Dallas Holiday Events

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Thanksgiving Day Brunch at Central 214 Central 214	Thu., November 26	East Dallas & Lakewood	Benefits Food & Drink Holiday Thanksgiving
So, it's finally Thanksgiving and you're off from work. But the idea of going to the grocery store didn't exactly appeal to you earlier this week when you were cramming five days worth of work into three, and the idea of hours in the kitchen doesn't sound so awesome either. We feel ya. Perhaps... More >>

The Capitol One Bank/Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot Dallas City Hall	Thu., November 26, 9:00am	Downtown & Deep Ellum	Benefits Holiday Sports - Participatory Thanksgiving
Every Thanksgiving, when I have to push away that fourth piece of pumpkin pie, I make plans to do better next year by stretching out my stomach and doing some running beforehand, so I can get that pie the next time around. OK, so maybe that's not the best plan, but there is a chance to get a... More >>

Thanksgiving at Dragonfly Dragonfly	Thu., November 26, 11:00am-8:00pm	Downtown & Deep Ellum	Food & Drink Holiday Thanksgiving
Here's my issue with having Thanksgiving dinner at a restaurant or even a non-relative's house: No frickin' leftovers! Oh, how I relish a good sandwich in general, not to mention one of the leftover turkey variety. I'll pile on any sides that are left too. Fair warning: Don't even try to mess... More >>

North Texas Food Bank Donations Open Location	Daily from Tue., November 17 until Thu., December 31	Downtown & Deep Ellum	Benefits Food & Drink Holiday Thanksgiving
My co-worker had a great idea: You could go out and have a great Thanksgiving meal at one of any of Dallas' wonderful restaurants. You could even go buy the produce and proteins and create your own wonderful meal at home. Or, you could simply bring family together having collected items you... More >>

Holiday Kickoff NorthPark Center NorthPark Center Holiday 2009	Fri., November 27, 10:30am	Lancaster/ Balch Springs	Children's Events Christmas Family Events Holiday Parades Santa Sightings Seasonal Events
Before your body has time to process the can-shaped cranberry goop you stuffed your face with on Thanksgiving, NorthPark Center wants to remind you to be on your best behavior; Santa is watching. It may not quite be December, but Santa Claus and his little helpers are joining in the Holiday... More >>

The Nutcracker The Winspear Opera House Texas Ballet Theater	Daily from Fri., November 27 until Sun., December 6, 2:00pm more dates/times	Downtown & Deep Ellum	Christmas Dance Holiday Music Seasonal Events Theater
It's that time of year again--Chevy Chase is running out of room in his house, and the Grinch is complaining even more than usual. Stores are packed with stressed-out shoppers trying to find that perfect gift for that perfect someone. The mall just spent tons of money to have Santa Claus... More >>

Waxahachie Candlelight Home Tour Open Location	Every week Friday, Saturday, Sunday from Fri., November 27 until Sun., December 13, 2:00pm-8:00pm	Downtown & Deep Ellum	Holiday Holiday - Lights Seasonal Events Tours
On the real first day of Christmas--Black Friday--your true love shouldn't give you a partridge in a pear tree. He or she should give you something much more romantic, perhaps even something candlelit. There's nothing more delightful during the holidays than a candlelight stroll through... More >>

Grand Tree Lighting Ceremonies Galleria	Fri., November 27, 12:00pm more dates/times	North Dallas	Christmas Family Events Free Events Holiday Holiday - Lights Performing Arts Santa Sightings Seasonal Events
Didn't Christmas just end? Is it really time to take the decorations down from the attic and designate a day to decorate the house in red, white and green? I suppose if the calendar says so. Thanksgiving weekend marks the beginning of Christmas decor at home and at the Galleria. That's right,... More >>

Puss in Boots KD Studio Theatre	Every week Friday from Fri., December 4 until Sun., December 20, 7:30pm more dates/times	Downtown & Deep Ellum	Children's Theater Family Events Holiday Theater Theater - Small
If you watched the Disney Channel in the late '80s, you might remember Cannon Movie Tales, which were low-budget musical versions of fairy tales filled with famous faces: Helen Hunt in The Frog Prince, Rebecca de Mornay in Beauty and the Beast, Diana Rigg in Snow White. My all-time favorite,... More >>

Canton in the City Grapevine Convention Center	Sat., November 28, 10:00am-5:00pm more dates/times	Grapevine	Craft Events Holiday Seasonal Events Shopping
Ever been to First Monday Trade Days in Canton? No? Wait, let me guess: It's too far. It's outside. Whatever. Wussies get a major break when the Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S. Main St., hosts Canton In the City during the biggest shopping weekend of the year. Screw buying a sweater... More >>

Michael W. Smith Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center	Mon., November 30 more dates/times	Downtown & Deep Ellum	Holiday Music Religions & Spirituality
Michael W. Smith is the George Michael of the contemporary Christian music scene. Well, maybe he's more like the Phil Collins, but without the drums and the baldness. Nevertheless, he is a Christian rock god (no pun intended). His concerts are jam packed with holy rolling fans that would... More >>

Deck the Halls at Old Red Old Red Museum	Every week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from Sat., November 21 until Sun., January 3, 9:00am-5:00pm	Downtown & Deep Ellum	Christmas Holiday Museum Exhibits & Events Seasonal Events
If your name is Clark Griswold, stay far, far away from The Old Red Museum until further notice. On display in the first floor special exhibits gallery are a dozen Christmas trees decorated by Dallas nonprofits. You can "vote" for your favorite by dropping a donation in a box near the tree.... More >>

Christmas With the Rat Pack--Live at The Sands Majestic Theatre	Every week Saturday, Sunday from Tue., December 1 until Sat., December 12, 2:00pm more dates/times	Downtown & Deep Ellum	Christmas Holiday Music Theater Theater - Large
If you're anything like me, you weren't alive in the '60s. You never shook hands with President Kennedy or attended (the original) Woodstock, and touch-tone phones totally predate you. And, perhaps most important of all, you never saw the Rat Pack live in Las Vegas, you poor, poor soul. (I'm... More >>

More Events

Thanksgiving Basket Brigade Thanksgiving Basket Brigade	Thu., November 26, 9:00am	Plano	Community Events Free Events Holiday

Thanksgiving at Bolla Bolla	Thu., November 26, 11:00am-7:00pm	Uptown & Oak Lawn	Food & Drink Holiday Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving at Fearing's Fearing's at the Ritz Carlton	Thu., November 26, 11:00am-3:00pm more dates/times	Uptown & Oak Lawn	Food & Drink Holiday Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Brunch at Nana Nana	Thu., November 26, 11:00am-2:00pm	Downtown & Deep Ellum	Food & Drink Holiday Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving at Tre Amici Tre Amici Prime Steakhouse & Seafood	Thu., November 26, 5:00pm-9:00pm	Carrollton/ Farmers Branch	Food & Drink Holiday Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Dinner at Nana Nana	Thu., November 26, 6:00pm-8:00pm	Downtown & Deep Ellum	Food & Drink Holiday Thanksgiving

Fresh Christmas Trees & Greens North Haven Gardens	Fri., November 27	North Dallas	Christmas Holiday Home & Garden Seasonal Events

Chesapeake Energy Parade of Lights Sundance Square	Fri., November 27, 6:00pm	Fort Worth	Holiday

Ho! Ho! Ho! Holiday Party in the Park, Presented by Cadillac NorthPark Center NorthPark Center Holiday 2009	Sat., November 28, 5:00pm	Lancaster/ Balch Springs	Christmas Family Events Holiday Holiday - Parties Santa Sightings Seasonal Events

Broadway Dance presents The Nutcracker Granville Performing Arts Center	Sat., November 28, 2:00pm more dates/times	Garland & Vicinity	Christmas Dance Family Events Holiday Seasonal Events

Light the Night Watters Creek Watters Creek Winter Wonderland	Sun., November 29, 6:00pm-9:00pm	Allen/ McKinney	Children's Events Christmas Family Events Free Events Holiday Holiday - Lights Outdoors Santa Sightings Seasonal Events

Carol of Lights Historic Downtown Grapevine	Mon., November 30, 7:00pm	Grapevine	Holiday Holiday - Lights