Plano is turning its holiday charm into full sparkle this season, and here’s how to make the most of it whether you’re visiting friends, staying local, or simply looking to soak up the magic of winter in North Texas.
Head over to Lights at Legacy at The Shops at Legacy East on Sunday, November 23 for a family-friendly tree-lighting event. Balloon artists, toy-soldier stilt-walkers, a Christmas train ride, and free samples from neighborhood eateries set the scene. Crowd energy meets community charm in this mix of shopping, entertainment and community cheer.
For a more immersive evening, bring the whole crew to Lights on the Farm at the Heritage Farmstead Museum. From Friday, November 28 through Sunday, December 28 over one million lights bedeck the quarter-mile trail across the historic farmstead, with animated holiday displays, s’mores around the fire-pit, hot cocoa and donuts for warming up after your walk.
Get ready to kick up your boots and celebrate the season at the Rotary Clubs of Plano free Holiday Parade, a festive Yee Haw Holiday! The parade takes place Saturday, December 13 in Downtown Plano. Enjoy marching bands and floats bringing holiday cheer with a Texas twist.
Next, dive into the classic neighborhood lights spectacle at Deerfield Lights. The Deerfield subdivision in Plano transforms into a glowing wonderland from Monday, December 1 through Tuesday, December 30; drive through the streets, gaze at the dancing Santas and synchronized displays, and plan ahead for crowds.
Stroll through Dickens in Downtown Plano on Saturday, December 6 as the historic arts district transforms into a winter wonderland. Bring the whole family for photos with Santa and the Grinch, race down the snow slide, and watch ice carvers turn blocks into sparkling sculptures. Warm up along the Coffee & Cocoa Walk, let little makers loose with kids’ crafts, and browse the lively Children’s Entrepreneur Market before gathering for the evening tree-lighting ceremony. Pop into the Interurban Railway Museum for a cozy reading of The Polar Express, then keep the merriment going as you shop, eat, and explore.
Finally, experience one of Plano’s most beloved holiday traditions at Prestonwood Baptist Church with The Gift of Christmas December 5-14. This production combines dazzling special effects, a 1,000 person cast and choir, a live orchestra, flying angels, and the breathtaking Living Nativity complete with camels, kings, and spectacular virtual scenery. For 100 minutes, audiences are immersed in the beauty and power of the Christmas story, brought to life with original music, bold choreography, and unforgettable staging.
Together, these events wrap Plano in a festive tapestry of tradition, light, entertainment and shopping. Whether you’re chasing twinkles, hunting down gifts, or simply relishing the warmth of community in crisp air, Plano provides more than a season, it offers memories to last a lifetime. Find a complete list of holiday events on our blog at visitplano.com/plano-holiday-event-guide-2025.
More Things to Do in Plano
Looking for a unique way to wine and dine? Try Legacy Hall, one of the nation’s largest and most unique food halls. In this one-of-a-kind artisanal food hall, visitors can wander from stall to stall to meet local purveyors and sample everything from lobster rolls and Philly cheesesteaks to spiked shakes. The three-story venue also includes a brewery and a live music box garden. The fall music line-up has something for everyone.
Fall football has a whole new meaning! Fowl-on at Fowling Warehouse where older kids and parents can have a blast playing this new sport that is quickly turning into a national sensation. It’s as easy as throwing a football at ten bowling pins until someone knocks them all down. Fowling Warehouse’s Plano location is the first in the south, their largest venue, and the first venue with full food and beverage options.
Fly high at Go Ape! This thrilling attraction sits on the 800-acre Oak Point Park Nature Preserve and features five individual sections with rope ladders and 39 exciting crossings.
With 60,000 square feet of attractions, Crayola Experience is Texas’ most colorful family destination for interactive, creative play. Families typically spend 3-4 hours exploring the 22 hands-on attractions. Kids of all ages can embark on a wonderful, whimsical adventure with such unique experiences as starring in their very own coloring pages, naming and wrapping their very own Crayola crayon, learning how crayons are made in a live manufacturing show and so much more.
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