Nov. 25 - Dec 31, 2010 - Prairie Lights (Grand Prairie)
Prairie Lights is a two mile stretch of decorations and festive fun featuring over 4 Million lights, hundreds of new displays, an all-new Holiday Magic light show, new walk-through lighted displays, pictures with Santa, seasonal food and family fun. About halfway through the drive, Holiday Village has Santa, carnival rides (rides are included with the cost of admission), snacks, and souvenirs. Cars with up to eight people in them cost $15 Mon-Thu, $20 Fri-Sun and holidays. http://www.prairielights.org/

Nov. 26 - Dec 23, 2010 - Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer (Fort Worth)
Experience the timeless tale of Rudolph and friends live at Casa Manana in  Fort Worth. www.casamanana.org

Nov. 26 - Jan. 2, 2010 - Holiday in the Park (Arlington)
Six Flags Over Texas turns into a winter wonderland each year. http://www.sixflags.com/overTexas/events/CalendarEvents.aspx

Dec. 2 - 3, 2010 - Marvin Hamlisch with Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Chritsmas Pops (Dallas)
Morton Myerson Symphony Center. 8pm.

Dec. 2, 2010 - Jazz in the Atrium (Dallas)
Arlington Jones Trio, Dallas Museum of Art, 6pm-8pm. Free admission.

Dec. 4, 2010 - The Children's Medical center Holiday Parade (Dallas)
10am beginning at The Adolphus Hotel (Parade is also being broadcast on Ch 8).  www.childrens.com/parade

Dec. 4, 2010 - A Holiday celebration (Richardson)
A Holiday Celebration. Your favorite Christmas and Holiday works performed by the Richardson Symphony Orchestra, Chorus and soloists. Eisenmann Center for the Performing Arts 8pm. 972-234-4195.

Dec. 4, 2010 - Winter Holiday Festival (Mesquite)
The multi-cultural festival will feature over 50 Artisans and Vendors, Holiday Foods & Treats, Pioneer Oaks Merchants, Balch Springs Visual and Performing Arts Alliance, Unique Gifts, Photos with Santa, Children's Crafts, Live Music, Prizes and much, much more! Pioneer Oaks Shopping Center , 4000 Pioneer Road , Mesquite, TX 75180

Dec. 5, 2010 - White Rock Marathon (Dallas)
Full & Half Marathon. Start & finish lines have been moved to Fair Park.

Dec. 5, 2010 - O Holy Night - Turtle Chreek Chorale (Dallas)
Turtle Creek Chorale's holiday production "Oh Holy Night." Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at 8 p.m.; Monday, December 20th at 8 p.m. and Wednesday, December 22nd at 8 p.m. Morton H. Myerson Symphony Center. www.turtlecreek.org

Dec. 5, 2010 - Colleyville Women's Club Holiday Home Tour
Several area homeowners graciously open their lovely homes to the public for one day only to help raise funds for charity. The Tour attracts over 1,000 visitors to its prestigious homes each year. The Tour showcases a variety of homes and lifestyles, from magnificent mansions to homes with interesting interiors and unique architecture. http://www.c-w-c.org/

Dec. 8, 2010 - Annual Holiday Fine Art & Gift Show (Dallas)
Shop for the perfect and unique gift, enjoy a glass of wine and listen to live music all at the same time! Eight to ten local artists displaying all hand made fine art and gifts. Art ranges from fine jewelry and accessories, ceramics, stained glass, paintings and more! Lakewood Theater, 1825 Abrams Rd, Dallas 75214

Dec. 9, 2010 - Christmas on the Square (Garland)
Come watch the city of Garland attempt to set a new record for the world's largest cup of hot chocolate at the city's annual Christmas on the Square festival! The free event will take place from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 9 in Downtown Garland at Main and State streets.

Dec. 10, 2010 - Kwanzaa Celebration (Dallas)
10am. Bruton Theatre, 650 S Griffin Street (On Corner of Canton and Akard), Dallas, TX 75270

Dec. 11-12, 2010 - The Promise of Christmas (Glen Rose)
Four Free performances will be offered, as well as pictures with Santa, performances by local music artists, and much, much more. Texas Amphitheatre, 5000 Texas Drive, Glen Rose , TX 76043 Venue Phone: 254-897-3926

Dec. 11 - 24, 2010 - The Nutcracker (Fort Worth)
Bring in the holiday season with Ben Stevenson's critically acclaimed story of Clara and her magical Nutcracker Prince as they embark on a thrilling adventure. Bass Hall, Fort Worth. www.basshall.com

Dec. 12 - Yo Gabba Gabba Live: There's a Party in My City (Frisco)
Shows at 2pm and 5 pm. At Dr. Pepper Arena, 2601 Avenue of the Stars, Frisco

Dec. 15, 2010 - 9th Annula Holiday Sing-a-Long (Denton)
On Dec. 15 from 12:15 to 1pm, the Courthouse on the Square will host the 9th Annual Community Sing-a-Long. 110 W. Hickory, Denton, TX

Dec. 21- Jan. 3, 2010 - Polar Express & Santa vs The Snowman (Fort Worth)
The family tradition continues when two holiday film classics return to the Omni Theater, an IMAX dome at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. http://www.fortworthmuseum.org/

Dec. 21- Jan. 3, 2010 - Lost Egypt: Ancient Secrets, Modern Science (Fort Worth)
LOST EGYPT: ANCIENT SECRETS, MODERN SCIENCE takes guests on an immersive quest for knowledge that reveals how archaeologists use modern science and technology to uncover and understand the ancient civilization of Egypt. Through hands-on challenges, authentic artifacts and guidance from real archaeologists, visitors will unearth the mysteries of Egypt, its culture and its people.  Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. http://www.fortworthmuseum.org/