This list is not comprehensive, and events are subject to change.
1. Join Celina’s Turkey Trot 5K
Attendees are encouraged to dress up in Thanksgiving-themed costumes for the event, which will feature music and awards. A 1-mile walk or run is also planned for the event. A portion of the proceeds from the Celina Turkey Trot 5K will go to Lovepacs, an organization focused on feeding children in need.
- Nov. 27, 7:45 a.m.
- $30-$40
- 127 N. Ohio St., Celina
- www.runsignup.com/race/tx/celina/celinalifestyleturkeytrot
Downtown McKinney will host family-friendly activities, food and entertainment for the annual Christmas celebration. Activities include visits with Santa, a carousel and a tree lighting ceremony at 6:15 p.m. Nov. 28.
- Nov. 28-39, 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Nov. 30, noon-5 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney
- www.mckinneytexas.org/677/home-for-the-holidays
Join the Heritage Farmstead Museum for a holiday stroll through festive lights with music, s’mores, hot cocoa and more.
- Nov. 28-Dec. 23, 6-9 p.m.
- Heritage Farmstead Museum, 1900 W. 15th St., Plano
- $15 (adults), $10 (children and seniors)
- www.heritagefarmstead.org/event/lights-on-the-farm-2025
Watch the Chamberlain Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker” at the Eisemann Center.
- Nov. 28, 7 p.m.; Nov. 29-30, 2 p.m.
- $33-$113
- 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson
- www.chamberlainballet.org
Choose from dark and milk chocolate and select toppings to create a customized chocolate bar.
- Nov. 28-29, times available from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- $20 (pre-registration required)
- 2601 Lakeside Parkway, Ste. 150, Flower Mound
- www.touringchocolatier.com/events
Sponsored by Comerica Bank, the holiday market will feature festive goods, winter treats and handcrafted gifts on Kaleidoscope Park’s performance lawn.
- Nov. 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 6635 Warren Parkway, Frisco
- www.kaleidoscopepark.org/event/shop-holiday-summer-market
