There's always Christmas in the Square with outdoor skating. The free holiday lights show and music run daily 6-10 p.m. through Jan. 4, 2021. Visitors tune in to 107.3 FM on the radio in vehicles, or listen to the music piped through speakers while walking the Square. The extravaganza is choreographed by Frisco’s own Jeff Trykoski (Illumimax, LLC). Celebrating its 15th year, the light show features 180,000 lights, 200 dancing snowflakes, 10 miles of wiring and 8 miles of extension cords.
Dec. 1
Frisco Square is partnering with Operation Once in a Lifetime, a military non-profit group that makes the dreams of U.S. soldier families come true. This toy drive runs through Dec. 17. Donate new, unwrapped toy or clothing items at drop box locations listed online at FriscoSquare.com/toy-drive.
Dec. 4-13
Willow Bend Center of the Arts' Starcatchers Theatre, 6121 W. Park Blvd., Suite B216, Plano. A Charlie Brown Christmas comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation, in which Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the Peanuts Gang discover the true meaning of Christmas. Showtimes vary by day. Phone 972.422.2575 for tickets.
Dec. 5
LazyPaw Animal Hospital's 10th Annual Pet Pictures (and Families) with Santa; noon to 5 p.m.; 7380 Stonebrook Parkway. They're doing things differently due to COVID-19; call 972.712.1300 to schedule appointments. Tacky Christmas sweaters and jingle bells are encouraged.
Dec. 5
Breakfast with Santa by Texas Health Hospital Frisco; The Grove at Frisco Commons; 8300 McKinney Road. Email jrussell@friscotexas.gov to purchase a table.
Dec. 12
Elves are planning a fun, festive gingerbread decorating extravaganza; noon to 4 p.m.; 5700 Dallas Parkway. Purchase house with candy and icing; add-on items are festive apron, event T-shirt, gingerbread ornament or deluxe candy upgrade. Visit CookiesAndCastlesFrisco.com to reserve supplies.
Dec. 16
Frisco High/Hunt Middle School Jazz Concert, 4900 Legendary Drive; 6 p.m.
Hanukkah is Dec. 10-18, Christmas is Dec. 25, and Kwanzaa begins Dec. 26. Remember Dec. 20 is National Ugly Sweater Day! Grab those odd but slightly endearing -- and secretly favored -- sweaters and laugh all day long. (Think Chevy Chase as Clark Griswold in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation movie.)