November
JPII Christmas Bazaar
John Paul II High School Christmas Bazaar will include 150 vendors featuring holiday decor, gifts, jewelry, women’s clothing, food, kid’s toys and clothing, beauty products, home decor and more. This event raises funds to support the school and students.
- Nov. 23, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- John Paul II High School, 900 Coit Road, Plano
- www.johnpauliihs.org
Attendees will stroll through Heritage Farmstead viewing over 1 million lights and unique holiday elements. Additional activities include meeting Santa Claus, s’mores, donuts, hot cocoa, popcorn and more. Kids under 2 are free.
- Nov. 24, 29; Dec. 5, 8, 22, 27, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
- $18
- 1900 W. 15th St., Plano
- www.heritagefarmstead.org/event/lights-on-the-farm-2024
The course takes place at Oak Point Park and benefits The Source of Hope, a nonprofit organization providing health, wellness and education of health and wellness to individuals in need.
- Nov. 28, 8:45 a.m. kids dash, 9 a.m. 5K start
- $12.99-$60
- Oak Point Park, 2801 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano
- www.txruns.com/planoturkeytrot
December
Dickens Downtown Plano Arts District
This event will include a tree lighting, vendors, snow slide, Coffee and Cocoa Walk, children’s entrepreneur market and other family friendly activities. Downtown businesses will stay open late so guests can enjoy food and shopping.
- Dec. 7, 4-9 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Haggard Park, 901 E. 15th St., Plano
- www.plano.gov/1057/Dickens-in-Downtown-Plano
This annual event includes breakfast treats, holiday crafts, a visit from Santa and more. Call Carpenter Park Recreation Center at 972-208-8087 to register.
- Dec. 14, 9-11 a.m.
- $15 for adult and up to five children
- Carpenter Park Recreation Center, 6701 Coit Road, Plano
- www.plano.gov/2078/Special-Events
Local small businesses will participate in a holiday market from 11 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. From 12-3 p.m., Santa will be at The Boardwalk at a photo kiosk with his elves creating balloon shapes. Attendees can enjoy upbeat holiday tunes spun by DJ Kiks throughout the event and see Frosty the Snowman strolling and dancing along The Boardwalk. Other activities include a hot chocolate bar and a snowflake craft for kids. At 2:15 p.m., the Flamenco Passion dancers will perform a Christmas spirit dance from the Flamenco culture.
- Dec. 14, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Granite Park, 5880 Hwy. 121, Plano
- https://boardwalkgranitepark.com
The Plano Holiday Parade is organized by the Rotary Clubs of Plano and designed to spread holiday cheer to Plano neighbors.
- Dec. 14, 2 p.m.
- Free
- Plano Municipal Center, 1520 K Ave., Plano
- www.events.visitplano.com/event/2024-plano-holiday-parade
Attendees will learn to craft 2-3 signature cocktails from the Renaissance's master mixologists and bring home a recipe card and gift.
- Dec. 17, 7-9 p.m.
- $45 per person
- 6007 Legacy Drive, Plano
- www.legacywest.com/eventcalendar
