Christmas Celebrations! (Dec 2 - Dec 7, 2019)
/It’s Christmas time officially! YAY! Get into the holiday spirit with these fun events happening this week!
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 9:30 AM – 11 AM
McKinney Community Center 2001 South Central Expressway, McKinney, TX,
Come hungry and leave with Christmas spirit!
Parents and children are invited to have breakfast with Santa. This yearly event brings the magic of Christmas to the Community Center.
The cost to attend is $10 for residents and $15 for non-residents. You must pre-register for this event.
Register here: https://bit.ly/2MYYP3M
Balloon Glow at Aero Country Airport
Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 5 PM – 6 PM
Aero Country Airport
BALLOON GLOW at
Aero Country Airport 5pm-6pm
12 Wines of Christmas Scavenger Hunt
Friday, December 6, 2019 at 12 PM – 5 PM (other dates available)
Lone Star Wine Cellars 103 E Virginia St Ste 104, McKinney, Texas 75069
Find the hidden wines in 12 charming shops of Historic Downtown McKinney during the Home for the Holidays Festival. Enjoy the tasting while you shop and explore the uniquely McKinney Christmas celebration including tree lighting's, family activities, food and live entertainment! Continue your search the following weekend to enjoy the town at a slower pace! CHEERS from your friends at Lone Star Wine Cellars!
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46th Annual Holiday Tour of Homes
Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 10 AM – 5 PM
Chestnut Square 315 S Chestnut St, McKinney, Texas 75069
Join us for the 46th Annual Holiday Tour of Homes celebrating the Heritage Village at Chestnut Square. Tour a collection of private homes in the famed Historic District of McKinney, all dressed up for the holiday and open to the public. Enjoy brunch* or tea* in our beautiful Bevel House and other activities at Chestnut Square.
*Limited quantities for each seating available.
Tours are self guided, Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, Sunday 11 am - 5 pm.
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Jolly Jamboree *Free Event*
Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 11 AM – 2 PM
Market Street, 6100 W Eldorado Pkwy
Please join us for a Jolly Jamboree! *Free Event*
Pictures with Santa, cookie decorating, ornament making, face painting, gift wrapping & much more!
Taste & See McKinney
Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 11 AM – 2 PM
Historic Downtown McKinney, 111 N Tennessee St
Bring along your family and friends and join us! We'll guide you along a one-mile culinary journey as we help you Taste & See the best food and drink in Historic Downtown McKinney. We can't think of a better lunch experience! Check out our website or click the link for tickets. You can always call our Ticket Line for immediate bookings, 972-980-5005. See you soon. www.weatewellfoodtours.com
Country Christmas Hayride
Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 6 PM – 8 PM
Stepping Stones Chruch 6828 CR 202, McKinney, Texas 75071
Enjoy an evening in the country complete with a lighted hayride & carols, live nativity, s’mores, chili dogs & hot cocoa, face painting, horse rides, a live reindeer to pet, and much more. It’s FREE. Pre-registration and complete details can be found at www.countrychristmas.org.
All Star Christmas Concert
Friday, December 6, 2019 at 8 PM – 9:30 PM
McKinney Performing Arts Center, Courtroom Theater 111 N Tennessee St, McKinney, Texas 75069
After a tremendously successful All Star Xmas Jazz concert in 2018, the orchestra is back with new original arrangements of Christmas classics we all love and know.
Come hear your favorite Christmas tunes in Jazz, Rock, Celtic and Bluegrass styles.
A concert not to be missed. Get Tickets!
Winter Cocktail Workshop
Thursday, December 5, 2019 at 7 PM – 10 PM
Ettiene Market 115 W Louisiana St, McKinney, Texas 75069
Join us in #McKinney for a night learning to make craft cocktails one muddle, shake, stir and sip at a time. Join Coryanne and 20 cocktail fans for a night around our kitchen table. This winter themed workshop will focus on spiced and holiday inspired cocktails worthy of a winter party or a mild mannered Monday night by the fire.
Cal 214.799.5195 to secure your seat at the table. $40.
Cookie Decorating - It's Ornamental
Friday, December 6, 2019 at 6 PM – 9 PM
Tiny Kitchen Cakery
This Intermediate level cookie class will advance your decorating skills, focusing on layering, dimension, simple line work and wet on wet royal icing techniques. This set of retro Christmas ornament themed cookies will look fabulous for gifting or as the centerpiece of your dessert table this year. Get Tickets!
A Night in Bethlehem
Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 4 PM – 6 PM
First United Methodist Church 315 N Church St, McKinney, Texas 75069
Travel back through time to the city of Bethlehem and celebrate the birth of Jesus. Crafts and fin for families! Pancake Dinner!
Prosper Christmas Festival
Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 3 PM – 7 PM
250 W 1st St, Prosper, TX
Arrive early to enjoy the Rotary Club Christmas Parade (http://prosperchristmasfestival.org/index.php/rotarylions-club-christmas-parade/), which begins at 2:30 p.m! This year's event will include plenty of shopping options, artisans showcasing their work, Santa's Workshop, Kid Zone, and live demonstrations offering a chance to watch and learn! Also new this year: a Kids' Christmas Shoppe, inside Town Hall, and horse-drawn carriage rides.
Dallas Holiday Parade
Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 10 AM – 12 PM
1321 Commerce Street, 75202
Join us for the 33rd Annual Dallas Holiday Parade as we
march down Commerce Street and through Downtown Dallas,
And join us at Main Street Gardens for the 3rd Annual Dallas Holiday Festival! 7:00am-3:00pm
And they keep coming!!
Light the World Nativity Exhibit (Free)
Friday, December 6 10:00am-9:00pm
The Allen Texas Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1324 West Exchange Parkway Allen, TX 75002
A tradition for the whole family. Hundreds of unique and traditional nativities and musical performances.
Delightful for children and families. More Information
Story Time at the Interurban (Free)
Interurban Railway Museum
901 E. 15th Street Plano, TX 75074
Every Friday morning at 10:30 in the lobby of the historic Interurban Railway Museum in downtown Plano, spellbound children take a magical train ride through the tales of professional storyteller Genie Hammel and her sidekick Eugene the Motormouse.
The 30-minute fun-filled, interactive experience is aimed at toddlers and pre-school children. However, kids of all ages are welcome and often attend.
Ms. Genie is a master at providing young children age-appropriate ways to learn about trains. Her stories arouse their curiosity to explore the rest of the museum, especially its model train display and interactive exhibits based on the principals of electricity used to power the Texas Electric Railway cars. There's even an opportunity to board Interurban Rail Car 360, manufactured in 1911, just outside the train station for an imaginary trip down the line.
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Trees for Troops (Free)
Fri, Dec 6, 2019, 2:00pm- 6:00pm
Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm
970 Garden Park Dr Allen, TX 75013
To make the holidays special for the men and women serving our country, Watters Creek donates Christmas trees to the Trees for Troops program on behalf of the Allen Community.
Help share the spirit and stop by the Trees for Troops tent to write a note of appreciation that will be attached to a Christmas tree and received by a service member or family.
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Gingerbread House Experience
Fri, Dec 6, 2019, 4:30pm- 5:30pm
Young Chefs Academy
9350 Pasadena Dr Frisco, TX 75033
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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DickensFest in Historic Plano (Free)
Fri, Dec 6, 2019, 5:00pm- 9:30pm
Haggard Park 901 E 15th St Plano, TX 75074
Live entertainment, the annual tree lighting, delicious food, a variety of attractions, and a visit from Santa allow for everyone in the family to have something to enjoy.
Food vendors will be onsite to offer an assortment of tasty treats during the evening and street vendors will be on hand to help you shop for those on your "nice" list.
Families and leashed dogs are welcome!
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Holly Jolly Celebration (Free)
Fri, Dec 6, 2019, 5:00pm-11:00pm
Roundabout N. Allen Drive at St. Mary Drive
300 N. Allen Drive Allen, TX 75013
Join the City of Allen for the grand lighting of its 46-foot Christmas tree featuring more than 20,000 lights!
Expect surprises, live entertainment and even a visit from Santa and his elves.
All ages are welcome to this FREE family-friendly comm unity event!
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A Very Jazzy Christmas Concert (Free)
Fri, Dec 6, 2019, 5:30pm- 7:30pm
Watters Creek
858 Watters Creek Blvd Allen, TX 75013
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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Christmas Spectacular (Free)
Fri, Dec 6, 2019, 6:00pm
The Star
9 Cowboys Way Frisco, TX 75034
This event gives fans an opportunity to enjoy free, family-friendly events throughout the holiday season including the Christmas Spectacular and the opportunity to take a photo with Santa Claus.
The Christmas Spectacular is a 20-minute show that electrifies The Star with a powerful mix of game day excitement and Christmas cheer. The Christmas Spectacular begins with the lighting of The Star's 67-foot Christmas tree, lit with digital LED lights, located on Tostitos Championship Plaza, and leads into a holiday performance showcasing the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Dallas Cowboys Rhythm and Blue Dancers, Rookie Squad and Drumline, mascot Rowdy, Santa Claus and special Dallas Cowboys guest appearances that will include the following:
Friday, November 22 - Gene Jones, Charlotte and Haley Jones Anderson and Dixon Edwards
Saturday, November 23 - Drew Pearson
Saturday, November 30 - Tony Casillas (CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER)
Saturday, November 30 - Jason Witten
Friday, December 6 - Miss Texas, Chandler Foreman
Saturday, December 7 - Roger Staubach Party
Friday, December 13 - DeMarcus Ware
Saturday, December 14 - Dat Nguyen
Friday, December 20 - Chad Hennings
Saturday, December 21 - Bradie James
All appearances are subject to change.
The Christmas Spectacular will kick off the week before Thanksgiving and will take place every Friday and Saturday at 6 p.m. starting Nov. 22 on Tostitos Championship Plaza. Admission and parking for the event are free.
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Winter Wonderland (Free+)
Fri, Dec 6, 2019, 6:00pm- 9:00pm
Dr Pepper Ballpark
7300 RoughRiders Trail Frisco, TX 75034
Join us for holiday fun that includes:
* Free admission if you bring a toy to donate
* Toy drive benefiting Toys for Tots from 5 pm-10 pm
* Ugly Christmas sweater contest at 7 pm
* Family holiday photo station with the field as the backdrop
* S'mores stations
* Holiday crafts that include DIY photo ornaments
* Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus* (6-9pm)
* Live reindeer!
* Holiday movies on RiderVision
*Access to the photo will be provided to you at no cost, or you may use your own camera/phone.
As part of Winter Wonderland, the Riders are partnering with Toys For Tots from 5:00-10:00 pm to help collect toys for children in need around DFW.
Admission to the event, and all activities, is free with the donation of a toy to Toys For Tots. RSVP by clicking on More Information to join in on the holiday fun.
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Christmas in the Square (Free+)
Fri, Dec 6, 2019, 6:00pm-10:00pm
Frisco Square
8874 Coleman BlvdFrisco, TX 75034
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.)
Please click "More Information" for details on hours for Skate the Square and the Christmas Tree Maze.
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Wonder: A Winter Walk of Lights
Fri, Dec 6, 2019, 6:00pm-10:00pm
Gabe Nesbitt Community Park
7001 Eldorado Pkwy McKinney, TX 75070
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.
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Happy Holidays!
Kami Hall
T.C. Real Estate Group
