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Best Family Shows from October 9 - December 9

in Dallas

A Christmas Carol at Wyly Theatre

A Christmas Carol

The Dallas holiday favorite returns! Adapted by Kevin Moriarty from Charles Dickens' quintessential work, A Christmas Carol cemented Christmastime as a time for felicity to our fellow men. Follow the penny-pinching boss Ebenezer Scrooge on a spooky journey of redemption in this glorious production as it returns to the Wyly for another fantastic year!

Nov 29 - Dec 8

Wyly Theatre

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A Magical Cirque Christmas at Music Hall at Fair Park

A Magical Cirque Christmas

What better way to get the family together and celebrate the holiday season, than with the world's greatest variety show! With jaw-dropping, breathtaking circus acts of A Magical Cirque Christmas, you'll be transported to the golden age which is filled with stunning costumes, extraordinary talent and more.

The Nutcracker at Moody Performance Hall

The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker is one of the country's favorite Christmas events, and one of the most performed ballets in the world! This magical story of dancing toys and a Nutcracker prince is paired perfectly with Tchaikovsky's beautiful score. An annual Nutcracker performance by your local ballet company is the perfect way to welcome in Christmas with the whole family!

Disney On Ice: Frozen and Encanto at Credit Union of Texas Event Center

Disney On Ice: Frozen and Encanto

Disney on Ice returns in this brand new spectacular that features characters and adventures from two of the studios' most popular recent animations- Frozen and Encanto! With sing-a-longs, feats of incredible ice-skating, and breathtaking acrobatics, this exciting new show brings the magic of both movies to life, offering an unforgettable live experience the whole family will love!

Monster Jam at AT&T Stadium

Monster Jam

Going strong since the early 1990s, this bone-crunching, fuel-injected motor show gathers together the best drivers and monster trucks in the world to face off in the hopes of making it to the finals in Las Vegas. Expect to see amazing tricks, incredible stunts, and stunning pyrotechnics when this full-throttle show blazes into your town!

Cirque du Soleil Songblazers at Music Hall at Fair Park

Cirque du Soleil Songblazers

Circus juggernauts Cirque du Soleil are breaking into a whole new world this year with Songblazers, their first-ever country-themed show. Working together with Sam Williams (son of Hank Williams Jr.), the company is taking its show on the road, starting in the spiritual home of country music, Nashville, Tennessee. Prepare to be amazed by Cirque's aerial artists, acrobats, and more as you dance the night away, and don't forget your cowboy boots, you're gonna need them. Get your tickets now for the most rootin' tootin' night you'll ever have!

Coco In Concert at Majestic Theater

Coco In Concert

Upon its release in early 2018, the rollicking musical adventure Coco not only paid a tender tribute to the proud traditions of Mexico but turned out to be a box office smash hit that revitalized the historic animation studio Pixar. It now comes to vivid life in your town replete with a special live HD screening and a live orchestral accompaniment!

Paw Patrol at Texas Trust CU Theatre

Paw Patrol

Forget Thunderbirds! Every child knows that if you're in need of rescue, you call Paw Patrol. The hugely successful Nickelodeon show follows the adventures of a group of brave canines, led by German Shepard Chase and tech-savvy 10-year-old Ryder, who make it their mission to help anyone in need. In 2016 Paw Patrol headed out on its first ever live action stage tour - and now the fun continues year after year! Expect to see all your favorite characters brought to life with the help of great costumes, video projections and upbeat music taken from the programme.

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at Music Hall at Fair Park

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet

Featuring spectacular sets and beautifully costumed dancers, the Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet is an annual treat for the whole family. Whimsical and imaginative storytelling blends with the richness of classical dance, dazzling costumes, soaring birds, giant puppets and a grand stage design to make this particular Nutcracker a unique holiday treat not to be missed!

Texas Ballet Theatre - The Nutcracker at Winspear Opera House

Texas Ballet Theatre - The Nutcracker

Ben Stevenson's fantastic production of The Nutcracker opened in 2013 to rave reviews, focusing on the talented dancers with bright costumes, the famous music, and magnificent sets. Once again it is set to tour Texas for another year of Holiday magic, as only The Nutcracker ballet can bring! Expected to sell quickly, so book soon!

Encanto: The Sing Along Film Concert at Eisemann Center

Encanto: The Sing Along Film Concert

The magic of the Madrigal family comes to the stage in this glittering sing-along concert experience audiences of all ages will love! Experience Disney's Award-winning movie live on the big screen with live musical accompaniment from a 10-piece orchestra who invite you to sing your hearts out to Lin-Manuel Miranda's epic score!