Choctaw Grand Theater in Durant welcomes Southern rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd to the stage Friday, November 21, 2025. The band gained worldwide recognition for its live performances and signature songs "Sweet Home Alabama" and "Free Bird."

All are welcome to the Creative Arts Center's second annual Friendsgiving on Friday, November 21 from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Bring a dish to share and join us for a wonderful potluck dinner, plus some special entertainment! We are delighted to announce that Kelly Bazan, Kelly Royse and Dana Nix are teaming up to bring us a Reader's Theatre performance of Secret Family Recipes. It's a short and hilarious play that will kick off our time together.

The City of McKinney is celebrating the season with a festive lineup of holiday events, highlighted by the community’s signature celebration, Home for the Holidays: A McKinney Christmas, taking place Thanksgiving weekend in Downtown McKinney. From Nov. 28–30, families and visitors can enjoy one-of-a-kind shopping, dining, live entertainment, and holiday activities across the historic square. In addition to this beloved tradition, the city will host a variety of family-friendly events throughout November and December, ensuring there’s something magical for everyone this holiday season.

The holidays are quickly approaching, and Frisco's Kaleidoscope Park’s event calendar is brimming with cheerful community celebrations. As the Park enters its second winter season, visitors can enjoy a special holiday edition of its popular weekly program, SaturYAY, in addition to seven one-day events: the Holly Jolly Stroll and Roll, Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Shop Local Holiday Market, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Kaleidoscope Live Holiday Concert, Fireside with Friends, and Chanukah Menorah Lighting.

Join us for a night of exciting Ella Fitzgerald music as Tony Stride and company provide a musical experience for all to enjoy. Located in the elegant Heard-Craig Center in downtown McKinney, the music experience will delight and not disappoint. 1940s and 1950s cocktail dresses encouraged. The DFW Costumer's Guild will be on hand to inspire the night.

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