Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 8430 GoodLifeFamilyMag.com NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2016 SOUNDS OF THE SEASON AT WATTERS CREEK Enjoy live music, non-stop festivities, and FREE CARRIAGE RIDES while you tackle your holiday shopping list. Dozens of unique boutiques plus some fantastic family dining optionsareallgatheredinoneplace.ThrowinasliceofOreo cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory and a steamy hot chocolate from Sublime Chocolate and you have yourself one heck of a fun-filled day. Begins November 28th and continues through December. watterscreek.com THE TURKEY TROT On Thursday, November 24th, at 9:00 a.m., nearly 30,000 participants are expected to turn out at the Dallas City Hall Plaza for the 8-mile race and 5K fun run. The Dallas YMCA TurkeyTrot benefitsYMCA programs that help theYMCA to strengthen the foundations of community. thetrot.org THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS AT THE DALLAS ARBORETUM Many people are familiar with the song, “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” so come enjoy it in a three-dimensional experience. Everyone loves holiday lights, and seeing over 500,000 lights in one place is something no one in the family will want to miss. November 6th through January 8th. dallasarboretum.org HOME FORTHE HOLIDAYS IN DOWNTOWN MCKINNEY The weekend after Thanksgiving in Historic Downtown McKinney features non-stop family activities, entertainment, and food galore. The fun starts Friday, November 25th, at 10 a.m. with the ChristmasTree lighting at 6:15 p.m. Start (or finish) your holiday shopping with Candlelight Shopping until 8 p.m. at all the unique stores on the square. The celebration continues Saturday, November 26th, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, November 27th 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. mckinneytexas.org DICKENS IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN PLANO Charles Dickens’ idea of a Christmas Carol is brought to life with this historic festival in Downtown Plano. Plano Parks and Recreation Department will host ”Dickens in Historic Downtown Plano” on Friday, December 2nd from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony is at 7 p.m. in Haggard Park, 901 E. 15th Street; numerous restaurants and merchants will be staying open late after the ceremony. Consider catching the DART train in from the Bush Turnpike or Parker Road DART stations. plano.gov ADOLPHUS TEA Afternoon tea is the best way to warm up on a cold wintry day. Plan a mother and daughter date at the Adolphus Hotel for afternoon tea time. Four courses are served along with a variety of teas at this two-hour event every Friday through Sunday. hoteladolphus.com JINGLE BELL RUN/WALK Run or walk, with jingle bells on your shoe laces, for a great cause this winter season on the 1-mile Fun Run/Walk or the 5k holiday race series on Dec. 21st at Hilton Anatole. Anyone and everyone can join this family-friendly event, and it’s a wonderful way to spend time with the family while also giving back to the community. All proceeds benefit The Trinity Strand Trail and the Mavs Foundation. The Fun Run/Walk starts at 6:30 p.m., and the 5K Race starts at 7:00 p.m. dallasjinglebellrun.com Ho Ho Ho-liday Family Fun! 'Tis the season to be jolly, so put away your holiday shopping list (just for a few hours!) and step away from the computer. . . it’s time to get the family out to enjoy the holiday season! DON’T MISS LIGHT THE NIGHT AT WATTERS CREEK SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH | 4:30 - 6:30 PM Be dazzled when the 30-foot tree is lit by Santa, and a glittery display of 145,000 lights synchronized to music is then topped off by a fireworks display. Enjoy complimentary horse-drawn carriage rides! November 19 from 4 to 8 p.m. November 25 and 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. Rides from 6 to 9 p.m. on: December 2-3, 9-10, 12-17, 19-23 goodTO GO