Good Life Family Magazine

Deck The Plaza - City Hall Lights
2020-11-21 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | City Hall Plaza, 1500 Marilla St., Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
The Dallas favorite holiday tradition, Deck the Plaza, will return for 2020 with a twist. Dallasites and visitors are invited to join the City of Dallas for a contactless, holiday drive-thru featuring a celebration of lights at City Hall Plaza from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21.
The caravan begins by entering City Hall Plaza on Marilla Street. Drivers will trek through City Hall Plaza and experience holiday entertainment, a festival of lights, and the grand finale – a 35-foot holiday tree. The City of Dallas-owned radio station, Classical 101.1 WRR-FM, will return to participate in the celebration for 2020. Drivers can tune in to the radio station during the drive-thru and enjoy holiday music and messages from Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and City Council Members.
This year has been difficult for many, so the City of Dallas is finding ways to spread holiday cheer in a safe way. Therefore, this will be a completely contactless drive-thru event with no giveaways to slow the spread of COVID-19. Public health protocols will be strictly enforced. Walk-ups will not be allowed and all attendees must stay in their vehicles at all times.

Holiday Artisan Sale
2020-11-23 - 2020-11-30
The Urban Artist Market scheduled for November 23 – 30, 2020 will kick off their new online market and feature 20% off all art. Market will feature regionally-sourced art, pottery, ceramics, digital art, photography, printmaking, fiber art, glass, jewelry, metalwork, mixed media, painting, drawing, sculpture, assemblage, wood, leather and novelty that are handcrafted and presented by the artisan community. Purchase original, one-of-a-kind items not available anywhere else.

Weeklong Black Friday Celebration at Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm
2020-11-23 10:00 - 2020-11-28 21:00
From November 23rd through 28th present $150 or more in same-day non grocery receipts at Concierge+ Lounge and receive a $15 Watters Creek Gift Card!

Bonus $$: Shop Black Friday, November 27th from 9 AM to 12 noon and present $150 or more in same day non-grocery receipts from shopping that morning to receive a $30 Watters Creek Gift Card!

Fletchers Bonus: Participate in Black Friday Rewards on Friday, Nov.27 and receive a voucher for a free Fletchers Corny Dog at Watters Creek Saturday, Nov. 28 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.!

Redeem receipts at Watters Creek Concierge+ Guest lounge, located on Garden Park Dr. between J. Jill and Anthropologie.

Visit the Watter’s Creek website for details, restrictions, and safety precautions!

Dallas Black Dance Academy - Behind the Scenes
2020-11-24 13:00
Dallas Black Dance Academy invites the community to take a free “Behind The Scenes” virtual view of its three performing ensembles during the Thanksgiving holiday. The performance provides the audience the opportunity to experience clips of virtual rehearsals, in-person rehearsals and a mini-performance. This event has become a holiday tradition for many families during the Thanksgiving break. The City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture is the presenting sponsor.

Black Friday Small Business Expo
2020-11-27 12:00 - 17:00
Black Friday Nov 27th, MANY of your FAVORITE vendors will come together under one roof to offer you an amazing holiday shopping experience. You don’t want to miss out on this day of unique shopping, networking and eating. Mask up and come on out…We hope to see you there!

Santa is Here! At Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm
2020-11-27 13:00 - 2020-12-24 16:00 | Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm, 970 Garden Park Dr., Allen, TX, 75013, United States
For 2020, your family has two options – a contactless in-person Santa experience or a virtual video chat with Santa!

IN PERSON VISIT- We have taken precautionary measures to enhance the safety of your Santa experience, including modifications to allow for safe distancing between children and Santa.

VIRTUAL VISIT- Chat with Santa on a Zoom video call! Santa will even video record your visit & send you a link to share with family and friends.

Both options will require reservations. Make your appointment today for 11/27-12/24 and find out what your naughty or nice status is!
Location: Santa’s Bavarian Village is located on Garden Park Dr. next to Village Burger Bar.

SANTA PAWS
NOV 30, DEC 7 & 14 | 5–8 PM
Four-legged friends will have their own special time for photos with Santa and $5.00 from sale of each photo package will be donated to Animal Rescue Crusaders of Texas (ARC).

SENSITIVE SANTA
SUNDAY, DEC 6 | 9–11 AM
Santa knows that some children need extra patience and quiet time when visiting. Santa’s sensory-friendly morning is exclusively for families with special needs children and their siblings.

Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker
2020-11-27 19:30 - 2020-11-29 20:30
ANDREW GRAMS conductor
TCHAIKOVSKY The Nutcracker
Get into the festive spirit early with Tchaikovsky’s joyous score from his most famous ballet The Nutcracker. The miniature overtures, triumphant marches, Russian, Arabian and Chinese dances, and the unforgettable Waltz of the Flowers will showcase the brilliant sound of the DSO.

Fletcher's Corny Dogs Pop-Up at Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm
2020-11-28 11:00 - 17:00 | Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm, 970 Garden Park Dr., Allen, TX, 75013, United States
Fletcher’s Corny Dogs brings a taste of the Texas State Fair to Watters Creek!

Saturday, November 28th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tired of the turkey leftovers? Head to the Fletcher’s Food Truck and enjoy their world-famous Corny Dogs, Funnel Cakes, and Lemonade! The truck will be located on Village Green Drive in front of the Village Green.

Please note:
1. Fletcher’s does not take pre-orders. You will walk up and pay by credit card – no cash accepted
2. To keep the lines moving, there is a limit of eight (8) corny dogs per person.
Please practice safe social distancing & leave at least 6′ between you & other guests
3. Try to just have one person in line per household
4. Your community would appreciate if you’d wear a mask, for workers & others’ safety

Small Business Saturday Market at Victory Park
2020-11-28 13:00 - 19:00
Get ready to #ShopSmall and #WinBig at our Victory Park #SmallBizSat Shop Small Pop Up Event on November 28th!

About this Event:

Help us celebrate small businesses by shopping outdoor vendors and Victory Park tenants.
Need an item gift wrapped? No problem! There will be a gift wrapping station by Dallas Gift Wrap Creations. Enjoy free gift wrapping on a couple of items when you purchase from any of the participating pop-ups and local businesses.
For every $10 you spend at a Victory Park business, you will receive a raffle ticket! Raffle tickets will be collected by the tenants and entered into a drawing for door prizes from all of the businesses in the area. Tickets will be drawn and winners will be announced at the end of the evening. You must be present to win.
Outdoor tents will be placed 10 feet apart to ensure social distancing. Masks are encouraged (required for vendors)!
PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES:

Classic Pilates
Aqua S
Hatchways
HERO
Sweet Tooth Hotel
Medina Oven & Bar
Sift + Pour
Cinepolis
Mesero
Billy Can Can
Café Victoria

PARTICIPATING POP-UPS:

Noshii
Ranch Hand Originals
Small Cakes
Pita’s Planters
Moment’s of Inspiration
Always Coco
Bee’s Moon
Body by Adrianna

*Social distancing + masks encouraged (required for vendors)

Red Ribbon 2020
2020-12-02 18:30 - 19:30
Presented by Gilead Sciences, Inc. and in commemoration of World AIDS Day, Resource Center will host a virtual tree lighting ceremony and candlelight vigil. Unite in the fight against HIV/AIDS, show support for those who have been diagnosed and remember those we have lost.

Hollywood Feed University Presents Free, Online Course: "Puppy Training: Certified Trainer Tips on Puppy Training Basics"
2020-12-03 08:00 - 17:00
Knowing how to communicate with your new puppy is key to a happy relationship from the start. Your puppy learns a lot in its first few months, and it’s up to you to show your new furry family member the ropes.
Join certified trainer Amy Lear as she discusses puppy obedience, like potty training, crate training, proper leash walking, teething tips, and basic commands to ensure your puppy learns good behavior from positive reinforcement at an early age.

Hope Presented By Bruce Wood Dance
2020-12-04 18:00 - 2020-12-07 18:00
Bruce Wood Dance kicks off its 11th season with HOPE, featuring seven original dance films offering stories of love, healing, justice, and compassion. HOPE streams on the Bruce Wood Dance Vimeo channel beginning at 6:00 pm on December 4 and runs for 72 hours. HOPE features the choreography of founder Bruce Wood,® artistic director Joy Bollinger, artistic advisor Kimi Nikaidoh, guest choreographers Adam W. McKinney and Jonathan Campbell. HOPE includes original scores by Joseph Thalken and Najeeb Sabour.

Dallas Symphony Family Christmas Pops
2020-12-05 11:00
A special one-hour long family friendly performance of our popular Christmas Pops concert.

Community Holiday Pop-Up Shop Extravaganza
2020-12-05 12:00 - 2020-12-06 18:00
Boss Hogg Productions would like to cordially invite you to the inaugural Community Holiday Pop Up Shop Extravaganza, sponsored by South Oak Cliff High School and the SOC Alumni Bear Cave Association.
This event will not only allow small business owners and entrepreneurs to introduce and sell their brands and products to new audiences but allow members of the community to support small businesses and give back to the community.
The event will be held on the following days:
December 5, 2020 (12-6 PM)
December 6, 2020 (2-6 PM)
December 19, 2020 (12-6 PM)
December 20, 2020 (2-6 PM)

Highland Park Village's Christmas Lights Celebration and Shopping Stroll
2020-12-09 16:00 - 19:00 | Highland Park Village, 47 Highland Park Village, Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
Experience the magic of the holidays at Highland Park Village’s Christmas Lights Celebration and Shopping Stroll on Wednesday, December 9, from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM, featuring exclusive store promotions, festive treats, and community charity partners. For one evening only, sip and shop under the lights at historic Highland Park Village, Dallas’ premier open-air luxury shopping and dining destination, during extended hours until 7:00 PM.

Scrooge: The Musical – 10th Anniversary Production
2020-12-09 19:00 - 2020-12-13 18:00, 2020-12-16 19:00 - 2020-12-20 18:00
This Plano Christmas Tradition features a fast-paced and fun full-length live musical production, visits from Santa Claus, Pre-show Christmas Carols, and MUCH, MUCH, MORE!
North Texas Performing Arts Repertory Theatre proudly announces its Christmas Tradition “Scrooge, The Musical,” a show by award-winning songwriter, Leslie Bricusse, creator of the musical versions of “Jekyll & Hyde” and “Willie Wonka”. Receiving four Academy Award nominations and five Golden Globe nominations in its movie version, “Scrooge” closely follows the plot of Charles Dickens’ acclaimed book, A Christmas Carol.
This wonderful Plano Christmas Tradition now in its 10th BIG YEAR has been critically acclaimed and plays to sell-out crowds. The Dallas Morning News called the production “brilliant … robust and passionate” and it regularly tops Plano Profile’s “Must See” event for the Christmas Season.

15th Annual Night With Norm
2020-12-10 18:30
Join the Austin Street Center for an intimate evening of engaging conversations with Dallas sports greats and radio legend Norm Hitzges, of Sportsradio 1310 The Ticket.

St. Andrew United Methodist Church: “Journey of Lights"
2020-12-11 18:00 - 2020-12-19 21:00
St. Andrew United Methodist Church invites the community to safely celebrate the season at “Journey of Lights,” a new outdoor, immersive Christmas experience, December 11 – 19, 6 – 9 p.m., 5801 W. Plano Parkway, benefiting the church’s new mental health initiative, a program that will be available not only to church members but also to the community.

Journey of Lights at St. Andrew United Methodist Church
2020-12-11 18:00 - 2020-12-19 21:00 | St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 5801 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, TX, 75093, United States
St. Andrew United Methodist Church is offering timed admission to help keep a relaxed flow with plenty of room for everyone to spread out and enjoy over their 21-acre campus. They expect Journey of Lights will be approximately a one-hour experience for most guests. There is free, well-lit parking available at the church.
EXPERIENCES INCLUDE:

CHRISTMAS VILLAGE | Santa, snow, and a larger-than-life Advent calendar!
LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS | An immersive music and light show
NATIVITY AT THE POND | A moment of meditation through live nativity

TICKET INFO:

TIME SLOTS | Evenings, every 30 minutes: 6-6:30, 6:30-7, 7–7:30, 7:30-8, 8–8:30, 8:30-9 p.m. | December 11-19
COST | $5 per person, children 2 and under free

Click here to learn more about the Journey of Lights.
Click here to buy tickets to the Journey of Lights.

Cookies & Castles Frisco
2020-12-12 12:00 - 16:00
Cookies & Castles Frisco is a premiere gingerbread house decorating extravaganza! This year, you will be able to bring the festivities home to safely enjoy with your family. All proceeds benefit Scottish Rite for Children as well as the Tri Delta Foundation.

Dallas Black Dance Theater Presents: Espresso Nutcracker
2020-12-12 19:00
If you believe in the magic of Christmas, experience Espresso Nutcracker, an enchanting performance for all generations. From Duke Ellington’s jazz-influenced music, to talented Dallas Black Dance Academy students performing ballet across the Land of Snow and Sweets, to the timeless, magical Christmas Eve theme, it’s a holiday tradition the entire family can enjoy virtually.

Big Brassy Christmas and Organ Extravaganza
2020-12-15 19:30
Deck the halls with the DSO brass and percussion sections and the magnificent Lay Family Concert Organ. This Dallas Symphony tradition returns to make your holidays merry and bright with an extra helping of Christmas cheer!

Discover Kwanzaa Class
2020-12-17 16:30
Join Junior Players for the culminating performance of our virtual Discover Kwanzaa class!

Community Holiday Pop-Up Shop Extravaganza
2020-12-19 12:00 - 2020-12-20 18:00
Boss Hogg Productions would like to cordially invite you to the inaugural Community Holiday Pop Up Shop Extravaganza, sponsored by South Oak Cliff High School and the SOC Alumni Bear Cave Association.
This event will not only allow small business owners and entrepreneurs to introduce and sell their brands and products to new audiences but allow members of the community to support small businesses and give back to the community.
The event will be held on the following days:
December 19, 2020 (12-6 PM)
December 20, 2020 (2-6 PM)

The Collective Series: Telling the Stories of Women of Color
2020-12-19 14:00
The Collective is a group comprised of women of color who are community leaders, artists, scholars, activists and entrepreneurs. Our goal is to amplify the voices of women of color and share their stories.
December 19, 2020 at 2 p.m. Alejandra Aguirre, Founder & Excutive Director, The Cadena Collective

Movies in the Park: Elf
2020-12-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
From blockbusters to animated favorites, from musicals to comedies, you won’t want to miss any of these fun, free, family-friendly flicks in our 2020 lineup brought to you by the AT&T Discovery District. Grab a space on the lawn, enjoy a Relish or food truck picnic and let the cinematic fun begin. All movie screens provided by Ultimate Outdoor Entertainment.

St. Andrew Christmas Drive-In Concert: VOCES8 + ACADEMY OF ANCIENT MUSIC: MESSIAH | LIVE VIDEO
2020-12-20 18:00 | St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 5801 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, TX, 75093, United States
DECEMBER 20, 6:00 P.M.
The VOCES8 Foundation presents Handel’s Messiah, performed by internationally-renowned vocal ensemble VOCES8 and the Academy of Ancient Music at Trinity College in Cambridge, England, through video on an LED wall. Sound will be available through car speakers via a designated radio station. Join us 10 minutes prior to the concert for an interview with conductor Barnaby Smith.
DRIVE-IN CONCERTS TICKET INFO:

COST | $20 per car
No limousines, buses, or vans/cars over 8 passengers
Limited Special VIP ticket includes 1 additional parking space for outdoor seating, prime location, goody bags for each child, and an Imperial Brass online concert pass (see below). | $50 per car

Click here to learn more about St. Andrew Christmas Drive-In Concerts.
Click here to buy tickets to VOCES8 Foundation’s Handel’s Messiah.

St. Andrew Christmas Drive-In Concert: FAMILY-FRIENDLY CHRISTMAS FAVORITES | LIVE PERFORMANCES
2020-12-21 18:00 | St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 5801 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, TX, 75093, United States
DECEMBER 21, 6:00 P.M.
Imperial Brass big band performs Christmas favorites live in a family-friendly concert. The Ladies Liberty Show Troupe will be featured entertainment. Throughout the concert, a giant LED wall displays pictures of Christmas card favorites.
DRIVE-IN CONCERTS TICKET INFO:

COST | $20 per car
No limousines, buses, or vans/cars over 8 passengers
Limited Special VIP ticket includes 1 additional parking space for outdoor seating, prime location, goody bags for each child, and an Imperial Brass online concert pass (see below). | $50 per car

IMPERIAL BRASS VIRTUAL CONCERT:
Take Imperial Brass home for the holidays with streaming access to a specially recorded virtual concert, recorded in our Sanctuary! The hour-long concert setlist includes all songs from the December 21 parking lot concert, plus a few extra tunes. Streaming can be accessed from 7:00 p.m. December 21 through Christmas Day. Enjoy the tunes yourself, or give an early gift of music to others! $20 per pass (includes a unique access code)
Click here to learn more about St. Andrew Christmas Drive-In Concerts.
Click here to buy tickets to Imperial Brass.
Click here to buy tickets to the Imperial Brass Virtual Concert.

Fostering Dreams Dallas Presents: The 2020 Christmas Party & Toy Giveaway Drive-Thru
2020-12-22 10:00 - 2020-12-24 16:00
Due to the current COVID-19 Pandemic, the Dallas International Street Church in partnership with Fostering Dreams Dallas would like to invite you to The 2020 Christmas Party & Toy Giveaway which will be a Drive-Thru event this year.
