
Fun Things to do and Events This Weekend
Events are subject to change, be sure to check events are as scheduled before heading out. We rely on pricing being provided by event hosts but this information is not always available and we recommend checking directly with the event host.
Dallas Events this Weekend
Friday November 18
Christmas in the Square
Christmas in the Square draws over 75,000 visitors annually. Families, friends, and holiday guests from all over come and enjoy the spectacular show. The Holiday lights and music will run daily 6-10 PM. This show is free to the public.
When: November 18 – January 3
Where: Frisco Square
Cost: Free
Saturday November 19
John Paul II High School Christmas Bazaar
Join for a little Christmas shopping the weekend before Thanksgiving!! This year they have over 150 unique vendors and some new added fun!! Mark your calendar! Admission is free!!
When: November 19, 9 am – 4 pm
Where: John Paul II High School, Plano
Cost: Free
Sunday November 20
Lights at Legacy
Mark your (advent) calendars for holiday fun for the whole family at Lights at Legacy!
When: November 20, 4 pm – 7 pm
Where: The Shops at Legacy
Cost: Free
Ongoing Events
Holiday at the Arboretum
When: November 10 – December 31
Where: Dallas Arboretum
Cost: $10 – $25
The Trains at NorthPark
When: November 12 through January 6
Where: NorthPark Center, Dallas
Cost: $10 adults, $5 kids (2-12)
Visits with Santa
When: Saturdays, November 12 through December 17
Where: Fairview Town Center
Cost: appointment required, $10 booking fee
Holiday Event Series
When: Saturdays, November 12 through December 17
Where: Fairview Town Center
Cost: Free
Legacy West Music Series
When: every Saturdays through December 17, 6 pm – 8 pm
Where: Legacy West
Cost: Free
SNOWDAY!
When: November 18 – January 8
Where: Galleria Dallas
Cost: Adults $34.99, Children $15.99
The Salvation Army Angel Tree
When: through December 2
Where: Galleria Dallas
Cost: Gift donations
Dino Friends Expedition!
When: through December 2
Where: The Dinosaur Company, Allen
Cost: Adults $12.50, Children $9.50
Santaland
When: November 18 – December 24
Where: Galleria Dallas
Cost: Adults $12.99, Children $19.99
Animatronic Production Tour!
When: November 18 – December 16
Where: The Dinosaur Company, Allen
Cost: Adults $19.50, Children $16.50
Santa at The Star
When: November 18 – December 24
Where: The Star, Frisco
Cost: From $40
Cowboys Christmas Extravaganza
When: November 18 – December 17, Fridays & Saturdays
Where: The Star, Frisco
Cost: Free
Radiance! & Frozen in Frisco
When: November 18 – December 31
Where: Frisco RoughRiders
Cost: from $34.99
Lightscape
When: November 18 – December 21
Where: Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Cost: Adults $28, Children $18
Christmas in the Square
When: November 18 – January 3
Where: Frisco Square
Cost: Free
Visits with Santa
When: through December 17, Saturdays, 3 pm – 7 pm
Where: Fairview Town Center
Cost: $10 booking fee
Holiday Event Series
When: through December 17, Saturdays, 3 pm – 7 pm
Where: Fairview Town Center
Cost: Free
Legacy West Music Series
When: through December 17, Saturdays, 6 pm – 8 pm
Where: Legacy West
Cost: Free

Farmers Markets
Dallas: Saturday 9 am – 5 pm & Sunday 10 am – 5 pm, 920 S. Harwood, Dallas
Plano Farmers/Artisan Market: Saturday 9 am – 2 pm, The Shops at Willow Bend
Frisco Fresh Market: Saturday 8 am – 4 pm, Sunday 10 am – 4 pm
McKinney: Saturday 8 am – 12 noon, Downtown McKinney Square
Richardson: Saturday 9 am – 1 pm, 101 S. Coit Road, Richardson
Carrollton: Sunday 10 am – 2 pm, 2722 N. Josey Lane, Carrollton
Farmers Market at the Boardwalk at Granite Park: Sunday 11 am – 4 pm

More Fun Weekend Events
Credo Beauty Holiday Promotion
When: November 16 – 20 (while supplies last)
Where: Credo Beauty, instore and online
Cost: free holiday gift valued at $290 with any $175+ purchase
Vintage Market Days of McKinney Holiday Event
When: November 18 – 20
Where: Myers Park & Event Center, Dallas
Cost: from $10
Night Market at the Star
When: November 18, 3 pm – 8 pm
Where: The Star, Frisco
Cost: Free
Kickoff To Christmas At The Star
When: November 18, 4 pm – 9 pm
Where: The Star, Frisco
Cost: Free
Ho-Ho-Holidays Sip & Shop @ the Westin Stonebriar Resort
When: November 18, 4 pm – 6 pm
Where: Westin Stonebriar, Frisco
Cost: Free
’til Midnight at the Nasher
When: November 18, 6 pm
Where: Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas
Cost: Free
Friday Night Market
When: November 18, 6 pm – 9 pm
Where: Downtown Celina
Cost: Free
Holiday Movies
When: November 18, 6.30 pm – 9 pm
Where: The Village at Allen
Cost: Free
Santa at Fury Fun Center
When: November 19, 9 am – 5 pm
Where: Fury Fun Center, Frisco
Cost: $195 plus tax for photo package
Holiday Market
When: November 19, 9.30 am – 4.30 pm
Where: Denton Vintage Market
Cost: Free
Market at The Star
When: November 19, 10 am – 4 pm
Where: The Star, Frisco
Cost: Free
30th Anniversary Festival
When: November 19, 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Fort Worth Zoo
Cost: Half price admission all day
Plano Davis Library Train Show
When: November 19 – 20
Where: Plano Davis Library
Cost: Free
Brunch of Secrets – Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
When: November 19, 10 am – 2 pm
Where: Lava Cantina, The Colony
Cost: Free admission
Santa Experience
When: November 19, 3 pm – 5 pm
Where: Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Craig Ranch, McKinney
Cost: tba
Holiday Kickoff
When: November 19, 4 pm – 8 pm
Where: Grandscape Texas
Cost: Free
Our Village Glows
When: November 19, 5.30 pm
Where: The Shops at Highland Village
Cost: Free
Addison After Dark
When: November 19, 7 pm – 10 pm
Where: Addison Circle Park
Cost: Free
Sensory Sundays
When: November 19, 10 am – 12 pm
Where: Crayola Experience, Plano
Cost: Included with admission (FOR DISCOUNTED TICKETS GO HERE)
Lights at Legacy Pre-Party
When: November 20, 1 pm – 4 pm
Where: The Shops at Legacy North
Cost: Free
Parade of Lights
When: November 20, 4 pm
Where: Fort Worth
Cost: Free
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