DALLAS — By the time that you're reading this, Thanksgiving is probably over and every Christmas fanatic you know is already making room for the most wonderful time of year.
If you're that fanatic, North Texas has a lot in store for you.
If you relate more to Scrooge or the Grinch, we've got some events that'll hopefully make your heart grow a few sizes today.
If you're not a fan of colder and/or rainy weather, keep the rain chances in mind.
Here's a look at what's happening this weekend:
Friday, Nov. 24
Mr. & Mrs. Claus are kicking off the Christmas season Texas-style at the Fort Worth Stockyards.
The Friday festivities kick off with an 11:30 a.m. Cattle Drive with Cowboy Santa in his stagecoach. He'll then be available for pictures until 5 p.m.
Mrs. Claus will also be available for storytime at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 p.m.
Finally, don't miss the Tree Lighting Ceremony that'll make the stockyard sparkle at 6 p.m.
Other events
- Clay Night at Pottery For The People (Dallas)
- Trap Karaoke (Dallas)
- Friday Festivities at TX Whiskey's (Fort Worth, every Friday)
- Maroon 5 tribute show (Plano)
- Kirk Franklin concert (Fort Worth)
- Funkytown Gitdown (Fort Worth)
- Record Store Day Black Friday party (Farmers Branch)
- Neon Night rave (Dallas)
- Black Friday Pop-Up Market with live music (Dallas)
- The Effing Burlesque Show (Dallas)
- Circus Burlesque (Dallas, Friday & Saturday)
- Dallas Cowboys Christmas Extravanganza (Frisco, every Friday & Saturday through Dec. 16)
- Christmas events at Gaylord Texan Resorts (Grapevine)
- Chili Cook-Off (Richardson)
- LEGOLAND Discovery Center (Grapevine, almost every day through Dec. 6)
- Latin Friday Dance Night (Frisco)
- Four Day Weekend comedy show (Fort Worth, Fridays & Saturdays)
- Stockyards Championship Rodeo (Fort Worth, every Fri. & Sat.)
- TCU vs. Oklahoma watch party at Rooftop Cinema (Fort Worth)
Saturday, Nov. 25
You've got all weekend to head to Downtown McKinney for it's "Home for the Holidays" festival.
Santa Claus will be there for first-come first-served photos.
You can also take a ride a ride on Frosty's Holiday Train, trips around the Ferris Wheel, a few live performances, and more.
They'll also be lighting the McKinney Christmas Tree Friday at 6:15 p.m.
Other events
- Dallas Mimosa Walk
- Debbie Does Disco at HOB Dallas
- Fowl Fling at In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue (Wylie)
- KIDS BOP - Never Stop tour (Fort Worth)
- McKinney Pride presents "Drag: The Show"
- Chamberlain Ballet's "The Nutcracker" (Richardson)
- Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" (McKinney, Friday & Saturday)
- Full bar service at Reunion Tower (Dallas, Friday & Saturday)
- TX Whiskey's Sippin' Saturdays (Fort Worth, 21+)
- Cody Murrow concert (Fort Worth)
- Breakfast with Santa (Fort Worth)
- Luke Combs, Taylor Swift tribute show (The Colony)
- "Jennifer's Body" screening + May May's Nightmares drag show (Dallas)
- Confetti Eddi magic show (Dallas)
- Fight Night Survivor watch party (Dallas)
- "Y'all Play Too Much 2" Comedy Game Night (Dallas)
- "Little Black Dress" Thanksgiving Soiree (Dallas)
- Morning Brewery Yoga (Dallas, every Saturday)
- Gobble Gobble Goat Yoga (Fort Worth)
- "A Night in Venice" at RCCG Lighthouse (Mansfield)
- Gobble Til You Wobble: Cedar Springs Bar Crawl (Dallas)
Sunday, Nov. 26
I don't know about y'all, but nothing feels more Christmas-like to me than pajamas with the family (specially matching sets from Old Navy [Not sponsored. If you know, you know]).
Lights on the Farm will host a Pajama Night where guests can wear their favorite PJs. You can also donate a new pajama set to get a free child's ticket.
Lights on the Farm kicks off this weekend and will continue to light up the Heritage Farmstead Museum until Dec. 30.
On Fridays-Sundays, it'll run from 6 to 8 p.m. The last entry will be at 8:30 p.m.
There are other special nights planned for the rest of the holiday season.
Ticket prices vary between $7-15. Kids under the age of 2 get in free.
Other events
- MJ The Musical (Dallas, multiple shows through next Sunday)
- Harry Potter experience (Little Elm, multiple dates through January)
- Neo Soul Sundays at Lava Cantina (The Colony)
- Holiday Pop-Up Market at Another Round (Dallas)
- Cura Para La Cruda - Hangover Party Brunch (Fort Worth, every Sunday)
- Ultimate Bullfighters present "Fiesta Del Toro" (Fort Worth)
- Wreath decorating workshop (Dallas)
- Game Day Brunch at Happiest Hour (Dallas, every Sat. & Sun)
- World of Barbie Tour (Frisco, multiple dates through December)
- Bob n' Shop Market (Arlington, every Friday-Sunday)
- Pooch Pawty (Arlington)
- Dreamland exhibit at Sweet Tooth Hotel (Dallas, multiple dates through Dec. 31)
- Yoga in the Park (Dallas)
- Make & Take: Gingerbread House (Fort Worth)
- Cocktails For A Cause at Bar Louie (every day for the rest of 2023)
- Brunchin Wit Bae (Fort Worth)
- Acoustic Brunch at The Revel Patio Grill (Frisco, every Sat. & Sun.)
- Karaoke Sunday Nights (Arlington)
- "The Nutcracker" (Dallas, all weekend; multiple shows through Dec. 3)
Do you know any events happening next weekend (Dec. 1-3)? Email the info to bhawkins@wfaa.com.
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