1. Sweets with Santa in Southlake
Visit the EECU Southlake Financial Center for sweet treats, hot cocoa, festive balloon art, holiday crafts and games for children, and a special appearance from Santa.
- Dec. 19, 1-3 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 1460 W. Southlake Blvd., Southlake
- Facebook: EECU
Attend story time in McKinney at the Old Settlers Recreation Center. Each week features a new theme with three picture book read-alouds, interactive songs, movement activities and bubble time.
- Dec. 20, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
- Free (admission)
- 1201 E. Louisiana St., McKinney
- https://mckinneytexas.libcal.com/calendar/jjgl
Wildflower Art Studio is hosting an introductory pottery workshop. Students will learn basic slab-building clay techniques. Each student will create and glaze a handmade clay mug.
- Dec. 20, 6-8 p.m.
- $75-$130 (registration and supplies)
- 715 N Locust St., Denton
- www.wildflowerartstudio.net/workshops/clay-workshop-mugs-dec25
Huffhines Park has transformed into a holiday village, each colorful building offering children a fun activity and a visit with Santa. Attendees can also enjoy live performances, holiday photo ops and warm up with a cup of hot chocolate or a snack.
- Dec. 20, 6-9 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 1500 Apollo Road, Richardson
- www.cor.net/departments/parks-recreation/community-events
See the Texas Ballet Theater’s performance of “The Nutcracker" at the Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth.
- Dec. 20, 2 p.m., 8 p.m.; Dec. 21, 2 p.m., 7 p.m.
- Ticket prices vary
- 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth
- www.dfwi.org/do/the-nutcracker-5
