The Dallas ZooOrganization: Dallas ZooLocation: 650 S R L Thornton FwyDallas, TX, 75203United StatesSee map: Google MapsPhone:(469) 554-7500 Dallas Zoo Lights Presented by ReliantCelebrate the magic of the holidays at the Dallas Zoo — where it’s merry, wild, and bright! Wander through a glowing wonderland filled with dazzling lights, larger-than-life themed areas, and festive surprises around every corner.Dates: 12/11/202512/12/202512/13/2025Show more datesHide these dates12/14/202512/15/202512/16/202512/17/202512/18/202512/19/202512/20/202512/21/202512/22/202512/23/202512/24/202512/25/202512/26/202512/27/202512/28/202512/29/202512/30/202512/31/202501/01/202601/02/202601/03/202601/04/2026Time: 5:30 - 9:00pmLearn More Organization: Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife SanctuaryLocation: 1 Nature PlaceMcKinney, TX, 75069United StatesSee map: Google MapsPhone:9725625566 2nd Saturday Bird WalksDates: 12/13/202501/10/202602/14/2026Show more datesHide these dates03/14/202604/11/202605/09/202606/13/2026Time: 8:00am-9:30am Organization: Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife SanctuaryLocation: 1 Nature PlaceMcKinney, TX, 75069United StatesSee map: Google MapsPhone:9725625566 3rd Thursday Bird WalksDates: 12/18/202501/15/202602/19/2026Show more datesHide these dates03/19/202604/16/202605/21/202606/18/202607/16/202608/20/2026Time: 8:00am-9:30am Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center, Farm to Market Road 1382, Cedar Hill, TX 75104, United StatesOrganization: Dogwood Canyon Audubon CenterLocation: 1206 W FM 1382Cedar Hill, TX, 75104United StatesSee map: Google MapsPhone:(469) 526-1980 Animal EncounterDates: 12/13/202501/10/202602/14/2026Show more datesHide these dates03/14/202604/11/2026Time: 11-11:30 am Cedar Hill State Park, FM1382, Cedar Hill, TX 75104, United StatesOrganization: Cedar Hill State ParkLocation: 1570 West FM 1382 Cedar Hill, TX, 75104United StatesSee map: Google MapsPhone:(214) 738-2397 Christmas on Penn FarmDates: 12/13/2025Time: 10 am- 2 pm Organization: Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife SanctuaryLocation: 1 Nature PlaceMcKinney, TX, 75069United StatesSee map: Google MapsPhone:9725625566 Dinosaurs Live! Life-Size Animatronic DinosaursDates: 12/11/202512/12/202512/13/2025Show more datesHide these dates12/14/202512/16/202512/17/202512/18/202512/19/202512/20/202512/21/202512/22/202512/23/202512/24/202512/26/202512/27/202512/28/202512/29/202512/30/202512/31/202501/02/202601/03/202601/04/202601/05/202601/06/202601/07/202601/08/202601/09/202601/10/202601/11/202601/13/202601/14/202601/15/202601/16/202601/17/202601/18/202601/19/202601/20/202601/21/202601/22/202601/23/202601/24/202601/25/202601/27/202601/28/202601/29/202601/30/202601/31/202602/01/202602/03/202602/04/202602/05/202602/06/202602/07/202602/08/202602/10/202602/11/202602/12/202602/13/202602/14/202602/15/202602/16/202602/17/202602/18/202602/19/202602/20/202602/21/202602/22/202602/24/202602/25/202602/26/202602/27/202602/28/202603/01/2026Time: 9:00am Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Nature Pl, McKinney, TX 75069Location: Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary1 Nature PlaceMcKinney, TX, 75069United StatesSee map: Google MapsPhone:9725625566 Holidays at the HeardDates: 12/12/202512/13/202512/14/2025Time: 6–9pm 100 Pw 4153, Valley View, TX, USAOrganization: Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch - Texas Parks and WildlifeLocation: Johnson Branch Unit 100 PW 4153 Valley View , TX, 76272-7411United StatesSee map: Google MapsPhone:(940) 637-2294 Winter SOLE-stice HikeDates: 12/21/2025Time: 9-10 am
