Looking for things to do in November
Halloween may be behind us but there are still so many fun Fall Events this month.
We have lots of ideas for things to do inside and outside around Dallas, Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Allen and surrounding cities in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex.
For Events Happening Each Weekend, we have a Round Up for you!
This month we also have 31 really fun things to do this Winter, Places to visit and take your Santa pictures and tons of places to see the best Holiday and Christmas lights around Dallas in addition to local Chanukah events.
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This Month’s Events
Featured Events
‘Neath the Wreath
The four-day holiday gift market hosts over 13,000 shoppers and over 125 merchants each year from throughout Texas and beyond.
This market features the best in unique holiday and home décor, ladies clothing, accessories, gifts, jewelry, children’s items, gourmet food, and more.
When: November 11 – 14
Where: Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & Convention Center
Cost: $12 – $15
John Paul II High School’s 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 High School, Plano
Cost: tba
The Elf on the Shelf’s Magical Holiday Journey
After a sold-out run in Los Angeles last year The Elf on the Shelf’s Magical Holiday Journey is coming to Dallas FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER with a whole new open-air experience to spread a Texas-sized serving of Christmas cheer!
When: November 18 – January 2
Where: Choctaw Stadium, Arlington
Cost: from $24.95 for adults and $19.95 for kids aged 3-12
For more Holiday Craft Fairs, we have the details for you!
Holiday Events
The Big Orange Pumpkin Farm
When: through November 11
Where: Preston Trail Farms
Cost: $10 per person
6th Annual Pumpkin Patch Festival
When: through November 7
Where: Team Family Farms
Cost: $10 per person Monday – Friday, $15 on weekends
Fall at Yesterland Farm
When: through November 7
Where: Yesterland Farm, Canton
Cost: from $21.95 online
Pumpkin Patch at the Farm
When: Saturdays & Sundays through November 14
Where: Country Critters Farm
Cost: $12
Snowflake Bazaar
When: November 13, 10 am – 5 pm
Where: Plano West Senior High School
Cost: Free admission and parking
Prince of Peace Fall Festival
When: November 5, 6 pm – 9 pm
Where: Prince of Peace Plano
Cost: TBA
Anna Fall Fest
When: November 6, 10 am – 12 pm
Where: Anna Middle School
Cost: Free
11th Annual Festival at the Switchyard
When: November 6, 11 am – 10 pm
Where: Downtown Carrollton
Cost: Free
Etsy Dallas Jingle Bash
When: November 13, 10.30 am – 5 pm
Where: Gilley’s Dallas Event Venues, Dallas
Cost: Free
Vintage Market Days of McKinney presents “Candy Cane Wishes”
When: November 19 – 21
Where: Myers Park & Event Center
Cost: from $15
Denison Arts & Jazz Festival
When: November 20, 10 am – 5.30 pm
Where: Heritage Park
Cost: Free
33rd Annual Carol of Lights
When: November 22, 4 pm – 9 pm
Where: Grapevine City Hall
Cost: $5 reserved seating
Brunch with Santa
When: November 27, 9 am – 12 pm
Where: The Revel Patio Grill Frisco
Cost: $5 per seat
The Christmas in Grapevine Craft Show
When: November 27 – 28
Where: Grapevine Convention Center
Cost: $5
Holiday at the Arboretum
When: November 10 through December 31
Where: The Dallas Arboretum
Cost: $17 Adults, $12 Children
The Trains at NorthPark
When: November 13 through January 2
Where: NorthPark Center, Dallas
Cost: $10 Adults, $5 Children (2-12)
Tree Lighting and Tribute to Veterans and First Responders
When: November 13, 5 pm – 7 pm
Where: The Village at Allen
Cost: FREE
The Market at Legacy North
When: November 21, 12 pm – 5 pm
Where: The Shops at Legacy North, Plano
Cost: FREE
Christmas Lights. Chocolate & Sips Tours
When: November 26, 6.30 pm – 10 pm
Where: Dallas by Chocolate Tours
Cost: Adults $49 and up, Children $35 and up
Vitruvian Lights
When: November 26 – January 2
Where: Vitruvian Park
Cost: FREE
Santa at Galleria Dallas
When: November 19 – December 24
Where: Galleria Dallas
Cost: photo packages available
Snow Day Dallas
SNOWDAY takes guests on an explorable adventure through 20+ imaginative rooms and hundreds of surprises for all ages.
When: November 19 – January 19
Where: Galleria Dallas
Cost: Adults $27, kids $12
Grand Tree Lighting
When: November 26 – 27
Where: Galleria Dallas
Cost: tba
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Fun Food & Drink Events
Happy Hour Hike with Plano Magazine
When: November 4, 6 pm – 9 pm
Where: Legacy West
Cost: $20
Sunday Service Brunch at DAQ’s
When: every Sunday, 12 pm – 3 pm
Where: Daq’s Luxury Daiquiri Lounge, Plano
Cost: Reserve a Table www.daqsallfolks.com
Dallas Observer Tacolandia
When: November 13, 4 pm – 7 pm
Where: Energy Square Plaza, Dallas
Cost: $25 – $65
Farmer’s Table
When: November 6, 6 pm
Where: The Heritage Farmstead Museum, Plano
Cost: from $75
Wild West Wine Walk McKinney
When: November 13, 12 pm – 6 pm
Where: Historic Downtown McKinney
Cost: from $30
Other Fun Events
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
Explore his life, his work, and his secrets as never before through cutting-edge 360 degree digital projections, a one-of-a-kind VR experience, and a uniquely atmospheric light and sound show.
When: through December 12
Where: Secret Location Dallas
Cost: from $34.90
Dinosaurs Live
Let your imagination run wild as you travel back in time along a half-mile nature trail to get up-close and personal with 11 life-size animatronic dinosaurs.
When: Daily September 4, 2021 through October 30, 2021; Depends on Museum Opening Hours
Where: Heard Museum, McKinney
Cost: Price included with Heard Museum admission and free for Members
Jurassic World: The Exhibition
When: through January 2, 2022
Where: Grandscape, The Colony
Cost: $29.50 for adults, $19.50 for children 3 – 15
Kids Movie Saturdays
When: every Saturday, 12 pm
Where: Lava Cantina
Cost: Free admission and $2 off kids meals during the movie
2021 Empowered Family of Origin Workshop
When: November 12, 13 & 14
Where: D2Counseling
Cost: MORE INFO
Prince of Peace Catholic School Admissions Open House
FREE DINOstory time at The Dinosaur Company
When: November 9, 10 am – 11 am
Where: The Dinosaur Company, Allen
Cost: Free
Join Operation Kindness’ Countdown to Holiday Pet Adoptions
When: November 26 – December 4
Where: Operation Kindness, Carrollton
Cost: Free
Plano Trade Days
When: November 6 – 7
Where: Plano Antique Mall
Cost: Free
Fall Petting Zoo at Frisco Fresh Market
When: November 7, 12 pm – 3 pm
Where: Frisco Fresh Market
Cost: $5
SEE ALSO:
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
Ongoing Events
Native Texas Butterfly House and Garden
When: Tuesdays through Saturdays 9am-4pm and Sundays 1pm-4pm until October 2, 2022
Where: Heard Museum McKinney
Cost: included with admission
CityLine Live
When: every Friday, 6 pm – 9 pm
Where: CityLine DFW, Richardson
Cost: Free
Kids Movie Saturdays
When: every Saturday, 12 pm
Where: Lava Cantina
Cost: Free admission and $2 off kids meals during the movie
Teen Night
When: every Friday, 7 pm – 10 pm
Where: JW Entertainment, Allen
Cost: tba
Family Storytime
When: every Saturday, 10.30 am – 11.15 am
Where: McKinney Public Library
Cost: Free
Legacy West Music Series
When: every Saturday, 6 pm – 8 pm
Where: Legacy West
Cost: Free
Sounds of Summer
When: every Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm
Where: Grandscape Texas
Cost: Free
Safari Nights at the Dallas Zoo
When: every Saturday, through July 2, 9 am – 9 pm (band starts at 7 pm)
Where: Dallas Zoo
Cost: included with admission
Psychedelic Robot: An Immersive Art & Storytelling Experience
When: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through August 21
Where: The Shops at Willow Bend
Cost: from $32.30
Family Movie Matinee
When: every Friday in June and July, 1 pm – 3 pm
Where: The Colony Public Library
Cost: Free
Music & Movies – FREE Live Music
When: every Friday & Saturday in June and July, 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm
Where: Fairview Town Center
Cost: Free