44 DALLAS OBSERVER • HOLIDAY GUIDE December 4 Hometown Holidays: DeSoto Tree Lighting, Block Party and Ribbon Cutting Desoto Town Center 211 Pleasant Run Road, Desoto TX 75115 An unforgettable block party experience with music, magic and fun for the whole family. From 6:30 until 8:30 p.m.; visit ci.desoto.tx.us for more information. December 7 A Garland Christmas on the Square Downtown Garland Feel the holiday spirit as the newly redesigned Downtown Gar- land Square hosts a festive family event. The event features a tree lighting, live music from Q the Band, Christmas carolers, real live reindeer and a visit from Santa himself. Festivities kick off at 5:30 p.m.; head to visitgarlandtx.com for all the details. December 8 through December 30 Christmas at the Anatole: North Pole Adventure Hilton Anatole 2201 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas TX 75207 The North Pole comes to Dallas with this immersive holiday expe- rience, featuring a Christmas Village, holiday maze, craft stations, sweet shops, marionette shows, and visits with Santa. Tickets are $39 and up at northpoletx.com. December 9 Home for the Holidays, Presented by Irving Symphony Orchestra Irving Arts Center 3333 N MacArthur Blvd., Irving TX 75062 The Irving Chorale performs holiday classics with Josh Dsouza on piano. Tickets are $39 and up at irvingartscenter.com. December 8 Broadway Dallas presents “Brett Goldstein: The Second Best Night of Your Life” Music Hall at Fair Park 909 First Avenue, Dallas TX 75210 The Emmy award-winning actor and comedian brings his signature string of f-bombs to Dallas. The stand-up show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available for $59 and up at broadwaydallas.org. December 15 Cocktails by Candlelight Old City Park 1515 South Harwood, Dallas TX 75215 An enchanted 21-and-up event is an evening featuring food, music, dancing, and cocktails in a picturesque historic setting. Tickets for the event, which runs from 6 to 9 p.m., are $75 to $125 and can be purchased at oldcityparkdallas.org. December 16 through December 17 Candlelight Old City Park 1515 South Harwood, Dallas TX 75215 Dallas Heritage Village’s long-standing Christmas tradition is back with its candle-light glow; explore over 13 acres of decorations, strolling carolers, crafts for kids, and plenty of treats throughout the park. The event runs from 3 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance at prekindle.com at $20 at the gate. December 21 through December 23 Buck the Halls Holiday Party Texas Live 1650 East Randol Mill Road, Arlington TX 76011 PBR Texas hosts a wild holiday bash with live entertainment, bull riding, holiday drink specials, and prize giveaways. Visit Texas-live. com for more. December 23 Dallas Mavericks Holiday Celebration vs. San Antonio Spurs American Airlines Center 2500 Victory Avenue, Dallas TX 75219 You’ll fi nd plenty of holiday cheer at the Dallas Mavericks Holiday Celebration night! Bring the whole family for a full night of bas- ketball action, entertainment, and more surprises. Buy tickets at ticketmaster.com.
