Watters Creek Village

Events List

Mix of uses including a large village green, public art, retail options, restaurants, water views, office space and residential lofts

Presented by the Allen Philharmonic: Tuba and Euphonium players from around the metroplex will be playing Christmas classics at Watters Creek Village on Saturday, December 12th for the 53nd annual Tuba Christmas Event!TUBACHRISTMAS concerts and events are held worldwide as a tribute to William J. Bell, born on Christmas Day, 1902, and an homage to all great artists and teachers who have shaped the tuba and euphonium community.

Saturday, December 12th

Merry Tuba Christmas- Free Concert

Capture the perfect holiday photo with your pet. CHECK BACK HERE FOR UPDATED DETAILS ABOUT RESERVATIONS.

Monday Evenings throughout December

Santa Paws

We understand that some children may need a quieter experience with Santa. Santa Cares appointments are available by reservation only and include 10-minute intervals with Santa to provide extra time. Lights are dimmed, and the music is kept at a lower volume to reduce sensory stimulation during time with Santa. CHECK BACK HERE FOR DETAILS ABOUT RESERVATIONS.

Sunday Mornings throughout December 

Santa Cares 

<img src="https://cdn-files.eu.placewise.com/f/CJuMPRDcERoVY21zX2lubGluZV9hdHRhY2htZW50IhZNRWVpOENQVGpuRGpEUmhHWllaMTdRONOh1k9Xb4mVNbQb9gBQ2wwFG9f-"> CHECK BACK HERE FOR UPDATED DETAILS.

Thursday 4-8pm

Ugly Sweater Wine Walk

Every Tuesday in December 

Kringle's Corner 

Blue House Too features visual and performing arts, music, and cultural events for audiences of all ages. Our goal&nbsp;is to feature local talent and creativity: artists, musicians, actors, dancers, writers, and more.<blockquote>Are you looking for a place to host a meeting, birthday party, anniversary dinner, wedding party, graduation party, performing arts rehearsal, or off-site business event?&nbsp;Blue House Too may just be the space you are looking for! We always have amazing artwork on the walls!&nbsp;We would love to be your host and will be happy to work with you to make your event a memorable one.</blockquote>Contact us for more information and to inquire about event space.

Blue House Too Art Space & Gallery

Experience&nbsp;the holiday spirit with caroling, children's&nbsp;activities, hot cocoa, carriage rides,&nbsp;and festive entertainment! The festivities begin at 4:00 with children's activities, hot cocoa, live music around the center, wagon rides, balloon animals, face painting, and more! The Tree Lighting Concert, begins at 6:00pm, followed by the Christmas Tree Lighting and fireworks show at 6:30pm. Shop and dine until 8:00pm, and enjoy special offers and discounts to celebrate the evening.&nbsp;

A MAGICAL kick-off to the Holiday Season!

Light the Night 

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Visit with Santa!

Santa is Here

Friday 9/25 2-7PMSaturday 9/26 10AM-9PMSunday 9/27 11AM-6PM CHECK BACK HERE FOR UPDATED DETAILS ABOUT BIER TASTING REGISTRATION.

Join us for Oktoberfest and Bier Tasting!

Oktoberfest & Bier Tasting

<img src="https://cdn-files.eu.placewise.com/f/CJuMPRDcERoVY21zX2lubGluZV9hdHRhY2htZW50IhY2YTc5Nk9TaS1MVWFnNm9wRW1vM0FnOLeV1k8VjqYs156dk3vaBO7BcV85"> Watters Creek Village invites you&nbsp;to wear your favorite Super Heroes costume and head to the Village Green&nbsp;to meet the real Super Heroes in our Community!&nbsp;Meet Allen's finest&nbsp;with free fun activities for families to enjoy! Join us for music,&nbsp;trick-or-treating, photo&nbsp;ops, and more! Activities:<ul><li>Balloon Artists</li><li>Face Painting</li><li>Trick-or-Treating</li><li>Photo Ops</li><li>Wagon rides</li><li>Store promotions and giveaways</li></ul> Participating Organizations:<ul><li>Allen Fire Department</li><li>Allen Police Department</li><li>and more!</li></ul>

Super Heroes Day

Presented by Texas Health | In partnership with Diana Health Gather your coven for an enchanting evening celebrating wine, women, and wellness at the Witches Brew Wine Walk! Tickets are $35. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2000982266825?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here to purchase tickets!</a>Enjoy wine, bites, treats, and sweets from over 20 Watters Creek Village merchants and restaurants! Return to this website for participating stores and details. Sip, stroll, and celebrate as you enjoy a curated wine experience paired with delicious food, exciting prizes, giveaways, and a fabulous swag bag to take home. Along the way, discover wellness-focused experiences, connect with inspiring women, and enjoy plenty of surprises designed to make the evening magical. Check back here for updated details!

Saturday 1-5PM

Witches' Brew Wine Walk

This one-day market gives children the opportunity to showcase their very own businesses and inspires them to discover their inner entrepreneur. The Young Entrepreneur Showcase (YES!) is a unique biannual kids farmers market where youth in grades 2 through 12 take the reins. We believe in the power of learning by doing. Participants, <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfp5omcfwuG3hFyQ1uUYNs7dngdZYiWxUb2e9Rgx3T1ONSs5w/viewform" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to apply to the fair. <img src="https://cdn-files.eu.placewise.com/f/CJuMPRDcERoVY21zX2lubGluZV9hdHRhY2htZW50IhZyYmp6bjRlV0V1YURBaVo1RnZPZlh3OPz5vlAqgkrARxS7VXkowPoETCNR">Booths will be judged by ages. Visit <a href="https://youngentrepreneurshowcase.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Youngentrepreneurshowcase.com</a> for more details.Questions? Email <a href="mailto:youngentrepreneurshowcase@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(244, 85, 37);">youngentrepreneurshowcase@gmail.com</a>

Join us on the Village Green for the Young Entrepreneur Showcase! 

Young Entrepreneurs Showcase

Art Festival-Stroll through the streets of Watters Creek Village filled with over 80 talented local and visiting artists and craftsmen showcasing their unique creations. From stunning paintings and intricate sculptures to handcrafted jewelry and textiles, there’s something for every art lover!<ul><li>Artists’ details are coming soon!</li></ul> Live Music-﻿ Main Stage- On the Village Green:<ul><li>More details coming soon</li></ul> Creekside Stage- behind Mi Cocina &amp; Cheesecake Factory:<ul><li>More details coming soon</li></ul> South Lawn Stage- next to Fish City Grill<ul><li>More details Coming Soon</li></ul> Bier Tasting-<ul><li>Purchase a ticket to receive a commemorative Crafts &amp; Drafts beer stein and over ten seasonal craft beers at Watters Creek Village restaurants throughout the weekend.</li><li>Be eligible to enter the Masskrugstemmen (stein-holding contest)</li><li>Enter to win prizes from participating restaurants</li><li>Proceeds benefit the Allen Arts Alliance</li><li>More details coming soon.</li></ul> Masskrugstemmen (Stein-Holding Contests)<ul><li>Crafts &amp; Drafts Beer Festival Ticket Holders can enter a stein-holding competition each day.</li><li>Winners from each day's contest will face off in a Finals Masskrugstemmen on Sunday afternoon.</li><li>More details coming soon</li></ul> Feen-Schnitzeljagd (Fairy Door Scavenger Hunt)<ul><li>A fun activity for the whole family - search for the hand-painted fairy doors around Watters Creek Village during the festival.</li><li>Pick up a scavenger hunt map (Schnitzeljagdkarte) at Color Me Mine</li><li>Find as many fairy doors (Feentüren) as you can throughout the festival and vote for your favorite!</li><li>Return the map to Color Me Mine to claim a prize, then enter for a chance to win the Grand Prize.</li><li>Want to create a fairy door for the Scavenger Hunt? Visit Color Me Mine before September 15th, paint a fairy door ($30), and leave it for the Scavenger Hunt. $15 from each door will be donated to the Allen Arts Alliance. Doors can be picked up at Color Me Mine after the festival.</li></ul> Pretzel Throwing Contests-<ul><li>Kids are invited to participate in the daily Pretzel-Throwing Contests for prizes</li><li>Contest details are coming soon!</li></ul> Costume Contests-<ul><li>Men, Women, Kids and Pets are invited to wear their favorite Oktoberfest attire and compete in the Costume Contests for prizes!</li><li>Contest details are coming soon!</li></ul> <a href="https://allenartsalliance.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Allen Arts Alliance</a> is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and advocating for accessible arts education opportunities, supporting local cultural arts organizations, and cultivating a vibrant arts culture locally. We believe that the arts are vital for enriching lives and strengthening community ties right here in our city and all throughout the North Texas area. <a href="https://a.g.placewise.com/shell/prod/a453ae4591f58ef05d27af3af9e092b8caa013d2/Allen%20Arts%20Alliance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Allen Arts Alliance</a> Member Organizations include<a href="https://allencivicballet.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Allen Civic Ballet</a>,<a href="https://allencontemporarytheatre.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Allen’s Community Theatre</a>,<a href="https://www.allenphilharmonic.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Allen Philharmonic Orchestra and Symphony Chorus</a>,<a href="http://allenquilters.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Allen Quilters Guild</a>,<a href="https://allenartsalliance.org/partners/visual-arts-league-of-allen/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://allenheritage.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Allen Heritage Guild</a>,<a href="https://www.allenlibrary.org/visit_the_library/donations/friends_of_the_allen_public_library.php" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Friends of the Allen Public Library</a>,<a href="http://www.nntchorus.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Note-Ably North Texas Chorus</a>, <a href="https://allenartsalliance.org/partners/visual-arts-league-of-allen/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visual Arts League of Allen (VALA)</a>,

Benefitting Allen Arts Alliance

Crafts & Drafts Fine Arts Festival & Bier Tasting

Grab your blanket or lawn chair, enjoy dining Alfresco, or grab-and-go from any of our restaurants to make the perfect "picnic" dinner to enjoy on the Village Green while local bands perform! <h5 class="ql-align-center">KNOW BEFORE YOU GO</h5>Concerts are free to the public, thanks to the shopping center businesses and event sponsors. Outside food and beverages, coolers, and large bags are strictly prohibited.&nbsp;Only Watters Creek Village restaurants can sell beverages for consumption at the shopping center.&nbsp;All drinks&nbsp;must be served in plastic cups provided by the WCV restaurants. No cans, bottles,&nbsp;or glass containers are allowed outside the restaurant's premises.&nbsp;Guests with bags will be screened by security before entry. Each WCV business reserves the right to prohibit guests with food and beverages from entering. Concert seating is first-come, first-served. All guests under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.&nbsp; <h2 class="ql-align-center">CONCERT LINE UP</h2>Click on the bands' names below to visit their website.In the event of rain, performances will be rescheduled. Sat 9/5 <a href="https://lovehandletheband.com/home" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Love Handle</a>Love Handle is the latest and greatest 4-piece rock band Sat 9/12 <a href="https://radioeditbanddallas.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Radio Edit</a> Sat 9/19 <a href="https://8tracksband.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">The 8 Tracks</a> Sat 9/26 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SouthernCouchBand" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Southern Couch Band</a>The Southern Couch Band is a collective of four passionate musicians dedicated to bringing you the timeless tunes from the 60's to the 90's. Sat 10/3 <a href="https://theflannelpajamas.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">The Flannel Pajamas</a> Sat 10/10 <a href="https://dtmbanddallas.org/home" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Don't Tell Mama</a> Sat 10/17 <a href="https://liveradiodfw.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Live Radio DFW.</a> Sat 10/24 <a href="https://bedzinxmicki.com/home" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">The Bedzin Project</a>

Saturdays 7-9pm

Concerts by The Creek - Fall Series

The Blue Fish: Mon - Fri 4:30PM - 6:30PM and ALL day Sunday - Half off all bottles of wine*Available only at the bar Fish City Grill: Sun - Fri 3 - 6PM P.F. Chang's: Mon - Fri 3 - 6PM The Cheesecake Factory: Mon - Fri: 4 - 6PM Tutto Gustoso: Half-price bottles of wine on Wednesdays Village Burger Bar: Features a drink special daily, linked <a href="https://www.villageburgerbar.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> Lucy's Yard: Daily Happy Hour specials linked <a href="https://lucysyard.com/menu-kitchen-and-bar#bebidas" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> Vaqueros Texas BBQ: $5 beer all day, every day; Margaritas and Jim Beam Lemonade are $5 daily through the end of the World Cup

Join us for Happy Hour at Watters Creek Village!

Happy Hour at the Creek

Every third Wednesday, join us for story time and crafts at Barnes &amp; Noble in Allen and enjoy exclusive offers from Watters Creek Village merchants! Activities are designed for ages 2 to 6, but families with children of all ages are welcome to join!<h6><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lucky-duck-kids-club-tickets-877549352737?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Free with RSVP</a>!</h6> Story reads are approximately at 10:00, 10:30, and 11:00. Afterwards, enjoy these special offers:Fish City Grill: One Free Children's meal with purchase of One Adult EntreeKendra Scott : 15% off Color Bar ItemsPanera Bread: One Free Children's meal with purchase of One Adult EntreePaciugo: Purchase two pints, receive one free pint.Pure Green: 15% off all menu itemsGrimaldi's: 15% off your entire purchaseMenchies: Enjoy one free yogurt up to 4oz. A special thanks to Barnes &amp; Noble and the Explorers of <a href="https://www.jckresources.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">JCK Resources</a> for their support in helping Watters Creek Village offer this program to the community! A big thank you to <a href="https://heydianahealth.com/location/allen-tx/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Diana Health</a> for sponsoring the Lucky Duck Kids Club. We appreciate your support!<img src="https://cdn-files.eu.placewise.com/f/CJuMPRDcERoVY21zX2lubGluZV9hdHRhY2htZW50IhZZUjFpVk9NZThvQllLckNuNlYyQ1lBOIyYhUwsQDcyvR5wR_s73GqEFUvE">

Third Wednesdays

Lucky Duck Kids Club

<a href="https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3459" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click Here for Events</a>Barnes &amp; Noble is thrilled to announce its opening in Watters Creek Village, across from The Blue Fish. The bookstore showcases an updated B&amp;N Café&nbsp;and the highly lauded bookstore design, featuring all the best books, toys, games and gifts that customers have come to expect from the nation’s premier bookseller. “We are delighted to be opening a bookstore in Allen, a community that hasn’t seen a new Barnes &amp; Noble for over ten years.” - James Daunt, CEO of Barnes &amp; Noble “The most exciting part of this process has been knowing we get to serve a community as vibrant and welcoming as Allen.” - Pam Rasmussen, Store Manager.

Barnes & Noble

Enjoy complimentary valet services Fridays and Saturdays from 5PM-11PMIn front of Menchies on Village Green Dr. and Across from The Blue Fish on Garden Park Dr. <img src="https://cdn-files.eu.placewise.com/f/CJuMPRDcERoVY21zX2lubGluZV9hdHRhY2htZW50IhZ2N29MUHFNM0M1RFZxQllDYVFKZjh3OIK4_lBSA-r7qs7seTiVXmiYk9Ma">

Now offering complimentary valet service Friday and Saturdays!

FREE Valet

Available for purchase at the Watters Creek Management Office, our gift cards are accepted at all Watters Creek merchants including Market Street Grocery Store. $20 minimum and $3.50 activation fee per card. Please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:watterscreekinfo@duwestrealty.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(112, 133, 103);">watterscreekinfo@duwestrealty.com</a>&nbsp;or call our office at&nbsp;<a href="tel:972.747.8000" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(112, 133, 103);">972.747.8000</a>&nbsp;if you have any questions.&nbsp;