The Top 10 Events In The Dallas Area This Weekend

DALLAS, TX — It's the most wonderful time of the year, and organizations in and around Dallas want to make sure you experience it in all its glory. That's why organizers have put together hundreds of festive activities for folks of all ages.

The Gaylord Texan's annual "Ice!" exhibit has returned, and in true Gaylord fashion, it's magnificent. Based this year on a theme of "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," visitors can enjoy Ma in her kerchief, Pa in his cap, two-story ice slides and a stunning nativity scene.

Ice! at The Gaylord Texan runs until Jan. 1, 2018. More than two million pounds of ice were used to create this holiday marvel.

Here's some more events you won't want to miss this weekend:

Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

• Dec. 5 – 17, 2017, at the Winspear Opera House
• "Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is “two sizes too small,” decides to steal Christmas away from the Holiday loving Whos. Magnificent sets (John Lee Beatty) and costumes (Robert Morgan) inspired by Dr. Seuss’ original illustrations help transport audiences to the whimsical world of Whoville, while the Music and Book of Mel Marvin and Timothy Mason breathe new life into this timeless story of the true meaning of Christmas."
• Use link above to purchase tickets

Enchant!

• Globe Life Park in Arlington transforms into a winter wonderland complete with Christmas Light maze and market. This event runs until Dec. 31, 2017.
• "Surrounded by millions of dazzling lights, the memories you make will last well beyond the holiday season. Get lost in the world's largest light maze. Take photos around the largest Christmas tree in North Texas. Glide around the ice-skating pond or waltz through the Enchant Christmas Market with over 85 vendors, including an Arlington favorite Texas Christkindle Market Lane, now a part of the Enchant experience. "
• Free admission for children ages 4 and under.

Cowboys Christmas at the Star

• Every Friday and Saturday night until Dec. 22.
• "The Cowboys Christmas Spectacular is a weekly holiday performance showcasing the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Dallas Cowboys Rhythm and Blue Dancers and Drumline, appearances by Santa and more. The Cowboys Christmas Spectacular will take place on Tostitos Championship Plaza at The Star every Friday and Saturday at 6pm. Admission and parking are free."

The Great Distance Home

• "Boy, like all of us, is searching for something, but he’s not sure what. He’s certain it’s not in his home. He’s certain it’s not in his town. But beyond that, he’s not sure where it is. Nevertheless, he goes looking for it, and in the end what he finds is the last thing he expected. In a limited engagement, multidisciplinary theatrical event audiences will be immersed in a story of love, joy, and discovery as an ensemble of five actors take you on a heartwarming adventure. This holiday season at WaterTower Theatre, home really is where the heart is."
• Tickets available for showings Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Purchase tickets using link above.

9th Annual Jingle Bell Run

• "The Naaman Forest Class of 2019 will be hosting the 9th Annual JINGLE BELL RUN at the Historic Downtown Garland Square on Saturday, December 9th. A great way to kick off the holiday season! Vendor booths & family fun!!! This 5k fun run event benefits the Garland Pet Adoption Center too! "
• 5K Race starts at 8:00 AM
• On-site registration and packet pick-up begin at 7:00 AM
• Race warm-up by North Garland Jazzercise at 7:45 AM
• $25 to register on race day

All Things Bright and Beautiful - George W. Library

• At the George W. Bush Presidential Center, visitors will discover the beauty and excitement of the White House holiday. The all-new exhibit showcases gorgeous flowers and colorful murals, behind-the-scenes photos, Mrs. Bush’s holiday dress, BarneyCam videos, and more.
• Now through Jan. 7, 2018

2017 BMW Dallas Marathon

• A fun-packed weekend of fitness awaits Dallas as the BMW Dallas Marathon gets underway.
• Dec. 9, 8:00 a.m. - 5K & 10K Start
• Dec. 9, 9:00 a.m. - Packet Pick-up at Kay Bailey Hutchison Dallas Convention Center (9am-6pm)
• Dec. 10, 8:00 a.m. - Marathon, Half Marathon & SMU Cox School of Business Relay Start
• Click here to see how the marathon will affect traffic in Dallas.

"Fade" from Dallas Theater Center

• "When Lucia, a young Mexican born novelist, begins her dream career as a television writer in L.A., she finds herself much more comfortable with the only other Latino around, one of the janitors, than with anyone in the writers’ room. this new comic-drama by Tanya Saracho, a writer for HBO’s Girls and ABC’s How to Get Away with Murder, poses tricky questions about identity and community, as Lucia struggles to bridge the distance between where she came from and where she’s going."
• Contains profane language, mature themes, and sexual humor. Recommended for people High School age and up.
• Use link above to purchase tickets.

Magical Winter Lights

• Magical Winter Lights is a spectacular, larger-than-life festival that presents a fresh multicultural take on traditional holiday light shows. We look forward to seeing you at our 2017 – 2018 festival! The general info page provides useful information and tips to plan your trip for the largest holiday light festival in DFW.
• Sunday – Thursday: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
• Friday & Saturday: 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.
• Ticket information can be found here.
• ADDRESS: Lone Star Park, 1000 Lone Star Parkway, Grand Prairie, TX 75050.

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