Fun Family Christmas Activities in Allen, TX and Surrounding Towns in Collin County

I love Christmas time it's my favorite Holiday. I remember when we would go out riding around our neighborhood and look at all the Christmas lights when we were little. I still love going out and looking at the lights now that I'm grown. Two days of great food, family and presents who wouldn't love that. Christmas time definitely brings out my inner child. I still get excited the night before and can't wait to get up and open presents with the family. The great part we get to celebrate with both sides of our family. We celebrate with my husbands family on Christmas Eve and then go to my families house on Christmas Day.

Here is a listing of fun events and activities the whole family can enjoy even on a low budget in Collin county. Most of these are free events/activities. I've listed by city and date and if there is a fee. Please check out the links for more information on the event/activity. I hope you enjoy the great events and activities this year in your city and this helps make your season a little brighter. Merry Christmas everyone.

Allen, TX

November 21, 20094:30pm-6:30pm

The Village at Allen Holiday Kick-Off Event

Cost: Free
URL:http://www.thevillageshopping.com

November 21, 20096:00pm-9:00pm

Santa Arrives at The Village at Allen

Cost: Free
URL:http://thevillageshopping.com/en/events.html

November 29, 20096:00pm - 9:00pm

Light the Night at Watters Creek

Cost: Free
URL:http://www.watterscreek.com

December 4, 200912:00pm - 1:30pm (check link for other dates)

Lunch time with Santa

Cost: free
URL:http://www.watterscreek.com

December 4, 20096:00pm - 9:00pm (check link for other dates)

Wonderland Express at Watters Creek

Cost: $25
URL:http://www.watterscreek.com

December 5, 20092:00pm - 4:00pm

Cookie Decorating with Mrs. Claus

Cost: free
URL:http://www.watterscreek.com

December 5, 20097:00am - 12:00pm

Rudolph Run

Cost: $15 Elf Run, $20 5K, $25 day of race
URL:http://www.allenparks.org

December 5, 200910:00am - 2:00pm

Christmas Open House at Allen Heritage Village

Cost: free
URL:http://www.allenheritageguild.org

December 12, 200910:00am - 1:00pm

Santa and His Reindeer

Cost: Free
URL:http://www.watterscreek.com

December 12, 20097:00pm - 9:00pm

SMU Wind Chamber Quartet

Cost: free
URL:http://www.allenfriends.org/bachtobooks.html

December 17, 20096:30pm - 9:00pm

Big Screen on the Green - Movie "Elf"

Cost: Free
URL:http://www.watterscreek.com

December 18, 20096:30pm - 9:30pm

Big Screen on the Green - Movie "Home Alone"

Cost: free
URL:http:// www.watterscreek.com

December 18, 20096:30pm - 9:00pm

Big Screen on the Green - Movie "A Christmas Story"

Cost: free
URL:http:// www.watterscreek.com

Anna, TX

December 6, 2009 (check link for other dates)

Glow Fest

Cost: $3.00 / 2 and under free
URL:http://www.annaglowfest.com/

Carrollton, TX

December 3, 20097:00pm - 9:00pm (check link for other dates)

Community Nativity Exhibit

Cost: free
URL:http://www.carrolltonnativity.com/

December 4, 20095:30pm - 9:00pm

Candle Light Christmas

Cost: ?
URL:http://www.cityofcarrollton.com/index.aspx?page=20&recordid=791

December 4, 20096:00pm - 8:30pm

Old-Fashioned Christmas

Cost: free
URL:http://www.cityofcarrollton.com/index.aspx?page=20&recordid=1663

December 5, 200910:00am - 5:00pm

Christmas on the Square - Sugar Plum Wonderland

Cost: ?
URL:http://www.olddowntowncarrollton.com/

December 5, 200911:00am - 3:00pm (check link for other dates)

Children's Shopping Mall and Visit with Santa

Cost: ?
URL:http://www.cityofcarrollton.com/index.aspx?page=20&recordid=1831

Celina, TX

December 5, 200910:00am - 6:00pm

Christmas on the Square

Cost:
URL:

Dallas, TX

November 18, 20096:00pm - 9:00pm

Holiday Candlelight Walk on Henderson

Cost: ?
URL:http://www.artisart.biz/

November 23, 20099:00am - 3:00pm (check link for other dates)

SPCA of Texas Winter Critter Camp

Cost: ?
URL:http://www.spca.org/wintercamp

November 27, 2009 (check link for other dates)

Holiday at the Arboretum

Cost: ?
URL:http://www.dallasarboretum.org/pdfs/holiday_at_the_arboretum.pdf

November 30, 20097:30pm (check link for other dates)

Michael W. Smith's Christmas with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Cost: ?
URL:http://www.dallassymphony.com/Ticket/ProductionDetail.aspx?perf=15497

December 4, 20097:30pm

17^th Annual Holiday Open House

Cost: ?
URLhttp://www.irvingartscenter.com/Performances/EventsCalendar/EventDetail.aspx?id=38

December 4, 2009

Sierra Vista Christmas Tree Lighting

Cost: ?
URL:http://www.visitdallas.com/visitors/events/details?id=12155

December 5, 2009

Family Holiday in the West End

Cost: ?
URL:http://www.visitdallas.com/visitors/events/details?id=10584

December 5, 200910:00am

Capital One Bank Adolphus Children's Parade Benefiting Children's Medical Center

Cost: ?
URL:http://www.childrens.com/parade/

December 6, 20092:00pm - 7:00pm

Metro PCS Fair Park Holiday

Cost: free
URL:http://www.fairpark.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=227

December 6, 20097:00pm

The Texas Voices: My Spirit Rejoices: A Celebration of Advent and the Christmas Season

Cost: $22 Regular / $15 for Seniors / $10 for Students
URL:http://www.thetexasvoices.org/

December 10, 2009 (check link for other dates)

Radio City Christmas Spectacular

Cost: ?

URL:http://aeglive.com/tourdates.php?id=23585&detail_type=event

December 10, 20097:30pm (check link for other dates)

Cheer! A Christmas Celebration

Cost: ?

URL:http://www.dallassymphony.com/Ticket/ProductionDetail.aspx?perf=16127

December 26, 2009 7:30pm (check link for other dates)

Laser Spectacular

Cost: ?

URL:http://www.liveatthemajestic.com/allevents.shtm

Fairview, TX

December 12, 200910:30am

Holiday Parade

Cost: free

URL:http://www.fairviewtexas.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={0F262BD8-3C02-49AF-ADAF-028CCD9950C3}

Farmersville, TX

December 3, 20066:00pm

The Lighting Ceremony on the Square

Cost: ?

URL:http://www.farmersvilletx.com/index.jsp

December 12, 20096:00pm

Annual Christmas Parade

Cost: ?

URL:http://www.farmersvilletx.com/index.jsp

December 12, 200911:00am - 4:00pm

Christmas Tour of Homes

Cost: $10

URL:http://www.farmersvilletx.com/docs/Christmas_Tour_of_Homes_12_12_09.pdf

Frisco, TX

December 5, 2006 9:00am - 12:00pm

Breakfast with Santa

Cost: ?

URL:http://www.friscotexas.gov/communication/Lists/Calendar%20%20City%20of%20Frisco/DispForm.aspx?ID=65&Source=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.friscotexas.gov%2Fcommunication%2FLists%2FCalendar%2520%2520City%2520of%2520Frisco%2Fcalendar.aspx

December 11, 20096:00pm - 9:00pm

Holiday Lights at Frisco Fire Safety Town

Cost: Free

URL:http://www.friscofun.org/mms/Pages/HolidayLightsatFriscoFireSafetyTown.aspx

December 12, 20063:00pm - 6:00pm

Santa Skate

Cost: $10

URL:http://www.friscofun.org/mms/Pages/SantaSkate.aspx

Garland, TX

December 3, 20065:00pm - 9:00pm

Christmas on the Square

Cost: ?

URL:http://www.christmasonthesquare.com/Home/Christmas+on+the+Square/

Melissa, TX

December 5, 200910:00am

Christmas Parade

Cost: Free

URL:http://www.melissatx.org/

McKinney, TX

November 27, 20098:00am - 6:00pm (check link for other dates)

Dickens of a Christmas

Cost: free
URL:http://www.downtownmckinney.com/

November 29, 200912:00pm - 5:00pm

Poinsettia Tour & Open House

Cost: free
URL:http://www.visitmckinney.com/calendar/calendarDetails.asp?iEID=1343

December 5, 20096:30pm - 7:30pm

10^th Annual McKinney Rotary Christmas Parade of Lights

Cost: free
URL:http://www.visitmckinney.com/calendar/calendarDetails.asp?iEID=1323

December 5, 200910:00am - 5:00pm

Holiday Tour of Homes

Cost: free
URL:http://www.visitmckinney.com/calendar/calendarDetails.asp?iEID=1286

December 11, 20096:00pm - 9:00pm

Christmas Festival

Cost: $3, 4 for $10, 10 for $20
URL:http://www.visitmckinney.com/calendar/calendarDetails.asp?iEID=1371

December 11, 20096:00pm - 9:00pm

McKinney Fellowship Church Evidence of Light

Cost: $3, 4 for $10, 10 for $20
URL:http://www.visitmckinney.com/calendar/calendarDetails.asp?iEID=1315

December 12, 2009 9:30am - 11:00am

Breakfast with Santa

Cost: $6 resident/$7 non-resident
URL:http://www.visitmckinney.com/calendar/calendarDetails.asp?iEID=1355

December 12, 200910:00am - 2:00pm

Chilly Willy Run

Cost: ?
URL:http://www.visitmckinney.com/calendar/calendarDetails.asp?iEID=883

December 18, 20096:30pm - 9:30pm

Holiday Trail of Lights

Cost: $5 adults, $3 kids
URL:http://www.heardmuseum.org/

Plano, TX

November 21, 200910:00am - 5:00pm

Plano 31^st Annual Christmas Crafts Fair

Cost: Free
URL:http://www.planoparks.org/

November 21, 20092:00pm - 7:00pm

Shops @ Legacy "Light Up"

Cost: ?
URL:http://www.planotx.org/Lists/Calendar/CustDispForm.aspx?List=113074b3-3e00-4b07-b111-30632dd86d9d&ID=1908

November 28, 20092:00pm - 3:30pm

Family Movies @ Library

Cost: Free
URL:http://www.planotx.org/Lists/Calendar/CustDispForm.aspx?List=113074b3-3e00-4b07-b111-30632dd86d9d&ID=1885

December 4, 20096:00pm - 10:00pm

Dickens in Historic Downtown Plano

Cost: ?
URL:http://www.planotx.org/Lists/Calendar/CustDispForm.aspx?List=113074b3-3e00-4b07-b111-30632dd86d9d&ID=1411

December 5, 20069:00am - 12:00pm

Christmas Tree Farm Tour

Cost: $10
URL:http://www.planotx.org/Lists/Calendar/CustDispForm.aspx?List=113074b3-3e00-4b07-b111-30632dd86d9d&ID=1786

December 5, 20093:00pm - 9:00pm

Heritage Farmstead Lantern Light

Cost: $8/adults; $5/children and seniors. Bring new unwrapped toy for a free wagon ride
URL:http://www.heritagefarmstead.org/

December 9, 20094:30pm - 9:00pm

Seniors: Shimmering Lights Tour

Cost: $5
URL:http://www.planotx.org/Lists/Calendar/CustDispForm.aspx?List=113074b3-3e00-4b07-b111-30632dd86d9d&ID=1751

December 9, 20096:00pm - 7:00pm

Gingerbread Apron (4yrs & Up)

Cost: $15
URL:http://www.planotx.org/Lists/Calendar/CustDispForm.aspx?List=113074b3-3e00-4b07-b111-30632dd86d9d&ID=1864

December 12, 2009 9:00am - 11:00am

37th Annual Plano Christmas Parade

Cost: ?
URL:http://www.planotxchristmasparade.com/

December 16, 20096:00pm - 7:00

Christmas Tree Shirt

Cost: $10
URL:http://www.planotx.org/Lists/Calendar/CustDispForm.aspx?List=113074b3-3e00-4b07-b111-30632dd86d9d&ID=1862

December 20, 20094:00pm - 5:30pm

Plano Symphony: Home for the Holidays Concert

Cost: $9 - $37
URL:http://www.planosymphony.org/

Prosper, TX

December 13, 20093:00pm - 6:00pm

Prosper Country Christmas

Cost: ?
URL:http://www.prospertx.org/tabid/901/Default.aspx

Richardson, TX

December 5, 20096:00pm - 9:00pm (see link for other dates)

Santa's Village

Cost: ?
URL:http://www.cor.net/SantasHomepage.aspx?id=4124

December 5, 20099:00am

Christmas Parade

Cost: ?
URL:http://www.cor.net/

RoyceCity, TX

December 12, 200912:00pm - 6:00pm

Bells on Main Street Holiday Market & Parade

Cost: ?
URL:http://www.roysecity.com/CurrentEvents.aspx?EID=307

Sachse, TX

November 21, 200910:00am - 4:00pm

4th Annual Sachse High School Choirs Holiday Tour of Homes

Cost: $10
URL:http://www.cityofsachse.com/education/garland.asp

Wylie, TX

December 5, 20095:30pm

Festival of Lights Christmas Parade

Cost: ?
URL: http://www.fbcwylie.org