As the year winds down and the holiday spirit fills the air, Plano becomes a wonderland of festive activities and unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re a local looking for something new or visiting during winter break, Plano offers an array of events and attractions to keep everyone entertained. From dazzling holiday lights and outdoor adventures to cozy indoor activities, there’s something for every age and interest.
Get ready to make the most of your December with this guide to the best winter break activities in Plano. Let the holiday fun begin!
5 Things to do over the Holiday break
1. Have a jolly time at Lights on the farm
Get ready to immerse yourself in the holiday spirit at the 4th annual Lights on the Farm through December 28th! With over 1 million dazzling lights and unique holiday elements, this is an experience you won’t want to miss. Take a quarter mile stroll through the beautiful Heritage Farmstead Museum and capture the perfect holiday photo. Meet Santa Claus, indulge in delicious s’mores, hot cocoa, donuts, popcorn and more while enjoying the festive holiday music. Lights on the Farm is the perfect family tradition that will leave you with unforgettable memories.
2. Explore the Deerfield holiday lights
The spectacular Deerfield Holiday Lights display runs through December 30th from 7 p.m.-10 p.m. on weekdays and 7 p.m.-11 p.m. on weekends. This is no ordinary neighborhood with holiday lights! People come from all over north Texas to see the dancing Santa’s, millions of twinkling lights, and larger than life displays. Every year the Deerfield Holiday Lights brings on the ultimate holiday cheer!
3. Become a Hero at Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue
This in-person, immersive, interactive Minecraft adventure will only be here for a limited time! Embark on a high-stakes rescue mission and interactive scavenger hunt through multiple Minecraft biomes and dimensions. You will forage for ingredients and mine precious ore, encounter friendly (and less friendly) mobs, and take down skeletons and explode creepers. Celebrate at the Trading Post, where you can explore, buy, and craft mementos from your adventure. This unique experience is for Minecrafters of all ages, explorers, creators and first-timers alike. Use code VISITPLANO10 for 10% off general admission tickets through December 19th.
4. Test Yourself at Go Ape treetop adventure course
The first treetop adventure course in Texas is just minutes from the Downtown Plano Arts District at Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve. This vast area of natural beauty sits on 800 acres and features more than just a canopy tour. Go Ape includes five individual sections with rope ladders and 39 exciting crossings. Tickets range from $44.95-$64.95.
5. Experience the wonderful world of crayola
Plano’s most colorful attraction, the Crayola Experience at The Shops at Willow Bend, is an amazing place where kiddos on holiday break can get their energy out exploring 22 hands-on attractions in a 60,000 square foot space that Parents Magazine calls one of the “Top 10 Trips to Take Before Your Kid Turns 10.” Name and wrap your own Crayola crayon, star in a coloring page, create melted wax spin-art, and learn how crayons are made in a live factory show. Need stocking stuffers? Crayola Experience has the most amazing retail store perfect for grabbing last minute items for kids and kids at heart.
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