Winter is just around the corner, and Collin County is gearing up for the holiday season this November. Give thanks, eat great food, and check out these events happening around the county this month.
Now-February 18
Dinosaurs Live!
Life-size animatronic dinosaurs along a half-mile nature trail. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, McKinney. heardmuseum.org
November 1, 7:30 P.M.
Roger Creager
Part of the Courtyard Texas Music Series. Courtyard Theatre, downtown Plano. planostages.org
November 1, 7:30 P.M.
Jesmyn Ward
Hailed as the standout writer of her generation. Dallas Museum of Art. dma.org
November 1-4
A Doll’s House
Henrik Ibsen play. WaterTower Theatre, Addison. addisontexas.net
November 1-4
Pinocchio
North Texas Performing Arts, The Shops at Willow Bend, Plano. ntpa.org
November 2, 8 P.M.
Legends of Hip Hop
Juvenile and Scarface among those performing. The Theatre at Grand Prairie. verizontheatre.com
November 2-10
Into the Woods
North Texas Performing Arts, The Shops at Willow Bend, Plano. ntpa.org
November 2-10
Phantom Tollbooth Jr.
North Texas Performing Arts, The Shops at Willow Bend, Plano. ntpa.org
November 3, 8 A.M.
McKinney Half Marathon and 5K
1400 Wilson Creek Parkway, McKinney. dfwraces.com
November 3, 10 A.M.-1 P.M.
Treats with the Turkey
Benefitting Plano Fire Rescue Associates’ scholarship program. Heritage Farmstead Museum, Plano. pfra.net
Read more: Dallas Cowboys Christmas Spectacular at The Star in Frisco
November 3, 12 P.M.
Puppy Yoga
Arlington Backyard. texas-live.com
November 3, 6 P.M.
Rick Springfield
‘80s star joined by Loverboy, etc. The Theatre at Grand Prairie. verizontheatre.com
November 3
Collin County Heart Ball
Benefits the American Heart Association. Omni Frisco, The Star in Frisco. collincountyheartball.heart.org
November 3
Evening Under the Stars
Benefits St Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Omni Dallas Hotel. stjude.org/dallasevents
November 3, 6:30-9:30 P.M.
Bluegrass Heritage Festival
McKinney Performing Arts Center. mckinneytexas.org
November 3, 7:30 P.M.
Keith Urban
American Airlines Center, Dallas. americanairlinescenter.com
November 4, 7:30 P.M.
Stephen Stills & Judy Collins
The Theatre at Grand Prairie. verizontheatre.com
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November 7, 7 P.M
Twenty One Pilots
American Airlines Center, Dallas. americanairlinescenter.com
November 7, 14, 21, 28; 10 P.M.
Zalaughs
An open mic comedy experience. Zalat Pizza, downtown Plano. visitdowntownplano.com
November 8, 7:30 P.M.
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Winspear Opera House, Dallas. attpac.org
November 8-11
‘Neath the Wreath Holiday Gift Market
Benefits Junior League of Collin County. Plano Event Center. jlcollincounty.org
November 9, 5 P.M.
Urban Movement Festival
Hip-hop dance battles and dance team showcases. McCall Plaza, downtown Plano. facebook.com/planoarts
November 9, 7 P.M.
Ja Rule
Arlington Backyard. texas-live.com
November 9-10, 10 A.M.-5 P.M.
Mid-Cities Stamp Show
Grapevine Convention Center. grapevinetexasusa.com
November 9-11
Snowflake Bazaar
Holiday shopping benefits Plano West Band. Plano West Senior High. planowestband.org
November 9-18
Macbeth
Art Centre Theatre, Plano. artcentretheatre.com
Read more: The Art of Christmas at St. Andrew United Methodist Church
November 10, 8 A.M.
American Hero Run
Honor our military by running a mile, 5K or 10K. Stewart Creek Park, The Colony. dfwraces.com
November 10, 10 A.M.-5 P.M.
Healthy Living Expo
Irving Convention Center. irvingconventioncenter.com
November 10-11
McKinney Art Studio Tour
McKinney artists open their studio doors to the public to share, inspire and connect. Enjoy a stroll through beautiful downtown McKinney and visit more than 24 art studios and 48 artists within a three block radius. mckinneyartstudiotour.com
November 11, 2:30 P.M.
Elaine Pagels
Renowned religion scholar speaks. Dallas Museum of Art. dma.org
November 11, 2:30 P.M.
Plano Community Band 40th Anniversary
Special guest: trumpet player Wayne Bergeron. Eisemann Center, Richardson. planoband.com
November 11, 7:30 P.M.
Carol Burnett
Legendary funny lady takes questions from audience. Winspear Opera House, Dallas. attpac.org
November 12, 11 A.M.
Veterans Day Parade
Dallas City Hall. vetsdayindallas.org
November 12, 7 P.M.
The Fun Show with Cat & Nat
YouTube’s funniest moms. The Theatre at Grand Prairie. verizontheatre.com
November 15, 7:30 P.M.
Travis Scott
American Airlines Center, Dallas. americanairlinescenter.com
November 15-18
A Wrinkle in Time
North Texas Performing Arts, The Shops at Willow Bend, Plano. ntpa.org
November 16, 6:30 P.M.
Addison Circle Tree Lighting
Addison Circle. addisontexas.net
November 16, 8-9 P.M.
Tribute to Billie Holiday
Dallas Museum of Art. dma.org
November 17, 8 P.M.
Chris Botti
Best-selling American instrumental artist. Winspear Opera House, Dallas. attpac.org
November 17, 8 P.M.
Joe Bonamassa
The Theatre at Grand Prairie. verizontheatre.com
November 17, 8 P.M.
Bizet’s Carmen
Plano Symphony Orchestra. Eisemann Center, Richardson. eisemanncenter.com
November 17-18, 1 P.M.
Texas Taco Festival
Texas Live, Arlington. texas-live.com
November 18, 7 P.M.
Pepe Aguilar
Mexican-American singer, songwriter and actor. American Airlines Center, Dallas. americanairlinescenter.com
November 18, 7 a.m.
Gobble Hobble
Thanksgiving-themed 5K/10K; Galatyn Park, Richardson. gobblehobble.com
November 18
Lights at Legacy
Annual tree lighting ceremony and holiday festival. Holiday crafts, Christmas train, caricatures, face painting and photos with Santa. Event opens at 4 p.m.; tree lighting 6:30 p.m. The Shops at Legacy, Plano. shopsatlegacy.com
November 19, 7:30 P.M.
David Grann
New York Times-bestselling author. Dallas Museum of Art. dma.org
November 20, 7:30 P.M.
So You Think You Can Dance Live! 2018
The Theatre at Grand Prairie. verizontheatre.com
November 21-25
Disney on Ice Presents Frozen
Allen Event Center. alleneventcenter.com
November 21-30
A Christmas Carol
Wyly Theatre, Dallas. attpac.org
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November 22, 8:30 A.M.
Plano Turkey Trot 5K
Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve, Plano. txruns.com/planoturkeytrot
November 23-31/12, 6-10 p.m.
Christmas in the Square
Choreographed light and music display plus ice skating. Frisco Square. friscosquare.com
November 23-25
The Nutcracker
Chamberlain Performing Arts’ production of The Nutcracker features New York City Ballet principal dancers Tiler Peck and Tyler Angle. Eisemann Center, Richardson. eisemanncenter.com
November 23, 7 P.M.
Seasonal Favorites
Ceremonial illumination of Legacy West with Plano Mayor Harry LaRosiliere and Kellie Rasberry of the Kidd Kraddick Morning Show. legacywest.com
Read more: Legacy West welcomes the holidays with Seasonal Favorites
November 23-30
Alice vs. Wonderland
Psychedelic update of this familiar tale. Art Centre Theatre, Plano. artcentretheatre.com
November 23-30
The Nutcracker
Winspear Opera House, Dallas. attpac.org
November 23-01/01, 6 P.M.
Vitruvian Lights
Park is transformed into a winter wonderland with millions of lights wrapped around more than 550 trees. Vitruvian Park, Addison. addisontexas.net
November 24, 12 P.M.
Texas Tech vs. Baylor College Football
Big 12 rival Red Raiders and Bears square off. AT&T Stadium, Arlington. attstadium.com.
November 24-25, 10 A.M.-6 P.M.
Dallas Fantasy Fair
Comics and pop culture convention. Irving Convention Center. irvingconventioncenter.com
November 24-25, 1 & 2 P.M.
Harlem Globetrotters
Basketball’s clown princes perform. American Airlines Center, Dallas. americanairlinescenter.com
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November 29, 7:30 P.M.
Jill Lepore
New Yorker writer discusses her book on a divided nation. Dallas Museum of Art. dma.org
November 29, 8 P.M.
A Magical Cirque Christmas
Billed as world’s greatest variety show. The Theatre at Grand Prairie. verizontheatre.com
November 30, 7 P.M.
Run the Lights
5K & Fun Run. Vitruvian Park, Addison. dfwraces.com
