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The Holiday Fun Run & FamilyFest offers a fun and healthy way to get ready for the holidays at Plano's Oak Point Park, 2801 Spring Creek. The FamilyFest features a visit from Santa, a kids' playground, live music and free health information and screenings. There also will be door prizes, raffles and gift certificates including two tickets to the Dallas Cowboy Thanksgiving Day game. Admission to the festival is free with a donation of a toy for the Plano Police Department's Christmas Toy Program. Pre-race activities begin at 7:30 a.m. followed by the Family Fest at 10:15 a.m. Information: 972-423-7226 or aamplano.com
Saturday, Nov. 21

• Via DART Rail Red Line to Parker Road Station, then shuttle to Oak Point Park

"A Texas Christmas" is the theme of the annual Rowlett Exchange Club Holiday Parade featuring bands, floats and other entries marching down Main Street beginning at 10 a.m. There'll be fun activities and entertainment for the entire family before and after the parade. Information: rowlettexchangeclub.org.
Saturday, Nov. 21



Cedars Open Studios welcomes you to explore the Cedars neighborhood as artists throw open the doors of their studios to the public. Meet the artists and see where they work, search for and find the perfect piece of art to take home, and stop at restaurants in the neighborhood for refreshments.
Information: cedarsopenstudios.com.
Saturday, Nov. 21

• Via DART Rail Red Line or Blue Line to Cedars Station

Stuff a bus for needy kids this holiday! Help DART Police and 97.9 "The Beat" radio station make a difference in a less fortunate child's life. Bring an unwrapped toy to Mockingbird Station - and deliver the gift of hope to a youngster in need.
Information: thebeatdfw.com
Thursday, Dec. 10, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.

• Via DART Rail Red Line or Blue Line to Mockingbird Station

The second annual "Deck the Halls" exhibit at the Old Red Museum, 100 S. Houston Street, showcases festive holiday trees that have been designed and decorated by 20 of Dallas's not-for-profit organizations with the goal of raising money for their charitable foundations. The inspiration for this year's Deck the Halls exhibit is "Celebrating the Traditions and Cultures of Dallas County" which can be interpreted in the trees' designs in any way by the participating organizations. Deck the Halls provides a unique fundraising opportunity for Dallas's charitable organizations by creating more awareness and giving visitors a chance to make a difference by donating to their favorite tree. From November 14 through January 3, all Old Red Museum visitors are encouraged to explore the exhibit and vote for their favorite tree. Information: oldred.org

The North Texas Food Bank is one of the not-for-profit organizations participating in this year's Deck the Halls exhibit at the Old Red Museum. With the very real problem of hunger affecting North Texas, the Food Bank has designed their tree to celebrate the story of the Giving Tradition in Dallas County. To help support the North Texas Food Bank and its Member Agencies' tradition of giving in Dallas, please visit the Old Red Museum's Deck the Halls exhibit and vote for the Food Bank's tree. Remember... every dollar makes a difference and provides 4 meals to North Texans in need! Information: www.ntfb.org
Through Jan. 3

• Via DART Rail Red Line or Blue Line to Union Station
• Via DART Rail Red Line, Blue Line or Green Line to West End Station

Click here for the SOS Spy Adventure Clue #16 (PDF file opens in a new window)

The Science of Spying is a fascinating look at the gadgets and techniques used in the world of modern espionage. Do you have what it takes to be a professional spy? Find out with interactive displays that will teach you how to decode hidden messages, tune into secret conversations, crack a safe, reveal a liar and of course - create a disguise. When you've learned all that, you're ready for your first undercover mission. It's fun for the entire family at the Museum of Nature & Science at Fair Park, 3535 Grand Ave. Information: 214-428-5555 or natureandscience.org.
Through Jan. 4

• Via DART Rail Green Line to Fair Park Station and MLK, Jr. Station

American Airlines Center is the place to be for some of the hottest shows and events, including:

	December 6	KISS
	December 7	WWE presents Monday Night RAW
	December 30	Trans-Siberian Orchestra
	January 3	Disney Live! Rockin' Road Show
	January 21	Eddie Izzard
	January 30	Harlem Globetrotters

American Airlines Center is located at 2500 Victory Ave.
Information: 214-373-8000 or americanairlinescenter.com.

• Via DART Rail and TRE trains to Victory Station
• No TRE service on Sundays.

The Chesapeake Energy Parade of Lights kicks off the holiday season at 6 p.m. in Sundance Square with more than 100 brightly illuminated floats, bands, horse-drawn carriages, antique cars and characters decked out in their holiday best. The annual tree lighting follows, and Santa is on hand on weekends through the holidays at his Nutcracker Village on Main Street. Information: 817-255-5700 or fortworthparadeoflights.org.
Friday, Nov. 27

• Via Trinity Railway Express (TRE) to ITC Station, then the T's bus route 1 or 15
  Note: TRE is operating on a modified schedule on Friday, November 27. The last eastbound TRE train to Dallas Union Station departs ITC Station at 10:42 p.m.
  

Views and Visions: Prints of the American West, 1820-1970 presents the intrigue and fascination of the early American West through approximately 120 19th and 20th century prints and illustrated books from the permanent collection of the Amon Carter Museum, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. Information: 817-738-1933 or cartermuseum.org.
Through Jan. 10

• Via Trinity Railway Express (TRE) to ITC Station, then the T's bus route 7
  Note: Last eastbound TRE train to Dallas Union Station departs ITC Station at 10:42 p.m. Monday through Saturday. No TRE service on Sundays.
  

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