Things To Do

All aboard the North Texas Express for some trains-themed activities your kids will love! When I first became a parent, I had a lot to learn about raising kids. One thing was very familiar to me already, however -- little girl stuff.

Gone are the days when you needed to trek into Dallas to enjoy the spirit of Christmas. You can now find some of the best Christmas lights and Christmas events in DFW right here in Collin County - in Plano and Frisco.

Santa and his reindeer fly over a street (and a line of traffic) at Deerfield Plano Christmas Lights Tis’ the season! And all across DFW, Christmas lights are in full glow.

With so many Christmas lights and Christmas events to chose from this season, you may be wondering which to chose! Among the options are Lights on the Farm at the Heritage Farmstead Museum in Plano.

When : November 26 - January 2 Where : The Esplanade at Fair Park in Dallas More info : enchantchristmas.

Which of the following statements do you identify with the most? My brain is made up of 85% song lyrics. I like my dinner and drinks with a side of live music. Discovering a new favorite musician is better than binge-watching America’s Got Talent.

When : every Friday and Saturday at 6 p.m. from Nov. 19 – Dec. 18 Where : Tostitos Championship Plaza at The Star in Frisco More info : thestardistrict.

Frisco, Texas proudly calls itself “the city that plays” and we can see why. Between the pro sports teams, museums, annual events, and ever-growing dining options, there’s no shortage of ways to unwind in this community.

Dinosaurs in Texas? With Jurassic World: The Exhbition in Grandscape, you’d better believe it. But time is running out. Jurassic World: The Exhibition opened over the summer and has been making waves through social media ever since.

When the kids are still small, Santa visits are the highlight of the Christmas season. You simply can't let December end without getting those essential Santa photos! This season, there are hundreds of Christmas events to choose from.