Allen Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Allen and surrounding areas
Allen rolls out the Christmas season with Holiday lights and festive events across neighborhood hotspots like downtown Allen and Celebration Park. Catch The Nutcracker Ballet, explore Christmas JoyPark, and join the Holly Jolly Celebration & Christmas Tree Lighting for family fun and seasonal entertainment. There are plenty of things to do and holiday activities from caroling nights to illuminated displays that turn familiar streets into glowing community gatherings throughout the season.
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Christmas Lights
29 eventsAnnual Christmas parade and tree lighting ceremony
Christmas Markets
23 eventsFree admission to a festive holiday celebration
Christmas Shows
11 eventsAnnual Nutcracker Ballet with live orchestra
Christmas Parties
7 eventsBreakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Other Christmas Activities
30 eventsFree holiday event by the Dallas Cowboys
Editor's Picks (6)
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The Nutcracker Ballet
Annual Nutcracker Ballet with live orchestra
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Scrooge the Musical
(Plano)
15th anniversary of a Christmas musical tradition
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Cowboys Christmas Extravaganza
(Frisco)
Free holiday event by the Dallas Cowboys
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Flower Mound Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
(Flower Mound)
Annual Christmas parade and tree lighting ceremony
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The Gift of Christmas
(Plano)
Multimedia Christmas production with live orchestra and large cast.
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Rockwall Kiwanis Christmas Parade
(Rockwall)
Christmas In Toyland themed parade
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Plano
- Plano Holiday Parade
- Merry Market in Partnership with The Boho Market
- ‘Neath the Wreath Holiday Gift Market
Mckinney
- McKinney Rotary Club Christmas Parade of Lights
- 52nd Annual Holiday Tour of Homes
- A Very Merry BarnHill Christmas with Jingle
Allen Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual events include the Light the Night Holiday Tree Lighting at Watters Creek Village and seasonal holiday markets at local shopping centers.
Allen is known for its festive tree lighting ceremony, community ice skating, and holiday light shows at local parks and shopping areas.
Popular neighborhoods for Christmas lights include areas around Wagon Wheel Drive and other residential streets with creative displays.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found at shopping centers like The Village at Allen and seasonal holiday events throughout the city.
Free activities include visiting neighborhood light displays, attending holiday markets, and enjoying community events like tree lightings and caroling.
Families enjoy the Light the Night event, holiday markets, ice skating at the Allen Community Ice Rink, and exploring festive light displays together.