Need help finding things to do this holiday season. Look no further than here! We’re your one-stop shop for five free, fun and family friendly tips to make your holiday season bright!

Tip 1: Head to the Irving Arts Center’s Annual Open House on December 6 to fill your bellies with holiday goodies, watch student performances and see Irving ISD student Christmas tree and art decorations. And don’t forget to take a selfie with Santa on Saturdays in December. Say “cheese”!! For more information, visit www.IrvingArtsCenter.com/Events.

Tip 2: Grab your hot chocolate, your kids and hop in the car to see the amazing display of Christmas lights in the University Hills neighborhood located at the corner of Rochelle and Northgate.

Tip 3: Give Crockett Dance Club some lovin’ by checking out their dance performance at Stonebriar Mall in Frisco on Saturday, December 14 at 7 p.m. And while your blocking off your calendar for Crockett’s dance performance, leave room for a few more celebrations. Click here to see the complete list of school holiday events you won’t want to miss.

Tip 4: Save the Date for December 7 at 6:30 p.m. to celebrate South Irving Library’s Lit’s Alive: Little Woman Christmas with cookies (yum), cocoa (yum, yum), crafts and carols. For more information, visit www.CityofIrving.org/Teen-Calendar.

Tip 5: Drum roll, please…Join the city of Irving on Saturday, December 7 at 5 p.m. to bring in the holiday season with a Christmas parade, Christmas tree lighting and fireworks. For more information, visit www.CityofIrving.org/Holiday-Parade-and-Tree-Lighting.