Dallas Events this Weekend
Friday November 19
SnowDay Santaland
SNOWDAY takes guests on an explorable adventure through 20+ imaginative rooms and hundreds of surprises for all ages.
When: through January 19
Where: Galleria Dallas
Cost: $27 for adults, $12 for children
Saturday November 20
John Paul II High School Christmas Bazaar
Kick off your holiday shopping with free admission to Plano’s unique gift bazaar with more that 120 selected merchants, showcasing gifts including hand-crafted home accents and holiday decor, clothing, gifts, jewelry, children’s items, gourmet food and much more!
When: November 20, 9 am
Where: John Paul II School, Plano
Cost: FREE
Sunday November 21
The Elf on the Shelf ‘s Magical Holiday Journey
With Christmas Spirit running low, Santa’s sleigh’s compass goes haywire, and Scout Elf Tiny Tinkerman and the Scout Elves need human help! Where’s the Lone Star State’s best place for finding cheer? Choctaw Stadium’s dazzling star-filled concourse, of course! Join Scout Elf Tiny Tinkerman and the Scout Elves on a quest to collect the ingredients for Christmas Spirit, as you and your elf-loving crew magically shrink down to elf size and embark on a journey through twinkling wonderlands to set Santa and Christmas back on course!
When: through January 2
Where: Choctaw Stadium, Arlington
Cost: $24.95 for adults, $19.95 for kids (3-12)
Ongoing Events
Holiday Events
The Trains at NorthPark
When: November 13 through January 2
Where: NorthPark Center, Dallas
Cost: $10 adults, $5 kids (2-12)
Santa’s In Town
When: through December 24
Where: Stonebriar Centre
Cost: photo packages from $39.99
Christmas in the Square
When: through January 3
Where: Frisco Square
Cost: FREE
Dallas Zoo Lights
When: through January 2
Where: Dallas Zoo
Cost: $50 – $65 per car
Cowboys Christmas Extravaganza
When: through December 18
Where: The Star in Frisco
Cost: FREE
Plano Christmas Market
When: November 20 – 21
Where: Carpenter Park Rec Center
Cost: FREE
Texas Christkindl Market
When: through January 2
Where: Choctaw Stadium, Arlington
Cost: tba
Light the Night
When: November 20, 4.30 pm – 6.30 pm
Where: Watters Creek, Allen
Cost: FREE
Lights at Legacy
When: November 21, 4 pm – 7 pm
Where: The Shops at Legacy
Cost: FREE
Parade of Lights
When: November 21, 6 pm – 9 pm
Where: Downtown Fort Worth
Cost: reserved seating starts at $15
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
More Fun Weekend Events
Dinosaurs Live at the Heard Museum
When: through December 31
Where: Heard Museum
Cost: Price included with Heard Museum admission and free for Members
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
When: through December 12
Where: Secret Location, Dallas
Cost: from $34.90
Jurassic World: The Exhibition
When: through January 2, 2022
Where: Grandscape, The Colony
Cost: $34.50 for adults, $24.50 for kids (3 – 15)
St Jude Craft Fair
When: November 19, 9 am – 5 pm
Where: St Jude Catholic Church, Allen
Cost: FREE
Vintage Market Days of McKinney
When: November 19 – 21
Where: Myers Park & Event Center
Cost: $10 – $15
Dennison Arts & Jazz Fest
When: November 20, 10 am – 5.30 pm
Where: Heritage Park
Cost: FREE
Trail Rides at Cathy’s Critters
When: every Saturday, various times
Where: Cathy’s Critters, Princeton
Cost: $10 per person
Kids Movie Saturdays
When: every Saturday, 12 pm – 2 pm
Where: Lava Cantina, The Colony
Cost: Admission is FREE it’s just a great time that’s good for the whole family! You can also enjoy $2 OFF KIDS MEALS DURING THE MOVIE!
Parent’s Night Out
When: November 20, 6 pm – 10 pm
Where: Texas Dynamix Gymnastics, Plano
Cost: $35 (ages 5 – 12)
The Market at Legacy North
When: November 21, 12 pm – 5 pm
Where: The Shops at Legacy, Plano
Cost: FREE
Credo Beauty November Promotion
When: November 17 – 21
Where: Credo Beauty, Legacy West
Cost: MEGA HOLIDAY GIFT: Spend $150, get a FREE 18-piece Set ($240 value!) full of all the minis you need to clean up your beauty routine from head to toes.
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