Master Guide to Holiday Fun in Dallas, TX

The holiday season around Dallas is filled with family fun as we prepare to celebrate Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and New Year's! Here is your master guide to the holidays including events, concerts, activities, Christmas tree farms, and more!

North Texas Performing Arts

Get into the holiday spirit with a little theatre magic! NTPA Community Theatre returns with its annual Christmas Tradition, “Scrooge, The Musical,” based on Charles Dickens’ acclaimed book, A Christmas Carol. With over 100 performances, this Plano holiday tradition features a fast-paced and fun full-length live musical production, pre-show Christmas carols, surprise visits from Santa and tons of special holiday fun! This annual show been critically acclaimed and plays annually to sell-out crowds. The Dallas Morning News called the production “brilliant … robust and passionate” and it regularly tops “Must See” event lists for the Christmas Season.

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6121 W Park Blvd., Suite B216 Plano, TX 75093 (The Shops at Willow Bend, 2nd floor near Dillard’s) Main Line: 972-422-2575 Box Office: 972-853-7425

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Grapevine: the Christmas Capital of Texas

Grapevine, Texas, the Christmas Capital of Texas, is set to dazzle visitors with over 1,400 festive events in just 40 days during the 2024 holiday season. Families can look forward to a magical array of attractions, including the beloved Santa's North Pole Express, where children can embark on a enchanting journey aboard the Grapevine Vintage Railroad. Adults can enjoy the Christmas Wine Trains for a more sophisticated experience. The Peace Plaza Ice Rink offers outdoor skating under the stars, while classic holiday films will be screened at the Historic Palace Theatre. Younger children can enjoy Christmas Cartoons & Crafts at the Lancaster Theatre. The Grapevine Christmas Market 2024 provides an opportunity to find unique, handcrafted gifts, and the 45th Annual Parade of Lights on December 5th promises a spectacular display with the theme "Toys, Trains & Candy Canes." Other highlights include the Hometown Christmas exhibition, Nash Farm Farmstead Christmas Celebration, and the Elf Adventure at the Settlement to City Museums. With festive decorations adorning Main Street, holiday shows, and seasonal treats at local eateries, Grapevine truly embodies the spirit of Christmas, offering unforgettable experiences for visitors of all ages!

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101 Holiday Happenings around Dallas

KidsOutAndAbout.com compiles a comprehensive list of holiday family activities in our area each year, organized under various categories. These categories include Santa Sightings, Light Displays, Living Nativities, Holiday Theatre, Holiday Concerts, Christmas Tree Experiences, Ice Skating, Hanukkah celebrations, Shopping & Craft Fairs, New Year's Eve events, and more. The list features both traditional holiday experiences like visiting Santa and viewing light displays, as well as unique local offerings. It's our mission to make it easy to plan your holiday schedule out and about; you'll be amazed at the wide variety of activities on the list!

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Christmas Tree Farms

Here's our big list of farms where you can choose or cut your own Christmas tree in Dallas.

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Subscriptions Boxes: Gifts That Keep on Giving

Send thoughtful choices to the ones you love near and far, and plan some excellent expected surprises for your own family in the months to come. KidsOutAndAbout has put together of some of our favorite choices with a range for all different ages and interests.

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