b'12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS ONDARTOn the first day of Christmas, my DART pass gave to meAN ELEPHANT IN A PEAR TREE Dallas Zoo Lights has a million lights that bring the grounds to life, plus dozens of animal-shaped light sculptures and lanterns. Catch the beautiful display on select evenings from Nov. 16 through the end of the year. Dallas Zoo Station puts you right there.Nov. 16 | dallaszoo.com2 MOUSE KINGSThe Nutcracker is another beloved tradition. Who can forget the Sugar Plum Fairy or the Mouse King? Chamberlain Performing Artsproduction features two New York City Ballet principal dancersand choreography by the legendary George Balanchine. Its an enchanting evening at the Eisemann Center, steps from Galatyn Park Station. Performances run Nov. 29-Dec. 1.Nov. 29 | eisemanncenter.com3 FLYING GHOSTSA Christmas Carol captures the season with spectacular sets, flying ghosts, and rousing music.In Dallas Theater Centers reimagined version of the classic, Scrooge is a woman. The crowd-pleaser plays Nov. 22-Dec. 9 at the Wyly Theater, a 7-minute walk from Pearl/Arts District Station.Nov. 22 | dallastheatercenter.org4 SKATING KIDSSkating Under the Stars offers outdoor ice skating along with holiday activities in Farmers Branch. Stop by from 4-8pm Dec. 1 for a tree lighting with a festival-like atmo-sphere. And on Dec. 8 and 15, the Holiday in the Grove market will be buzzing with yuletide activity. Its all centered on Farm-ers Branch Station.Dec. 1 | discoverfarmersbranch.com5 CHARMING BLOCKSChristmas on the Square will have thousands of lights adorning Downtown Garland from Dec. 5-31. Enjoy carolers, hot chocolate, and a visit with Santa. The season begins with a tree lighting from 5:30-8:30pm Dec. 5. The family fun is a few blocks from Downtown Garland Station.Dec. 5| christmasonthesquare.com6 CAROLERS CAROLINGDickens in Downtown Plano is like stepping into a Christmas card. On Dec. 6, the Down-town Plano Arts District becomes a wonderland with carolers, a visit from Santa, and a tree lighting in Haggard Park. This trip to Downtown Plano Station is a trip back in time.Dec. 6 | plano.gov/2395/dickens-in-downtown-plano46GoodLifeFamilyMag.comNOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2019'