Tasha's KRLD To Do List November 17-20, 2016
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Now through November 23, Autumn at the Dallas Arboretum features the nationally acclaimed Pumpkin Village with over 90,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash and was named one of "America's Best Pumpkin Festivals," Fodor's Travel in 2015.
12 Days of Christmas at the Arboretum runs through January 2, 2017.
The 5th Annual "Run for Freedom/Walk For Justice" is Saturday November 19 at Unity Park in Highland Village. This is the main fundraiser for the nonprofit group YouCanFree.US…a group that fights human trafficking in India and Poland.
Chi Omega Christmas Market at Fair Park Today through Saturday (11/17-19)
Lonestar Christmas at the Gaylord Texan is happening now through January 1st. You' see holiday displays with more than two million twinkling lights and larger-than-life decorations. Enjoy ICE! Featuring Santa Claus is Comin' to Town, Cookies & Milk with Mrs. Claus, The Elf on the Shelf® Scavenger Hunt and other Grapevine holiday events to get you in the spirit of the season!
ICE! 2016 Featuring Santa Claus is Coming to Town is at the Gaylord Texan now through January 1. Learn how Santa Claus started giving toys to good girls and boys in the retelling of the classic television special, Santa Claus is Comin' to Town. Our ice sculptures and ice slides are fun for the whole family and part of Lone Star Christmas events at Gaylord Texan Resort.
Author Patricia Cornwell is at the Dallas Museum of Art tonight. (11/17) Chaos is Patricia Cornwell's remarkable twenty-fourth thriller in her popular high-stakes series starring medical examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta. Cornwell will also share her theory of the artist Walter Sickert as Jack the Ripper, an artist represented in the DMA's collection.
Former Dallas Times Herald photographer Eamon Kennedy took some of the most iconic images captured during the horrible weekend of Nov. 22 1963. Hear the recollections of acclaimed photographer Eamon Kennedy at 7:30 p.m. tonight, November 17, at the Allen Public Library.
Treat yourself to an old-time musical experience with Appalachian Duo Beverly Smith and John Grimm at 7:30 p.m. Friday, November 18, at the Allen Public Library. These award-winning musicians, this duo travels the world playing the music of the southern Appalachians.
Football-sized gems, show-stopping birds who strut their stuff, dry ice, liquid nitrogen, acorn dissecting, dancing corn and "blubber" gloves are among the Perot Museum of Nature and Science's festive lineup of holiday happenings. This holiday season, check out the groundbreaking Birds of Paradise exhibition, the Giant Gems of the Smithsonian and their holiday happenings including extreme 3D films, a "winter wonderland" sleepover, free cocoa with any dessert purchase in the Café (Dec. 1-31), Discovery Camps, special activities and family programming, plus extended hours during the Thanksgiving and winter breaks (at select times).
A Vintage Farmhouse Christmas is Friday through Sunday (11/18-20) at Myers Park and Convention Center. Great time to start your holiday shopping. Check out the indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home decor, holiday gift ideas, outdoor furnishings, consumable yummies, seasonal plantings & live music.
The Trains at Northpark return this Saturday (11/19) to Northpark Center and will remain there until January 8th. The event benefits the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas. The most elaborate miniature toy trains exhibit in Texas, The Trains at NorthPark™ includes trains rolling across 1,600 feet of track on a journey across America.
There is a Lantern Fest at Texas Motorplex in Ennis Saturday night. (11/19) At The Lantern Fest, thousands of revelers join together armed with lanterns for one unforgettable spectacle. There will be music, dancing, s'mores and, when the time is just right, you will light the sky.
North Texas' own Pentatonix is playing the AAC Sunday night. (11/20)
The Newsboys: Love Riot Tour will be at the Verizon Sunday night. (11/20)
I've loved this guy ever since he was on SNL years ago. See comedian Jim Bruer House of Blues Friday night November 18.
Back in Black is playing the HOB Saturday night. (11/19)
Clay Walker is playing Billy Bob's Saturday night. (11/19)
The Charlie Daniels Band is playing Arlington Music Hall Friday night. (11/18)
Meet Waylon and Willie and the Boys at Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park Saturday. Waylon and Willie are donkeys…they are new additions to the village so stop by and welcome them! (11/19)
XTO Energy Parade of Lights is Sunday in Sundance Square. (11/20)
The Alan Parson's Live Project is at the Majestic Friday night (11/18).
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