As the festive season draws to a close, there is still time to enjoy seasonal celebrations in North Texas.
Here are some holiday events to keep you in good spirits as we move into a new year.
Avant Chamber Ballet: The Nutcracker
Avant Chamber Ballet debuts Paul Mejia’s production of The Nutcracker in Fort Worth, featuring a live performance of Tchaikovsky’s score by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra.
- When: December 22 at 7 p.m., December 23 at 2 p.m.
- Where: Will Rogers Memorial Center, 3401 W. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth
- Cost: $33-$82.50.
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
Acrobats and aerialists will take to the stage at the Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland, accompanied by classical holiday music.
- When: December 22 at 8 p.m., December 23 at 2 and 8 p.m.
- Where: Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St., Dallas
- Cost: $29-$89.
Dallas Winds: Christmas at the Meyerson
This annual winds concert will feature operatic baritone Donnie Ray Albert and conductor Shiree X. Williams.
- When: December 22-23 at 7:30 p.m.
- Where: Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Dallas
- Cost: Check website.
The Ha Ha Holiday Comedy Show
If you need an extra laugh this holiday season, enjoy improv and music at the Ha Ha Holiday Comedy Show at the Comedy Arena in McKinney.
- When: December 22 at 9:30 p.m.
- Where: 305 E. Virginia St., McKinney
- Cost: $15.
DeSoto Kwanzaa Fest
You’ll find food, entertainment, and shopping at the DeSoto Kwanzaa Fest. While the event is free, donating two canned goods to the DeSoto Food Pantry is encouraged. The Dallas Morning News has compiled a list of other Kwanzaa festivities to enjoy in the metroplex here.
- When: December 27 at 7 p.m.
- Where: DeSoto Civic Center, 211 E. Pleasant Run Road, DeSoto
- Cost: Free.
A Christmas Carol
Celebrate Christmas with this Dickens classic at Wyly Theatre.
- When: Through December 30
- Where: 2400 Flora St., Dallas
- Cost: Check website.
Holiday at the DeGolyer Home
The DeGolyer home at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden has once again come to life with large-scale holiday exhibits, including The Christmas Village and the 50-foot Dazzling Musical Tree.
- When: Through January 5
- Where: 8525 Garland Rd., Dallas
- Cost: Check website.
