The Salvation Army Angel Tree will be at Collin Creek Mall, at North Central Expressway and West Plano Parkway, through Sunday. The tree is decorated with numbered tags with information about individuals in need this Christmas, including children from newborn to 12 and senior citizens. 214-637-8100; or www.collincreekmall.com or 972-422-1070.
Allen
Holiday Magic Puppet Show, presented by the Allen Public Library at 305 Century Parkway, is a free 30-minute family program based on picture books, at 2 and 3:30 p.m. Sunday. 214-509-4900.
Holiday Movie, hosted by the Allen Public Library at 305 Century Parkway, presents White Christmas at 7 p.m. Tuesday. 214-509-4900.
Frisco
Holiday Lights at Frisco Fire Safety Town, 8601 Gary Burns Drive, will be open 6 to 9 p.m. Friday to Sunday and Dec. 19 to 23. Walk through miniature buildings decorated for the season and see Santa in person inside a mini-fire station. Visit www.FriscoMerry MainStreet.com.
Frisco’s Frosty 5K & Merry Mile leaves from Simpson Plaza at City Hall, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd. The Merry Mile starts at 9 a.m. Saturday; Frosty 5K starts immediately after. Registration costs $25. Visit www.FriscoMerry MainStreet.com.
Santa Skate will be 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Dr Pepper StarCenter, 2601 Avenue of the Stars. Ice skate with Santa Claus, Frosty and Rudolph. Tickets cost $10 and includes skate rental, a hot dog, chips and a drink.
Garland
Broadway Dance Center presents The Nutcracker at 2 and 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Granville Arts Center, 300 N. Fifth St. Tickets cost $10 and are available at the dance center, 3420 Broadway Blvd. 972-840-6015.
McKinney
Chamberlain Performing Arts presents Bug Tussle Holiday Pageant Extravaganza at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the McKinney Performing Arts Center, 111 N. Tennessee St. Tickets cost $7:50 for adults and $5 for seniors and students. Visit www.mckinneyperforming artscenter.org.
Mesquite
Pet Nights with Santa at Town East Mall, Town East Boulevard and East Interstate 635, let pet owners get pictures of Santa with their cats and dogs 6 to 9 p.m. Monday. Owners can also choose costumes for their pets. Animals must be on a leash or in a carrier. www.towneastmall.com; 972-270-2363.
Plano
Plano Civic Chorus presents its Christmas concert, Rejoice!, at 8 p.m. Saturday at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, 5801 W. Plano Parkway. www.planocivicchorus.org; 972-606-5220.
Lone Star Wind Orchestra presents its holiday concert at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, 5801 W. Plano Parkway. Tickets cost $15. www.lonestarwind orchestra.com; 214-738-4956.
Richardson
The Manhattan Transfer will perform at 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive. Tickets cost $30 to $55. www.eisemanncenter.com.
Rockwall
An Open Space Goal Identification Workshop, hosted by Rockwall County, the Trust for Public Land and the North Central Texas Council of Governments, will be open to the general public to provide an opportunity to learn about the ongoing Rockwall County Conservation Visioning Project and provide input for open space goal identification. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Rockwall County Public Library, 1215 E. Yellow Jacket Lane.
Rowlett
Operation Rowlett Reindeer, presented by First Christian Church at 7301 Miller Road, allows needy area families to give Christmas wish lists for their children. The church needs donations to help meet these needs, including new unwrapped toys, canned goods and funds. 972-475-3559.
