ICE! featuring ‘Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town’: The indoor walk-through holiday attraction is kept at 9 degrees and includes 2 million pounds of hand-carved ice sculptures, five two-story tall ice slides and a full nativity scene. The event runs from Dec. 23- Jan. 1. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (Fri.-Sat.), 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (Sun.). Prices vary based on date and time. Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine. 817-778-1000. www.gaylordtexantickets.com
The Christmas Past Exhibit at Collin County Historical Society & Museum will run from Dec. 23-24.[/caption]Christmas Past Exhibit: The Collin County Historical Society & Museum is hosting its Christmas Past Exhibit. The exhibit features letters to Santa Claus, Santa’s workbench with vintage toys, antique chocolate molds and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Dec. 23-24). Free. Historic 1911 Post Office, 300 E. Virginia St., McKinney. 972-542-9457. http://collincountyhistoricalsociety.org/
Carriage Rides at Watters Creek: At this free event, attendees will ride take a horse drawn carriage drive to enjoy the lights and festive spirit. Rides are subject to weather and are provided on a first come, first serve basis. 6-9 p.m. Watters Creek across from DSW Shoe Warehouse, 970 Garden Park Drive, Allen. www.watterscreek.com/event/carriage-rides-at-watters-creek/2145482591/
Deerfield Lights Display: Deerfield, located between Preston Road and Coit Road, will display holiday lights Dec. 23-25 from 7-11 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to donate to Children’s Medical Center’s Change for Children’s campaign. A route map can be found here. www.deerfieldplano.org/page/616~250326/Holiday-Information
Light and Music show: At the Frisco Square attendees will find a live music and light show from 6-10 p.m. The Square will also have Snow Flurries that occur every 15 minutes on Friday and Saturdays. Free. Nov. 25-Jan. 1. Frisco Square, 8874 Coleman Blvd., Frisco. http://friscosquare.com/calender/
