Planning a family trip to Allen, Texas, for the holidays can be a wonderful way to create lasting memories. Here’s a suggested itinerary for your holiday trip:
Arrival and Festive Welcome
Explore The Village at Allen for more holiday shopping and decorations. Stop by The Grove for Visits with Santa and pics with the Christmas tree.
Explore Watters Creek Village for holiday shopping and a chance to see the festive decorations.
Stay at Watters Creek Village and enjoy a festive dinner at an Authentic Allen restaurant that embraces the holiday spirit.
Holiday Activities and Lights
Check our calendar for holiday events and spend your afternoon getting into the festive holiday spirit.
Enjoy dinner at a cozy café or restaurant with seasonal offerings. After, take a drive to see the festive Allen holiday lights.
Seasonal Delights and Entertainment
Spend your afternoon at Allen Premium Outlets finding something for everyone on your Christmas list.
Come watch musicians on the Village Green in front of the Tree at 2:30 pm to play, filling Watters Creek with the sound of the tuba! Spectators are encouraged to sing along with the Christmas carols and holiday favorites.
Grab a spot and join Play Street Museum on December 15th for a special visit with Santa! Bring your camera and get ready to take lots of photos, enjoy crafts, playtime and a visit with Santa.
Stop by Watters Creek Village for the sixth annual public Chanukah celebration with Chabad of Allen & McKinney. Enjoy arts & crafts, a grand menorah lighting ceremony, and a fire show!
Bring your favorite leashed furry, four-legged friends for a festive picture with Santa! All registrants will receive a printed copy of their picture to take home.
Join Santa at his workshop! Visit the North Pole to meet Santa and experience a festive wonderland. Breakfast with Santa: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m Santa’s Toyshop and Workshop 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Santa photos: 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Holidays on Ice is a festive skating celebration of the season featuring the Allen Academy of Skating and Allen Community Ice Rink Skaters! Bring a non-perishable food donation for free admission.
Stop by Armor Brewing Co., Tuesday, December 17th, at 7:30 PM for an exciting night of holiday-themed trivia! Test your knowledge and compete for the title of trivia champion. The event is free to play, with prizes for the top three winners!
Celebrate the season and support local artisans at Chloe Mae Studios’ SIP & SHOP HOLIDAY GIFTS event! Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate or a glass of wine while discovering a range of unique, handcrafted treasures created by talented artists from our community.
777 Watters Creek Blvd., Suite 102
Allen, TX 75013
214-509-4670