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North Texas moves into the week with a steady mix of seasonal energy and everyday momentum, as holiday programming overlaps with the routines that refuse to slow down. Lights, performances and community gatherings fill the calendar, offering plenty of ways to break up the workweek.
This roundup highlights a range of options for anyone looking to step out, stay local or simply make the most of a December week that manages to feel busy and inviting at the same time.
When: Until Jan. 4, 2026 | Open Tuesday – Sunday 4-9 p.m.
Where: Mic Drop Comedy Plano, 7301 Lone Star Dr., Suite A-110, Plano
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A limited-time winter pop-up converts a comedy lounge into a cozy throwback to holiday card energy, packed with snow-day mood lighting, festive décor and enough glitter cloth to blind any inner grinch. Guests can order holiday-only cocktails, snack from a seasonal treat menu and get rewarded with a free return ticket tucked into each specialty drink. It’s an after-work escape for groups who prefer their nights stirred, shaken and very lightly sugar-coated in holiday spirit, minus the kitchen sink of promotion.
When: Until Dec. 14, 2025
Where: Prestonwood Baptist Church, 6801 W Park Boulevard, Plano
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A holiday spectacle takes center stage as this production transforms Christmas classics into a full-scale show packed with flying angels, a massive cast, live orchestra and a living nativity complete with camels and kings. The 100-minute program mixes bold visuals, original music and big-story energy to bring the season’s most familiar tale to life in grand fashion. Families can even arrive early for a themed buffet, making the whole outing feel like its own festive tradition.
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When: Until Dec. 14 & Dec. 17 – 21, 2025
Where: Courtyard Theater, 1509 H Avenue, Plano
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A holiday classic takes the stage with a lively musical spin as Scrooge brings Dickens’ ghosts, grinches and goodwill to life through big songs, quick pacing and plenty of seasonal charm. Now in its fifteenth year, the production has built a reputation for sell-out crowds, carols before curtain and a cast that leans fully into the story’s heart and humor. It’s a family-friendly tradition that turns one famously grumpy character into the centerpiece of a festive night out — no haunted door knockers required.
When: Nov. 24, 2025 – Jan. 5, 2026 | 7:30 a.m.
Where: Frisco Square, 8874 Coleman Blvd., Frisco
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Holiday lights take center stage as this longtime tradition turns an entire square into a glowing, music-filled playground of color and cheer. Visitors can wander through towering displays, catch the choreographed light show, or lace up for real ice skating right in the middle of the festivities. With extras like Santa visits and a bustling Christmas tree lot, it’s the kind of winter outing that keeps the season shining long after the first switch flips.
Photo: Frisco Square
When: Dec. 10, 2025 | 7 – 9 p.m.
Where: The Star, Cowboys Way, Frisco
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A mischievous holiday classic hits the big screen outdoors as families gather for a free showing of The Grinch under the evening sky. Guests can settle in with blankets, chairs and plenty of pre-movie snacks, with nearby restaurants offering easy grab-and-go dinners for anyone turning the night into a full picnic. It’s a simple, cozy way to enjoy a winter favorite — no Whoville citizenship required.
When: Nov. 21–Dec. 28, 2025
Where: Dallas Midtown, 13331 Preston Rd, Dallas
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Forget the North Pole, Santa and Mrs. Claus are vacationing in Dallas this year and they’ve transformed Midtown into a cozy, snow-dusted mountain hideaway. Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas is back with an all-new Alpine Adventure theme, complete with ski-lodge vibes and just enough Texas flair to make it perfectly weird. Visitors can expect to hit the rink for alpine ice skating, brave the bigger-than-ever snow slides and meet the jolly old elf in Santa’s Ski Gondola. This isn’t just about lights; it’s a full-blown Texas holiday block party featuring holiday karaoke, ugly sweater contests, live bands and carolers. It’s all the whimsy and nostalgia you can handle, spread across 90,000 square feet of twinkling fun.
Snowday Dallas at the Galleria Dallas.
When: Nov. 15-29, 2025
Where: Galleria Dallas, 13350 Dallas Parkway, Dallas
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Holiday magic takes over as a whimsical winter wonderland returns, complete with immersive sets, sparkling photo ops and a few surprises hidden behind every frosted corner. Families can explore Santa’s village, step aboard a train bound for the North Pole and snap Instagram-worthy shots inside this larger-than-life holiday experience. It’s festive, playful and just the right mix of nostalgia and sparkle to kick off the season.
When: Dec. 11, 2025 | 6 p.m.
Where: Celina’s Downtown Square
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Santa trades sleigh bells for sirens as Fire Santa cruises through Celina’s neighborhoods, giving families a curbside front-row seat to holiday cheer on wheels. Kids can bundle up, step outside and catch a quick wave as the big man rolls by, lights flashing and spirits high. With a public route to track and plenty of chances to spot him, it turns an ordinary evening into a merry street-side surprise.
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When: Until Jan. 4, 2026 | 5:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Where: Central Firehouse, 4900 Blair Oaks Dr, The Colony
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Holiday lights take the lead at The Colony Christmas Spectacular, where a choreographed show turns the firehouse exterior into a glowing, music-synced display you can enjoy right from the car. Visitors simply tune in to 99.9 FM, sit back and watch the lights dance along like they’ve had years of ballet training. It’s a free, drive-by burst of cheer that proves even traffic can feel festive when the playlist is built into the pavement.
When: Until Jan. 4, 2026 | Doors open 6 p.m. Show 8 p.m.
Where: Texas Trust CU Theatre at Grand Prairie, 1001 Texas Trust Way, Grand Prairie
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Country fans can catch a chart-topping trio in action as Lady A brings more than a decade of hits, powerhouse harmonies and arena-polished storytelling to the stage. With nine-time Platinum favorites like “Need You Now,” multiple GRAMMY wins and a catalog built for singing along, the group blends heart, nostalgia and big-room energy into one polished performance. It’s a night where the harmonies land tight, the lyrics hit familiar and the crowd does half the work by knowing every word.
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