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Through Jan. 3 Deck the Halls at Dallas' Old Red Museum is a friendly competition where community organizations decorate trees and the public is invited to vote for their favorites by making donations. Visit the museum at 100 S. Houston St. to cast your vote, spread some holiday cheer, and take in a little local history. Information: 214-745-1100 or oldred.org.

• Via DART Rail Red Line, Blue Line or Green Line to West End Station

Nov. 19-21 The Chi Omega Christmas Market provides one-stop shopping for gifts and everything you need to deck your halls for the holidays. Shop from more than 150 merchants in Exhibit Hall A at the Dallas Convention Center, 650 South Griffin St. Information: chiomegaxmas.org.

• Via DART Rail Red Line or Blue Line to Convention Center Station

Nov. 20 City Lights kicks off the holidays in downtown Dallas with live music, street performers, a visit by Santa, the unveiling of holiday decorations by Neiman Marcus and other retailers, and lighting of the downtown Christmas tree. The fun is from 6-10 p.m. on Main Street from Neiman Marcus to Pegasus Plaza at Main and Akard streets. Information: 214-744-4819 or downtowndallas.org.

• Via DART Rail Red Line, Blue Line or Green Line to Akard Station

Nov. 21 The Holiday Fun Run & FamilyFest offers a fun and healthy way to get ready for the holidays at Plano's Oak Point Park, 2801 Spring Creek. The FamilyFest features a visit from Santa, a kids' playground, live music and free health information and screenings. There also will be door prizes, raffles and gift certificates including two tickets to the Dallas Cowboy Thanksgiving Day game. Admission to the festival is free with a donation of a toy for the Plano Police Department's Christmas Toy Program. Pre-race activities begin at 7:30 a.m. followed by the Family Fest at 10:15 a.m. Information: 972-423-7226 or aamplano.com

• Via DART Rail Red Line to Parker Road Station, then shuttle to Oak Point Park

Nov. 21 Cedars Open Studios welcomes you to explore the Cedars neighborhood as artists throw open the doors of their studios to the public. Meet the artists and see where they work, search for and find the perfect piece of art to take home, and stop at restaurants in the neighborhood for refreshments.
Information: cedarsopenstudios.com.

• Via DART Rail Red Line or Blue Line to Cedars Station

Nov. 21 Visit one of the largest artist communes in the southwest at the Continental Gin Fall 2009 Open Studios. The private art studios will open for the public to take a peek in at the inner workings of the artists' minds at the Continental Gin Artists' Studios, 3309 Elm Street in Deep Ellum. The event takes place on Friday, November 13 from 6:30-9:30 p.m., Saturday, November 14 from 2-6 p.m., and Saturday, November 21 from 2-6 p.m. Information: facebook.com.

• Via DART Rail Green Line to Baylor University Medical Center Station

Nov. 21-Jan. 3 The Trains at NorthPark takes you across America aboard the most elaborate toy train exhibit in Texas. More than 40 Lionel-type O-Gauge and G-Gauge locomotives chug along 2,500 feet of winding track past miniature landmarks including the Dallas skyline, Mount Rushmore, New York City's Times Square and Washington, D.C. The exhibit is open during regular shopping hours (except as noted below) and is located on Level One between Macy's and Dillard's. Ticket prices are $6 for adults, $3 for children (2-12 years) and senior citizens (65 and older). Children under the age of 2 years are admitted free of charge. Tickets may be purchased at the entrance to the exhibit at NorthPark Center, and discount tickets are available at Tom Thumb stores. Early closing dates are November 25 at 6 p.m., December 24 at 4 p.m., December 31 at 6 p.m. and January 1 at 6 p.m. The exhibit will be closed November 26 and December 25.

Also enjoy storytime at Santa's Village, the interactive Scrooge puppet show, and Sounds & Sights of the Season daily. All this and more await at NorthPark Center, Central Expressway at Northwest Highway. Information: 214-361-6345 or northparkcenter.com.

• Via DART Rail Red Line to Park Lane Station, then NorthPark Shuttle (Route 702)

Nov. 21 "A Texas Christmas" is the theme of the annual Rowlett Exchange Club Holiday Parade featuring bands, floats and other entries marching down Main Street beginning at 10 a.m. There'll be fun activities and entertainment for the entire family before and after the parade. Information: rowlettexchangeclub.org.



Nov. 24 Dollar Day is the Dallas Zoo's customer appreciation event with admission of just $1 all day and dollar deals throughout the park. It's a great day and a great way to visit one of the Southwest's finest zoological parks. Information: 214-670-5656 or Information: dallaszoo.com.

• Via DART Rail Red Line to Dallas Zoo Station

Nov. 27 Highland Park Village offers an afternoon of holiday fun with cookie decorating, caroling, face painting and photos with Santa at the historic center at Mockingbird Lane and Preston Road. Festivities begin at 2 p.m. and continue until 7 p.m. Complimentary carriage rides through the decorated neighborhood will be offered beginning at 6 p.m. Information: hpvillage.com.

• Via DART Rail Red Line or Blue Line to Cityplace Station, then Bus Route 36

Nov. 27-Dec. 31 Holiday at the Arboretum finds the gardens, promenades and historic DeGolyer Estate decked with colorful flowers, foliage and decorations for the season. The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, 8525 Garland Road, is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: 214-515-6500 or dallasarboretum.org.

• Via DART Rail Red Line or Blue Line to Mockingbird Station, then Bus Route 519

Nov. 27 The Chesapeake Energy Parade of Lights kicks off the holiday season at 6 p.m. in Sundance Square with more than 100 brightly illuminated floats, bands, horse-drawn carriages, antique cars and characters decked out in their holiday best. The annual tree lighting follows, and Santa is on hand on weekends through the holidays at his Nutcracker Village on Main Street. Information: 817-255-5700 or fortworthparadeoflights.org.

• Via Trinity Railway Express (TRE) to ITC Station, then the T's bus route 1 or 15
  Note: TRE is operating on a modified schedule on Friday, November 27. The last eastbound TRE train to Dallas Union Station departs ITC Station at 10:42 p.m.
  

Dec. 3 Christmas on the Square in downtown Garland features the city's official tree lighting, holiday entertainment, delicious treats, crafters, carriage rides and of course, Santa. Come celebrate the season from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Information: christmasonthesquare.com.

• Via DART Rail Blue Line to Downtown Garland Station

Dec. 4 Dickens in Historic Downtown Plano transforms the brick streets into a Charles Dickens-style winter wonderland with holiday music, Santa, sleigh rides, tasty treats, shopping and more. The merriment begins at 6 p.m. and continues till 10 p.m. with the official tree lighting at 7 p.m. Information: 972-941-PARK or planoparks.org.

• Via DART Rail Red Line to Downtown Plano Station

Dec. 5 Family Holiday in the West End is a fun-packed day with an arts and crafts fair, toy drop-off for Santa's Helpers, carolers, lunch and pictures with Santa and his helpers, and street entertainment throughout the West End. Information: dallaswestend.org.

• Via DART Rail Red Line, Blue Line or Green Line to West End Station

Dec. 5 Holiday Extravaganza is a full day of fun and celebrations in the heart of old downtown Irving. From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Heritage Park there's a Blue Christmas for Kids Chili Cook-off, followed by the annual Holiday Parade at 4 p.m. Activities move to the Civic Center for Tree Lighting festivities at 5:30 p.m. topped off by a holiday concert and fireworks. Information: 972-721-2501 or irvingtexas.com.

• Via DART Rail Green Line to Victory Station, then Trinity Railway Express (TRE) to South Irving Station

Dec. 5 "Christmas - Texas Style" is the theme of Richardson's 38th Annual Christmas Parade. This Richardson tradition begins at 9 a.m. on Plano Road from Richardson Square to Apollo Road. Information: cor.net

• Via DART Rail Red Line to Spring Valley Station, then Bus Route 400

Dec. 5 Carrollton's Christmas on the Square presents a Sugar Plum Wonderland in Old Downtown. Get into the spirit of the season from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with tubing down a real snow hill, stagecoach rides, holiday carols, shopping for gifts and stocking stuffers, and the lighting of Christmas trees.
Information: 972-242-4490 or olddowntowncarrollton.com.

• Bus Route 400

Dec. 5 The Capital One Bank Adolphus Children's Parade is fun for kids of all ages with colorful floats, giant balloons, bands, clowns, equestrian units and a visit by Santa. The parade begins at 10 a.m. at Austin and Commerce streets in downtown Dallas and continues on Commerce, Harwood and Young streets through City Hall Plaza to Akard Street. Watch the parade from the streets for free, or reserve bleacher seats. Information: 214-456-8383 or childrensparade.com.

• Via DART Rail Red Line, Blue Line or Green Line to St. Paul,
  Akard or West End stations
• Via DART Rail Red Line or Blue Line to Convention Center Station or Union Station
• Via Trinity Railway Express (TRE) to Union Station
  Note: Last westbound TRE train to Fort Worth T&P Station departs Union Station at 10:20 p.m. on Saturdays.

Dec. 5 The City of Dallas Park and Recreation Department presents Winterfest at Norbuck Park, 200 N. Buckner, on Saturday, December 5 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be crafts, entertainment, carriage rides, a tree lighting, pictures with Santa and more. Admission is free. Information: 214-670-8889 or www.dallascityhall.com

• Via DART Bus Route 466

Dec. 5 Farmers Branch's Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony gets the season started in great style at 7 p.m. at Farmers Branch Historical Park, 2540 Farmers Branch Lane. Information: 972-919-2620 or
ci.farmers-branch.tx.us.

• Farmers Branch Park & Ride, then Bus Route 486

Dec. 5 Posada Dallas at the Latino Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak St., is a traditional representation of Mary and Joseph journeying to Bethlehem. Processioners sing traditional Latin American carols while seeking "shelter" until finally arriving at a place where they are welcomed with matachines and mariachi music. Information: 214-671-0045 or dallasculture.org/latinoculturalcenter.

• Via DART Rail Green Line to Deep Ellum Station

Dec. 5 Christmas in the Stockyards is a holiday celebration as only found in Cowtown, with cowboys, carolers, storytellers, animals, games, demonstrations and Santa in the Historic Stockyards from 1-6 p.m. Information: 817-625-9715 or fortworthstockyards.org.

• Via Trinity Railway Express (TRE) to ITC Station, then the T's bus route 1
  Note: Last eastbound TRE train to Dallas Union Station departs ITC Station at 10:42 p.m. Monday through Saturday. No TRE service on Sundays.
  

Dec. 5-20 Santa's Village at the Richardson Civic Center has winter weekend fun for the whole family. Enjoy rides, visit booths sponsored by businesses and civic groups, meet Mrs. Claus, visit the village pets and make an ornament. The village is at 411 W. Arapaho Road. Information: cor.net/parks/calendar.

• Via DART Rail Red Line to Arapaho Center Station, then
  Bus Route 361 (Thurs.-Sat. only)

Dec. 6 Fair Park Holiday will dazzle you with tens of thousands of lights, entertainment, concessions, a gift market and a children's area with Santa, arts and crafts. Fair Park museums will have free admission from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Dallas Wind Symphony Quintet performs at 4:30 p.m., and the official City of Dallas tree is lit at 6 p.m. A special feature will be the unveiling of the new Esplanade Fountain as well as the fountain's synchronized "dancing water" performances.
Information: fairpark.org.

• Via DART Rail Green Line to Fair Park Station and
  MLK, Jr. Station

Dec. 12 The 37th Annual Plano Children's Christmas Parade celebrates the season with holiday floats, high school bands and cheerleaders, city mascots and more. The parade begins at 9 a.m. at Plano Senior High School (Independence Parkway and Park Boulevard) and travels north on Independence to Spring Creek Parkway. There's also a pancake breakfast at the school beginning at 6 a.m. to benefit Plano's food pantries. Information: planotxchristmasparade.com.

• Via DART Rail Red Line to Parker Road Station, then
  Bus Route 452

Dec. 12-13 Candlelight at Dallas Heritage Village lets you bask in the glow of history as you celebrate the season as Dallas residents did from 1840 to 1910, with crafts, music, dancing, children's activities and more. Activities at the village, 1515 S. Harwood St., are from 3-9 p.m. Information: 214-421-5141 or dallasheritagevillage.org.

• Via DART Route 2

Dec. 13-14 KwanzaaFest is a family cultural celebration at Fair Park's Automobile Building, 1010 First Ave. There's national recording artists, exhibitors from across the country, cultural entertainment, computer technology, health screenings, children's activities, car shows, educational forums and a poster/poetry contest. Information: johnwileyprice.com.

• Via DART Rail Green Line to Fair Park Station and MLK, Jr. Station

Dec. 31 Big D NYE is the place to be on New Year's Eve to ring in 2010. Victory Park will be transformed into the Times Square of North Texas with live music, fireworks and the countdown to midnight. Information: bigdnye.com.

• Via DART Rail Green Line to Victory Station

Jan. 1 The Comerica Bank New Year's Day Parade will "Celebrate Entertainment" and downtown revitalization while welcoming visitors to the city for the AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic. The parade begins at 2:30 p.m. at Trammell Crow Center in the Arts District and concludes at American Airlines Center. Information: comericabankparade.com.

• Via DART Rail Red Line, Blue Line or Green Line to Pearl,
  St. Paul, Akard, and West End stations
• Via DART Rail Green Line to Victory Station
• Note: DART bus and light rail services will follow a Sunday schedule on New Year's Day. TRE does not operate on New Year's Day.

Jan. 3 Disney Live! Rockin' Road Show is coming to Dallas for an exclusive one day engagement at American Airlines Center. Join your favorite Disney characters - Minnie, Goofy, Donald, Buzz Lightyear, Cinderella, Tigger and more - as they hop on Mickey's bus to search for acts to add to their stage show. Catch one of three fun shows at 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Information: disneylive.com.

• Via DART Rail to Victory Station
• No TRE service on Sundays.

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