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. 15,
2007 - Women's Event to Feature Dr. Cindy Ryan (Grapevine, TX)
On Thursday, November 15, at 7 p.m. Dr. Cindy Ryan will be speaking at The Well event for women at First United Methodist Church in Grapevine. The event will also include a catered dinner and music by Wren and Jill Robinson.
All women in the community are invited to attend. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by visiting the church’s website
www.firstmethodistgrapevine.org
or by calling the church office at 817-481-2559.
Nov. 16,
2007 - Timber Tales Preschool Storytime (Fort Worth,
TX)
Log Cabin Village, 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane, Fort Worth. 817.392.5881.
www.logcabinvillage.org
10:00 to 11:00 a.m. $3.00 for participating children, $2.00 for accompanying adults. Featured story: Hog Music by Mary-Claire Helldorfer. Bring your 3-5 year old to the Village for an exciting step back into the world of 1800s Texas! Little "Villagers" can don bonnets, aprons, and vests as they gather 'round to hear stories of days gone by. $3 fee includes a preschool story, fun activities, and a craft. Please call 817-392-6769 to make your reservation (required).
Nov. 16 - 18,
2007 - 35th Annual Kruse-Leake Collector Car Show & Auction (Dallas,
TX)
The 35th Annual Kruse-Leake Collector Car Show & Auction will take place at Dallas Market Hall, November 16-18. Doors open at 9am daily. This year’s event will feature more than 600
Cadillacs, Corvettes, Camaros, Shelbys, Mopars, Thunderbirds, and other vintage, collector, muscle and specialty cars. Admission is only $10. For more information, visit
www.leakecar.com
Nov.
17, 2007 - Jan. 1, 2008 - The Trains at NorthPark
(Dallas, TX)
The Trains at NorthPark is a spectacular model train exhibit featuring more than 35 'O' gauge trains that make a miniature journey across America. The exhibit creates a fantasy that comes to life for both the young and the young-at-heart. Since 1987, The Trains have been seen by over one million people and have provided the necessary funding to help sustain the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas, a home-away-from-home for families who have traveled to Dallas with their children for treatment in local hospitals.
Details at www.rmhdallas.com
Nov. 17,
2007 - Get the Lard Out
(Fort Worth, TX)
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. ($3 additional charge to dip candles). Pioneers were the ultimate recyclers! Learn how the philosophy of “Waste Not Want Not” played into the daily life of Texans in the 1800s. Soap-making, butter-churning, candle-dipping, and more will be discussed. You can even dip your own candles to take home! No reservations required.
Nov. 17 - 18, 2007
- 29th annual Christmas Crafts Fair (Plano,
TX)
Shoppers will see a large selection of Santa's fabricated from wood, ceramic and fabric. There will also be glass items decorated for festive occasions, angels, tree skirts, ornaments, wreaths, and jewelry. Admission to the Crafts Show is FREE! For more information, contact the City of Plano Parks and Recreation Department at 972-941-7250 or visit
www.planoparks.org
Event is held at the Plano
Centre, 2000 East Spring Creek Parkway, Plano Texas.
Nov. 19, 2007 - Dallas Chamber Music Presents Eroica Trio
(Dallas, TX)
Come hear the virtuosic, the irresistibly enthusiastic and the elegant Eroica trio in
concert Monday, November 19 At 8 PM at SMU's Caruth Auditorium . For tickets call 972-392-3267 or visit
www.dallaschambermusic.org
Nov. 21 - Dec. 31, 2007 - Wonderland of Lights (Marshall, Texas)
The spirit of Christmas is alive & well in Marshall, Texas. Come enjoy our world-renowned Christmas extravaganza & famous small-town, East Texas hospitality Thanksgiving through New Years' Eve. Wonderland of Lights is one of the largest Christmas celebrations in the United States & attracts tourists from all 50 states and other countries. Yet, it keeps its wonderful small town Christmas atmosphere. More than 125,000 lights embellish the "Crown Jewel," the historic courthouse. Hundreds of businesses and entire neighborhoods decorate around central themes. For more information, please visit marshall-chamber.com/pages/wonderland.php
Nov. 22, 2007 - The Dallas YMCA
Turkey Trot
(Dallas, TX)
The Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot is the largest Thanksgiving Day event in the country. Starting from humble beginnings 38 years ago at White Rock Lake, it has grown into the undisputed "Way to Begin Thanksgiving Day" for thousands of locals as well as those who travel to share in our great event. The Trot tradition has now extended through generations of participants who celebrate the holiday with grandparents, relatives, friends and their youngest who we look to see with their own families in the years ahead.
Details at www.thetrot.com
Nov. 23 thru Dec. 31, 2007 -
Holiday in the Park
(Arlington, TX)
Six Flags is transformed into a winter wonderland with thousands of
lights, music of choirs and carolers, and a snow hill for sledding.
Visitors can also enjoy one of many special holiday-themed shows, or
do some shopping at the holiday arts and crafts booths in the park.
Details at www.sixflags.com
Nov.
23, 2007 - 25th annual Sundance Square
Parade of Lights
(Fort Worth, TX)
The 25th annual Sundance Square Parade of Lights presented by CHASE and Devon Energy in downtown Fort Worth, Texas
will be held November 23, 2007. With over 100 highly illuminated entries, 500,000 lights and the brilliant Fort Worth Christmas Tree in Sundance Square, the Parade of Lights kicks off the holiday season in style. From Belknap Street to Commerce Street, around 6th Street to Houston Street and up Houston Street to Weatherford Street, the parade will wrap downtown in a "Silver Bells for a Silver Anniversary" theme. Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will make their appearance at the conclusion of the parade in a brand new float.
For more information or to participate, please visit
www.fortworthparadeoflights.org
Nov. 23, 2007 - "Night of Lights" Country Christmas Celebration
(Granbury, TX)
"Night of lights" is a Country Christmas celebration held in Granbury Texas. Santa arrives in Granbury! Beautiful, lighted floats travel along a parade route lit by candles, begins at 7 p.m. Musical entertainment! Historic district lighting spectacular! Historic district merchants open late!
Details at www.hgma.com
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. 23 - 25, 2007 -
27th Annual Dickens of a
Christmas (McKinney, TX)
Downtown McKinney's premier festival, the 27th annual Dickens of a Christmas. An old fashioned, Victorian Christmas atmosphere with horse drawn carriages, traveling carolers, visits with Santa Claus, the Christmas tree lighting and activities for all ages. Plus a chance to finish all that holiday shopping in one place with over 100 boutiques, art galleries, bookstores, apparel, gifts and antiques. Contact the McKinney Main Street Team for more event information,
972-547-2660 or visit them online at www.downtownmckinney.com
Nov. 29, 2007 -
Parade of Lights (Grapevine,
TX)
Thousands of merrymakers will witness an enchanting display of more than 100 colorfully lighted floats that will pass through Historic Downtown Grapevine. Rolling to the tune of numerous marching bands playing holiday music, the Grapevine Parade of Lights is North Texas’ largest lighted Christmas parade. The
parade starts 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
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
