The further into the season we get, the more time we spend with family; so for those looking for activities to do with family and friends this holiday season, here are some events near Melissa, Texas, to check out!

Coca Cola’s Classic Christmas!
From Nov. 22 to Dec. 29 in the Choctaw Stadium there will be visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus, light displays, ice skating, snow slides, and carolers. Times will vary.

Gift of Lights!
From Nov. 28 to Jan. 5 at the Texas Motor Speedway nightly, visitors can drive around while looking at the annual array of animated displays and lights. Times will vary.

AT&T PAC Camp Christmas!
From Nov 22. to Dec. 29 at the AT&T Performing Arts Center, an over-the-top and quirky Christmas art installation will be available in a class experience and a guided experience. Times will vary.

Ornament and Snow Globe Cookie Decorating Class!
On Dec. 15 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Chloe Mae Studios, customers can learn or show off their creativity and skills through decorating cookies.

Christmas JoyPark!
From Dec. 15 to 22 at 11 p.m. in Myers Park, this event shows the joy of Christmas and honors the birth of Jesus Christ while also featuring live music, story time with St. Nicholas, a Christmas pageant, light displays, hayrides, and a Christmas market.

Cowboys Christmas Extravaganza!
On Dec. 7 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at The Star in Frisco, photos with Santa will be available, Tyrone Crawford & The Burns Family will light The Star’s Christmas tree that will lead into a performance from Santa, mascot Rowdy, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Dallas Cowboys Rhythm and Blue Dancers and Rookie Squad, Dallas Cowboys Drumline, and some of the Dallas Cowboys.

Santa’s Helper 5k and 1M Family Fun Run!
On Dec. 14, the one mile run starts at 8:30 a.m. and the 5k starts at 9 a.m. The run benefits the North Texas Feed the Need organization.

Santa Meet and Greet & Holiday Centerpiece Create Class!
On Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Green Acres Nursery in Melissa, there will be photos with Santa and cookies and hot cocoa all day. The holiday succulent Christmas centerpiece create class price is $50 and goes from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Christmas at the Market!
On Dec. 14 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the weekly farmers market 30 local vendors, Santa, and food trucks will be there.

Pancakes with Santa!
On Dec 14 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Melissa Public Safety Building, the annual pancakes with Santa benefits the MPFFA Local 5250 Benevolent Fund.