Out & About

Holiday home tour

The Lake Highlands Women’s League’s Holiday in the Highlands Home Tour includes four homes decked out to the nines with seasonal showcases. The tour is from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Proceeds benefit Lake Highlands community organizations and scholarships for Lake Highlands High School graduates. Various locations, lhwl.org, $20-$25

THROUGH JAN. 3

The Trains at NorthPark

Mini trains traverse 1,600 feet of track in the exhibit benefitting Ronald McDonald House. The trains follow miniature cityscapes including Dallas, Washington, D.C., New York City and San Francisco, plus the Grand Canyon, the fall foliage of New England and more.

NorthPark Center, 8687 N. Central, 214.363.7441, thetrainsatnorthpark. com, $3-$7

THROUGH JAN. 3

Holiday at the Arboretum

More than 300 créches are on display inside the DeGolyer House in the Artistry of the Nativity exhibition. More than 500 lights illuminate the buildings and tree canopies this year, plus the 12 days of Christmas and a 50-foot Christmas tree at the center.

Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, dallasarboretum.org, $10-$15

THROUGH DEC. 20

‘Miracle on 34th Street’

This play based on the 1947 film classic sets the holiday mood with snow, holiday music and, just maybe, the real Kris Kringle?

Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman, dct.org, 214.978.0110, $15$28

THROUGH DEC. 23

Christmas mice

Kathy Burks Theatre of Puppetry Arts’

“Not a Creature was Stirring” depicts the harrowing adventures of a family of mice who need to steal a pine branch from the farm house’s Christmas tree for their own celebration.

Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman, dct.org, 214.978.0110, $15-$28

DEC. 2-5

Book sale

Find countless donated books, CDs, movies, magazines, cards, puzzles and games at this annual sale beginning at 7:45 p.m. Dec. 2; it runs 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m. the other days. Most items are priced between 50-cents and $2. Skillman Southwestern Library, 5707 Skillman, 214-670-6078, dallaslibrary.org, free

DEC. 2-19

Hanukkah and Christmas

One Thirty Productions presents “Romance in D,” a comedy about two apartments, two romances and two holidays.

Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther, 214.670.8749, bathhousecultural.com, $12-$16

DEC. 4

Acoustic Americana

Twangtown Paramours bring acoustic harmonies and top-notch singing in an 8 p.m. show. They’ll blend the sounds of Nashville and Austin in their Dallas showcase.

Uncle Calvin’s Coffee House, 9555 N. Central, 214-363-0044, unclecalvins.org, $15-$18

DEC. 6

Deck the halls

Wilshire Baptist Church presents “Hanging of the Green: A Christmas Festival of Joy,” starting at 6:30 p.m. with several choir performances. The church also offers “Christmas Pops with the Wilshire Winds” starting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15.

Wilshire Baptist Church, 4316 Abrams, 214.452.3100, whilshirebc.com, free

DECEMBER 17

Menorah lighting

Rabbi Dubrawsky from the Chabad of Dallas will celebrate Chanukah with the lighting of the menorah during the Festival of Lights at 6:30 p.m. Complimentary refreshments follow. NorthPark Center, 8687 N. Central, 214.363.7441, northparkcenter.com, free

DEC. 26-JAN. 3

Lone Star Circus

Zingari is Dallas-based Lone Star Circus’ tribute to the old gypsy families associated with circus. It includes aerialists, acrobats, equilibrists, jugglers, clowns and animals.

Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman, dct.org, 214.978.0110, $27-$48

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PLANO CAMPUS 6801 W. Park Blvd., Plano, TX 75093 Saturdays 5:00 p.m.

A spectacular multimedia presentation that includes favorite Christmas songs followed by a breathtaking and powerful presentation that depicts the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ!

Performances

S ATURDAY : D EC . 5 • 11:00 AM , 2:30 & 7:30 PM S UNDAY :

& 7:30 PM

7:30 PM

: D EC . 10 • 7:30 PM

F RIDAY : D EC . 11 • 7:30 PM

S ATURDAY : D EC . 12 • 11:00 AM , 2:30 & 7:30 PM

S UNDAY : D EC . 13 • 2:30 & 7:30 PM

All performances at Plano Campus

Purchase tickets: prestonwoodGOC.org

Performances in gold are sold out.

Sundays 9:15 and 11:00 a.m. En Español 2:00 p.m.

NORTH CAMPUS

1001 W. Prosper Trail, Prosper, TX 75078 Sundays 9:15 and 11:00 a.m.

Prestonwood Baptist Church prestonwood.org | 972-820-5000

Jack Graham, Pastor

Haute Sweets Patisserie on Northwest Highway smells exactly like you’d expect — sugary, spicy and way beyond nicely. The boutique bakery is the home base of Haute Sweets’ wholesale baking company, which is largely how co-owners Gianni Santin and Tida Pichakron make their livings. They make desserts for restaurants, hotels and catering companies, which usually pass off Haute Sweets’ works as their own, making Santin and Pichakron ghostwriters of baked sweets.

It’s a somewhat thankless job, but Santin says he doesn’t mind keeping a low profile, as long as his clients treat his desserts with respect by storing and presenting them correctly. Not to mention, Haute Sweets has received plenty of recognition on its own. This newly opened patisserie on Northwest Highway has quickly become a local favorite due to its most popular item — macarons. These sweet, colorful confections that line the display case are part of the reason why the location exists at all, Santin explains.

Haute Sweets Patisserie

10230 E. Northwest Highway 214.856.0166

AMBIANCE: PICK-UP

PRICE RANGE: $1.95-$165

HOURS: MON-FRI 9 A.M.-7 P.M. SAT 10 A.M.-6 PM. CLOSED SUN

DID YOU KNOW?

HAUTE SWEETS HAS A LITTLE WINDOW WHERE CUSTOMERS CAN WATCH THE BAKERS IN ACTION.

—Brittany Nunn

Long before Haute Sweets had a retail location, neighbors would go to Haute Sweets to buy macarons and other goodies via the bakery’s backdoor. Eventually, creating a retail space for customers who simply wanted a treat or two, made sense. Santin and Pichakron change out their desserts to keep regular customers on their toes. They also offer gluten- free, vegan and even paleo options for neighbors with dietary restrictions; just a few weeks ago they rolled out several holiday items, such as holiday tarts, pumpkin latte mousse and, of course, gingerbread and chocolate peppermint macarons.

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Unrefined Bakery

Unrefined is known among health-conscious crowds for its all-natural, glutenfree, organic offerings. If you need bread, cake or sweets for the holidays but also have to tiptoe around dietary restrictions, Unrefined has your back.

718 N. Buckner, Suite 154 214.414.2414

Society Bakery

There’s a reason Society Bakery has received national attention from the likes of Ellen DeGeneres, Nolan Ryan and William Shatner. Its treats can satisfy any sweet tooth, and the cakes and cookies are beautiful to boot.

7777 Forest, Suite A066 Dallas, Texas 75230