Merry Christmas! (Dec 18-25 2019)
/Christmas Spectacular
One Cowboys Way, Frisco, Texas 75034
Friday at 6 PM – 10 PM
The annual Christmas Spectacular presented by Albertsons and Tom Thumb returns to The Star! The 20-minute show electrifies The Star with a powerful mix of game day excitement and Christmas cheer every Friday and Saturday at 6 p.m. Nov. 22 – Dec. 21. For more information on the event, visit TheStarinFrisco.com.
Dates:
- Dec. 13 & 14
- Dec. 20 & 21
Christmas in the Square (Free+)
Frisco Square
8874 Coleman Blvd
Frisco, TX 75034
Daily through December 31, 2019 6:00pm-10:00pm
Celebrate Christmas with the fan-favorite Christmas light and music show, Skate the Square, and Christmas tree maze.
Light and music show available to enjoy for free thru December 31.
Cost applies for skating and Christmas tree maze, available thru January 6.
Special activities, such as the Christmas Tree Maze and Skate the Square, will be closed on Christmas Day and during inclement weather. (Light and music show is available Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, 6-10pm.)
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Legacy Hall'iday Movie Series (Free)
Legacy Hall Box Garden
7800 Windrose Avenue
Plano, TX 75024
Wed, Dec 11, 2019, 7:00pm- 9:00pm
Wed, Dec 18, 2019, 7:00pm- 9:00pm
Bundle up in the Box Garden with a cup of holiday cider and enjoy the film on our BIG 24ft LED screen. FREE EVENT DETAILS: This is a FREE event, therefore registration does NOT guarantee seating or access to the venue. Seating is first come, first served. Tickets will NOT be collected. PRO TIP #12: Arrive early to popular events as seating may go quickly!
Elves Inc (Free)
Blue House Too
934 Market St.
Allen, TX 75013
Thu, Dec 12, 2019, 10:00am-12:00pm
Thu, Dec 12, 2019, 5:00pm- 7:00pm
Thu, Dec 19, 2019, 10:00am-12:00pm
Thu, Dec 19, 2019, 5:00pm- 7:00pm
In partnership with the Allen Arts Alliance, kids can participate in creating their very own special holiday craft project.
This project is geared to children from pre-school through elementary ages and is free to participate.
Wonder: A Winter Walk of Lights
Gabe Nesbitt Community Park
7001 Eldorado Pkwy
McKinney, TX 75070
Thu, Dec 19, 2019, 6:00pm-10:00pmFri,
Dec 20, 2019, 6:00pm-10:00pmSat,
Dec 21, 2019, 6:00pm-10:00pm Sun,
Dec 22, 2019, 6:00pm-10:00pm .
Mon, Dec 23, 2019, 6:00pm-10:00pm
Tue, Dec 24, 2019, 6:00pm-10:00pm
Outdoor walk-through light displays holiday event with family-friendly events and activities including Christmas tree light show, pictures with Santa, kids' crafts, food trucks and more!
Tickets:
Adults, $10
Children 3-17: $8
Ages 2 and under are free
Proceeds fund a scholarship program for families needing financial assistance to participate in programming at the Apex Centre.
A Christmas Story
Art Centre Theatre
5220 Village Creek Dr
Plano, TX 75093
Fri, Dec 20, 2019, 7:30pm
Sat, Dec 21, 2019, 7:30pm
Sun, Dec 22, 2019, 3:30pm
The seasonal favorite about a young boy named Ralphie Parker only wants one thing for Christmas: a Red Ryder BB gun. Tickets: $15
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Carriage Rides (Free)
Watters Creek
970 Garden Park Dr
Allen, TX 75013
Fri, Dec 13, 2019, 6:00pm- 9:00pm
Sat, Dec 14, 2019, 6:00pm- 9:00pm
Sun, Dec 15, 2019, 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Mon, Dec 16, 2019, 6:00pm- 9:00pm
Tue, Dec 17, 2019, 6:00pm- 9:00pm
Wed, Dec 18, 2019, 6:00pm- 9:00pm
Thu, Dec 19, 2019, 6:00pm- 9:00pm
Fri, Dec 20, 2019, 6:00pm- 9:00pm
Sat, Dec 21, 2019, 6:00pm- 9:00pm
Sun, Dec 22, 2019, 6:00pm- 9:00pm
Mon, Dec 23, 2019, 6:00pm- 9:00pm
Grab your friends and family and snuggle up in a horse drawn carriage on a cool winter night. The carriages can fit up to six people, and the staging area is located on Village Green Dr. across from Santa's Village and Village burger bar.
These charming rides are free and there are no reservations, so be sure to get there early to get a spot!
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David Gaschen: Christmas with the Phantom
Frisco Hall, the Event Center
5353 Independence Parkway
Frisco, TX 75035
Thu, Dec 19, 2019, 7:00pm- 9:00pm
Come and celebrate Christmas with Broadway star and former Phantom of the Opera, David Gaschen. David will perform a variety of your favorite Christmas songs to brighten your holiday season.
Come out and have an unforgettable evening of music!
Tickets: $25-50
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Gingerbread House Experience
Young Chefs Academy
9350 Pasadena Dr
Frisco, TX 75033
Fri, Dec 20, 2019, 4:30pm- 5:30pm
It's not a fantasy! But a Dream Come True! Join the holiday fun as we share decorating tips and tricks to bring your one-of-a-kind, sugar-coated gingerbread house to life!
In our Dedicated Holiday Room, Lights, Music and Chocolate Fountain, Holiday refreshment, a World of Candy, piping bags and wrap up in a clear display globe to take home and wish upon a sweet loving house!
$41.99 (optional - includes adult helper over 21 yr. old)
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Charlie Brown Christmas
Frisco Discovery Center Black Box Theatre
8004 N Dallas Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
Fri, Dec 20, 2019, 5:30pm
Share this classic story by Charles M. Schulz with your kids!
Tickets: $5
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Swim With Santa!
Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium
110 E. Rivercrest
Allen, TX 75002
Fri, Dec 20, 2019, 5:45pm- 7:45pm
Join Santa for a swim, and tell him what you would like for Christmas. Santa is available for pictures for those with their own cameras.
The event is open to ages 1-12.
Cost:$10
Parents swim free with each paid child. Children 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult in the water. Online registration is now open!
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The Nutcracker (Ballet)
Lowery Auditorium
368 N Greenville Avenue
Allen, TX 75002
Fri, Dec 20, 2019, 7:00pm
Sat, Dec 21, 2019, 2:00pm
Sat, Dec 21, 2019, 7:00pm
Join us for a Christmas party at the Stahlbaum home for a night to remember! Your imagination will come to life with the magical powers of Uncle Drosselmeyer, as Clara drifts into a world of wonder.
In this fairy tale ballet you will follow as Clara encounters battle, beauty, and mystery. You'll be sure to leave this joyous occasion with your heart filled with love for the arts!
$25
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Celtic Christmas Concert (Free)
Allen Library Civic Auditorium
300 N. Allen Drive
Allen, TX 75013
Fri, Dec 20, 2019, 7:30pm
Brighten your Celtic holidays with Sarah, Pamela and Randy Copus!
Joining this family trio are Matthew Cook and Nathan Kennedy on guitar and fiddle, respectively. Bagpiper Jimmy Mitchell opens this free program with a lively processional. Irish dancers Kendall Thomas and Colin Troy take the stage with rocket-speed leg and foot movements.
Sarah, Randy and Pamela Copus an award-winning and Billboard charting performers.
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Holiday Fun (Free)
Shops at Legacy
5741 Legacy Drive, Suite 315
Plano, TX 75024
Sat, Dec 21, 2019, 10:00am-12:00pm and 3-6pm
Bring the kids and celebrate the holidays with balloon artists, face painters, and balloon snow globes.
Saturday, December 21: A holiday balloon artist will be outside of Santa's photo space from 3-6 p.m. on the south side of Legacy (7161 Bishop Rd., Suite G1), for kids to enjoy for free.
Saturday, December 21: Glitter tattoos and balloon snow globes will be free fun for families from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. noon on the green next to Ella Bleu on the north side of Legacy Drive.
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A Very Jazzy Christmas Concert (Free)
Watters Creek
858 Watters Creek Blvd
Allen, TX 75013
Fri, Dec 20, 2019, 5:30pm- 7:30pm
Sat, Dec 21, 2019, 1:00pm- 3:00pm
Enjoy the holiday music of Eddie Crocetti Jazz. The jazz duo will be playing and entertaining guests every Friday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Saturday from 1-3 p.m. in front of Vera Bradley on Watters Creek Dr.
In case of inclement weather, Jazzy Christmas will move inside Frogg Coffee Bar & Creperie.
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Meet Storybook Faves (Free)
Harrington Library
1501 18th Street
Plano, TX 75074
Sat, Dec 21, 2019, 3:00pm
Storytime, activities, and more with Elephant & Piggy.
Bring your camera!
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Home for the Holidays Symphony Orchestra
Frisco High School
6401 Parkwood Blvd
Frisco, TX 75034
Sat, Dec 21, 2019, 4:00pm
Seasonal favorites for orchestra and chorus, the popular audience sing-along, visitors from the North Pole, humor, and more!
One of Collin County's most popular holiday traditions, with nearly 200 musicians.
General admission tickets: $25
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Krakatuk: A Nutcracker Prequel
McKinney Performing Arts Center
111 N Tennessee St.
McKinney, TX 75069
Sat, Dec 21, 2019, 7:00pm- 9:30pm
his delightful tale Is filled with humor, adventure, and all of your favorite Nutcracker ballet elements, seen from a completely different perspective.
Krakatuk delights audiences with its clever retelling of the story of "the Hard Nut" from the original story, Nutcracker and Mouse King, by ETA Hoffmann.
Adult: $18, Child and Senior 65 and up: $13
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Santacon
Historic Downtown McKinney
111 N Tennessee St.
McKinney, TX 75069
Sat, Dec 21, 2019, 7:00pm- 2:00am
Dress up and join the crowd as they bar hop their way through Historic Downtown McKinney. 1st stop is The Yard in McKinney.
You don't have to dress exactly like Santa. In fact, unusual interpretations of Santa-ness are much appreciated, both by those we bring joy to - as well as your fellow Santas: elves, reindeer themes etc. are fine as well!
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A Tuna Christmas
Allen's Community Theatre
1210 E. Main St, #300
Allen, TX 75002
Thu, Dec 19, 2019, 7:30pm-10:00pm
Fri, Dec 20, 2019, 8:00pm-10:30pm
Sat, Dec 21, 2019, 8:00pm-10:30pm
Sun, Dec 22, 2019, 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Welcome to Tuna, the third smallest town in Texas, to spend what is sure to be a very colorful and comical Christmas. From the most interesting lawn display contest ever to their very special production of A Christmas Carol, the inhabitants of Tuna put their own quirky twist on the holidays in Texas.
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Public Menorah Lighting and Chanukah Celebration (Free)
Simpson Plaza, Frisco City Hall
6101 Frisco square Blvd
Frisco, TX 75034
Sun, Dec 22, 2019, 4:00pm- 5:30pm
A gorgeous 8-foot Menorah will be lit. A cultural music experience featuring a live Jewish folk band!
Traditional holiday foods will be served such as latkes. Dreidels and chocolate gelt will be distributed to children.
There will be a balloon twister, bounce house, glitter art, children's craft and photo booth.
Chanukah commemorates a miraculous victory of a small army fighting for their religious freedom. Chanukah and the Menorah have become a universal symbol of the light pushing away darkness in the world. The celebration in Frisco has grown each year. In the past, Chabad of Frisco has honored Military Veterans, and the Frisco Police Department.
See also: https://www.facebook.com/events/975884149433574/
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Santa on The Boardwalk
5880 State Hwy 121, Plano, Texas 75024
Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 5 PM – 7 PM
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
Everyone knows the holiday season would not be complete without a picture (selfie?) with Santa 🎅🏻!
Come down to The Boardwalk for dinner with the family on Thursday, December 19th from 5pm - 7pm and get a picture with Santa.
Pictures will be free but you have to bring your own camera 📸!
The Boardwalk at Granite park has 7 delicious restaurants ready to satisfy all of your culinary needs located right along the water. Oh, and did we mention all of the free parking?
BEST Neighborhood Light Displays in Collin County
Get a list of the best light displays in Collin County and a map of where they are here: https://collincountyguide.com/ChristmasHolidayLightDisplays.html
Merry Christmas!
May your holidays be filled with Love, Joy and Laughter this season.
