Tis' the season to hang out with friends and family! Check out these awesome events in Corsicana, Ennis, and Dallas below!

CORSICANA & ENNIS EVENTS

All local event details & ticket links can be found at  https://visitcorsicana.com/events-corsicana/

• The Magic of the Season Christmas exhibit

• November 3rd through December 31, Navarro Council of the Arts and Corsicana Art League presents, The Magic of the Season Christmas exhibit.  All work is available for sale and makes perfect Christmas gifts! Located at the Warehouse Living Arts Theatre & Gallery

• A Corsicana Christmas

• December 3rd, 2PM, The CISD Elementary and Secondary Music Programs present A Corsicana Christmas, Saturday, December 3rd at 2 pm at The Palace Theatre. Free to the public. Winter wear and unwrapped toy donations encouraged. 

• Festival of Lights Christmas Parade in Corsicana

• December 3rd, at 6PM

• Hundreds of decorated floats light up Corsicana's downtown streets at one of our community's favorite events, the Festival of Lights. We celebrate this annually on the first Saturday in December. Bring the whole family for one magical evening. For more information please call Santa's Hotline: 903-654-4850

• Asleep at the Wheel, Merry Christmas Y'all

• December 9th, 7:30-9:30 PM (Tickets Required) Located at the Palace Theatre

• Founded in 1970, Asleep at the Wheel has been part of the American Roots Music landscape for more than 50 years. Although the band got its start on a farm in Paw Paw, West Virginia, Asleep at the Wheel became a cornerstone of the Austin, Texas scene upon its arrival in 1973. Inspired by western swing and Honky-Tonk county, the band has accrued 10 Grammy Awards. In the Fall, a career retrospective recorded with the current lineup– and a few special guests– will carry the band back onto the road, where they’ve remained a staple for five decades.

• Martinis & Mistletoe

• December 9th, 6PM- 12AM

• Join the Collin Club for a Holiday Cocktail Party on December 9th from 6 pm to midnight. Located at 211 W. Collin St. 

• Mimosas at the Market

• December 10th, 10AM- 3PM

• Say Cheers Here! with local businesses every second Saturday in Historic Downtown Corsicana. Participating shops and businesses offer complimentary mimosas to customers for a variety of stops Downtown. It’s free, friendly and a lot of fun – taste how our creative businesses put their signature spin on all kinds of beverages.  

• The Nutcracker- Ennis, Texas

• December 10th, First Showing 2PM-3:30 PM, Second Show at 7PM (Tickets Required)

• Avant-Garde Theatre of Dance in Ennis presents the classic, holiday favorite, The Nutcracker live on stage!

• Edward Twins: The Ultimate Christmas Variety Show

• December 14th, 7:30-9:30PM (Tickets Required) Located at The Palace Theatre

• Remember all the wonderful Holiday Variety shows we all grew up on in The 70’s & 80’s? Now is your chance to see them live and re-created by Las Vegas’ number one impersonators of all time. All your favorite legendary Superstars come alive in Christmas with The Stars. The NBC Today show says “it’s one of the most extraordinary show we have ever seen.” Sonny & Cher, Neil Diamond, Johnny Mathis, Rod Stewart, Bette Midler, Barbra Streisand, Andrea Bocelli, Tom Jones, and many many more all in one show. All live vocal. USA TODAY and THE BOSTON GLOBE raves “A Must see show” Each Star sings their #1 hits as well as a few of your favorite Holidays Songs..

• Dailey & Vincent Christmas

• December 15th, 7:30-9:30 PM (Tickets required) Located at The Palace Theatre

• Celebrating All American music: With Country, Bluegrass, and Gospel

• The Polar Express Movie Night (FREE)

• December 16th, 5PM-8PM

• Are you ready to BELIEVE? Put on your coziest pajamas and grab a seat to the Polar Express Movie Night in Downtown Corsicana at the Palace Theater. Before the movie, take photos with Santa, enjoy treats, hot chocolate and get ready for a state-of-the-art movie experience in the Palace Theater! This is a free event. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please call 903-654-4850 for more information.

• IOOF Trade Days- Holiday Market

• December 17th, 9AM-3PM Located at the IOOF building

• Join us for not one, but TWO events this holiday season.  We are moving indoors for November and December.  Lots to shop, kids crafts, Santa pictures, and lots more.  To be a vendor, please email tradedays@iooftx.org - spaces will fill quickly.  We hope to see you there!! 

DALLAS EVENTS

All event details and ticket links can be found at https://www.visitdallas.com/things-to-do/events/view/15883/Holiday-at-the-Arboretum.html

• Holiday at the Arboretum

• November 21 through December 31st, 11AM-9PM

• Holiday at the Arboretum returns with a garden transformed for the magic of the season including the return of our beloved Christmas Village, the 12 Days of Christmas and our Dazzling Musical Tree! We also invite you to visit our historic DeGolyer House, elaborately decorated by renowned designer Michael Hamilton, with a NEW exhibit, The Artistry of Faith & Culture, that celebrates the diversity of the holiday season in our city. This new seasonal exhibit, open each day, and every Monday–Wednesday evening, beginning November 10, prominently features the three world holidays celebrated during the run of our festival: Christmas, Hannukah and Kwanzaa. We invite you to explore the artistry of these traditions in our historic home!

• Holiday Lights Downtown Foodie Tour

• Visit the link to view available dates and times, https://foodtoursofamerica.com/dallas/holiday-lights-foodie-tour/

• Treat yourself to the magic of the holidays with a unique festive dining experience. Join us for a curated foodie tour, with "Merry Everything" holiday lights excursions through the decked-out Main Street Gardens, interactive art displays of the AT&T Discovery District, and Dallas' fancy hotels' gorgeous holiday trees and unique private art collections. Bring your holiday accessories and snap insta-worthy photos throughout the evening. Please come hungry, as you'll enjoy generous tastings including dessert! This tour features multiple partner restaurants for a full foodie adventure highlighting the authentic award-winning artisan eateries of the Exchange Hall, Dallas' newest dining experience. From local hidden gems to Food Network and Shark Tank winners, eat your way through Downtown Dallas, bite by bite. To enhance your experience, cocktails may be purchased during your event.

• Enchant Christmas Dallas, located at Fairpark Coliseum, November 25th through January 1st.

• Enchant, the world's largest Christmas light spectacular, returns to Fair Park with an all-new interactive light-maze adventure, "The Mischievous Elf," created from over four million sparkling lights. Enchant also includes an impressive 100-foot-tall holiday tree, a unique ice-skating trail, live entertainment, Santa visits and a village marketplace with crafts, gifts, festive culinary treats and holiday cocktails from the Tipsy Tree Lounge. The Hallmark Channel will offer guests a variety of custom experiences at Enchant, including the Hallmark Channel Holiday House for guests to relax and recharge, photo opportunities and a chance for fans to win a set visit to a Hallmark Channel movie. Parking for Enchant is located at Fair Park by the Coliseum. 

• The Nutcracker, Located at Meyerson Symphony Center, November 25th-27th from 7:30-9:30PM

• MAURICE COHN conducts TCHAIKOVSKY Selections from The Nutcracker Just in time for the holidays, Maurice Cohn leads the Dallas Symphony Orchestra in selections from Tchaikovsky's iconic Nutcracker score. The story of The Nutcracker, loosely based on the E.T.A. Hoffmann fantasy, is the story of a nutcracker that comes to life on Christmas Eve and wages a battle against the evil Mouse King. Audiences can get into the festive holiday spirit early with Tchaikovsky's joyous score from his most famous ballet, The Nutcracker. The miniature overtures, triumphant marches, Russian, Arabian and Chinese dances, and the Waltz of the Flowers will showcase the brilliant sound of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Experience the joy and splendor of this holiday classic as the composer brings the toys and sweets to life in a concert that sounds like sugar and spice and everything nice.

• Santa Claus is coming to the Dallas Farmers' Market, November 26th through December 17th (Saturdays only) from 11AM-3PM

• Dear Santa, all we want for Christmas is farm-fresh veggies and all-natural treats for our pups. It took lots of freshly baked cookies and handmade tamales, but we've convinced Santa to visit us three times this year! So bring the whole family–pets and all–to tell Santa who's been a good boy! Get prints instantly to capture your holiday memory forever. Also, enjoy letters to Santa.
  
  
  
  The Laura Smith Real Estate Team is wishing you an incredible holiday season, full of fun times with the people you love most!