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Holiday Kickoff

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and Grandscape is set to shine with holiday sparkle! Join us at Grandscape on Saturday, November 21, from 4:00-8:00pm for a magical Holiday Kickoff, presented by Crest Cars, featuring festive fun, holiday cheer, and a special appearance from Santa Claus.

Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.

Event includes:

  • Live performances on the stage
  • Holiday vendor market managed by Crowned Creations Market
  • Letters to Santa station
  • Face painting
  • Hot chocolate in the Grotto for the first 500
  • Appearances from holiday favorite characters
To join the festive fun with Santa, we kindly ask that you bring a new, unopened toy to donate to Toys for Tots. At the event, simply head to the Toys for Tots kiosk on the lawn to drop off your gift, which will grant you access to meet Santa and receive a printed photo. Limit one printed photo per family. To ensure that everyone has a chance to capture their holiday memories, please note that the line for pictures with Santa will close at 8:00pm.
Stage schedule:
4:00-4:30pm JJ Pearce High School
4:45-5:20pm Vandell Andrews
5:20-5:40pm Texas Ballet Nutcracker
6:00-6:45pm Vandell Andrews
6:45-7:15pm Texas Ballet Theater
7:30-7:50pm Character Finale
Come out and create unforgettable holiday memories. We’ll see you there!
No outside alcohol or coolers are allowed. Please visit our Event FAQ for more information. 
Looking for parking? Use our free Crest Parking Garage. 
Grandscape is a large outdoor shopping center filled with entertainment, dining, and shopping! Stroll through The Homestead to find the perfect holiday gifts and grab a bite to eat at one of our many restaurants before or after the event! 
 



Location: 
Grandscape, 5752 Grandscape Blvd, The Colony, TX 75056, United States
See map: Google Maps

*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
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Dates: 
11/21/2026
Time: 
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm