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Holiday Fun in Collin County Merry Events

Looking for holiday events to celebrate the season in and around Collin County? Our Merry Events section has details on kid-friendly celebrations, parades, and seasonal adventures, and is part of our “Holiday Fun in Collin County :: Merry Events, Holiday Lights, Hanukkah Happenings, and More.”

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Opens November 13

Holiday at the Arboretum :: Dallas :: Holiday events are featured for all ages through January 5.

Opens November 15

Christmas at Gaylord Texan :: Grapevine :: Immersive events are featured for all ages through January 5 beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Tour of Trees :: McKinney :: Visit the holiday event through December 15. RSVP online.

Opens November 16

The Trains at Northpark :: Dallas :: This holiday tradition runs through January 5 and benefits the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas.

Opens November 18

Stockyards Rodeo Rink :: Fort Worth :: Celebrate the holidays with events for all ages through January 5. Tickets are $80 for a group of four.

Opens November 22

Christmas in the Square :: Frisco :: Experience a variety of holiday activities through January 6. Tickets for ice skating can be purchased online.

Dallas Zoo Lights :: Dallas :: Holiday fun takes place on select dates until January 4. Get tickets online.

Lights on the Farm :: Plano :: Classic Christmas fun is planned on various days and times through December 27. Purchase tickets online or at the gate.

Snowday and Santaland :: Dallas :: Immersive holiday events are offered on select dates until December 24. Get tickets online.

Opens November 23

Colorful Christmas :: Plano :: Kids get creative for the holidays through January 5.

Miracle on 134th Street :: Celina :: Festive family fun for the holidays takes place through December 23. Purchase tickets online.

Vitruvian Lights :: Addision :: Holiday happenings for the family are offered through January 1.

Opens November 24

Holiday in the Park :: Arlington :: Holiday happenings for the family are offered through December 31.

Opens November 25

Christmas Capital of Texas :: Grapevine :: A variety of holiday festivities are planned through December 31.

Snowland :: Grapevine :: Make reservations online for several events through January 6.

Opens December 2

Christmas Cartoons & Crafts :: Grapevine :: Tickets are $8 for kids and $4 for adults.

Opens December 6

Downtown Ice Rink :: Grand Prairie :: The ice rink is open through December 28. Admission is free.

Hometown Holidays :: Mansfield :: Visit a range of holiday happenings through December 23.

Opens December 7

Santa’s Village at Huffhines Park :: Richardson :: There are several holiday events to choose from through on select dates through December 22.

November 16

Holiday Craft Fair :: McKinney :: Get holiday gifts from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Admission is free.

November 16 – 17

Snowflake Bazaar :: Plano :: Shop for the holidays from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Sunday hours are 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Admission and parking are free.

November 23

Home for the Holidays Tree Lighting :: Southlake Town Square :: Hours are 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. Admission is free.

Light the Night :: Allen :: Holiday festivities begin at 4:30 p.m. Admission is free.

November 23 – 24

Plano Holiday Market :: Plano :: Shop and celebrate the holidays over two days from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Sunday hours are 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

November 24

Fort Worth Parade of Lights :: Fort Worth :: The parade begins at 6:00 p.m. with events planned beforehand at 4:30 p.m.

November 25

Carol of Lights :: Downtown Grapevine :: This free holiday kick-off festival takes place from 4:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Grandparents Camp: Pumpkin Snowmen :: McKinney :: Grandparents and grandkids ages 5 – 12 bond over holiday crafts from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Admission is $5.

November 29

Holiday Movie in the Park :: Fairview :: Watch Elf beginning at 6:00 p.m. Bring your own blanket and chairs. Admission is free.

November 29 – December 1

Home for the Holidays :: McKinney :: The holiday tradition returns for three days in historic downtown.

November 30

Fairview Lights Up the Holidays :: Fairview :: Holiday fun is planned with a range of events starting at 5:45 p.m.

December 4

Christmas on the Square :: Celina :: Hours are 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Shuttles will be available.

Sachse Christmas Extravaganza :: Sachse :: The event kicks off with the parade beginning at 6:00 p.m.

December 5

Christmas on the Square :: Garland :: Hours are 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Admission is free.

December 5 – 20

Lights of Ennis :: Ennis :: Several holiday events to choose from all month long.

December 6 – 7

Holidays at the Heard :: McKinney :: This festive event raises funds for the Heard. Tickets are $5 for Heard members. Non-members pay between $14 – $17.

December 7

52nd Annual Christmas Parade :: Richardson :: Tickets for the themed parade are available for purchase.

Denton Holiday Lighting Festival :: Downtown Denton :: Hours are 3:00 – 9:00 p.m. Admission is free. All access wristbands start at $10.

Dickens in Downtown Plano Arts District :: Plano :: Hours are 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. Free parking is available.

Holiday in the Park/Parade of Lights :: The Colony :: Enjoy free holiday fun from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Holly Jolly Celebration :: Allen :: The holiday festivities begin at 4:00 p.m.

Merry Main Street :: Frisco :: Hours are 3:00 – 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.

North Pole Christmas :: Princeton :: Hours are 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. with free holiday events all evening.

Prosper Christmas Festival :: Prosper :: Hours are 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. with a variety of events planned throughout the day.

Winter Jubilee :: McKinney :: Kids learn about diverse winter and holiday traditions from across the globe from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Wylie Arts Festival :: Wylie :: Hours are 9:00 – 4:00 p.m. Indoor and outdoor events and activities are scheduled for all ages.

December 7 – 18

12 Days of Anna :: Anna :: This holiday tradition takes place over 12 days with festive events for everyone.

December 7 – 21

Holidays at Heritage :: Irving :: Enjoy free holiday events for all ages on Fridays and Saturdays.

December 8

Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting :: Wylie :: Visit this free holiday tradition beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Sugar Plum Fairy Tea :: Frisco :: Have holiday tea, shop, and enjoy ballet performances from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Tickets start at $75.

December 13 – 14

CityLine Merry Market :: Richardson :: Visit this free holiday market from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. on Friday. Saturday hours are 12:00 – 8:00 p.m.

December 14

Candy Canes for Kids :: Fairview :: All-day holiday entertainment takes place from 1:00 – 6:30 p.m.

Parade of Lights :: McKinney :: The downtown holiday tradition begins at 6:30 p.m.

Plano Holiday Parade :: Plano :: Holiday fun begins at 2:00 p.m.

Tamales Weekend :: Dallas :: Activities take place from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Ongoing

Opens November 13

Holiday at the Arboretum :: Dallas :: Holiday events are featured for all ages through January 5.

Opens November 15

Christmas at Gaylord Texan :: Grapevine :: Immersive events are featured for all ages through January 5 beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Tour of Trees :: McKinney :: Visit the holiday event through December 15. RSVP online.

Opens November 16

The Trains at Northpark :: Dallas :: This holiday tradition runs through January 5 and benefits the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas.

Opens November 18

Stockyards Rodeo Rink :: Fort Worth :: Celebrate the holidays with events for all ages through January 5. Tickets are $80 for a group of four.

Opens November 22

Christmas in the Square :: Frisco :: Experience a variety of holiday activities through January 6. Tickets for ice skating can be purchased online.

Dallas Zoo Lights :: Dallas :: Holiday fun takes place on select dates until January 4. Get tickets online.

Lights on the Farm :: Plano :: Classic Christmas fun is planned on various days and times through December 27. Purchase tickets online or at the gate.

Snowday and Santaland :: Dallas :: Immersive holiday events are offered on select dates until December 24. Get tickets online.

Opens November 23

Colorful Christmas :: Plano :: Kids get creative for the holidays through January 5.

Miracle on 134th Street :: Celina :: Festive family fun for the holidays takes place through December 23. Purchase tickets online.

Vitruvian Lights :: Addision :: Holiday happenings for the family are offered through January 1.

Opens November 24

Holiday in the Park :: Arlington :: Holiday happenings for the family are offered through December 31.

Opens November 25

Christmas Capital of Texas :: Grapevine :: A variety of holiday festivities are planned through December 31.

Snowland :: Grapevine :: Make reservations online for several events through January 6.

Opens December 2

Christmas Cartoons & Crafts :: Grapevine :: Tickets are $8 for kids and $4 for adults.

Opens December 6

Downtown Ice Rink :: Grand Prairie :: The ice rink is open through December 28. Admission is free.

Hometown Holidays :: Mansfield :: Visit a range of holiday happenings through December 23.

Opens December 7

Santa’s Village at Huffhines Park :: Richardson :: There are several holiday events to choose from through on select dates through December 22.

November

November 16

Holiday Craft Fair :: McKinney :: Get holiday gifts from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Admission is free.

November 16 – 17

Snowflake Bazaar :: Plano :: Shop for the holidays from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Sunday hours are 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Admission and parking are free.

November 23

Home for the Holidays Tree Lighting :: Southlake Town Square :: Hours are 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. Admission is free.

Light the Night :: Allen :: Holiday festivities begin at 4:30 p.m. Admission is free.

November 23 – 24

Plano Holiday Market :: Plano :: Shop and celebrate the holidays over two days from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Sunday hours are 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

November 24

Fort Worth Parade of Lights :: Fort Worth :: The parade begins at 6:00 p.m. with events planned beforehand at 4:30 p.m.

November 25

Carol of Lights :: Downtown Grapevine :: This free holiday kick-off festival takes place from 4:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Grandparents Camp: Pumpkin Snowmen :: McKinney :: Grandparents and grandkids ages 5 – 12 bond over holiday crafts from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Admission is $5.

November 29

Holiday Movie in the Park :: Fairview :: Watch Elf beginning at 6:00 p.m. Bring your own blanket and chairs. Admission is free.

November 29 – December 1

Home for the Holidays :: McKinney :: The holiday tradition returns for three days in historic downtown.

November 30

Fairview Lights Up the Holidays :: Fairview :: Holiday fun is planned with a range of events starting at 5:45 p.m.

December

December 4

Christmas on the Square :: Celina :: Hours are 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Shuttles will be available.

Sachse Christmas Extravaganza :: Sachse :: The event kicks off with the parade beginning at 6:00 p.m.

December 5

Christmas on the Square :: Garland :: Hours are 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Admission is free.

December 5 – 20

Lights of Ennis :: Ennis :: Several holiday events to choose from all month long.

December 6 – 7

Holidays at the Heard :: McKinney :: This festive event raises funds for the Heard. Tickets are $5 for Heard members. Non-members pay between $14 – $17.

December 7

52nd Annual Christmas Parade :: Richardson :: Tickets for the themed parade are available for purchase.

Denton Holiday Lighting Festival :: Downtown Denton :: Hours are 3:00 – 9:00 p.m. Admission is free. All access wristbands start at $10.

Dickens in Downtown Plano Arts District :: Plano :: Hours are 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. Free parking is available.

Holiday in the Park/Parade of Lights :: The Colony :: Enjoy free holiday fun from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Holly Jolly Celebration :: Allen :: The holiday festivities begin at 4:00 p.m.

Merry Main Street :: Frisco :: Hours are 3:00 – 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.

North Pole Christmas :: Princeton :: Hours are 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. with free holiday events all evening.

Prosper Christmas Festival :: Prosper :: Hours are 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. with a variety of events planned throughout the day.

Winter Jubilee :: McKinney :: Kids learn about diverse winter and holiday traditions from across the globe from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Wylie Arts Festival :: Wylie :: Hours are 9:00 – 4:00 p.m. Indoor and outdoor events and activities are scheduled for all ages.

December 7 – 18

12 Days of Anna :: Anna :: This holiday tradition takes place over 12 days with festive events for everyone.

December 7 – 21

Holidays at Heritage :: Irving :: Enjoy free holiday events for all ages on Fridays and Saturdays.

December 8

Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting :: Wylie :: Visit this free holiday tradition beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Sugar Plum Fairy Tea :: Frisco :: Have holiday tea, shop, and enjoy ballet performances from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Tickets start at $75.

December 13 – 14

CityLine Merry Market :: Richardson :: Visit this free holiday market from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. on Friday. Saturday hours are 12:00 – 8:00 p.m.

December 14

Candy Canes for Kids :: Fairview :: All-day holiday entertainment takes place from 1:00 – 6:30 p.m.

Parade of Lights :: McKinney :: The downtown holiday tradition begins at 6:30 p.m.

Plano Holiday Parade :: Plano :: Holiday fun begins at 2:00 p.m.

Tamales Weekend :: Dallas :: Activities take place from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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