There's nothing like the holiday season — snowflakes, hotbrcocoa, Christmas carols and twinkling lights make for a magical time spent withbrfamily and friends. We've rounded up a few area events that celebrate the season,brso take a peek: There's something for everyone.
Idyllic Southlake Town Square will once again be bustlingbrwith holiday excitement, starting Nov. 23, when Santa Claus lights up thebrSquare's beautiful Christmas tree. Feel the season's magic with carriage ridesbrprovided by Workhorse Ranch & Old Time Carriage Co., and take the kidsbrthrough Santa's Village, where they can relay their Christmas wishes to SaintbrNick.
Gaylord Texan — AbrLone Star Christmas
Experience a holiday destination like no other this seasonbrat the Gaylord Texan. Beginning Nov. 14, the resort will be illuminated withbr1.5 million twinkling lights plus 15,000 ornaments and a 54-foot-tall Christmasbrtree. The whole family can enjoy the scheduled events, including The Nutcracker, Gingy’s GingerbreadbrDecorating and Kung Fu Panda Awesome Snow Tubing, through Jan. 4.
All aboard for the North Pole! Starting Nov. 29, the magicalbrtale of the polar express comes to life at the North Pole Express at thebrGrapevine Vintage Railroad. For just $25 each, you and your family can ride inbra Victorian coach on a journey though a Christmas tree maze, enjoying chocolatebrmilk, special souvenirs (including a holiday bell) and a fun encounter withbrSanta. Through Dec. 22.
The holidays and delicious food go hand-in-hand, which is preciselybrwhy Chef Jason Harper of Colleyville's Trio Catering Kitchen decided to host abrholiday cooking class Nov. 12. During the hands-on session, which is BYOB andbrlasts from 6:30 to 9 p.m., guests will get to whip up tasty menu items likebrpomegranate-glazed ham, citrus herb-roasted Cornish game hen, jalapeñobrcornbread stuffing and apple pie.
It wouldn't be Christmas in DFW without a pyrotechnic Santabr(a.k.a. Missile Toes) and the world's tallest indoor tree, towering 95 feetbrover the ice rink at the Galleria Dallas. On Nov. 29, enjoy the tree lightingbrtradition along with a few famous faces — legendary ice-skating champions KurtbrBrowning, Kim Navarro and Brent Bommentre. Olympic ice-skating gold medalistbrSarah Hughes closes the celebration Dec. 21.