Willow Bend Wonderland

Grand Opening Day! Santa's Arrival and Tree Lighting

Santa's Village - 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM | Neiman Marcus Court

Explore Santa’s Village, a charming holiday-themed area brought to life through a special collaboration with Habitat for Humanity. Local Plano-based organizations have come together to decorate unique playhouses, each with its own festive theme. Guests can walk through these creatively designed playhouses, each filled with holiday spirit. In addition, families have the chance to enter a raffle to win one of the playhouses to take home, creating a lasting memory and supporting a great cause.

Photos with Santa - 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM | Neiman Marcus Court

Capture the magic of the season with photos with Santa! Families and children can meet Santa for cherished photo memories to celebrate the holidays.

Human Snow Globe - 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM | The District Indoors

Step into a life-sized snow globe for a unique winter experience! Families can take photos inside this interactive feature, surrounded by falling “snow” for a truly magical photo opportunity.

Ice Skating - 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM | The District Indoors

Enjoy a skating experience on select dates, gliding around our pop-up ice rink set up in a winter wonderland setting. Great for children and adults alike, it adds a classic holiday experience to Willow Bend Wonderland.

Gingerbread House Experience - 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM | The District Outdoors

Guests can decorate their own gingerbread house to take home or display within Santa’s Village. A delightful activity for all ages that brings the holiday baking spirit to life.

Ornament Creating & Collaborative Tree Decorating | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Children and families can craft their own ornaments to take home or add to the collaborative community tree. Each ornament represents a piece of the community and adds to the collective holiday spirit.

Marionette Puppet Show - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | The District Outdoors

A delightful puppet show experience featuring holiday-themed storytelling, sure to captivate young audiences and bring nostalgia to adults.

Performances by North Texas Performing Arts (NTPA) - Scrooge | 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM | The District Outdoors

Enjoy live performances by talented local performers from NTPA, featuring holiday songs, dance routines, and short skits that will bring holiday cheer to Santa’s Village.

Official The District Tree Lighting | 5:30 PM | The District Outdoors

Movie on the Lawn - A Muppet Christmas Carole | 5:45 PM- 7:30 PM | The District Outdoors

Outdoor holiday movie screenings on the lawn add to the festive ambiance. Families can enjoy holiday classics together under the stars, adding to the warmth of the season. Specific movies to be announced closer to each date.

Additional Fun & Interactive Family Activities

Various other interactive and engaging activities will be available throughout the day, designed to entertain and spread holiday joy. These activities may include holiday crafts, story time, seasonal games, and more.

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