CALENDAR
Lone Star Christmas
Nov. 10- Jan. 1
Grapevine, Texas
Gaylord Texan, 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, TX 76051. The Gaylord Texan takes Christmas celebrations to an all new level. Their massive ICE! featuring Santa Claus is Coming to Town! display is enough but then they add in Santa’s Wild Workshop Snow Tubing, Glacier Glide Ice Skating, Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt, the amazing decorations throughout the resort and more and this is one heck of a fun activity you’ve got to see.
Gift of Lights
Nov. 24- Dec. 30
Fort Worth,Texas
Texas Motor Speedway, 3545 Lone Star Cir, Fort Worth, TX 76177. With more than 2 million LED lights, this drive-thru display of Holiday Lights at the Texas Motor Speedway is a must do.
Christmas at the DSO
Nov. 24 – Dec. 15
Dallas, Texas
Dallas Symphony Orchestra, 2301 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201. The Dallas Symphony Orchestra has several amazing concerts planned in December from Family Concerts with Santa to the Nutcracker in Concert. Check out their schedule and make a plan to see one.
The Nutcracker at Bass Hall
Dec. 9 – 24 • Fort Worth
Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St, Fort Worth, TX 76102. This classic tale comes to life with Texas Ballet Theater only at the Bass Performance Hall this year. This is just one of the many of great holiday events that are happening in Dallas and Fort Worth this season. Check out the Visit Dallas Event Calendar and the Fort Worth Holiday Events Facebook pages for more ideas.
McKinney Christmas Trade Days
Dec. 15 – 17 • McKinney
4550 W University Dr., McKinney, TX 75071. It is the oldest and largest monthly trade days/flea market in North Texas. More than 450 vendors offer almost anything you can imagine – unique gifts, delightful home decor, trendy clothing and accessories, sporting goods, antiques and collectibles, dogs and specialty items along with many fantastic state fair. type food concessions. You’ll find a mix of antiques, trendy apparel and accessories, baby and children’s clothing and accessories, a great variety of home decor including shabby chic, re-purposed items, vintage, rustic, primitive, western and seasonal along with metal art, pet supplies, garden/outdoor decor and furniture, health and beauty products and more. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. all three days.
The Nutcracker Suite
Dec. 16 • BOWIE
413 Pelham, Bowie, TX 76230. The Wichita Falls Ballet Theatre presents The Nutcracker Suite. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., play begins at 5 p.m. Bring your family and friends out Dec. 16. For tickets call 940-872-4861 or 940-841-1550.
Jan. 1
Graham, Texas
Straight Up Productions Team Roping Event
Young County Arena, 120 Barclay Blvd, Graham, TX 76450. Enjoy watching local cowboys team rope. Free to spectate.
Jan. 4-6
Clay County Junior Livestock Show
Henrietta, Texas
Henrietta, Texas 76365. Come out Jan. 4 through 6 and watch as FFA and 4-H kids show their livestock, working toward the champion title.
Archer County Junior Livestock Show
Jan. 5-6
Archer City, Texas
Do not miss an opportunity to watch and support local youth as they work hard to exhibit their livestock, homemade goods and more.
Cooke County Youth Fair
Jan. 6-13
Cooke County Fairgrounds, 1901 Justice Center Blvd., Gainesville, TX 76240. Come out and check out the equine show, breeding swine show, market swine show. family and consumer sciences show. shop project show, breeding poultry, market broilers, meat and breeding rabbits, breeding sheep, market lambs, dairy and breeding goats and market goats. For more information on the Cooke County Youth Fair email [email protected].