Fun Things To Do In and Around Dallas – Weekend of December 12 – December 13, 2009
In Dallas
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Starring the world famous Radio City Rockettes is an unparalleled show featuring the Rockettes signature eye high kicks, and precision choreography in multiple show stopping numbers.
Cheer! A Christmas Celebration
The season’s most popular and festive holiday concert featuring the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Dallas Symphony Chorus and a children’s choir. This spectacular concert will be filled with familiar Christmas music – both holiday classics and popular favorites – and a surprise visit from Santa Claus! 7:30pm.
A Very Special Holiday Special
Know those holiday tunes during movies and television specials you love? Well, all your favorite holiday tunes will have a place on the Winspear Opera House stage. It’s going to be special . . . very special!
Kwanzaa Fest
Celebrate the holiday season at this African American Festival celebrating Kwanzaa. Free to the public.
Candlelight
Witness the holidays as they were celebrated from 1840-1910. Learn the traditions of Hanukah and 1900 Tejano Catholic holiday traditions. Enjoy strolling carolers, telling St. Nick your wishes, riding in Nip and Tuck’s donkey-pulled carriage and making holiday crafts. 3-9 pm.
Stephan Pyles Holiday Cooking Class – A Modern Thanksgiving and Holiday Entertaining
During class, Chef Pyles will share his personal insights and experience on fall and holiday entertaining. Demonstrations will include a four-course meal or holiday buffet with matching wines or beverages. Participants will also learn recipe techniques from the restaurant, as well as those inspired by Chef Pyles’ travel experiences. Class is $95. 11am to 2pm. Space is limited so make your reservations now by calling 214-999-1229 x112 or email rmcgehee@stephanpyles.com.
Dallas Mavericks vs Charlotte Bobcats
Head out to American Airlines Center and enjoy a night of Basketball between the Dallas Mavericks vs Charlotte Bobcats. 7:30 pm.
Deck the Halls with Breakfast and Santa
A children’s concert featuring the Biscuit Brothers at the Meyerson Symphony Center, including free pre-concert activities in the lobby! Add breakfast to your concert package with a special holiday host, Santa Claus!
Santa Paws Pet Photo Sessions
A special Santa Paws photo op session for pet lovers this holiday season! The property tops his Nice list with a host of pet-friendly amenities and the recent appointment of lab pup Kora as Director of Pet Relations. Come check it out and bring along your furry, feathered or four-legged pals for a special photo op with the jolly old elf. Personal cameras also welcome.
In McKinney
Autumn Leaves Canned Food
This December, Autumn Leaves of McKinney, an assisted living residence uniquely designed for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, is participating in a canned food drive benefitting the North Texas Food Bank. The food drive runs from Dec. 1 to Dec. 18 at the Autumn Leaves residence at 175 Plateau Drive McKinney, TX 75069. (972) 542-0606 Canned food collection boxes are located in the front foyer of the residence, and Autumn Leaves encourages the local community to drop of any nonperishable, canned or boxed food items.
USA Boxing State Silver Gloves
USA Boxing – State Silver Gloves has been in McKinney for the past 15 years. The winning boxer will advance to Little Rock then on the Kansas.
Christmas Festival
Join us again this year as we celebrate Christmas and the Light. Live nativity, children`s activities and games, Las Posadas, performing ensembles and music, Interactive Christmas Experience, Performance of Light, arts, exhibits, live music, family portraits and a bake sale full of every culinary delight!
Go-Cart Racing
The North Texas Winter Nationals Go-Cart Racing is at Myers Park December 11 and 12, 2009. $12 pit pass, $5.00 spectator, $15 cart registration. For information contact Gary Jackson at 214-500-1574.
In Grapevine
Home for the Holidays
“Home for the Holidays” is a true Broadway-style musical Christmas stage show presented at the Palace Arts Center in Grapevine, Texas. With live music, beautiful costumes and seasonal sets, “Home for the Holidays” will transport you to a world of sleigh rides, snow fall, family and children to capture the charm and wonder of a traditional American family Christmas. The 80 minute revue combines singing, dancing and light humor with traditional scenes in Christmas-themed stage settings. The songs are linked by a story arc celebrating the stages of Christmas – anticipation of the coming of Christmas, excitement of family and friends in traditional celebration, and the enjoyment of the special day.
Isis & the Star Dancers
Isis and the Star Dancers is a wonderful group of Middle Eastern (bellydance) and Polynesian (Hula) dancers based in Dallas\Ft. Worth, Texas. Come out to the Grapevine Convention Center on December 13, 2009 and enjoy this wonderful group.
In Rockwall
Breakfast with Santa
Santa Claus is coming to town. Join us on this day because you get to tell Santa what you want for Christmas! We will provide donuts, orange juice, activities and candy canes and you can expect a visit from a special guest. A polaroid picture with Santa is included in your price to take home to remember your visit with Santa.
In Flower Mound
20th Annual Flower Mound Christmas Parade
The Town of Flower Mound cordially invites you to enter a float or group in the annual Christmas Parade. Approximately 100 parade entries will be celebrating the holiday season with decorated floats and costumes.
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