Dec. 3, 10 and 17 Santa Days The Plaza at Preston Center will host Santa’s annual visit 11 a.m.-4 p.m. each Saturday. The event, which also features live reindeer and free professional photographs by John Hudson Photography, is free to attend. However, visitors are encouraged to contribute to The North Texas Food Bank. 8300 Preston, 469.232.0000, free
Dec. 2-Dec. 20 Holiday performances at NorthPark Center NorthPark Center hosts various neighborhood music groups this month as part of its “Sights and Sounds of the Seasons.” Performances will take place either near the fountain near Dillard’s or on the lower level beneath the food court, called NorthCourt:
Episcopal School of Dallas Lower School ESD Singers, 2 p.m., Dec. 2, Dillard’s
Preston Center Dance, 2:30 p.m., Dec. 4, NorthCourt
Winston School Eagle Band, 4:30 p.m., Dec. 4, NorthCourt
The Hockaday School Upper School Dance Students, 12:30 p.m., Dec. 6, NorthCourt
Episcopal School of Dallas Middle School Choir, 2 p.m., Dec. 6, Dillard’s Court
The Hockaday School Lower School Choir and Orchestra, 4:30 p.m., Dec. 7, NorthCourt
The Hockaday School Middle School Orchestra and Choir, 1:30 p.m., Dec. 8, NorthCourt
Episcopal School of Dallas Upper School Concert Choir, 2 p.m., Dec. 8, Dillard’s
The Hockaday School Voices in Harmony Gospel Choir, 3 p.m., Dec. 10, NorthCourt
The Hockaday School Upper School Orff Ensemble, 3:30 p.m., Dec. 13, NorthCourt
The Hockaday School Upper School Concert Choir, noon, Dec. 14, Dillard’s Court
St. Marks School of Texas Choir, 11:45 a.m., Dec. 15, Dillard’s
St. Alcuin Montessori School Troubadour Choir and Knights Choir, 2 p.m., Dec. 16, Dillard’s
Preston Hollow Dance, 2:30 p.m., Dec. 17, NorthCourt
Temple Emanu-El Adult Choir and Junior Choir Concert, 6 p.m., Dec. 20, Dillard’s
8687 N. Central, 214.363.7441, free
Through Dec. 23 Storytime with Santa Claus Each day Santa Claus will share his adventures from the North Pole with children of all ages. Stories about elves, reindeer and venturing around the world will entertain the audience, just as they have for the 20-plus years that Santa Claus has visited NorthPark Center. Storytime takes place at 10:30 a.m. Monday-Saturday and noon Sunday, and will continue until Dec. 23. 8687 N. Central, 214.363.7441, free
Dec. 10-11 Annie, Jr. J Youtheatre presents Annie, Jr. 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in the Zale Auditorium at the Jewish Community Center of Dallas. The musical, directed by Linda Leonard, follows the adventures of a spirited orphan as she finds her new home. 7900 Northaven, 214.739.2737, $10-$16
Dec. 13 Patricia Cornwell Barnes & Noble at Lincoln Park hosts Patricia Cornwell at 7 p.m. Cornwell will be signing copies of “Red Mist,” the latest novel in the Kay Scarpetta series in which the heroine attempts to discover what happened to Jack Fielding, her former deputy chief. 7700 W. Northwest Highway, Suite 300, 214.739.1124, free
Dec. 20 Carols & Candlelight The Orpheus Chamber Singers perform a concert of popular and obscure holiday carols in a candlelight setting at 7:30 p.m. at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church. 9800 Preston, 214.546.1252, $5-$30
Dec. 22 Menorah lighting NorthPark Center welcomes Rabbi Dubrawsky from the Chabad of Dallas to help celebrate Chanukah Wednesday at 6 p.m. on Level One near Nordstrom. Complimentary refreshments will follow the lighting of the menorah in the Festival of Lights. 8687 N. Central, 214.363.7441, free
Dec. 28-29 Celebrating 10 Years The Cambridge School of Dallas is “Celebrating 10 Years” in December with Cambridge Sports Day on Wednesday and the Celebrating 10 Years Reunion on Thursday. The events are open to faculty, students and families — both former and current. The sports day will pit current and alumni Lions against one another from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the school’s gym. The next evening, attendees should eat dinner and then head to Off the Grid, 1723 Kelly, for the Celebrating 10 Years Reunion. 3877 Walnut Hill, 214.357.2995, $20
