 2008 - The Littlest Wiseman, A Play Pageant of the
Nativity (Fort
Worth, TX)
The Littlest Wiseman, A Play Pageant of the Nativity, presented as a gift to the community by The Dorothy Shaw Bell Choir and Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts through a grant from The Walsh Foundation. WHERE: W. E. Scott Theatre, 1300 Gendy St., Fort Worth, TX 76107. TIMES: December 5, 2008 - 7:30pm - Friday; December 6, 2008 - 3:00pm - Saturday Matinee; December 6, 2008 - 7:30pm - Saturday; December 7, 2008 - 3:00pm - Sunday Matinee; December 9, 2008 - 7:30pm - Tuesday; December 10, 2008 - 7:30pm - Wednesday; December 11, 2008 - 7:30pm - Thursday; December 12, 2008 - 7:30pm - Friday. Children under 4 years of age will not be admitted.
Admission is FREE but reservations are required. For reservations or information call 817.924.3640 or e-mail
tickets@thelittlestwiseman.org
Details at www.thelittlestwiseman.org
Dec.
6, 2008 - Neiman Marcus Adolphus Children's Parade (Dallas,
TX)
Capital One Bank Presents the 21st Annual Neiman Marcus Adolphus Children's Parade. Dallas is a far cry from the North Pole. Yet, for the last 20 years, St. Nick and his entourage of marching bands, giant inflatables, costume characters and dancers have commenced the holiday season in North Texas at the Neiman Marcus Adolphus Children's Parade. More than 350,000 parade-goers join Santa in downtown Dallas every year on the first Saturday of December to share in the cherished holiday tradition. This year's Parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 6, at 10 a.m. The theme of this year's festivities is "Santa's Whimsical Workshop," and spectators will get a sneak peek into the tremendous efforts taken to prepare for Santa's biggest night of the year. More than eight giant inflatables will float down the Parade route, and friends like Miss America, Strawberry Shortcake and Spider-Man will excite both the young and the young-at-heart.
For complete details to this event, please visit www.childrensparade.com
Dec. 6,
2008 - Twinkle Light Boat 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.
6. This lighted boat parade begins at Scott's Landing and ends at Little Pete's. It's a floating festival of lights on Lake Grapevine with a parade of boats decorated in their holiday finest!
The parade is visible all along the shore of Lake Grapevine.
Details on this event may be found by visiting www.grapevinetexasusa.com
Dec. 6, 2008
- An Old English Christmas (Richardson,
TX)
An Old English Christmas: Maestro Brusilow and the RSO perform traditional and modern English Holiday music including Coventry Carol, Wassail Song, John Rutter What Sweeter Music, Benjamin Britten New Year Carol and much more. . Concert Performance at the Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts, 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson, Texas. Concert prices are $10 - $120. Call 972-234-4195 or 972-744.4650,
www.richardsonsymphony.org
Dec. 6, 2008
- Holiday at the Hall (Lewisville,
TX)
The “Holiday at the Hall” festival will be held on Saturday, December 6 in Old Town Lewisville. This festival offers a wide range of free family events . Any family looking for a way to kick off the holiday season and really get into the festive spirit should stop by Old Town for this
event. The festival includes local favorites such Breakfast with Santa, the city’s official holiday tree-lighting celebration, a parade down Main and Mill streets, two stages of live entertainment, visits with Santa Claus, Tailwaggers Ranch, Ginger Bread House display and the annual Motorcycle Toy Run.
For more details, visit
www.cityoflewisville.com
or call 972-219-EVENT
Dec. 6, 2008
- Dallas Farmers Market presents Holidays at the Market (Dallas,
TX)
Holidays at the Market ... A morning with Santa Claus and Holiday Music. Saturday, December 6 & 13, 2008 between 9:00 a.m. – 12 p.m. Visit with Santa Claus in Shed 2. Bring your camera and your wish list; Enjoy strolling music by Holiday Cheer Choir; Kids can make Magic Reindeer Food.
Details at www.dallascityhall.com
Dec. 6,
2008 - Arlington Holiday Lights Parade
(Arlington, TX)
On Saturday, December 6, 2008 @ 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. 6,
2008 - Christmas on the Square
(Weatherford, TX)
Christmas on the Square is expected to bring a festive spirit for the holiday season, featuring dozens of choirs and dancers, traditional carolers, stage performances, carriage rides and, of course, Santa himself! Come experience the small town charm of Weatherford's Town Square and visit the local vendors. The event will be held Saturday December 6th in the historic downtown district beginning at 4 p.m. and ending at 8 p.m. Take in the sights and sounds and stay for an outdoor screening of the holiday classic, "It's a Wonderful Life!" All are welcome! For information, call (888) 594-3801
or visit us at www.weatherford-chamber.com
Dec. 12 & 13, 2008
- The Plano Dance Theatre presents "A Holiday Collage!"
(Plano, TX)
Sponsored by the city of Plano, "A Holiday Collage" is a benefit performance for Adam's Animals. The performance includes three acts full of comedy, drama and dance, enjoyable for audiences of all ages! Adam's Animals
( www.adamsanimals.org ) is a non-profit organization that collects stuffed animals to be given to children in hospitals, both during the holidays and all year round. Admission to the show is one new stuffed animal per person. For more information visit the Plano Dance Theatre website,
www.theplanodancetheatre.com
Dec. 13, 2008
- 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—4:00 p.m. Celebrate the holidays Village style! See how cabins would have been decorated, string some popcorn, help make pomander balls and tamales, spin the dreidel, and reflect on storied traditions as you pause from the holiday hustle and bustle. Make your own embossed greeting card to take home! No reservations required. Cost is regular Village admission plus a $2 craft fee to make a card.
Dec. 13, 2008 - 18th Annual Christmas Boat Parade (Grand Prairie,
TX)
17th Annual Christmas Boat Parade, Lynn Creek Park on Joe Pool Lake, Grand Prairie. Holiday carolers and fun for the entire family including the parade of boats lavishly decorated for Christmas. The event is complete with a visit from Old Saint Nick! Begins approximately dusk. Call 817.640.4200
or visit www.gptexas.com
Dec. 13 & 14, 2008
- Fair Park Holiday Lights (Dallas, TX)
Bedazzle the holidays this year with music, lights, horse-drawn carriage rides, outdoor holiday movies at the Cotton Bowl, Dallas Wind Symphony concerts, plus free admission to the Fair Park museums and more at the Fair Park Holiday Lights, a two-day holiday festival on Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14 on the grounds of Fair Park. Thousands of LED lights will be shining throughout the park during the holiday season! The family-friendly event will feature the Official City of Dallas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday at 6 p.m., and there will be a special candlelight tribute to the men and women serving in the military both nights at that time. Come enjoy free admission to all Fair Park museums from 3 – 7 p.m.
A MUST attend event; details at www.fairpark.org
Dec. 13 & 14, 2008
- KwanzaaFest (Dallas, TX)
KwanzaaFest features National Recording Artists, exhibitors from across the country, cultural entertainment, computer technology, health screenings, childrens activities, car shows, educational forums and a Poster/Poetry Contest (13 participating cities). KwanzaaFest is on Saturday, December 13 from 10:00
am to 7:00 pm and Sunday, December 14 from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm in the Automobile Building at Fair Park. Estimated attendees for both days exceeded 50,000 in 2007.
For more information about this event, please visit www.johnwileyprice.com
Dec. 13 & 14, 2008
- Candlelight - Bask in the Glow of History
(Dallas, TX)
Bask in the warm glow of history and celebrate the season at Dallas Heritage Village.
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
1840 through 1910. Enjoy the glow of hundreds of candles as they light the way around the 13-acre historic Village.
Details at www.oldcitypark.org
Dec. 13 &
14, 2008 - Fort Worth Train Show
(Fort Worth, TX)
In 2008 the Ft. Worth train show will be December 13-14 at the Ft. Worth Convention Center - Hall A - 1201 Houston Street Ft. Worth, TX. Admission $7.00 per person Children under 12 are FREE. Hours 10am-5pm Saturday, 10am-4pm Sunday. Many of the finest Home & Club layouts in the North Texas area! Information and maps are available at the show.
Details may be found at www.dfwtrainshows.com
Dec. 14,
2008 - Dallas White Rock Marathon (Dallas, TX)
The course begins and ends in Victory Park at the American Airlines Center near downtown Dallas and runs to and around scenic White Rock Lake, with so much course entertainment that you might forget you're running a marathon! The 26.2-mile certified course is mostly flat with some rolling hills. Along the way, runners pass through the wooded Turtle Creek area, prestigious Highland Park, around White Rock Lake, through beautiful Lakewood and down the Swiss Avenue historical district.
Details on this event may be found at www.runtherock.com
Dec.
23 - 28, 2008 - 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.
Details to this event may be found at www.texasballettheater.org
Jan. 1,
2009
- Comerica Bank New Year’s Parade (Dallas, TX)
The Comerica Bank New Year’s Parade on January 1, 2009, 2:30 p.m., 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 in the Arts District at Trammell Crow Center and concludes at the American Airlines Center.
Details to this event may be found at www.comericabankparade.com
