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Here are events in and around Plano celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah and the New Year. This is not a comprehensive list.
Christmas lights: Radiance! Frisco
Nov. 11-Jan. 3
The roughly 1.5-mile drive-thru lights experience at the Dr. Pepper Ballpark is paired with a radio soundtrack for a socially-distanced Christmas experience.
Tickets start at $30 per vehicle
Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Roughriders Trail, Frisco
Dallas Zoo Lights
Visitors can cruise along a newly constructed pathway through parts of the Dallas Zoo set up in elaborate light displays, including silk-covered animal lanterns and an ice palace.
$65 percar for non-members; $50 per car for members
Dallas Zoo, 650 SRL Thornton Freeway, Dallas.
469-554-7500
Visitors can drive or walk through the lights display at Vitruvian Park in Addison, Texas, beginning Nov. 27.
Free
Vitruvian Park, 3875 Ponte Ave., Addison
214-526-6262
The Plano neighborhood Deerfield turns on its elaborate display of holiday lights from 7-10 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and 7-11 p.m. Sat.-Sun. from Dec. 1-30. Guests can walk or drive through.
Free
Deerfield, Plano
15-minute appointment slots, 5 prints
$39.99+
5-minute visit, 2 images (more image options available)
10-minute visit, pop-up Santa Shoppe, 2 digital portraits
$59
5908 Headquarters Drive, Plano
214-235-3239
The north side of The Shops of Legacy transforms into the Gingerbread Village, with life-sized gingerbread and sugar cookie characters, trees, candy canes and snowflakes. Visitors can drive through the village or walk around and pose for photos. The event will take place north of Legacy Drive near The Capital Grille and Seasons 52. Free. 5741 Legacy Drive, Plano. 469-467-9995. www.shopsatlegacy.com
Nov. 23-Jan.10: Historic Grapevine Christmas Spectacular
The designated Christmas Capital of Texas, Grapevine, is decking out more of its downtown Main Street than ever before, according to the city. In addition to the thousands of lights and decorations, there will be daily performances with animated snowmen, a Whoville adventure in the Town Square Gazebo, and a 40-foot animated singing Christmas tree and light show at City Hall. Free. Times vary. Main Street, Grapevine. 877-410-7572. www.grapevinetexasusa.com
Nov. 29-Dec. 5: Virtual Dickens Holiday Highlights
In absence of the annual Dickens in Downtown celebration in Plano this year, a week of virtual events will take place on Facebook, including events like Creative S'mores, Meet a Toy Maker and Chainsaw Ice Carving. The week will end with a virtual tree lighting ceremony Dec. 5 at 6:15 p.m. More information can be found on the Plano Arts and Events Facebook page. Free. Times vary. 972-941-5800. www.planostages.com/dickens
Dec. 11-21: Christmas at St. Andrew United Methodist Church
The church is offering more than one Christmas event, with a week of light experiences and two days of drive-in concerts. The Journey of Lights features three settings across the church’s 21 acres with snow, music, lights, a live nativity and an appearance from Santa. A drive-in live stream of VOCES8 and the Academy of Ancient Music will take place Dec. 20, with audio available through the radio. Imperial Brass will perform Christmas favorites the next day live, with a drive-in performance by the Ladies Liberty Show Troupe. $5 per person (lights); starts at $20/car (concerts). Times vary (lights); 6 p.m. (concerts). 5801 W. Plano Parkway, Plano. 972-380-8001. www.standrewumc.org
Dec. 19-25: Home for the Holidays concert
The Plano Symphony Orchestra will continue its tradition of holiday concerts with an in-person performance Dec. 19 and a live stream concert Dec. 20. The performances will feature Hector Guzman and Steve Amerson. Masks will be required for the in-person performance. Those who purchase a ticket to the live stream will be able to watch the stream on-demand after 4 p.m. Dec. 20 through Dec. 25. In-person performances are at 4 p.m. Dec. 19, 20. Starting at $25. 972-473-7262. St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 5801 W. Plano Parkway, Plano; online. www.planosymphony.org
Dec. 10: Chanukah Fire'n'Ice
The Chabad of Plano and Collin County is hosting a community outdoor Menorah lighting for the first night of Chanuka at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at The District at The Shops at Willow Bend. The event will feature an ice Menorah, live music and a fire show. Free. The District at The Shops at Willow Bend, 2045 Dallas Parkway, Plano. 972-596-8270. www.chabadplano.org
Dec. 10-12: Texas Prairie Christmas
Heritage Farmstead Museum of Plano is offering a small-group family event in lieu of its annual Lantern Light Event. Texas Prairie Christmas will include a tour of the Farrell Wilson House, a socially-distanced visit with Santa, a mule wagon ride across the prairie, hot chocolate and a visit with the live longhorns. A limited number of tickets will be available. 6-10 p.m. each night. $30 per person. Heritage Farmstead Museum, 1900 W 15th St, Plano. 972-881-0140. www.heritagefarmstead.org
Dec. 31: Pegasus Theatre New Years Eve Stream
The Eisemann Center is offering a streamed performance of “A Trifle Dead!” featuring the Pegasus Theatre to ring in the new year. Tickets for the murder mystery are available through the Eisemann Center events webpage. 8 p.m. $18. 972-744-4650. www.eisemanncenter.com
