Treat your family to an afternoon or evening out to attend a holiday show. Plays and musicals make the holidays come alive, especially family favorites such as, “A Christmas Carol,” the Dallas classic, “A Tuna Christmas” or “The Nutcracker.” The Nutcracker is performed by many different ballet companies. Catch a British Classic at Theatre Britain.
A Christmas Carol
This event occurs Daily from 11/22/2019 to 12/29/2019
Location Name: AT&T Performing Arts Center
Location Address: 2450 San Jacinto, Dallas TX Click for Google Map
Description: Tis the season to be jolly when Dallas’ favorite holiday tradition returns to the Wyly Theatre! Three spirits have come to visit the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, and to take him on a fantastic journey through Christmases past, present, and future that annually delights audiences across North Texas. But will it be enough to save Scrooge’s soul? Brimming with joyful songs, magical spirits, and holiday cheer, Dallas Theater Center’s A Christmas Carol boldly reimagines Dickens’ classic tale of joy, redemption, and the spirit of Christmas.
A Christmas Carol in Cleburne
This event occurs Daily from 11/15/2019 to 12/23/2019
Cost: $25/Adults; $15/kids under 12
Location Name: Plaza Theatre
Location Address: Historic Downtown Cleburne, TX
Description: Back for it’s every-other-year production at PlazaCo, A Christmas Carol once again tells the story of the miserly Ebeneezer Scrooge and his journey to redemption at Christmastime through the appearance of Ghosts of his Past, Present and Future. Adorned with classic carols of the season throughout, A Christmas Carol is a tradition unmatched for the joy and pleasure it brings to every holiday season. Shows on Thurs., Fri., Sat. at 7:30 pm Shows on Sat. Matinee at 3:00 pm
Big Brassy Christmas & Organ Extravaganza
Date of event: 12/19/2019
Event Begins at: 07:30:00PM
Location Name: Meyerson Symphony Center
Location Address: 2301 Flora St., Dallas, TX 75201 Click for Google Map
Description: Deck the halls with the DSO brass and percussion sections and the magnificent Lay Family Concert Organ. This Dallas Symphony tradition returns to make your holidays merry and bright with an extra helping of Christmas cheer.
Brazos Chamber Orchestra Christmas Concert
Date of event: 12/19/2019
Event Time: 07:30:00 PM till 09:30:00 PM
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: First Baptist Church
Location Address: 414 N Main St, Cleburne, TX 76033 Click for Google Map
Description: Get into the spirit with our holiday concert.
Christmas at the Meyerson
Date of event: 12/16/2019
Event Begins at: 07:30:00PM
Location Name: Meyerson Symphony Center
Location Address: 2301 Flora St., Dallas, TX 75201 Click for Google Map
Description: Visions of sugarplums will surely be dancing as the Dallas Winds rings in the holidays with all your Yuletide favorites. So, hitch up the sleigh and jingle all the way! It’s fun for the whole family.
Christmas at The Star
This event occurs Daily from 12/06/2019 to 12/21/2019
Event Begins at: 06:00:00PM
Location Name: The Star in Frisco
Location Address: 9 Cowboys Way Frisco, Texas 75034 Click for Google Map
Description: The Dallas Cowboys will host the third annual Christmas at The Star. This event gives fans an opportunity to enjoy free, family-friendly events throughout the holiday season including the Christmas Spectacular presented by Albertsons and Tom Thumb and the opportunity to take a photo with Santa Claus. The Christmas Spectacular begins with the lighting of The Star’s 67-foot Christmas tree, lit with digital LED lights, located on Tostitos Championship Plaza, and leads into a holiday performance showcasing the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Dallas Cowboys Rhythm and Blue Dancers and Rookie Squad, Dallas Cowboys Drumline, mascot Rowdy, Santa, and special Dallas Cowboys guest appearances. Current special guests are scheduled as follows and are subject to change without notice. The Christmas Spectacular takes place every Friday and Saturday ONLY. Click the link for details.
Christmas Handbell Concert – Concert Bells of Fort Worth
Date of event: 12/21/2019
Event Begins at: 02:00:00PM
Ages: All ages
Location Name: Northaven United Methodist
Location Address: 11211 Preston Road Dallas, TX 75230 Click for Google Map
Description: Concert Bells of Fort Worth is bringing you the silver screen! Whether you fancy a movie night or a nice Saturday matinee, we have you covered with our Hollywood Holidays concert. Sit in the back row, sit up front, or sit in the middle; we won’t judge your choices. Maybe you’ll even want to bring the family Grinch along. We’ll bring holiday standards from the soundtracks of movies new and old, and do our best to grow everyone’s heart three sizes. And since this is our silver season, you’ll want to be on the lookout for some “silver bells” waiting in the wings!
Christmas Handbell Concert – Concert Bells of Fort Worth
Date of event: 12/17/2019
Event Begins at: 07:30:00PM
Ages: All ages
Location Name: First Christian Church Arlington
Location Address: 910 S Collins St — Arlington, TX 76010 Click for Google Map
Description: Concert Bells of Fort Worth is bringing you the silver screen! Whether you fancy a movie night or a nice Saturday matinee, we have you covered with our Hollywood Holidays concert. Sit in the back row, sit up front, or sit in the middle; we won’t judge your choices. Maybe you’ll even want to bring the family Grinch along. We’ll bring holiday standards from the soundtracks of movies new and old, and do our best to grow everyone’s heart three sizes. And since this is our silver season, you’ll want to be on the lookout for some “silver bells” waiting in the wings!
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert at NorthPark
This event occurs Daily from 12/18/2019 to 12/18/2019
Event Begins at: 07:00:00PM
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: NorthPark Mall Northcourt
Location Address: 8687 North Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas 75225 Click for Google Map
Description: Celebrate the season with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert at NorthPark Center. Expect all of your holiday favorites and special sing-alongs for the whole family. This free concert takes place in NorthCourt, on Level One between Nordstrom and Macy’s. Food and drink will be available for purchase from NorthPark restaurants.
Elf the Musical Jr
This event occurs Daily from 11/15/2019 to 12/21/2019
Location Name: Artisan Center Theater
Location Address: 418 E. Pipeline Rd. Hurst, TX 76053 Click for Google Map
Description: Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. Click link for days & times of show.
FIESTA NAVIDAD!
Date of event: 12/17/2019
Event Begins at: 07:30:00PM
Location Name: Meyerson Symphony Center
Location Address: 2301 Flora St., Dallas, TX 75201 Click for Google Map
Description: FIESTA NAVIDAD! MARIACHI LOS CAMPEROS IN CONCERT WITH THE DSO The GRAMMY® Award-winning Mariachi Los Camperos performs a concert of Mexican and Latin inspired Christmas songs alongside the Dallas Symphony. Treat your family to this musical fiesta.
Galleria Ice Shows
This event occurs each Week on Saturday from 12/07/2019 to 12/21/2019
Event Begins at: 06:00:00PM
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Location Name: The Galleria Mall
Location Address: 13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas Click for Google Map
Description: Join us for exciting and magical moments as we light our iconic 95-foot-tall Christmas tree with weekly ice-skating performances! Every free show features Missile Toes, Galleria’s ice-skating, back-flipping, pyrotechnic Santa Claus, live performances by Olympic and National Champion-ranked skaters, and local children who introduce the lighting of the country’s tallest indoor tree. Friday, Nov. 29 at noon Patrick Chan – 2018 Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion Stephanie Ciarochi – Local US Champion Kristen Nardozzi and Nick Traxler – Local Dance Team Saturday, Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. Patrick Chan – 2018 Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion Stephanie Ciarochi – Local US Champion Kristen Nardozzi and Nick Traxler – Local Dance Team Saturday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. Ryan Bradley – US National Champion Emily Chan and Spencer Howe – Local Pair Team Saturday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. Mirai Nagasu – 2018 Olympic Team Bronze Evgenia Tarasova and Vladimir Morozov – Russian Pair Champions Audrey Lu and Misha Mitrofanov – Local US Pair Team Saturday, Dec. 21 at 6 p.m. Kaetlyn Osmond – 2018 Olympic Team Champion, Ashley Cain-Gribble and Tim LeDuc – 2018 US Pair Champions
Grapevine Family Christmas Movies
This event occurs Daily from 12/02/2019 to 12/23/2019
Cost: $6/person
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: Palace Theatre
Location Address: 300 South Main St, Grapevine Click for Google Map
Description: See holiday movies all on the big screen at the Palace Theatre! “Home Alone” Dec 20, “A Christmas Carol,” Dec 2.; “White Christmas,” Dec 3, 18, 21, 22, “It’s A Wonderful Life,” Dec 9, 17, 19, and 22; “A Christmas Story,” Dec 18; Holiday Inn Dec 4; and Charlie Brown & “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” December 16 and 21, 23; “Miracle on 34th Street” Dec 8 & 15; Scrooged Dec 15; Frosty & Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer Dec 17, 22; The Santa Clause Dec 18 & 22; Muppet Christmas Carol Dec 19, Christmas Vacation Dec 20, Elf Dec 21. Click the link as showtimes vary.
Jack Frost
This event occurs Daily from 11/22/2019 to 12/23/2019
Location Name: Casa Mañana
Location Address: 3101 W. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76107 Click for Google Map
Description: Jack is living the perfect life, spending his days making spectacular ice sculptures and hanging with his friends in the Frozen Kingdom. One day tragedy strikes, and Jack, along with his friends, is banished from the kingdom by his evil uncle – who wants to destroy the world with a new ice age! Can a band of snowy misfits help Jack find his destiny and restore order to the kingdom? Santa Claus himself narrates this holiday spectacular where adventure awaits at every turn. *Deaf Interpreted Performance: Friday, December 6 at 6:30 p.m
Robert Earl Keen’s Countdown to Christmas
Date of event: 12/30/2019
Event Begins at: 07:30:00PM
Location Name: Bass Performance Hall
Location Address: 525 Commerce Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102 Click for Google Map
Description: PRESENTED BY PERFORMING ARTS FORT WORTH as part of BNSF Popular Entertainment Series.
Santa’s Toy Shoppe Puppet Theatre at NorthPark
This event occurs Daily from 11/29/2019 to 12/24/2019
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Location Name: NorthPark Center
Location Address: 8687 N. Central Expressway Dallas, Texas 75225 Click for Google Map
Description: How does Santa get all of those presents to little boys and girls around the world? Santa’s Toy Shoppe Puppet Theatre animates the story of a toymaker and a cast of entertaining characters working to get Santa’s toys completed in time for Christmas Eve delivery. Santa’s Toy Shoppe Puppet Theatre shows occur once per hour: Monday-Saturday 11:45AM-7:45PM; Sunday 12:45-6:45PM; Christmas Eve 11:45AM-3:45PM
Scrooge Puppet Theatre
This event occurs Daily from 11/29/2019 to 12/24/2019
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Location Name: NorthPark Center
Location Address: 8687 N. Central Expressway Dallas, Texas 75225 Click for Google Map
Description: NorthPark Center’s whimsical Scrooge Puppet Theatre has been a holiday tradition for four decades. Charles Dickens’ famous character creates a funny scene through the magic of puppetry. Children of all ages giggle with delight as everyone’s favorite despicable holiday character emerges from his cottage. Come back time and again for this improvisational performance and be sure to catch the final show on Christmas Eve, when Scrooge is finally filled with the holiday spirit. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 11:30AM-8:30PM. Sunday, 12:30PM-6:30PM. Christmas Eve, 10:30AM-3:30PM. Shows start at the bottom of every hour.
Sights and Sounds of the Season
This event occurs Daily from 11/23/2019 to 12/22/2019
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Location Name: NorthPark Center
Location Address: 8687 N. Central Expressway Dallas, Texas 75225 Click for Google Map
Description: The sounds of the season fill the air at NorthPark Center as performance groups take the stage in celebration of the holidays. Catch your favorite school, church, synagogue, community or professional group throughout the holiday season. Check website for a detailed schedule.
Slappy’s Holiday Circus
This event occurs each Week on Saturday from 11/30/2019 to 12/21/2019
Event Begins at: 01:00:00PM
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: The Galleria Mall Dallas – Level 1 near Nordstrom & Belk
Location Address: 13350 Dallas Parkway Suite 3860, Dallas, TX 75240 Click for Google Map
Description: Presented by Slappy’s Puppet Playhouse, experience a classic European Circus with puppets, magic, clowns, contortionists and jugglers in a fast-paced show that’s fun for the entire family. Show times: 1p & 3pm.
Slappy’s Holiday Circus
This event occurs each Week on Friday from 11/29/2019 to 12/20/2019
Event Begins at: 01:00:00PM
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: The Galleria Mall Dallas – Level 1 near Nordstrom & Belk
Location Address: 13350 Dallas Parkway Suite 3860, Dallas, TX 75240 Click for Google Map
Description: Presented by Slappy’s Puppet Playhouse, experience a classic European Circus with puppets, magic, clowns, contortionists and jugglers in a fast-paced show that’s fun for the entire family. Show times: 1p & 3pm.
The Nutcracker at Bass Hall
This event occurs Daily from 12/13/2019 to 12/29/2019
Location Name: Bass Performance Hall
Location Address: 525 Commerce Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102 Click for Google Map
Description: Experience the most magical Christmas tradition of the season as Clara and her Nutcracker Prince travel throughout a winter wonderland to meet the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Kingdom of Sweets. Exquisite costumes and dazzling choreography will transport you to a world where dreams do come true. CLICK THE LINK for full details on dates. This does not repeat daily.
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR CHRISTMAS SHOW
This event occurs each Week on Saturday from 11/23/2019 to 12/29/2019
Event Time: 01:30:00 PM till 02:30:00 PM
Cost: $17- $30
Ages: Enjoyed by all ages
Location Name: Dallas Children’s Theater
Location Address: 5938 Skillman St. Dallas, TX 75231 Click for Google Map
Description: And he was still hungry! So…the Very Hungry Caterpillar came back to Dallas. During the 2019 holiday season, the whole family can make their way to a happy place thanks to a new collection of stories brought to life from beloved children’s author/illustrator Eric Carle. Enjoy Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?; 10 Little Rubber Ducks; Dream Snow; and of course, a reprisal of The Very Hungry Caterpillar – now celebrating its 50th birthday! Filled with colorful puppets and adorable animals, this extraordinary spectacle is pure holiday magic, and sure to be a sellout, so buy your tickets early!