This weekend’s highlights include (but there is more! just keep on reading):
• FREE Live Nativity & Petting Zoo in Keller
• FREE Littlest Wiseman Christmas Pageant
• FREE Visit Santa at Sundance Square
• FREE Christmas on Main Street Family Event in Grapevine
• CHEAP Enjoy a Fun Day at the Historic Log Cabin Village
• FREE Santa Photos & Family Fun at Mrs Baird’s Bakery
• FREE Picture With Santa and Kids Event At Bass Pro Shops• FREE Cooking Techniques Class at Williams-Sonoma
• FREE Woodworking Kids Clinic at Lowe’s
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:: FREE Journey to the Manger: Live Nativity & Petting Zoo in Keller…Friday, December 9, 2011
Bring your family and friends and join in for some FREE family Christmas fun Friday, December 9. The
Journey to the Manger live nativity (at Northwood Church Parking Lot in Keller) will allow you to experience the sights, sounds, and smells of that first Christmas when Jesus was born in the stable.
Journey to the Manger features a live petting zoo for kids,FREE hot chocolate and snacks. Fire pits will keep everyone one warm and toasty.
Details, details
What: Learn more about the
Journey to the Manger family event
here.
When: Friday, December 9, 2011 ~ 6:00-8:30PM.
Where: Northwood Church, Keller ~
1870 Rufe Snow DriveCost: FREE to everyone. Hot cocoa & snacks are FREE too!
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:: FREE! 51st Anniversary ~ Littlest Wiseman Christmas Pageant
…December 9-11, 2011
The Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts performs
The Littlest Wiseman, a pageant of the Nativity and presented as a Christmas gift to the community by the Dorothy Shaw Bell Choir and through a grant from the Walsh Foundation. This gift to Fort Worth has been in production for over 50 years and is an annual tradition for many families. Tickets are FREE, but it is recommended that you make reservations in advance.
Details, details
What: For more information,
click here.When: December 9-11, 2011.
Go here to view performance schedule.
Where: William Edrington Scott Theater
~ 1300 Gendy Street
Fort Worth
Cost: FREE.
Go here for advance online ticket reservations or call
817.924.3640. Do note that children under the age of 4 will not be admitted.
Note: Some reservations dates may be on a waiting list basis, but we are assured that you should still be able to get seated.
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:: Visit Santa at Sundance Square ~ Downtown Fort Worth
Visit Santa at Sundance Square. The jolly old elf will be waiting to hear Christmas wishes at his home near the towering Sundance Square Christmas tree, adorned with thousands of lights, colorful balls and sparkling snowflakes. Kids can get their picture taken with Santa too! Free entertainment and live Christmas music will be performed throughout the day and evening (see the entertainment schedule here).
Details, detailsWhat: To learn more about visiting Santa at Sundance Square, click here.
When: Go here for dates and times you can visit Santa at his home by the Sundance Square Tree (now through December 21, 2011).
Where: Santa will be at his Gingerbread House by the 55′ tree at Sundance Square, On Main Street (between 3rd and 4th streets)
Cost: FREE. Photos with Santa are $7, with the proceeds to benefit the
Fort Worth Sister Cities’ Youth Scholarships
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:: Christmas on Main Street Event ~ Grapevine
…Weekends through December 18, 2011
The annual event, held on Main Street in Historic Downtown Grapevine, features Santa, jolly Christmas characters, complimentary hay rides, decorations adorning the mile-long stretch of Main Street, and much more!
Details, details
What: For more information,
click here.When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday until Christmas.
Go here to view times for
hay rides and kids games with Santa and his reindeer.
Where: Events center around the 300 block of Main Street in Grapevine.
Go here for FREE parking details.
Cost: FREE (Hay Rides cost $1/person)
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:: Enjoy a Fun Day at the Historic Log Cabin Village With The
… Buttermilk Junction Old Time String Band…December 11 & 17, 2011
Celebrate the holidays Texas Pioneer Village style and enjoy the delightful sounds of Buttermilk Junction, an Old-Time & Anglo-Celtic band. You’ll feel like you’ve walked back in time, as you listen to historical tunes and songs from 1800s era frontier Texas. Learn more here.
Details, details
When: December 11 and December 17, 2011 ~ 1:00-4:00PM
Where: Historic Log Cabin Village in Fort Worth
2100 Log Cabin Village Lane. Get directions by clicking here.
Cost: Cost is regular $4.50 admission
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:: FREE EVENT: Santa Photos & Family Fun at Mrs Baird’s Bakery!…Friday-Sunday, December 9-11 and 16-18, 2011
Santa Claus is landing his sleigh at Mrs Baird’s in Fort Worth again this year. This annual Christmas event (which started in 1939), includes professional color photos with Santa, sweet treats provided by Mrs. Baird’s, and fun crafts for the kids. Additionally, Santa and Mrs Baird’s invite you to bring a gift to donate to Toys for Tots.
Details, details
What: For more information go
here.
When: Friday – Sunday, December 9-11 and 16-18, 2011. Times vary by day,
go here for the schedule.
Where: Mrs Baird’s Bakery at 7301 South Freeway in Fort Worth
Cost: FREE!
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:: Santa’s Wonderland Event & FREE Santa Photos ~ Bass Pro Shops Daily, Now through December 24, 2011
Bass Pro Shops is hosting fun daily events for kids, at their Santa’s Wonderland. The festive events include FREE games and activities, FREE crafts and a FREE photo with Santa. Activities vary by day.
Details, details
What: To see the list of activities and events,
click here.
When: Daily, now through December 24. For schedule of photos with santa, craft activities, and game,
click here.
Where: Bass Pro Shops,
2501 Bass Pro Drive, Grapevine
Cost: FREE!
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:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
…& Get 10% OFF Your In-store Purchase!
Sunday, December 11, 2011
In this weekend’s class you’ll learn to make delicious dishes to share with your friends during this month of gatherings and celebration. Williams-Sonoma will also offer party-planning tips and inspiration to make your home warm and welcoming, your party special and stress-free, and your holiday one to remember. Plus, if you attend this class, you can enjoy 10% OFF savings on same-day purchases from the store.
Note: You’ll want to call to reserve your spot since class size is limited.
Details, details
What: For more information and to see the schedule for future Williams-Sonoma Cooking classes and demonstrations,
go here.
When: Sunday, December 11, 2011
Note: 1 hour class times vary
from store to store, so be sure to call for exact times & date.
Where: Click here to find a Williams Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Call your local store to RSVP.
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:: FREE Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: Make a Train Car…Saturday, December 3, 2011
This Saturday, bring your child to a Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinic to help them learn a new woodworking skill and make a FREE project to take home.
All workshops are FREE, but you should probably show up early to insure you have a kit for your little ones.
Details, details
What: For more information and to register,
click here.
When: Saturday, December 10, 2011~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where: Lowes Home Improvement Stores
To find a participating location,
click here.Cost: FREE
Target – select a city to find free or reduced-price admission to arts and cultural events in your area, sponsored by Target.
Loweʼs Build & Grow Clinics – Saturday, December 9th from 10:00am 11:00am the first 50 kids who arrive, grades 2-5 will build the second part of the 2011 Build and Grow train. Come back each week to complete your train.
American Girl Galleria Dallas- Friday Dec 9th, 4-5:30pm Marie-Grace & Cécile’s Dance Slipper Craft – In the 1850s, girls dressed up to dance at fancy costume balls. Your girl can decorate a paper dance slipper, reminiscent of the ones Marie-Grace and Cécile would have worn to a special celebration. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.
Real Life Christmas Drive Through Nativity
Friday – Dec. 9th 7pm-9pm , Saturday – Dec. 10th 6pm-9pm, Sunday – Dec. 11th 6pm-8pm
Life Church, 620 N. Hwy 67, Midlothian
Cost: Free
Join Life Church as they present Real Life Christmas. Gather the family and enjoy a beautiful Drive Through Live Nativity that you won’t soon forget.
Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops – Grapevine
Daily until Dec. 24th
Bass Pro Drive, Grapevine
Cost: Free
Enjoy Free photos with Santa, Free kids’ crafts, Free games and activities, and more! Every day between now and Christmas Eve!
Schedule:
M-F 10a-8p 5p-7p Open -Close
Sat 10a-8p 12p-5p Open -Close
Sun 10a-5p 12p-5p Open -Close
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides – Shops at Highland Village
December 1st – December 18th
1701 Shoal Creek, Highland Village
Cost: Free
Stop by Nestle Toll House Cafe and grab a nice warm cup of Hot Chocolate and then enjoy FREE Horse Drawn Carriage Rides through the beautifully decorated streets of The Shops at Highland Village Thursdays through Sundays December 1st – December 18th. Thursday – Saturday 5-8pm and Sundays 4-6pm
Friday Nite Live – Highland Village
Friday, December 9th, 7-11pm
Briarhill Middle School, 2100 Briarhill Dr. Highland Village
Cost: $10
Enjoy the fun, safe environment you’ve come to know and LISD Campus Support Services, and Communities for Kidz invite you to this totally awesome youth program for students in grades 3-8. They’ll enjoy a stream of non-stop entertainment (106.1 Kiss FM will be there this Friday), while their parents have a night out for themselves. Student activities include live DJ, light show, dance contests, gym activities and games, giant inflatables, treasure hunts, fear factor games, face painting, obstacle courses and celebrity appearances. There is a police officer on site.
Polar Express Reading – Barnes & Noble Lewisville
Friday Dec. 9th, 7-8pm
2325 South Stemmons Freeway, Lewisville
Cost: Free
All aboard! Tonight we’ll read about a mysterious train and a Christmas Eve trip that changed one little boy. Join us for hot chocolate, cookies and some holiday fun when we read The Polar Express
Live Nativity 2011 – Flower Mound
1401 Cross Timbers Road, Flower Mound
Saturday, December 10th, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Cost: Free
Lamb of God Lutheran Church presents The Live Nativity. This is an annual presentation of the Christmas story, where we invite the community to share this joy of Christmas with us. Come ride the hayride and listen to the Christmas story as it is acted out by costumed characters in live, beautiful scenes.
When the hayride is over, you can stop off at our petting zoo. Or, come inside and warm up with free hot cider and cookies. Listen as musicians play your favorite Christmas carols, or have your picture taken in front of the beautiful Christmas tree.
White Rock Local Market Third Annual Holiday Market
Saturday Dec. 10th, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. At Green Spot Market in East Dallas
702 N. Buckner Blvd, Dallas
Cost: Free Admission
White Rock Local Market presents its third annual Holiday Market. Arts and crafts vendors will be available for all your holiday shopping. Fish Fry Bingo, a hillbilly jug band, will perform from noon -2 p.m. The event is free. See
http://www.whiterocklocalmarket.com/ for more information or call
214-797-4989. This is the final market of the 2011 Season. The 2012 Season will start in March. For a complete list of vendors go here:
http://www.whiterocklocalmarket.com/vendors.htmlWhite Rock Local Market is a non-profit, independent farmers market, a public space offering a venue for local farmers, ranchers and artisans to bring what they grow or make and sell directly to the East Dallas neighborhood. The mission is to strengthen the community by creating a meeting place for residents to buy fresh, local and healthy foods, and quality arts and crafts.
Holiday Bizarre
Sunday Dec 11, 12-4pm
819 W Arapaho, Richardson
Suite 40 next to Tom Thumb
You won’t want to miss out on this Holiday Bizarre for your One Stop Holiday Shop! You will find products such as Scentsy, Tupperware, Bella Inspirations, Mary Kay, Tastefully Simple and MORE!!
