Experience the charm of the season with Darling Homes’ guide to holiday happenings in Dallas!
Discover a winter wonderland, featuring five two-story tall ice slides, in Grapevine or witness Santa Claus himself parachute into Frisco’s Christmas in the Square event.
The team at Darling Homes has gathered five must-see activities to ensure an enchanting holiday season in Dallas.
Enjoy a Holiday Classic at Bass Performance Hall
Toy soldiers, dancing snowflakes, twinkling lights, awe-inspiring performances and a one-of-a-kind nutcracker come together to create the wildly popular holiday classic, The Nutcracker.
For years, the ballet has served as a Christmas tradition worldwide and continues to dazzle its audience every year. This year, enjoy the sights and sounds at Fort Worth’s Bass Performance Hall, now through December 24.
Presented by Texas Ballet Theater, the world-class production will captivate audiences with extraordinary dancing and acting for which The Nutcracker is known for displaying.
With more than a dozen shows scheduled over the next few weeks, Dallas-area residents have plenty of opportunities to see the unforgettable holiday classic.
For dates and tickets, visit http://bit.ly/2h6bYGI.
Experience a Winter Wonderland at ICE!
Adventure to a magical winter wonderland here in Dallas with ICE! featuring Santa Claus is Coming to Town at Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine, now through January 1.
Children and adults will marvel at a celebration that’s alive with the sights and sounds of the season as the magic of Christmas comes to life in the Lone Star state.
Walk through the snow-dusted attraction and discover five, two-story tall ice slides illuminated with festive lights, two million pounds of hand-carved ice sculptures and learn the story of how Santa began giving toys to boys and girls across the world in the retelling of the classic television special “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town.”
Although the event is held indoors, dress warm as it’s kept at a chilly nine degrees to ensure a true winter experience. Visit http://bit.ly/2hgVeiJ for ICE! tickets and schedule.
Gaylord Texan Resort is also offering vacation packages and festivities throughout December, including:
- Rudolph’s Holly Jolly™ Breakfast
- The Elf on the Shelf® Scavenger Hunt
- Build-A-Bear Workshop®
- Cookies and Milk with Mrs. Claus
- Photos with Santa
Visit http://bit.ly/2hgUHxp to learn more.
Discover Gift of Lights at Texas Motor Speedway
Share a special night of holiday revelry with loved ones and friends during Gift of Lights at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth.
Available each night through December 30, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., enjoy a Texas-sized light park at the largest speedway in Texas. The one-and-a-half mile display features more than 500 dazzling and festive light displays sure to impress children, teens and adults.
Gift of Lights is an annual, drive thru event created to benefit local charities in North Texas. Tickets are available to purchase online or when you arrive at the gate for $25 per vehicle. Save $5 at the entrance with an unwrapped Toys for Tots donation.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit http://bit.ly/2h6seak.
Celebrate Christmas in Frisco Square
Delight in the most wonderful time of year in Frisco at Christmas in the Square!
This one-of-a-kind celebration has everything you’re looking to experience this season and more, from horse-drawn carriage rides and an ice skating rink to a special visit from Santa Claus.
Attracting more than 675,000 visitors each year, Christmas in the Square offers the largest choreographed holiday lights and music show in North Texas, featuring more than 175,000 lights, snow machines that create snow flurries throughout The Square, family-fun activities galore and memories you won’t soon forget.
The Special Event Night will take place on Saturday, December 17, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., which includes all the holiday fun in one night:
- Parachuting Santa
- Carriage rides
- Outdoor ice rink
- Holiday treats
- Light & music show
- Snow flurries
- Trackless train rides
- Four-lane, inner-tubing snow slide
- Santa & his workshop
- Holiday vendors
- Inflatables
- Interactive snow play area & more
For more information, visit http://bit.ly/2hh9Sqi as event times, dates and ticket prices vary.
Ring in the New Year at Day 1 Dallas
Celebrating its second year of new year’s fun is Day 1 Dallas, a family fair on New Year’s Day filled with fireworks, food and fun for all ages, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the historic Fair Park.
Both children and adults can enjoy a full day of activity with zip lining, rock climbing, bounce houses, kid-friendly carnival rides, special visits from Star Wars and LEGO characters, circus arts, magic shows, live music, great food and much more.
Admission to the fair is $15 for adults, $5 for kids ages 4-12 and free admission for children 3 years and younger. Tickets may be purchased online and includes access to all activities. Food and drinks are available for purchase with all proceeds benefiting homeless children and families served by Vogel Alcove.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://day1dallas.com/.
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For more information about Darling Homes, contact our Internet Homes Sales Consultant, Melissa, at (469) 252-2255 or visit www.darlinghomes.com.
