Celebrate the season with the Visit Plano Holiday Event Calendar 2026! Discover festive events in Plano, Texas, including holiday markets, light displays, live performances, family-friendly activities, and seasonal celebrations happening throughout the city.
Hollydays Market of Plano 2026
October 16-18th, 2026
Get into the holiday spirit at the Hollydays Market of Plano 2026 at Plano Event Center, featuring more than 130 local vendors and crafters. Shop unique gifts, festive décor, boutique finds, specialty foods, and more while supporting small businesses from across Texas.
‘Neath The Wreath Holiday Gift Market 2026
November 11th – 15th, 2026
Celebrate 31 years of ‘Neath the Wreath at the Plano Event Center, November 12–15, 2026. Browse more than 125 merchants offering holiday décor, clothing, jewelry, gourmet treats, gifts, and more, all while supporting the Junior League of Collin County’s work in the local community.
Snowflake Bazaar 2026
November 14th-15th, 2026
Shop, celebrate, and support the Plano West Mighty Wolf Band at the Snowflake Bazaar! This two-day holiday tradition features unique gifts, live music, festive fun, and plenty of community spirit at Plano West Senior High.
Christmas Bazaar
November 21, 2026
Find something for everyone on your holiday list at the John Paul II High School Christmas Bazaar. Celebrating its 14th year, the bazaar brings more than 160 vendors to John Paul II High School with gifts, fashion, food, home décor, kids’ items, and seasonal favorites.
Plano Holiday market 2026
November 21st-22nd, 2026
Discover handcrafted finds and tasty holiday treats at the free Plano Holiday Market at Carpenter Park Recreation Center. Browse jewelry, candles, home décor, seasonal gifts, baked goods, specialty foods, and handmade creations from local seniors.
Lights on the Farmstead 2026
November 20th- December 30th, 2026
See Heritage Farmstead Museum shine with more than two million lights during Lights on the Farm! Explore festive displays, holiday photo ops, and seasonal fun across the historic four-acre farm at 1900 W. 15th Street in Plano.
Chamberlain Ballet Presents the Nutcraker 2026
November 27th-29th, 2026
Experience a timeless holiday tradition as Chamberlain Ballet brings The Nutcracker to the Eisemann Center this Thanksgiving weekend. Follow Clara through the Kingdom of Snow and Kingdom of Sweets in a magical performance for the whole family.
Deerfield Holiday Lights 2026
December 1st-30th, 2026
Drive through Plano’s Deerfield neighborhood to see festive homes decked out in dazzling holiday lights and displays throughout December. Visit on a weeknight for lighter traffic, and consider entering from Quincy Road to avoid the longest lines.
A Tuna Christmas
December 4th- 20th, 2026
Get ready for holiday laughs with A Tuna Christmas at Art Centre Theatre! Set in the third-smallest town in Texas, this hilarious Christmas comedy follows the colorful residents of Tuna as they navigate holiday mishaps, a competitive lawn-display contest and a troubled production of A Christmas Carol. Enjoy a festive, laugh-filled evening at 1400 Summit Ave., Suite E in Plano.
The Gift of Christmas
December 4th-11th, 2026
Experience the magic of the holiday season at Prestonwood Baptist Church’s The Gift of Christmas in Plano, Texas. This spectacular Christmas production features a nearly 1,000-member cast and choir, live orchestra, flying angels, stunning special effects and a beautiful Living Nativity. Guests can also make the evening extra festive with a Christmas buffet offered before select performances.
Shopping Days Christmas Edition 2026
December 5th-6th, 2026
Shop, eat and discover at Shopping Days at the Plano Event Center! This Plano shopping event brings together local small businesses, unique finds, delicious treats, giveaways and more. Grab your friends and enjoy a fun day of shopping while supporting local vendors.
Dickens in Downtown Plano 2026
December 5th, 2026
Celebrate the holiday season at Dickens in Downtown Plano, a free, family-friendly Christmas event in the historic Downtown Plano Arts District. Enjoy twinkling lights, festive activities, holiday cheer and plenty of seasonal fun in the heart of Plano.
Legacy hall Plano Holiday Market
December 6th, 2026
Shop local this holiday season at the Annual Holiday Market at Legacy Hall in Plano! Browse local vendors, permanent jewelry, seasonal gifts and unique finds while enjoying festive photo ops, food and drinks. This free, family and dog-friendly holiday market is the perfect place to check off your shopping list and celebrate the season.
Scrooge The Musical 2026
December 9th-13th, 2026
Celebrate the holidays with Scrooge the Musical, a beloved North Texas Performing Arts tradition in Plano! This family-friendly musical brings Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol to life with Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit and more. Enjoy a festive live production, pre-show Christmas carols and plenty of holiday cheer.
2026 Gingerbread Lane 5K & 10K
December 12th, 2026
Run, walk and celebrate the season at the Gingerbread Lane Holiday Race at Red Tail Pavilion in Oak Point Park! Choose from a 1-mile, 5K or 10K race, plus a Kids Dash for little runners. Enjoy festive music, holiday cookies and milk, race medals and a holiday costume contest with prizes. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome to join the festive fun.
Downtown Plano Holiday market
December 13th, 2026
Shop small and celebrate the season at the Downtown Plano Holiday Market! Browse local vendors for unique gifts, seasonal finds, permanent jewelry and more, then explore the boutiques and restaurants throughout Historic Downtown Plano. This free, family-friendly holiday market is a festive way to shop local and enjoy Downtown Plano.
Santa’s Sleighin’ Holiday Event and Market 2026
December 13th, 2026
Celebrate the season at Santa’s Sleighin’ Holiday Event and Market at The Boardwalk in Plano! Shop local vendors and enjoy visits with Santa, Frosty the Snowman and a Snow Princess, plus kids’ activities, games, holiday treats and festive entertainment. Make a day of it with seasonal drinks, dining and plenty of holiday fun for the whole family.
‘Tis The Season 2026
December 15th, 2026
Plano Civic Chorus presents its annual holiday concert ‘Tis The Season 2026 featuring selections from Handel’s Messiah at Christ United Methodist Church. The concert will also feature special guest artists, the Children’s Chorus of Collin County and Plano Chamber Chorus for a family-friendly evening of live holiday music in Plano.
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
December 18th-20th, 2026
Repertory Company Theatre presents Irving Berlin’s White Christmas December 18–20 at the Courtyard Theatre in Downtown Plano. Based on the classic holiday film, the musical features Irving Berlin favorites including “Blue Skies,” “Sisters,” “I Love a Piano” and “White Christmas,” along with dancing, comedy and romance.
Home For The Holidays 2026
December 20th, 2026
Home for the Holidays returns with a live performance featuring holiday classics for orchestra and chorus at Robinson Fine Arts Center. The concert includes the Plano West Senior High School Choir, an audience sing-along, special guests and a variety of seasonal favorites for all ages.
Holiday Events in plano
There’s always something happening in Plano! For a full list of upcoming festivals, concerts, family-friendly activities, and more, visit the Visit Plano Events Calendar and start planning what’s next.
