It’s that time of the year once again, where we pull out our Christmas lights and start getting into the festive spirit. If you’re looking for ways to welcome in the holiday season, here are a few family-friendly events to look forward to this weekend.
NOVEMBER 21 | AMERICAN AIRLINES CENTER
We all know it’s that time of year when Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” graces the radio on repeat. Dubbed “The Songbird Supreme,” Carey’s hit track remains the best-selling holiday single by a female artist of all time, with nearly two billion listens on Spotify. It’s safe to say we are “Obsessed” with you, Mariah. Experience the 2024 Christmas Time tour firsthand and join thousands in celebrating the 30th anniversary of her 1994 album, “Merry Christmas.”
NOVEMBER 22 | GRAPEVINE
Glide into the season at the official Christmas Capital of Texas. In its third year of operation, the Peace Plaza Ice Rink is making a name for itself as the largest outdoor ice rink in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Located next to Grapevine’s 50-foot Christmas tree, you can live your best Rockefeller Center on ice “Autumn In New York” moment with that special someone. As temperatures decrease, this chilly activity awaits families, friends and visitors from near and far to skate the night away.
NOVEMBER 25 | HISTORIC DOWNTOWN GRAPEVINE
Nothing says the holidays are here like breathtaking light displays, and there’s none other than the Christmas Capital of Texas to kick it off. Celebrate all things merry and bright as you explore the many luminous colors Historic Main Street has to offer. What’s more, visitors can enjoy engaging performances across numerous stages, let loose in eye-catching holiday bounce houses, fill up on countless tasty goods and absorb the array of buildings blanketed in a twinkling glow as you await Santa’s grand entrance to cap the night off.
6TH ANNUAL RUN WITH THE TURKEYS
NOVEMBER 28 | KELLER
Get your turkey legs moving and start your Thanksgiving day with a bit of exercise before the big meal. Join hundreds at the starting line bright and early for the 5K and 10K races, where everyone will be strutting their finest trot. This event is welcome to all — friends, neighbors, family and even our four-legged companions. Race participants are also encouraged to give back by bringing a few non-perishable items to benefit kids affected by food insecurity in Keller and Northwest ISDs.
THE NUTCRACKER: SHORT AND SUITE
DECEMBER 1 | WHITES CHAPEL METHODIST CHURCH
Revel in the stunning ballet performance that brings this holiday classic to life! Follow along as a young girl’s Christmas gift transforms into a living being, taking her on an adventurous journey to the Land of Sweets. As one of the most revered ballet performances, Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” has flourished in leaps and bounds around the world, marking its universal, timeless influence. The performance has been abbreviated for today’s audiences, yet is still an artistic work that sets the season off right.