Christmas Events for Kids in Plano (2026)

Christmas Events for Kids
Written by Kelsey Cecil

15 min read

The Plano area has 15 Christmas events for kids we could confirm for the 2026 season, from Story Time at the Interurban Railway Museum in Plano on November 13 to Christmas in the Square in Frisco, which runs through January 4. 6 of them are free, and every listing links straight to the host. It is one stop on our guide to Christmas events for kids in Texas, part of our guide for every state.

The short version

  • 15 kids’ Christmas events confirmed in Plano for 2026, in Plano, Frisco and Richardson
  • First: Story Time at the Interurban Railway Museum, Plano, November 13. Runs latest: Christmas in the Square, Frisco, through January 4
  • Free: Story Time at the Interurban Railway Museum, Christmas in the Square, Lights at Legacy East 2026, Deerfield Holiday Lights 2026, Dickens in Downtown Plano 2026 and 2026 Red, White, and Merry Plano Holiday Parade
  • Checked on each host’s own page; each listing links straight to it

Below is every event we could confirm, grouped by city, with the date, time, cost and the small things parents ask about (sign-ups, ages, what is included). Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our Texas Christmas train rides page.

Plano Christmas events for kids at a glance

Kids’ Christmas events
15 confirmed for 2026
Cities
Plano, Frisco and Richardson
Season
November 13, 2026 to January 4, 2027
Free events
6
Kinds of events
holiday lights, breakfast with Santa, holiday show and Santa visit
Last checked

Plan your December

When each Plano Christmas event for kids happens

The first is Story Time at the Interurban Railway Museum in Plano on November 13; the last runs to January 4. Each bar spans an event’s dates, not every hour in them, so check the host’s page for times.

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Christmas events for kids in Plano

12 confirmed events for kids in Plano, soonest first.

Plano: Story Time at the Interurban Railway Museum

Holiday story timeFreeInterurban Railway Museum · Plano

Host
Interurban Railway Museum (opens in a new tab)
Where
Interurban Railway Museum, 901 E 15th Street, Plano, TX 75074
When
Friday, November 13, 2026 to Friday, December 18, 2026 (Fridays; museum opens at 10:30 am), 11 am
Cost
Free
Ages
Under 5, all children welcome
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Every Friday morning, the Interurban Railway Museum in downtown Plano hosts a story time at 11 am. The museum opens at 10:30 am, so families can arrive early and settle in. The session is built around songs and stories, plus time exploring the museum and the historic Interurban Car 360.

The program is geared toward children under 5, although older children and their adults are welcome. The Plano calendar lists the series as running through December 18, 2026, so there are several Fridays during the holiday season to choose from.

It is free to attend, and the venue is a small museum, which makes it a calm option on a busy December week. The museum also hosts The Polar Express reading during the Dickens festival in early December.

Parent tip: Doors open at 10:30 am. This is a regular weekly story time rather than a Christmas-only program, so check the museum for any holiday week schedule changes.

See dates and details from Interurban Railway Museum (opens in a new tab)

Plano: Breakfast with Santa at 'Neath the Wreath

Breakfast with SantaJunior League of Collin County · Plano

Host
Junior League of Collin County (opens in a new tab)
Where
Plano Event Center, 2000 Convention Center Blvd, Plano, TX 75074
When
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10 am to noon
Cost
$40 plus fee per children's ticket
Sign-up
Required ahead of time
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Breakfast with Santa is part of the 'Neath the Wreath Holiday Gift Market, a Junior League of Collin County fundraiser at the Plano Event Center on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10 am to 12 pm.

A ticket covers breakfast for the child, a story time with Santa, a visit and photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus that is printed on site, table activities, rides on small Sewell cars and a hot chocolate bar. Each ticket also includes one adult general admission pass to the market. One adult may attend with each children's ticket, and breakfast is served only to the child, while coffee and water are available for adults.

The ticket page lists $40 plus a $2.68 fee. All sales are final.

Parent tip: No strollers, rolling carts, wagons or pets are allowed in for safety reasons. All sales are final.

See dates and details from Junior League of Collin County (opens in a new tab)

Plano: Lights on the Farmstead 2026

Holiday lightsHeritage Farmstead Museum · Plano

Host
Heritage Farmstead Museum (opens in a new tab)
Where
Heritage Farmstead Museum, 1900 W 15th Street, Plano, TX 75075
When
Fri November 20, Sat November 21, Fri November 27, Sat November 28, Fri December 4, Fri December 11, Fri December 18, Sat December 19, Sun December 20, Mon December 21, Tue December 22, Wed December 23 and Sat December 26, 2026, 6 to 9:30 pm
Cost
$15 adults, $12 youth ages 3 to 12 (advance online)
Ages
All ages
Sign-up
Recommended
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Lights on the Farmstead returns for its sixth year at Heritage Farmstead Museum in Plano. Guests stroll a lit quarter-mile path across the historic four-acre farm, past 11 giant displays, 10 animated light scenes, a 30-foot Christmas tree and seven photo spots. The museum lists more than one million lights.

Many nights have a character theme. Examples on the 2026 list include Bluey on Nov 27, Toy Story on Dec 4, Royal Night on Dec 11, Frozen on Dec 18, and Grinch Night on Dec 20, with characters on site from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Santa is there on event nights, where elves take two to four photos on your own device for $10. Concessions are limited to hot cocoa, s'mores, donuts, popcorn and drinks.

Advance tickets are $15 for adults 13 and up and $12 for youth ages 3 to 12, and the museum says the event often sells out.

Parent tip: Buy tickets online ahead, since door prices are higher and nights sell out. The event is cashless, and a free shuttle runs from Pickleball Kingdom. Dec 10 is a 21 and over night.

See dates and details from Heritage Farmstead Museum (opens in a new tab)

Plano: Lights at Legacy East 2026

Tree lightingFreeThe Shops at Legacy East · Plano

Host
The Shops at Legacy East (opens in a new tab)
Where
The Shops at Legacy East, 5741 Legacy Drive, Plano, TX 75024
When
Sunday, November 22, 2026, 4 to 7 pm
Cost
Free, RSVP; Santa photos $30
Ages
All ages
Sign-up
Recommended
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Lights at Legacy East is the shopping center's kickoff to the holiday season on Sunday, November 22, 2026, from 4 to 7 pm. Admission is free with an RSVP, and organizers expect a large crowd for holiday entertainers, kid activities and the tree lighting.

The schedule starts with Santa photos from 4 to 6:15 pm, located off Bishop Road next to Trulucks. Photos are $30 and handled first come, first served. Live entertainment runs on the main stage from 4 to 6:30 pm, and the tree lighting ceremony begins at 6:30 pm. The event also advertises train rides for kids as part of the activities.

Parking is in the Legacy East, Legacy North or Legacy Tower garages. Photos with Santa for the rest of December are booked separately through Silver Star Pictures.

Parent tip: Park in the Legacy East, Legacy North or Legacy Tower garages. Get in the Santa photo line early, since it is first come, first served.

See dates and details from The Shops at Legacy East (opens in a new tab)

Plano: Santa's Portrait Studio at The Shops at Legacy East

Santa visitSilver Star Pictures · Plano

Host
Silver Star Pictures (opens in a new tab)
Where
Santa's Portrait Studio, The Shops at Legacy East, 7161 Bishop Rd Ste G2, Plano, TX 75024
When
Saturday, November 28, 2026 to Tuesday, December 22, 2026 (see Silver Star booking page for session times)
Cost
Packages from $60 to $180
Sign-up
Recommended
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Silver Star Pictures runs its Santa Portrait Studio at The Shops at Legacy East for the 17th year. Sessions are listed from November 28 through December 22, 2026, and families book a private time slot instead of waiting in a mall line.

The studio sets up a winter scene with real indoor snow and portrait quality lighting. Some packages include a candid video of your child's visit with Santa, which many parents like for toddlers who are hard to pose. Early booking is rewarded with preferred package pricing and more image options.

Packages are listed from $60 to $180, with retouching and custom lab prints available at additional cost. This is a paid photo experience rather than a free community event, so it fits families who want a polished keepsake and a predictable schedule.

Parent tip: Book a session in advance on the Silver Star Pictures site; early reservations get better package pricing.

See dates and details from Silver Star Pictures (opens in a new tab)

Plano: Deerfield Holiday Lights 2026

Holiday lightsFreeDeerfield Homeowners Association · Plano

Host
Deerfield Homeowners Association (opens in a new tab)
Where
Deerfield neighborhood, Legacy Drive at Archgate Drive, Plano, TX 75024
When
Tuesday, December 1, 2026 to Wednesday, December 30, 2026 (nightly, until 11 pm on weekends), 7 to 10 pm
Cost
Free
Ages
All ages
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Deerfield is a Plano neighborhood whose homes decorate heavily for the season, and visitors drive through to see the displays. Viewing runs December 1 through 30, 2026, from 7 to 10 pm on weekdays and 7 to 11 pm on weekends, although most homes switch their lights on at dark.

There is no charge. The neighborhood warns that weekend lines can stretch for hours, and it recommends visiting on a weeknight. Entrances off Legacy Drive have the longest waits, and the neighborhood suggests starting near the back off Quincy Road. Guests are asked to stay in their cars rather than stopping to get out, and not to enter yards or climb on displays.

There are no public restrooms, so plan a stop before you join the line, and bring snacks and a movie or music for kids in the back seat.

Parent tip: Go on a weeknight to avoid hours-long lines, and use the restroom before you arrive since the neighborhood has no public ones.

See dates and details from Deerfield Homeowners Association (opens in a new tab)

Plano: Dickens in Downtown Plano 2026

Story time with Mrs. ClausFreeCity of Plano · Plano

Host
City of Plano (opens in a new tab)
Where
Downtown Plano Arts District, 1021 E 15th Street, Plano, TX 75074
When
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 4 to 9 pm
Cost
Free
Ages
All ages
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Dickens in Downtown Plano is the city's free holiday kickoff, held Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 4 to 9 pm in the Downtown Plano Arts District. The streets are set up like an old-fashioned winter village, with coffee and cocoa, food trucks and a vendor village.

For children, the list includes photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, a snow slide, kids crafts, a children's entrepreneur market, a mural painting project and an HEB Family Corner. Storytelling is built in as well: The Polar Express is read at the Interurban Railway Museum at 6:30 and 7:30 pm. The Christmas tree lighting ceremony is at 7 pm, and Christmas Tree Row is open to walk through.

Admission is free, and food and drinks are purchased from local vendors.

Parent tip: Plan to be at the Interurban Railway Museum a bit before the 6:30 or 7:30 pm Polar Express reading, since space inside is limited.

See dates and details from City of Plano (opens in a new tab)

Plano: Make & Take: Decorate a Gingerbread House (All Ages)

Holiday craftsCentral Market Cooking School Plano · Plano

Host
Central Market Cooking School Plano (opens in a new tab)
Where
Central Market Cooking School Plano, 320 Coit Road, Plano, TX 75075
When
Sat December 5 (5 to 6:30 pm), Sun December 13 (5 to 6:30 pm), Sun December 20 (noon to 5 pm) and Mon December 21 (noon to 1:30 pm), 2026
Cost
$28.13 per person
Ages
All ages
Sign-up
Required ahead of time
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Central Market Cooking School in Plano offers a hands-on gingerbread house class for all ages. Each guest gets an authentic Swiss Lebkuchen house, royal icing and a pile of candy and edible decorations, and instructors share tips on decorating before everyone works on their own house.

Sessions in 2026 are on December 5 and 13 from 5 to 6:30 pm, December 20 at noon and at 3:30 pm, and December 21 at noon. Tickets are sold per person in three types: an adult decorating ticket, an adult chaperone ticket for a grown-up with a child who has no house, and a child decorating ticket for ages 17 and under, who must have an adult with a ticket. Each ticket is $28.13.

Seasonal non-alcoholic drinks are available, a box is provided to carry your house home, and a waiver is signed at check-in.

Parent tip: Every attendee needs a ticket and observers must wait outside the room. Each session sells separately on Eventbrite.

See dates and details from Central Market Cooking School Plano (opens in a new tab)

Plano: 2026 Red, White, and Merry Plano Holiday Parade

Holiday paradeFreeRotary Parades of Plano · Plano

Host
Rotary Parades of Plano (opens in a new tab)
Where
Downtown Plano parade route, 19th Street at M Avenue, Plano, TX 75074
When
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 2 to 3:30 pm
Cost
Free
Ages
All ages
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

The Plano holiday parade steps off in Downtown Plano on Saturday, December 12, 2026, at 2 pm, and the event page lists it as free to attend. This year's theme, Red, White and Merry, celebrates 250 years of America with stars and stripes mixed with Santa, snowflakes and twinkling lights.

The route starts on 19th Street at M Avenue, heads west on 19th, turns south on K Avenue, goes east on 15th Street, then north on M Avenue and ends at 18th Street. That makes it easy to pick a curbside spot near the Downtown Plano Arts District and keep little ones close to parking.

The event runs about an hour and a half. Community groups, schools and businesses can still register floats or walking groups through the Rotary Parades of Plano site.

Parent tip: Claim a curb spot early along 19th Street or 15th Street. Dress in layers for a December afternoon outdoors.

See dates and details from Rotary Parades of Plano (opens in a new tab)

Plano: Breakfast with Santa 2026

Breakfast with SantaCity of Plano Parks and Recreation · Plano

Host
City of Plano Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
Where
Carpenter Park Recreation Center, 6701 Coit Road, Plano, TX 75024
When
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 9 to 11 am
Cost
$15 per family
Sign-up
Required ahead of time
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Santa visits Carpenter Park Recreation Center in Plano on Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 9 to 11 am for a relaxed breakfast with local families. The menu is donuts and hot cocoa, and the city lists the cost at $15 per family rather than per person.

While you eat, kids can write out their own Santa wish list and work on holiday crafts. Little ones also get some one-on-one time with Santa and take home a souvenir photo they help create. The setting is a neighborhood recreation center, so it suits toddlers and early elementary children who like a calm, hands-on morning more than a big crowd.

There is no online registration for this event. Families reserve a spot by phone with the recreation center.

Parent tip: Call Carpenter Park Recreation Center at 972-208-8087 to reserve, since online registration is not offered.

See dates and details from City of Plano Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)

Plano: Santa's Sleighin' Holiday Event and Market 2026

Santa visitThe Boardwalk at Granite Park · Plano

Host
The Boardwalk at Granite Park (opens in a new tab)
Where
The Boardwalk at Granite Park, 5800 State Highway 121, Plano, TX 75024
When
Sunday, December 13, 2026, 11 am to 3 pm
Cost
Not stated
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

The Boardwalk at Granite Park hosts Santa's Sleighin' Holiday Event and Market on Sunday, December 13, 2026. A holiday market with local small businesses runs from 11 am to 3 pm, and the main family program kicks off at noon.

Santa, Frosty the Snowman and a Snow Princess are scheduled to be on site. Santa's elves offer holiday glitter tattoos, and there are interactive games with prizes, a candy cane making demonstration, and a kids activity station. Holiday drinks and bites are available from a pop-up on the property.

The page does not list a ticket price, so plan on browsing and the kids activities being open to walk-up guests, and check the Boardwalk website before you go to confirm.

Parent tip: Arrive around noon to catch the start of the Santa program. The listing does not state a price, so check the Boardwalk site first.

See dates and details from The Boardwalk at Granite Park (opens in a new tab)

Plano: Family Series: Let's Go by Sleigh, Train, and Star

Holiday showPlano Symphony Orchestra · Plano

Host
Plano Symphony Orchestra (opens in a new tab)
Where
Courtyard Theater, 1509 H Avenue, Plano, TX 75074
When
Monday, December 21, 2026, 3:30 pm
Cost
$16 to $20
Ages
Families
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

The Plano Symphony Family Series brings Let's Go by Sleigh, Train, and Star to the Courtyard Theater, Monday, December 21, 2026, 3:30 pm. A string quintet and a pianist guide the audience through wintry streets and magical scenes, playing selections from Home Alone, The Polar Express and The Nutcracker as dancers act out the tale.

The program lasts roughly 45 minutes, a comfortable length for small children. Families can come 45 minutes ahead to enjoy lobby science stations, crafts that match the concert and a petting zoo of instruments. Children can also collect a Let's Go passport and get a sticker at every one of the four musical sets.

The symphony lists tickets at $16 to $20.

Parent tip: Get there about 45 minutes ahead so children can try the lobby crafts and meet the instruments before the show starts.

See dates and details from Plano Symphony Orchestra (opens in a new tab)

Christmas events for kids in Frisco

2 confirmed events for kids in Frisco, soonest first.

Frisco: Christmas in the Square

Holiday lightsFreeFrisco Square · Frisco

Host
Frisco Square (opens in a new tab)
Where
Frisco Square, Main Street and Coleman Boulevard, Frisco, TX 75034 (near Plano)
When
Friday, November 20, 2026 to Monday, January 4, 2027 (nightly), 6 to 10 pm
Cost
Free light show
Ages
All ages
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

The 21st season of this choreographed show runs every evening from 6 to 10 pm starting Nov 20. Visitors can walk the square or tune in to 107.3 FM from their cars. The show features more than 180,000 lights and 200 dancing snowflakes set to ten songs.

The light show is free to watch. The square also lists visits with Santa, horse carriage rides and Skate the Square, an outdoor ice rink along Main and Coleman.

Parent tip: Skating and some extras are separate from the free show, so check pricing with Frisco Square.

See dates and details from Frisco Square (opens in a new tab)

Frisco: Merry Main Street

Holiday paradeCity of Frisco · Frisco

Host
City of Frisco (opens in a new tab)
Where
Simpson Plaza, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd, Frisco, TX 75034 (near Plano)
When
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 3 to 7:30 pm
Cost
Not stated
Ages
All ages
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Merry Main Street is Frisco's yearly holiday festival, held Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 3 to 7:30 pm at Simpson Plaza in Frisco Square. It is presented by Texas Health Hospital Frisco and sits a few miles from Plano.

The lineup includes the Santa and Friends Parade, a holiday gift market, performances by Frisco ISD elementary choirs, photos with Santa and the city tree lighting. The city describes it as a festival where families can play with fun activities and welcome the season together.

The city calendar does not list an admission price, and the page points to the Merry Main Street website for more details. Because the plaza is in the middle of Frisco Square, expect crowds near the parade and tree lighting.

Parent tip: Check the Merry Main Street website for the parade time and parking details before you go.

See dates and details from City of Frisco (opens in a new tab)

Christmas events for kids in Richardson

1 confirmed event for kids in Richardson, soonest first.

Richardson: Chamberlain Ballet presents The Nutcracker 2026

Holiday showChamberlain Ballet · Richardson

Host
Chamberlain Ballet (opens in a new tab)
Where
Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson, TX 75082 (near Plano)
When
Fri November 27 (7 pm), Sat November 28 (2 pm) and Sun November 29 (2 pm), 2026
Cost
$25 to $114.50
Ages
Families
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Chamberlain Ballet's Nutcracker plays the Eisemann Center in Richardson, just a brief drive from Plano, during Thanksgiving weekend 2026. There is a Friday, November 27 show (7 pm), plus Saturday and Sunday, November 28 and 29, performances (2 pm).

The story tracks Clara from the battle scene, past the Snow Scene and on to the Land of Sweets. Tyler Angle and India Bradley, guests from New York City Ballet, dance in it, along with visiting performers from Bruce Wood Dance Dallas. Presenters call it a seasonal outing that every generation in the family can enjoy.

Tickets run from $25 up to $114.50, based on seat location, and are available from the Eisemann Center.

Parent tip: The two 2 pm shows are the best choice for little ones.

See dates and details from Chamberlain Ballet (opens in a new tab)

Looking further afield? Our Texas Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin, El Paso, Arlington, TX, Corpus Christi, Waco and Midland. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.

A story for the drive home

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Rally Takes the Train book cover: a watercolor corgi peeking from a red train

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Plano Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask

What Christmas events for kids are in Plano in 2026?

We confirmed 15 Christmas events for kids in Plano for 2026 on each host’s own page: Story Time at the Interurban Railway Museum in Plano (November 13), Breakfast with Santa at 'Neath the Wreath in Plano (November 14), Christmas in the Square in Frisco (November 20), Lights on the Farmstead 2026 in Plano (November 20), Lights at Legacy East 2026 in Plano (November 22), Chamberlain Ballet presents The Nutcracker 2026 in Richardson (November 27), Santa's Portrait Studio at The Shops at Legacy East in Plano (November 28), Deerfield Holiday Lights 2026 in Plano (December 1), Dickens in Downtown Plano 2026 in Plano (December 5), Make & Take: Decorate a Gingerbread House (All Ages) in Plano (December 5), Merry Main Street in Frisco (December 5), 2026 Red, White, and Merry Plano Holiday Parade in Plano (December 12), Breakfast with Santa 2026 in Plano (December 12), Santa's Sleighin' Holiday Event and Market 2026 in Plano (December 13) and Family Series: Let's Go by Sleigh, Train, and Star in Plano (December 21). Every one is listed below with times, cost and a link to the host.

What Christmas events for kids are in Plano, Texas?

For families in and around Plano, the confirmed Christmas events for kids this season are: Story Time at the Interurban Railway Museum (Fridays at 11 am through Dec 18, free); Breakfast with Santa at 'Neath the Wreath (Sat, Nov 14, 10 am to 12 pm, $40 plus fee per children's ticket); Lights on the Farmstead 2026 (Select nights Nov 20 to Dec 26, 6 to 9:30 pm, $15 adults, $12 youth ages 3 to 12 (advance online)); Lights at Legacy East 2026 (Sun, Nov 22, 4 to 7 pm, free, rsvp; santa photos $30); Santa's Portrait Studio at The Shops at Legacy East (Nov 28 to Dec 22 (reserve a session), packages from $60 to $180); Deerfield Holiday Lights 2026 (Nightly Dec 1 to 30, 7 to 10 pm (11 pm weekends), free); Dickens in Downtown Plano 2026 (Sat, Dec 5, 4 to 9 pm, free); Make & Take: Decorate a Gingerbread House (All Ages) (Dec 5, 13, 20 and 21 (several times), $28.13 per person); 2026 Red, White, and Merry Plano Holiday Parade (Sat, Dec 12, 2 to 3:30 pm, free); Breakfast with Santa 2026 (Sat, Dec 12, 9 to 11 am, $15 per family); Santa's Sleighin' Holiday Event and Market 2026 (Sun, Dec 13, 11 am to 3 pm, not stated); Family Series: Let's Go by Sleigh, Train, and Star (Mon, Dec 21, 3:30 pm, $16 to $20). Details and the host’s link for each are in the Plano section of this page.

What Christmas events for kids are in Frisco, Texas?

For families in and around Frisco, the confirmed Christmas events for kids this season are: Christmas in the Square (Nightly, Nov 20 to Jan 4, 6 to 10 pm, free light show); Merry Main Street (Sat, Dec 5, 3 to 7:30 pm, not stated). Details and the host’s link for each are in the Frisco section of this page.

What Christmas events for kids are in Richardson, Texas?

For families in and around Richardson, the confirmed Christmas events for kids this season are: Chamberlain Ballet presents The Nutcracker 2026 (Nov 27, 7 pm; Nov 28 and 29, 2 pm, $25 to $114.50). Details and the host’s link for each are in the Richardson section of this page.

Are there free Christmas events for kids in Plano?

Yes. 6 of the 15 events here are free: Story Time at the Interurban Railway Museum in Plano, Christmas in the Square in Frisco, Lights at Legacy East 2026 in Plano, Deerfield Holiday Lights 2026 in Plano, Dickens in Downtown Plano 2026 in Plano and 2026 Red, White, and Merry Plano Holiday Parade in Plano. Some free events still ask you to register, so check each listing.

Where can kids see Santa in Plano this December?

Santa appears at Breakfast with Santa at 'Neath the Wreath in Plano (November 14), Christmas in the Square in Frisco (November 20), Lights on the Farmstead 2026 in Plano (November 20), Lights at Legacy East 2026 in Plano (November 22), Santa's Portrait Studio at The Shops at Legacy East in Plano (November 28), Dickens in Downtown Plano 2026 in Plano (December 5), Merry Main Street in Frisco (December 5), 2026 Red, White, and Merry Plano Holiday Parade in Plano (December 12), Breakfast with Santa 2026 in Plano (December 12) and Santa's Sleighin' Holiday Event and Market 2026 in Plano (December 13). Times and booking rules are in each event’s listing above.

Where are there Christmas story times for kids in Plano?

Holiday story times on this page: Story Time at the Interurban Railway Museum in Plano, Breakfast with Santa at 'Neath the Wreath in Plano and Dickens in Downtown Plano 2026 in Plano. Library story times are usually free; story times with a meal or show are ticketed.

Where can we have breakfast or a meal with Santa in Plano?

Meals with Santa confirmed for 2026: Breakfast with Santa at 'Neath the Wreath in Plano (Sat, Nov 14, 10 am to 12 pm) and Breakfast with Santa 2026 in Plano (Sat, Dec 12, 9 to 11 am). These usually sell out, so book as soon as you pick a date.

Which Plano Christmas events are best for toddlers?

These are aimed at babies, toddlers and preschoolers: Story Time at the Interurban Railway Museum in Plano (Under 5, all children welcome).

Are there kids' Christmas events in Plano on Christmas Eve or after Christmas?

Yes: Christmas in the Square in Frisco (through January 4), Lights on the Farmstead 2026 in Plano (through December 26) and Deerfield Holiday Lights 2026 in Plano (through December 30).

How much is Story Time at the Interurban Railway Museum in Plano?

Free. Story Time at the Interurban Railway Museum is on Friday, November 13, 2026 to Friday, December 18, 2026 (Fridays; museum opens at 10:30 am), 11 am at Interurban Railway Museum. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Breakfast with Santa at 'Neath the Wreath in Plano?

$40 plus fee per children's ticket. Breakfast with Santa at 'Neath the Wreath is on Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10 am to noon at Plano Event Center. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Christmas in the Square in Frisco?

Free light show. Christmas in the Square is on Friday, November 20, 2026 to Monday, January 4, 2027 (nightly), 6 to 10 pm at Frisco Square. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Lights on the Farmstead 2026 in Plano?

$15 adults, $12 youth ages 3 to 12 (advance online). Lights on the Farmstead 2026 is on Fri November 20, Sat November 21, Fri November 27, Sat November 28, Fri December 4, Fri December 11, Fri December 18, Sat December 19, Sun December 20, Mon December 21, Tue December 22, Wed December 23 and Sat December 26, 2026, 6 to 9:30 pm at Heritage Farmstead Museum. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Lights at Legacy East 2026 in Plano?

Free, RSVP; Santa photos $30. Lights at Legacy East 2026 is on Sunday, November 22, 2026, 4 to 7 pm at The Shops at Legacy East. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Chamberlain Ballet presents The Nutcracker 2026 in Richardson?

$25 to $114.50. Chamberlain Ballet presents The Nutcracker 2026 is on Fri November 27 (7 pm), Sat November 28 (2 pm) and Sun November 29 (2 pm), 2026 at Eisemann Center. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Santa's Portrait Studio at The Shops at Legacy East in Plano?

Packages from $60 to $180. Santa's Portrait Studio at The Shops at Legacy East is on Saturday, November 28, 2026 to Tuesday, December 22, 2026 (see Silver Star booking page for session times) at Santa's Portrait Studio, The Shops at Legacy East. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Deerfield Holiday Lights 2026 in Plano?

Free. Deerfield Holiday Lights 2026 is on Tuesday, December 1, 2026 to Wednesday, December 30, 2026 (nightly, until 11 pm on weekends), 7 to 10 pm at Deerfield neighborhood. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Dickens in Downtown Plano 2026 in Plano?

Free. Dickens in Downtown Plano 2026 is on Saturday, December 5, 2026, 4 to 9 pm at Downtown Plano Arts District. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Make & Take: Decorate a Gingerbread House (All Ages) in Plano?

$28.13 per person. Make & Take: Decorate a Gingerbread House (All Ages) is on Sat December 5 (5 to 6:30 pm), Sun December 13 (5 to 6:30 pm), Sun December 20 (noon to 5 pm) and Mon December 21 (noon to 1:30 pm), 2026 at Central Market Cooking School Plano. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Merry Main Street in Frisco?

Not stated. Merry Main Street is on Saturday, December 5, 2026, 3 to 7:30 pm at Simpson Plaza. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is 2026 Red, White, and Merry Plano Holiday Parade in Plano?

Free. 2026 Red, White, and Merry Plano Holiday Parade is on Saturday, December 12, 2026, 2 to 3:30 pm at Downtown Plano parade route. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Breakfast with Santa 2026 in Plano?

$15 per family. Breakfast with Santa 2026 is on Saturday, December 12, 2026, 9 to 11 am at Carpenter Park Recreation Center. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Santa's Sleighin' Holiday Event and Market 2026 in Plano?

Not stated. Santa's Sleighin' Holiday Event and Market 2026 is on Sunday, December 13, 2026, 11 am to 3 pm at The Boardwalk at Granite Park. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Family Series: Let's Go by Sleigh, Train, and Star in Plano?

$16 to $20. Family Series: Let's Go by Sleigh, Train, and Star is on Monday, December 21, 2026, 3:30 pm at Courtyard Theater. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Plano?

Yes, but they have their own guide. Santa trains and holiday train rides are listed in our Plano Christmas train rides guide, so this page sticks to story times, Santa visits and other events off the rails.

How do you confirm these events?

We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked every listing on November 2, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.

Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.

Kelsey Cecil
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