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Unwrap the Gift of a Getaway in Frisco

By Visit Frisco Insider on Nov 21, 2022

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The holidays are fast approaching and the time to celebrate the season is almost here. From light shows and tree lightings to shopping deals and Santa Claus, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the holiday spirit in Frisco.

 

Christmas in the Square

Taking place November 18 through January 8, Christmas in the Square is one of the largest choreographed lights and music displays in North Texas. The nightly show begins at 6 p.m. and features more than 175,000 lights, 11.5 miles of wiring and over eight miles of extension cords. Visitors may tune in to 107.3 FM on the radio in their vehicles or listen to the music piped through speakers as they take a walk through the Square. This year's Christmas in the Square event will also feature Skate the Square, an outdoor ice-skating rink, as well as a Christmas tree lot. The light and music show is free to experience. Some activities do require a fee.

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a little boy standing in a light sculpture reaching for a strand of lights
a family posing in a big dome strung with lights
a couple hugging at night in front of a lit up christmas tree

Cowboys Christmas Extravaganza

The Dallas Cowboys will host Cowboys Christmas Extravaganza powered by Reliant, November 17 through December 16, each Friday and Saturday at 6 p.m. on Tostitos Championship Plaza. The must-see 20-minute show kicks off with the lighting of The Star's 67-foot Christmas tree and holiday performances featuring the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Dallas Cowboys Rhythm and Blue Dancers and Drumline, Cowboys Rookie Squad, mascot Rowdy, and Santa Claus. Special appearances will include a magical lineup of 65 gameday performers. Admission and parking for the event are free.

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A little kid on his parent's shoulders watching santa
Santa raising his hands while standing next to a christmas tree
the Dallas Cowboys mascot holding a large sparkler

The Light Park Frisco

Witness more than one million lights from the comfort and convenience of your vehicle at The Light Park drive thru light show. Pre-purchase tickets and pile up your friends or family - and your pup, too - to make some memories. Snacks like popcorn, candy, sodas, water, and light-up lemonade are available for purchase. This electrifying light show starts November 3 at Riders Field.

people driving through an area called The Light Park, an exhibit of christmas lights

Frosty 5K & Merry Mile

Don your merriest running gear or costume and take part in one of Frisco’s most popular holiday traditions, the Frosty 5K Merry Mile, Saturday, December 2.

runners stretching with Frosty and Rudolph
runners posing with Frosty and Rudolph
runners posing with Frosty and Rudolph
a woman in festive attire smiling

Merry Main Street

Kick off the holiday season in Frisco at Merry Main Street Presented by Texas Health Hospital Frisco, Saturday, December 2 from 3:30 to 8 p.m. The event will feature a holiday gift market, food vendors, school choir performances, Santa & Friends parade, and the lighting of The City of Frisco Christmas Tree in front of the George A. Purefoy Municipal Center.

people gathering in the square for a Christmas market
people gathering in the square for a Christmas market
aerial of the Square filled with people
a road lined with shops and hanging lights over the square

Additional Events

Home on the Range for the Holidays at PGA Frisco
Fridays & Saturdays in December

2023 Scooter's Coffee Frisco Bowl
Tuesday, December 19
thefriscobowl.com

2023 U.S. Army Bowl
Monday, December 18
usarmybowl.com

 

Shopping Deals

It’s almost time to start checking names off your shopping list. From family-owned shops and designer stores to easy-access malls and shopping centers, Frisco is the perfect place to get your shopping done.

 

Hotel Deals

After exploring the holiday lights and sights, or shopping ‘til you drop, unwind at one of Frisco’s many hotels. From now until the end of the year, Frisco hotels are offering deals so good they’d make Santa think about stopping with the sleigh and reindeer for a night or two.

 

All events subject to cancellation or change. Unwrap all the holiday Frisco fun at visitfrisco.com/holidays.

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