Weekend Christmas Events Across North Texas
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NOTE: North Texas is expecting rain and chilly temperatures through the weekend. If you are planning to attend one of the area's outdoor activities, you might want to check that event's website before you leave the house. Plenty of events will likely see delays or cancellations due to inclement weather.
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The DFW Tamale Festival and Christmas Market is this Saturday at Dallas Farmers Market. (12/3) They'll have local vendors, seasonal drinks, a kid zone, delicious tamales, carolers, and get your picture taken with Santa! Oh yeah…it is free!
The Highland Park Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Highland Park's Big Pecan Tree is tonight. (12/2)At 6:00 PM, come enjoy a live reindeer, face painting, Christmas treats, a photobus, and a special North Pole mailbox to get letters to Santa quickly.
The Christmas on the Square Tree Lighting in Garland is tonight in historic downtown Garland. (12/2)
The Magic of Christmas Light Show Spectacular in Grapevine is December 2 through January 8.
Prairie Lights at Lynn Creek Park is Friday December 2 through January 1. 4 million lights set along 2 miles of path. Hundreds of ALL-NEW displays in shapes of all kinds line and arch over the roads. Half way through the drive get out of your car for a stop at Holiday Village where you will find food, gifts, Santa, the all-new indoor laser show, and the Holiday Magic Lighted Walk-Through Forest. Once back in your vehicle, the second half of the drive ends with the very animated light tunnel – the perfect finale to a night you will never forget!
The Farmer's Branch Tour of Lights is Friday December 2 through December 30 at Farmers Branch Historical Park. Millions of twinkling, festive lights beckon thousands of visitors throughout the season to come to the Farmers Branch Christmas Tour of Lights, now through December 30.
The Denton Holiday Lighting Festival is Friday at Denton Courthouse Square. (12/2)
The Allen Christmas Tree Lighting is Friday December 2 at Allen Civic Plaza.
The Gift of Lights at Texas Motor Speedway is Friday December 2 through December 30. Check out the two-mile drive of light displays throughout the speedway. This year's "Gift of Lights" is bigger and better than ever. During the drive, guests will enjoy more than 150 new light displays and more than a million more LED lights than last year, bringing the total of LED lights to three million.
Check out the Vitruvian Lights Display this weekend through January 1st at Vitruvian Park. Millions of sparkling LED Lights are wrapped around more than 550 trees.
The Arlington Holiday Lights Parade is Saturday December 3 in Downtown Arlington.
The Twinkle Light Boat Parade is Saturday December 3 at Twin Coves Marina. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. If you're looking for a different sort of Christmas parade to float your boat, make your way to the Twinkle Light Boat Parade. You will find water crafts decorated in all of the finest sparkling lights to celebrate the season. This floating festival begins at Twin Coves Marina and picks up entries at each marina including Scott's Landing and Silver Lake. The parade is visible from the shores of Lake Grapevine. This event is free.
The 44th Annual Richardson Christmas Parade as well as the tree lighting and other activities at Santa's Village have been canceled for Saturday due to weather forecasts that call for a high probability of heavy rain and cold temperatures throughout the day. Parks and Recreation Department personnel will continue to monitor the forecast throughout the weekend to determine any impacts on operations at Santa's Village for Sunday, Dec. 4.
The 47th Annual Rockwall Christmas Parade is Saturday December 3 at Rockwall Downtown Square. Lane Yudizky, a Pullen 4th grader, won the Rockwall Christmas parade poster contest. In addition to having his artwork used to promote the 47th annual Rockwall Kiwanis Christmas Parade, Lane will also serve as Parade Grand Marshall.
DeSoto's Hometown Holiday Parade is Saturday December 3 at Desoto Town Center.
Klyde Warren Park's Holiday Celebration is Saturday. (12/3) Free photos with Santa, face painting and kids holiday crafts throughout the day. Then stay for our new holiday show at 5:45 p.m., culminating in the tree lighting at 6 p.m.
Experience Christmas at the White House tomorrow through January 8 at the George Bush Presidential Library.
The Holiday Elegance Holiday Home Tour is Friday through Sunday at Dallas Women's Forum. (12/2-4) at the Historic Alexander Mansion. Alexander Mansion is one of only two remaining mansions on Ross Avenue built at the turn of the 20th century
The Heritage Guild of Collin County Holiday Tour of Homes is at Chesnut Square Historic Village Saturday and Sunday (12/3-4).
Check out Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Texas Friday through January 2.
Holidays at the Harbor is Friday December 2 at Harbor Rockwall.
Arlington Music Hall's Christmaspectacular is at Arlington Music Hall Friday December 2 through December 11.
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra Christmas Pops is at the Meyerson Friday December 2 through December 18.
Texas Ballet Theater's The Nutcracker is at the Winspear Friday December 2 through December 4.
Experience a Rockefeller Christmas at the Majestic Sunday December 4. The show stars American Ballet Theatre's Arron Scott and features jazz dancing, tap dancing, singing and Act II of The Nutcracker! 2 matinees, one day only December 4th at the famous Majestic Theatre. Ages 4 to senior.
The Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant Christmas Tour 2016 makes a stop at the Verizon Friday December 2.
Have breakfast with Santa this weekend and through December 23 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel.
The Bishop Lynch High School Christmas Bazaar is Saturday December 3 at the high school.
Celebrate Christmas at the Farm this weekend and through December 18 at Country Critters Farm.
Operation Kindness Pet Photos with Santa are Saturday December 3 through December 11 at the Kindness Klubhouse. On Saturday, Dec. 3, Sunday, Dec. 4, Saturday, Dec. 10, and Sunday, Dec. 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., pet parents are invited to the Kindness Klubhouse located at 13394 Preston Road, Dallas, TX 75240 for holiday photos with Santa. Dogs, cats and the whole family are invited to sit on Santa's lap to pose. A helper will snap 10-15 photos per session. Pet parents can choose to have their favorite photo framed in a 4"x6" format for $15, or receive a 4"x6" framed photo and a thumb drive with all of the photos for $25. These photos make great holiday cards, and all proceeds benefit Operation Kindness. Founded in 1976, Operation Kindness is the original and largest no-kill shelter in North Texas.
The Wylie Arts Festival, Tree Lighting and Parade is Saturday December 3 at First Baptist Church Wylie Event Center.
The Merry Main Street and Tree Lighting is Saturday evening in Frisco at Frisco City Hall. Parents and children can shop for gifts and great holiday decor, while enjoying an evening of musical entertainment, holiday activities, and an array of food and warm drinks.
Christmas in the Stockyards is Saturday December 3 at the Fort Worth Stockyards. It will go on, RAIN OR SHINE!
Forney's Christmas on Main is Saturday December 3 in downtown Forney.
The Colony's Holiday in the Park is Saturday December 3 at Colony 5 Star Sports Complex.
It is Christmas in the Park at Westlake Park this Saturday and Sunday. (12/3-4)
12 Days of Christmas at the Dallas Arboretum runs through January 2, 2017.
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!
Check out Santa and his Elves at 470 feet at Reunion Tower through Christmas Eve. Santa and his elves are spreading holiday cheer with weekly trips to the GeO-Deck. Guests can enjoy photos with Santa, a balloon artist and tasty treats from Cloud Nine Café!
The Mansfield Hometown Holidays events WILL go on as planned, with some activities moved indoors as needed based on the weather. Please join us tonight starting at 5pm for Santa, food & drinks, slides & games, and the Holiday Market! A decision about tomorrow's parade will be made by 9am Saturday morning.
The Duncanville Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting Celebration scheduled for Friday December 2nd has been postponed to next Friday, December 9th at 7:00 p.m.
The 7th Annual Blue Christmas Chili Cook-off has been cancelled; however, all other Blue Christmas events are on schedule.
The North Richland Hills Night of Holiday Magic is being repackaged for a later date. Join them on Friday, December 9, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at NRH2O Family Water Park for the tree lighting, holiday photo scenes, refreshments and of course Santa. The 2016 Run Run Rudolph 5K will remain on Saturday, December 3 at NRH2O Family Water Park. Check in is at 2 p.m.
The Holiday Extravaganza at Irving City Hall originally scheduled for Dec. 3, will be rescheduled. The tree Lighting is rescheduled for 6 p.m. Dec. 8. The Holiday Lights exhibits at Centennial and Heritage parks will open immediately after the tree lighting.
The City of Rowlett made the decision to postpone all Main Street Fest scheduled events to Thursday, Dec. 8 at 5:30 p.m. at Pecan Grove Park, 5300 Main Street. The Noon Exchange Club Holiday Parade has been cancelled.
Mesquite Christmas in the Park for Westlake Park has been rescheduled to Dec. 10 and 11.
Cowboy Santas Annual Four Person Scramble is being postponed until Sat, Dec. 17 due to the anticipated rainy weather.
The Christmas Parade of Lights in Euless has been canceled due to the potential for inclement weather on Saturday.
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