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Inclusion in the list of Community Events is at the sole discretion of the Town of Fairview.

Listed events must be open to the general public and be held within town limits or in an adjacent community.

North Pole Toy Drive

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The Town of Fairview is serving as a drop-off location for donations to the All Community Outreach North Pole Toy Drive benefitting Collin County children in need.

Drop off new, unwrapped gifts at Fairview Town Hall, 372 Town Place, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays through December 11.

Donations may also be dropped off at Fairview Fire Station 1, 510 S. State Highway 5, or Fairview Fire Station 2, 1200 Stacy Road, anytime through December 12.

For the list of most-needed items, visit the ACO’s North Pole Toy Drive web page. Thank you for your generosity!

Special Town Council Meeting

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The Fairview Town Council will hold a special Town Council meeting from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, November 23, in the Heritage Ranch ballroom, 465 Scenic Ranch Circle.  The purpose of the meeting is to host a Town Hall to discuss the McKinney National Airport and its impact on the Town of Fairview and other Town matters.

The public is encouraged to attend the meeting, which will also be livestreamed. A meeting agenda and link to the livestream will be posted at FairviewTexas.org before Wednesday, November 18.

 

Fairview Lights Up the Holidays

Don your western flair and join the Town of Fairview and Fairview Town Center for a holiday celebration that could only happen in Texas!

The fun of Fairview Lights Up the Holidays will begin at 3 p.m. Saturday, December 5, with entertainment in and around the Fairview Town Center Park and Stage. Enjoy gourmet churros and hot chocolate while you watch performances and join in a sing along. Meet Santa, Mrs. Claus and their “ReinSteer,” and take a picture in a horse-drawn carriage.

A Grand Parade led by the “ReinSteer” will wind through the shopping center’s streets and make its way to Fairview Town Hall for the official lighting of the Town Christmas tree. The Grand Parade will begin at 5 p.m. on Watertower Way, just west of Fairview Town Hall. The parade will then proceed west onto Town Place for about 1,000 feet before turning north and looping past the Fairview Town Center fountain to return to Town Place. The parade will head east on Town Place back to Fairview Town Hall for the lighting of the Town of Fairview’s Christmas tree. (Apply to participate in the parade.)

After the tree lighting, select members of the Vocal Majority will ramp up the Christmas spirit with traditional holiday tunes. Come early, so you don’t miss any of the fun! Like catching a glimpse of Santa’s sleigh in the sky, it will all be over in the blink of an eye.

Christmas Concerts by the Allen Community Concert Band and Jazz Band

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The Allen Community Band will present two free Christmas concerts in December.
At 3 p.m. Sunday, December 6, at the Lowery Freshman Center, 368 N. Greenville Avenue, in Allen, the Concert Band will perform holiday favorites and new selections.
At 3 p.m. Sunday, December 20, in the Civic Auditorium on the east side of the Allen Public Library, 300 N. Allen Drive, the Jazz Band will present fresh perspectives of traditional holiday songs.
The Allen Community Band is led by Director Craig Logan and Associate Director and Principal Arranger Ray Akin. For more information, visit the band website.

Holidays at the Heard

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Holidays at the Heard brings the beauty of the holiday season into nature beginning at 6 p.m. December 11 at the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Place, in McKinney. Lights and décor will brighten a Heard Nature Trail. You’ll get a glimpse of the Dinosaurs Live! exhibit along the trail. Bring your family, friends and camera to capture magical holiday memories with Santa, who will be on hand for photos and spreading holiday spirit. You’ll also have the opportunity to talk to his elves back at the North Pole by radio courtesy of McKinney Amateur Radio Club!

Admission is $17 for adults and $14 for children ages 3 to 12. Children 2 and younger receive free admission.

Texins Jazz Band Concert

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The Texins Jazz Band, an 18-piece community big band, will present a free holiday concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, December 13, in the Allen Civic Auditorium on the east side of the Allen Public Library, 300 N. Allen Drive.
The first half of the concert will feature compositions from jazz pianist Horace Silver, who was known for his bluesy style. The second half of the concert will feature holiday tunes, including nostalgic favorites and a few unique and fun Christmas pieces.
The Texins band is under the musical direction of Bill Centera. For more information, visit TexinsJazz.com.

Heard Museum Winter Mini Camp: Winter Wonders

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How do animals survive in the winter? Participants ages 3-11 in the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary’s Winter Wonders Mini Camp from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, December 29, will investigate the amazing ways animals adapt to winter. Through hands-on activities and animal encounters, campers will uncover strategies like hibernation, migration, and camouflage that help wildlife survive the coldest months of the year.  The cost is $35 per person or $30 per person for Heard members. Visit the Heard website for more information or to register.