Dec. 23-Jan. 1

Plan your weekend with Richardson's Things to Do e-newsletter, published weekly every Wednesday. 

Information on how to subscribe to the newsletter can be found at www.cor.net/ThingstoDo. 

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Dec. 23

“The Nutcracker” - Collin County Ballet Theatre 

Directors Kirt and Linda Hathaway and Maestro Hector Guzman with the Plano Symphony Orchestra bring two fantastic evening of performances in Clara’s magical journey of the Land of Sweets. International ballet artists Taras Domitro and Daynelis Munoz join the artists of Collin County Ballet Theatre.  

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Dec. 23), 12:30 p.m. (Dec. 24)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: $37-$107
Additional details: Event Details | CCBT Nutcracker

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Dec. 24

Dialogue Institute Dallas 2024-2025 Art Contest 

The Dialogue Institute Dallas announced its 2024-2025 Art Contest’s theme of “Empathy: Walking in Another’s Shoes.” High school and college students from charter, public and private institutions in the DFW area are eligible to participate. The categories include painting/drawing and photography/video.

Time: Submission deadline is now Dec. 31
Additional details: www.artcontestdfw.org 

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Dec. 25

CityLine LIGHTS 

Join CityLine this holiday season to see more than half a million holiday lights that brighten CityLine in a cheerful glow. The moving icicle-styled lights in the trees and overhead lights draped over the plaza lawn will serve as a memorable backdrop for happy holiday memories. There will also be an 18-foot Christmas tree that will stand tall in the plaza for you to capture the perfect festive photo with friends, family and pets.  

Time: All day (through Jan. 4)
Location: CityLine Plaza, 1150 State St. 
Admission: Free
Additional details: CityLine LIGHTS - CityLine DFW

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Dec. 26

Explore New On-Campus Museum, Asian Art Galleries 

If you’re looking for something to do over the holidays, consider paying a visit to Richardson’s newest (and only) museum: The Edith and Peter O’Donnell Jr. Athenaeum Phase I Museum on the UT Dallas campus. Currently in the museum’s Asian art galleries, the Crow Museum of Ancient Art is presenting, “Ancien t Echoes, Modern Voices: The Crow Collection Goes Beyond,” artworks defining Asia as endlessly diverse, and not of one place, time, or idea. 

Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Dec. 24-Jan. 3)
Location: Edith and Peter O’Donnell Jr. Athenaeum, 777 Loop Rd. SW
Admission: Free
Additional details: Ancient Echoes, Modern Voices: The Crow Collection Goes Beyond

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Dec. 27

Game Zone 

Join Heights Recreation Center for some fun in the Game Zone Room. Kids can play Xbox, Playstation, foosball, air hockey, board games and more.  

Time: Open during Heights Recreation Center’s normal operating hours
Location: Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $25 (yearly pass)
Additional details: Heights Game Zone   

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Dec. 28

 

“Campana Sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico” 

Embrace the holiday season with Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar and Ballet Folklorico del Rio Grande as they invite you to celebrate “Campana Sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico.” This show is named after the beloved Adalusian Christmas Carol and brings cherished Mexican traditions to life in a magical celebration of the season.  

Time: 8 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: $25-$45
Additional details: Event Details | Campana Sobre Campana 

 

Saturday Morning Kids

Join the Richardson Public Library for a storytime program geared toward children ages 3-6 years. All children must be accompanied by at least one adult.  

Time: 10:30-11 a.m. (Saturday)
Location: City Council Chambers, Richardson City Hall
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 525
Admission: Free
Additional details: Saturday Morning Kids | Event Calendar | Richardson, TX 

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Dec. 29

Hanukkah Menorah Lighting at CityLine 

Celebrate the first night of Hanukkah as Chabad of Richardson kindles a giant Menorah at Cityline Plaza. There will be donuts, music, crafts and gelt for everyone.  

Time: 5-7 p.m. (Sunday)
Location: CityLine Plaza, 1150 State St. 
Admission: Free
Additional details: Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Ceremony - CityLine DFW  

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Dec. 30

Winter Break Tennis Camp 

Kids ages 5-16 can have fun at Huffhines Tennis Center. This camp is for all levels. Participants will learn new tennis skills, meet new friends and have a pizza party.  

Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Dec. 30-Jan. 3 Activity #44702
Location: Huffhines Tennis Center, 1601 Syracuse Dr. 
(If there is bad weather, camp will be held in the Huffhines Recreation Center’s gym)
Admission: $160 (four days)
Additional details: Activity search | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation - Online Services

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Dec. 31 

Alamo Drafthouse Time Capsule 1989: “When Harry Met Sally”

Join Alamo Drafthouse and travel back 1989 and watch “When Harry Met Sally.” Bill Crystal and Meg Ryan will take you on a journey through friendship, heartbreak and the pitfalls of relationships. 

Time: 11:30 a.m. (Tuesday)
Location: Alamo Drafthouse, 100 Central Expy. 
Admission: $10
Additional details: When Harry Met Sally... | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

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Jan. 1

Great Room Escape 

Have fun with friends and family at the Great Room Escape. The theme of the room is 80’s House Party.

Time: Times vary 
Location: Great Room Escape, 715 N. Glenville Dr. 
Admission: $99.99 flat rate (1-3 guests), $28.99 per person (4 or more guests)
Additional details: Great Room Escape: The Nations Premier Escape Room 

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New Year’s Camp 

Registration is now open for the Heights Recreation Center for a New Year’s Camp. Kids ages 5-11 can enjoy various games, activities and winter-themed crafts both indoors and outdoors (weather-permitting). Please bring a lunch, water bottle, closed-toe shoes, a snack and warm clothes for the playground. An outside business will visit the camp each week to host a program.  

Time: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. (Jan. 2, 3 & 6)
Location: Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $135
Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation

 

Pickleball Powered by Kidokinetics – Registration Open 

This program provides a fun and engaging introduction to Pickleball. Kids ages 6-12 can develop essential skills such as agility, coordination, balance, accuracy, speed and confidence.  

Time: 5-6 p.m. (every Thursday Jan. 16-March 6) Activity #44754 
Location: Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $128 (resident), $130 (nonresident)
Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation
Activity #44754 

 

Kidokinetics Sports Play 

This program is designed to introduce kids to a variety of sports and activities like golf, tennis, basketball, baseball, football, hockey and more. Each week will feature a warmup, a new sport or activity, free play, cool down and an age-appropriate anatomy and physiology lesson.  

Time: Every Thursday from Jan. 16-March 6 
9:30-10 a.m. (2-year-olds) Activity #44753 
10-10:45 a.m. (3–5-year-olds) Activity #44839
Location: Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $128 (resident), $130 (nonresident)
Additional details: www.cor.net/ParksOnline

 

Adaptive Trip to Texas Legends Basketball 

Join the Heights Recreation Center and see the Texas Legends play basketball in Frisco. Travel by bus to Comerica Center. You will eat at Norma’s Cafe just down the street before the event. Please bring money for food.  

Time: 5-10 p.m. (Jan. 17)
Location: Comerica Center, 2601 Avenue of the Stars, Frisco, TX
Leave from the Heights Recreation Center
Admission: $15
Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation

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