Top Family-Friendly Holiday Events In Plano This Week [Dec.16-22]

This week, Plano offers a festive lineup of family-friendly activities, from hands-on crafts to holiday shows. Whether you're looking to create art, enjoy a classic Christmas story or decorate holiday treats, these events are perfect for making memories with loved ones. 

Check out these top activities in Plano, designed to bring joy to all ages.

Always Jolly Rustic Santa

When: Dec. 16, 2024 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Painting with a Twist, 1713 Preston Rd., Ste B, Plano
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Join a fun, step-by-step painting experience for all skill levels, guided by talented artists who share tips and tricks. Add a twist with a DIY candle-making session featuring 24 scent options, available as an add-on. Guests can bring their own wine or beer, along with snacks and must have a reservation.

Paint Playdate

When: Dec. 16-31, 2024 | 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Pipe & Palette Plano at The Shops at Willow Bend, 6121 W Park Blvd., Suite C118, Plano
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Join in on creative fun with Mommy’s & Me and Daddy’s & Me crafts held Mondays through Wednesdays. From watercolor painting to bracelet making and pottery painting, these family-friendly sessions offer hands-on experiences. RSVP to secure your spot and enjoy 20% off retail purchases during your visit.

Make, Take & Decorate Sugar Cookies for the Holidays

When: Dec. 19, 2024 | 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Central Market Plano, 320 Coit Road, Plano
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A festive sugar cookie decorating class invites children ages 7-17 to learn decorating techniques and create colorful holiday treats. Participants will decorate 12 cookies to take home while receiving guidance on using various piping tips. Each child must be accompanied by a ticketed adult.

Family Movie Night Featuring The Peanuts Movie

When: Dec. 19, 2024 | 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: 550 Talbert Dr, Plano
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Gather the family for a cozy movie night featuring The Peanuts Movie, a heartwarming classic that's perfect for all ages to enjoy together.

Story Time

When: Dec. 20 & 27, 2024 | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Interurban Railway Museum, 901 E 15th Street, Plano
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Enjoy a fun, interactive story time at the Interurban Railway Museum, where children can listen to stories, sing songs and explore historic Car 360. Sessions are designed for children 5 and under, though all ages are welcome to join the adventure.

A Christmas Carol: The Musical

When: Dec. 20-22, 2024 | 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Where: Courtyard Theater, 1509 H Avenue, Plano
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The Courtyard Theater Series opens its season with A Christmas Carol, the Musical, a vibrant adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic tale. Featuring a score by Alan Menken and Lynn Ahrens, this musical follows Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation from a miserly soul to a redeemed man, guided by three ghosts. The performance is presented by the award-winning REP Company.

Colorful Christmas 2024

When: Until Jan. 5, 2025 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Crayola Experience, 6121 W Park Blvd., A100, Plano
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Celebrate the holidays with a colorful twist through hands-on gift-making, a festive scavenger hunt and creative Crayola-inspired fun for all ages.

Family Fun Day! Jingle Llama Way

When: Dec. 21, 2024 | 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Painting with a Twist, 1713 Preston Rd., Ste B, Plano
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A family-friendly art event invites creatives ages 5 and up to paint together, with the option to add on a scented soy candle-making experience. Parents are encouraged to let children paint independently while guardians may choose not to paint. Participants are asked to bring their own refreshments and all guests under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Children’s Nativity Service

When: Dec. 21, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where: St. Andrew Methodist Church, 5801 W Plano Parkway, Plano
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The St. Andrew Children's Nativity Service invites children, ages 4 to 6th grade, to lead a special worship service, acting out the Nativity story, singing in the choir and assisting with readings. This heartwarming event, perfect for the whole family, features roles for children based on their age or grade, from shepherds to narrators. Parents can volunteer to help with the service as well.

NTPA Scrooge The Musical 

When: Until Dec. 22, 2024 | Multiple show times
Where: 1509 H Ave, Plano
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The 14th annual production of Scrooge – The Musical returns bigger than ever, featuring its largest cast to date with over 100 adult and youth performers. This beloved holiday tradition has captivated nearly 20,000 audience members across North Texas. Directed for the seventh time by NTPA Vice President and ten-time Scrooge veteran Mike Mazur, this production promises to deliver a memorable experience. Local Profile is a media sponsor for this event. 

Make, Take & Decorate a Gingerbread House

When: Dec. 21 & 22, 2024 | 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Central Market Cooking School Plano, 320 Coit Road, Plano
Tickets: Starting at $48

Unleash your creativity with this hands-on gingerbread house decorating event. Perfect for families, participants will leave with their edible masterpieces and sweet holiday memories.

Image Rudolph's Holly Jolly™ Breakfast

When: Until Jan. 1, 2025 | Times vary
Where: Gaylord Texan, 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine
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Join in a festive breakfast with Rudolph and his friends from the beloved TV special, making for a fun-filled experience that will delight children of all ages. This event is sure to bring holiday joy and excitement to everyone in the family.

Cirque: Spirit of Christmas Cirque: Spirit of Christmas

When: Until Jan. 5, 2025 | Times vary
Where: Gaylord Texan, 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine
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This Cirque-inspired Christmas show blends acrobatics, flexibility and high-flying stunts in a Broadway-style performance, following Noel as she rediscovers the true meaning of the season with the help of magical spirits.

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