Research Guides: 2021 Winter Holiday Season Display: Activities &amp; Events

Virtual Winter Holiday Activities

10 Virtual Caroling Concerts
Sponsored by "Country Living," these are 10 virtual caroling concerts to enjoy online, throughout the holiday season.
Virtual Christmas Services
The National Cathedral in Washington D.C. is hosting a series of virtual services throughout the holiday season -- for Advent Sundays and multiple special Christmas services for different audiences.
Online Holiday Jigsaw Puzzles
Test your wit and time yourself on these holiday themed internet jigsaw puzzles.
Ideas for Virtual Holiday Parties
Check out this list of 22 ideas for hosting your own socially distant Virtual Holiday Party during the 2020 season.
Virtual Winter Solstice Celebration
Learn about the history, traditions, and customs of Winter Solstice from this free, virtual celebration, hosted by The Living Earth Center, an organization based in Mankato, Minnesota.
Virtual New Year's Eve Countdown from Times Square
Due to the pandemic, NYE 2021 at NYC Times Square will not be open to the public this year — but there will be live performances, and virtual celebrations to safely enjoy from the comfort of your own home. Celebrate with us virtually at an enhanced event that will bring Times Square and the Ball Drop to you, no matter where you are.
Watch "A Charlie Brown Christmas" on TV
Feeling down about the commercialism of Christmas, Charlie Brown becomes the director of the gang's holiday play. Tune in to KERA TV on Sunday, December 13, at 6:30 p.m. Central to watch this holiday classic.

TCC Wintermester Schedule

Virtual Services:

TCC virtual library services, including chat and Ask-a-Librarian email, will be available to our students during the 2021-2022 Wintermester. Visit the library website for online assistance from a librarian with reference / research questions, to consult with a tech expert, apply for a loaner device for online class assignments, and place requests for library collection items for curbside pick-up.

Friday, Dec. 17: 8:00am -- 5:00pm
Dec. 18 - 26: CLOSED
Dec. 27 - 30: 10:00am -- 2:00pm
Dec 31 - Jan. 2: CLOSED
Jan 3 - 7: 8:00am -- 5:00pm
Saturday, Jan. 8: 10:00am -- 4:00pm

In-Person Assistance:

Take advantage of the quiet study spaces, wepa printing stations, and free wireless internet to work on your Wintermester classes.

Friday, Dec. 17: 8:00am -- 5:00pm
ALL TCC LIBRARIES OPEN

Dec. 18 - 26: ALL LIBRARIES CLOSED

Dec. 27 - 30: 10:00am -- 2:00pm
NE and SE campus libraries will be open. NW campus library staff will be available on site to provide curbside checkout services.
SO and TR campus libraries will be closed.

Dec 31 - Jan. 2: ALL LIBRARIES CLOSED

Jan 3 - 7: 8:00am -- 5:00pm
ALL TCC LIBRARIES OPEN

Saturday, Jan. 8: 10:00am -- 4:00pm
ALL TCC LIBRARIES OPEN

Area Activities

Arlington-Parade of Lights (December 11, 2021)
Bring your friends and family to the Downtown/University District to enjoy the Annual Holiday Lights Parade. Thousands of people will gather for the pageantry which is followed by the lighting of the Christmas tree.
Dallas-29th Annual Chirstmas / Kwanzaa Concert (December 10-12, 2021)
This annual holiday music extravagance featuring 200 young voices. The students perform a "fantabulous" night of hymns, spirituals, gospel and classical music. Coordinated by Kchristshan Howard.
Dallas-Winter SolstiCelebration (December 16 & 17, 2021)
The 2nd largest Winter Solstice event in the nation is growing! Winter SolstiCelebration has expanded to two nights after sell-out crowds for the past 3 years.
Fort Worth-Texas Wild! Wonderland (November 27 to December 19, 2021)
Our inaugural Texas Wild! Wonderland will transform Texas Town into an enchanted holiday wonderland that is sure to make your spirits bright. Enjoy holiday-themed shows, seasonal foods, photos with Santa, falling snow and many more festivities.
Fort Worth-Holiday in the Garden (December 11, 2021)
Celebrate the season at this annual event by shopping the wares of artisan vendors, enjoying tasty treats from gourmet food trucks, and singing along to holiday carols with the Fort Worth Opera.
Fort-Worth-Panther Island Ice (now through January 17, 2022)
Panther Island Ice returns this holiday season.
Frisco-8th Annual Community Chanukah Celebration (December 5, 2021)
It's everything you know and come to love - but bigger and better! Join us this year for a Community Chanukah Celebration featuring a live Jewish Klezmer band and more!
Grapevine-North Pole Express (now through December 23rd)
Experience the magic of Christmas on board Grapevine Vintage Railroad’s North Pole Express®. Join Mrs. Claus on a 40- to 45-minute holiday adventure as she takes her guests to bring Santa to the Christmas Capital of Texas®.