Elizabeth Rajchart
DECEMBER 2-30 | DALLAS
Unwrap the holiday spirit and satisfy your sweet tooth with Dallas Bites and Dallas by Chocolate tours. This season, tour guides will take you through the best holiday lights and local dessert venues through downtown Dallas, Park Cities, Frisco and Addison. You can ride on cozy heated buses as you take in the beautiful lights and sip on hot chocolate along the way. One thing’s for sure — these tours are more tempting than a box of chocolates!
DECEMBER 10 | SOUTHLAKE
Get ready, because the Southlake Holiday Home tour is coming to town! Benefitting The Gifting Project and Special Olympics Texas, the tour will feature four homes in Southlake that have stunning interior design and inspirational holiday decor throughout. Come and check out the spectacular wreaths, ribbons, garlands, ornaments, stockings and Christmas trees that exemplify the holiday spirit. You won’t regret seeing how Southlake goes all out to celebrate the season.
THE TEXAS TENORS: DEEP IN THE HEART OF CHRISTMAS
DECEMBER 11-14 | PALACE THEATRE
The three-time Emmy Award-winning Texas Tenors are coming to Palace Theatre to take the audience on a magical journey through the holiday season! Featuring vocalists JC Fisher, Marcus Collins and John Hagen, this talented trio first wowed the nation with their mesmerizing performances on the hit competition show “America’s Got Talent” in 2009. Since then, they have performed in over 2,000 concerts, recorded five studio albums and produced two PBS specials. Listen to their take on “Mary Did You Know,” “Joy To The World” and “Dreamer” as the Texas Tenors take you deep into the heart of Christmas.
DECEMBER 15-17 | MORTON H. MEYERSON SYMPHONY CENTER
All aboard for an unforgettable adventure on the Polar Express! This Academy Award-nominated Christmas classic based on Chris Van Allsburg’s popular children’s book is truly enchanting, and it gets even better with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra performing live alongside the film. You’ll be transported through incredible adventures as the Polar Express travels up and down mountains, slides across ice fields and crosses mile-high bridges. You’ll experience the joy of believing in a way that only the DSO can deliver.
DECEMBER 19 | WHITE'S CHAPEL UMC
Are you looking for a fun way to make this season even more special? The APEX Arts League is hosting an extraordinary family-friendly concert featuring the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. And the best part? It’s happening right here in Southlake! Let the holiday spirit fill your heart as you listen to timeless favorites like “Jingle Bells,” “Deck the Halls” and more! It’s a Southlake tradition you won’t want to miss out on.
DECEMBER 20 | DICKIES ARENA
One of America’s favorite a cappella groups is coming to town with their highly-anticipated Most Wonderful Tour of the Year. After releasing their 12th full-length album, “The Greatest Christmas Hits,” the talented quintet known as Pentatonix will perform 23 of their most beloved holiday covers, as well as eight brand-new original songs. Don’t miss the chance to witness the magic of Pentatonix at Dickies Arena, where you’ll be singing “Hallelujah” along with everyone else.
THROUGH DECEMBER 23 | GLOBE LIFE FIELD
Centuries after the first official Christmas market took place in Dresden, Germany in 1434, Texans have warmly embraced this holiday tradition through exhibitions like the Texas Christkindl Market. This annual attraction draws inspiration from European holiday markets and features handcrafted gifts, exclusive Käthe Wohlfahrt merchandise and designs from Rothenburg ob der Tauber Christmas Village. While you browse the artisan booths for the perfect gift, indulge in mulled wine and authentic German treats as you get into the Christkindl spirit.
THROUGH DECEMBER 24 | SOUTHLAKE TOWN SQUARE
Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus right in the heart of Southlake Town Square. With rosy cheeks, a gleaming red coat and a belly full of cookies, Santa is all set to sprinkle some Christmas magic your way at his own village. You can take a picture with him in his sleigh, share your Christmas wishes with the jolly old fellow and even send a letter to the North Pole with your wish list. What are you waiting for? Stop by and say hello to Santa before his busiest day of the year.
THROUGH DECEMBER 31 | GAYLORD TEXAN
Get ready to experience a heartwarming and nostalgic holiday treat at ICE! At The Gaylord Texan. Based on the beloved book “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” by Dr. Seuss, you’ll be amazed by the extraordinary ice sculptures carved from a staggering 2 million pounds of ice. Just remember to bundle up as the exhibit is kept at a chilly 9 degrees Fahrenheit.
THROUGH JANUARY 1 | TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY
For many people, driving around to see Christmas lights is a beloved holiday tradition. But why bother with searching for the right neighborhood when you can take a trip to Texas Motor Speedway for the Gift Of Lights? This spectacular drive-thru experience is anything but ordinary with over 2 miles filled with nearly 3 million lights. With KLTY’s festive Christmas music playing, one carload can enjoy all the festivities for the price of one admission. Fasten your seatbelts, because it’s going to be a spectacular ride!