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What: Shop local vendors while sipping wine and playing games to win prizes. Combine that with the ugliest Christmas sweater you own and it makes for a pretty fun evening. For more information, click here.

First United Bank Christmas Fair

When: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Where: First United Bank, 6100 Preston Rd. Frisco

What: With food trucks and more than 20 vendors, you can walk around and enjoy the holiday spirit full of arts, crafts, and games for the kids. For more information, click here. 

Friday, December 9

Rockin’ Around The Realm

When: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Where: The Realm Castle Hills, 4400 S.H. 121, Lewisville

What: Featuring a DJ, photo ops with Santa and his team, and food and drink specials, visit the suburban mixed use development to celebrate the holiday season. The night will end with the tree lighting. For more information, click here. 

Home for the Holidays | Meet and Greet with Santa

When: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Where: The Village at Allen, 190 E. Stacy Road

What: Family-friendly games, carolers, and Santa. Bonus treats: cupcakes, hot cocoa, trains, and more. For more information, click here.

Saturday, December 10

Dallas Symphony Orchestra: Christmas Pops

When: 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Where: The Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St.

What: The DSO performs Christmas classics and sing-along carols this weekend at the Meyerson. For ticketing information, click here.

Christmas at the Ranch

When: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Where: 310 Highland Village Rd., Highland Village

What: Featuring food vendors, visits from Santa, train rides, and more, visit Christmas at the Ranch for some family fun this weekend. For ticket information, click here.

The Colony High Holiday Market

When: 9 a.m.

Where: The Colony High School, 4301 Blair Oaks

What: With more than 80 vendors, head to The Colony Holiday Market to wrap up your Christmas shopping. There will also be an opportunity for a photo with Santa. For more information, click here.

Sunday, December 11

Family Magic and Comedy Show

When: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. (Doors open at 1 p.m.) 

Where: 4980 Beltline Road #250 Addison, TX 75254

What: Meet Mike Williams, a two-time Magician of the Year winner, and enjoy a comedy show fit for all ages. Ticket information can be found here.

Mistletoe Market in Downtown Plano

When: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Where: 1024 E. 15th St., Plano

What: Stuff your stocking at the Mistletoe Market in Downtown Plano with goods from local vendors. You can also bring the entire family for a Grinch-themed evening chalked full of activities on top of shopping. Click here for more information.

Posada

When: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Where: Latino Cultural Center

What: Celebrate Posada, a Christmas tradition in Mexico, at the Latino Cultural Center. There will be musicians that lead patrons through the building as well as dancing and other activities. For more information, click here.

Recurring Things To Do

Starting now, Addison’s Ida Claire is here to shake up the week with local talent featuring tarot cards, palm readers, handwriting readers and rock readers on every Tuesday between 6–9 p.m. For Vinyl Hour, the Southern-influenced restaurant and bar invites the community to come enjoy classic records, delicious bar bites, and happy hour-priced beverages Monday through Fridays from 3–6 p.m. and 9–11 p.m. Guests can pick a Vinyl from the collection or bring one of their own for all to enjoy!

Join the entire city of Dallas for Big D Reads 2022: The Accommodation throughout the month of September. Pick up your own free copy of Jim Schutze’s book, and pick from one (or more) of 40 events (and counting) that are connected to the book. For a full list of activities and to find out everywhere you can get a free copy of the book, go to bigdreads.org.

“Spirit and Form,” Octavio Medellín’s exhibition opens at the Dallas Museum of Art. The exhibit is a homage to the influential artist and art educator who impacted generations of Latinx artists in Dallas and Texas overall. The exhibit, which is free to the public, runs until January 15, 2023.

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