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Holiday Happenings in East Texas...
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Nov 10-Jan 2: ATHENS - www.athenstx.org
Christmas Park Land of Lights…
A drive through Christmas Park, open daily from 6-10:30 p.m. Features over four
million lights 2,000 wood cut outs, over 60 scenes over one mile long! There
are 50 motion controlled lighted scenes, six tunnels, eight arches and a
concession stand. Santa Claus, starting Thanksgiving night. $20 Family Vehicle,
$40 Commercial Van/Pick up Back End Loaded. 1500 N.W. Loop 7. 903-675-7469.
Nov 15-Jan 5: MOUNT VERNON - www.visitmtvernon.com
The Holiday on Ice Skating Rink…The
Holiday on Ice Skating Rink will operate today through Sunday, Jan. 5 at Little
Creek Park, Mount Vernon, Texas. Hours of operation are 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Thursdays and Fridays; 10:30 am-9:30 pm. Sat; & 1-5:45 pm Sun.
Admission: $5 per person. The event is sponsored by the Franklin County Chamber
of Commerce. 903-537-4365.
Nov 15-Dec 29: PALESTINE - www.palestinetexas.net
Christmas in Palestine…
The holidays come early here in Palestine. We kick off the
festivities with The Polar Express™ Train Ride starting in Nov and the
activities continue all the way through the end of Dec. While visiting, be sure
to admire the Christmas décor as you take a stroll and shop the beautiful
historic Main Street District. See your children’s faces light up when they
meet Santa at Santa’s Magical Workshop or at any one of the spectacular holiday
events. Enjoy the sights and sounds of Palestine’s Christmas Parade of Lights
the first Saturday in Dec, or other events like Ice Fest with a synthetic ice
skating rink, Ladies Day Out shopping event, Breakfast with Santa and more. 903-729-3014.
Nov 23-Dec 1: NACOGDOCHES - www.nineflagsfestival.com
17th Annual Nine Flags Festival…Featuring
the largest lighted Christmas parade in East Texas, a fireworks display, a
Christmas tour of homes, “A Down Home Christmas” cooking show, pictures with
Santa, "Holiday in the Pines" shopping extravaganza, a 5K Jingle Bell
Run, a “Tour de Nac” bike ride, “An Old Fashioned Christmas” at Millard’s
Crossing Historic Village and much more. 888-653-3788.
Nov 25: HUGHES SPRINGS - www.hughesspringstxusa.com
Nov 26: SAN AUGUSTINE - www.sanaugustinetx.com
The Christmas Lighting…
Begins at 6 PM. Come early at 4 PM and have Chili at the Mathews Building while
hearing Christmas music performed by Tony Wall. $5 per bowl.
Read more...
Nov 26: LIVINGSTON - www.cityoflivingston-tx.com
Downtown Livingston Lighting Ceremony…City
Hall - 6:00 PM.
Nov 27 - Dec 31: MARSHALL - www.visitmarshalltexas.org
Wonderland of Lights...Each
year, more than 10 million lights adorn homes and businesses, and festival
activities take place throughout the city. The epicenter is the sparkling
atmosphere of the downtown square. Activities and attractions include ice
skating at the outdoor ice rink, Wonderland Village, a live variety show each
night in Telegraph Park, train rides, carriage rides and other holiday
activities. Synchronized light and sound shows begin at 6 p.m. Free evening
variety music show in front of Harrison County Courthouse begins at 7 p.m. 301
N. Washington. 903-702-7777.
Nov 28: MINEOLA - www.visitmineola.com/christmas
Santa’s Post Office & Workshop
Drive-thru Exhibit… Christmas display
at the Mineola Historical Museum that includes Santa’s House and scenes of the
12 days of Christmas painted and glittered as postage stamps. It’s a perfect
theme next to this historic building that used to be the old post office. 114
North Pacific.
Nov 30: JASPER -
www.christmasinjaspertx.com
Christmas In the Park...
Enjoy holiday carolers, Santa’s Hut, new children’s train
rides from Depot in the park, photos, arts/crafts booths, food vendors,
nativity, lighted displays, all-day musical entertain-ment, and fireworks 6pm.
FREE at Sandy Creek Park. 11am-7pm. 409 383-6107.
Nov 30: KIRBYVILLE
26TH Annual Christmas In the Park...
Come to beautifully-forested East Texas the Saturday after Thanksgiving to
enjoy Kirbyville’s hometown festival with food & craft booths, photos
with Santa, train ride, entertainment, games & more at Magnolia Park.
409 423-3319.
Nov 30: NEWTON - www.newton-texas.com
23rd Annual Christmas Lighting
Festival… Come join us for a fun time in Newton,
Texas! Christmas Parade, Train ride through Caney Creek Park to view the
beautiful Christmas Light Display. Kicks off at 6 p.m. at the Newton County
Courthouse Square, 109 Court St., Newton. The Christmas Story will be told at
the bandstand and Santa will lead a lighted parade on his fire truck at 6:30
p.m. Santa’s Workshop, featuring area artisans and craftsmen, candles, jellies
and jams, hair bows, Christmas ornaments and decorations, knitted and crocheted
items, wood carvings and wood furniture, opens 3-9 p.m. at Newton’s Depot, off
Texas 87 and east on U.S. 190 to Caney Creek Park, East Court and South Kaufman
Streets. A concession booth will be available. After the parade, train rides
through the park’s Festival of Lights will be available. For train
reservations, call (409) 379-5527.
Nov 30: JASPER - www.christmasinjaspertx.com
Christmas in the
Park...Visit Santa, head to the depot for a train ride around the
park, and walk through a holiday wonderland of Christmas lights along the
creek. Also features a fireworks display, arts and crafts, and live
entertainment. Sandy Creek Park, on Marvin Hancock Drive. 409-384-4651.
Nov 30: PITTSBURG -
www.pittsburgchamber.com
Lighting of the Christmas Tree...Main
Street will light the Christmas Tree, Stores will stay open late, with
specials, snacks, and entertainment. 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Nov 30-Dec 24: NEWTON - www.newton-texas.com
Santa Workshop at the Welcome Center
Depot…The workshop will be open six days a week Mon-Thurs hours
-7pm. On Friday and Saturdays from 3-9pm. Santa's Workshop call: Nancy Rawls
409-594-6351.
Nov 30-Dec 30: NEWTON - www.newton-texas.com
Nov 30-Dec 30: NEWTON - www.newton-texas.com
Christmas Train Rides…Runs
on Friday & Saturday nights from 6:30pm -9pm. Tickets are $4.00
Children 2 & under Free. Newton’s Depot, off Texas 87 and east on U.S. 190
to Caney Creek Park, East Court and South Kaufman Streets. For train
reservations, call (409) 379-5527. Or Charlet Meyers 409-379-8410 or
409-594-8599.
Dec 1: TEXARKANA - www.arkansas.txkusa.org
Christmas on Front Street…
Front Street Festival Plaza – Downtown 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Heritage Church
hosting event. There will be food, live music, birthday celebration, games and
an appearance by Santa Claus.
Dec 1: BEAUMONT - www.beaumontcvb.com
John Jay French Museum Candlelight
Tour… Come celebrate a mid-19th century holiday season with fresh
greenery, candles and music evoking the old-fashioned Christmas spirit at the
historic John Jay French Museum. 3025 French Road.
Chambers House Museum Christmas Tour…See
the historic Chambers House decorated for the holidays as it would have been in
the mid-1920s in this self-guided tour. 2240 Calder Ave.
Lamarissimo! A Capella Choir Holiday
Concert… Julie Rogers
Theatre, 765 Pearl St.
Dec 2: DAINGERFIELD
Christmas Parade and Caroling in the
Park… This year’s theme is “Country Christmas.” Parade begins at
5:30 pm with caroling immediately after in the City Park. 455 Park Road 17.
903-645-2646.
Christmas Tyme in Gusherville…Christmas
parade begins at 6 p.m. Downtown.
Dec 2: LUFKIN-
www.mainstreetlufkin.com
Main Street Lufkin Christmas Parade….
Main Street Lufkin's annual lighted Christmas Parade will delight everyone as
we usher in the holiday season with the traditional event. The theme this year
is "A Cowboy Christmas." 6:00PM - 8:00PM. Downtown Lufkin.
936-633-0205.
Dec 2: TEXARKANA - www.mainstreettexarkana.org
29th Annual Christmas Parade
… Lighted parade begins at 6:30 p.m. Runs through downtown.
For more information contact Main Street Texarkana Executive Director Ian
McDowell 903-792-7191
Christmas Tree Lighting…
At dusk. Downtown. 936-522-3900
The Annual Christmas Parade…hosted
by the Kilgore Chamber of Commerce, will be held Tuesday, Dec 3rd at
6:30pm. It will travel through historic downtown Kilgore. The parade features
over 100 entries represented by businesses, organizations and civic and youth
groups. 1st, 2nd & 3rd place awards are given to best use of theme and
overall presentation each for business and non-profit.
Dec 3: NACOGDOCHES -
www.visitnacogdoches.org
"Lowering the Lone Star: The Last
Days of the Republic"… Speaker Series: at the Visitors
Center. 200 E. Main St.
Dec 3: SHENANDOAH - www.shenandoahtx.us
Lighting of the Angels…Annual
Shenandoah holiday tradition at the 6:00 PM City Park.
Dec 5: GILMER: - www.gilmerareachamber.com
Dec 5: JEFFERSON -
www.jeffersontexascandlelightourofhomes.com
Candlelight Tour of Homes…
This annual tour presents three historic homes from the 1800s and one
1950s-themed home decorated for the holidays. Tickets required. 116 W Austin
St.
Christmas Parade …
Downtown. 903-586-2217.
Dec 5: KOUNTZE - www.kountzechamber.com
Annual Christmas Dinner …
Kirby-Hill House at 6:00 PM.
Dec 5: LINDALE - www.lindalechamber.org
Holiday Shopping & Dining…4:00-6:00
pm. Sign Up @ each participating Business for a chance to win a $20 Gift Card.
Chili’s, El Sabor De Juarez, Fabulous You Spa, Fatt Apple, Lindale Floral
Shop, Petty’s, Sportee’s, & Zacki’s Boutique, Amanda Froebe State Farm
will host: Tupperware, Cruise One, & Mary Kay.
Dec 5: LONGVIEW - www.visitlongviewtexas.com
Christmas Parade…
Be prepared to see amazing floats, local celebrities, live performances,
marching bands, equestrians, animated characters, giant balloons and Santa at
the Longview AMBUCS Christmas Parade. The Chamber of Commerce and Longview
AMBUCS are preparing for the parade scheduled for Thursday, Dec 5, 2013 at 6:30
p.m. presented by Gene Jordan, Jr. The parade will begin at the intersection of
Green and Whaley, travel West on Whaley to Horaney, South on Horaney, turn to
go East on Methvin past the beautifly lit Gregg County Courthouse and past the
reviewing stand in the Regions Bank parking lot. Contact: Kayla Cantey,
meetings@longviewtx.com. 903-237-4000. Downtown Longview, 105 W. Cotton St.
903-746-2708.
Dec 5: LUFKIN-
www.casapines.org
CASA Christmas Tour of Homes…It
is hard to believe but this year marks the 15th anniversary of the CASA
Christmas Home Tour. We are delighted to be working to make this 15th year a
tremendous success. CASA has received commitments from five beautiful homes and
their owners for this year's wonderful, annual tradition. It is through the
generous financial support of community members, that we are able to ensure
safe and loving homes for abused and neglected children. Please choose to be a
powerful voice in a child's life. Children deserve to live in an abuse-free
home with caregivers who love them and place their best interests at heart.
With your help and support, we can achieve that for our local children. 2:30PM
- 8:00PM. 936.634.6725.
Dec 5: MINEOLA - www.visitmineola.com/christmas
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree…
6 to 10 pm at Mineola Civic Center More Info: 903-569-6115.
Dec 5: NEW BOSTON -
www.newbostontx.org
Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade…
6pm in Downtown New Boston. Trees will be lit for the public to walk
through the month of Dec. The residents of New Boston are invited to decorate
tree, and details are with the Chamber of Commerce. Downtown New Boston.
903.628.2581 .
Dec 5: PITTSBURG -
www.pittsburgchamber.com
Christmas Parade…
6:00 p.m.
Dec 5-Dec 8: BEAUMONT - www.juniorleaguebeaumont.com
Very Merry Main Street Market…Includes
Thursday Holiday Happy Hours with early-bird shopping, cocktails, raffles,
holiday luncheon and style show, Gingerbread House Workshop and more. Beaumont
Civic Center Complex, 701 Main St.
Dec 6: HUNTSVILLE - www.huntsvilletexas.com
Gingerbread House Contest &
Display…Wynne Home Arts Center 4–7PM.
Journey Through Bethlehem…Walker
County Fairgrounds 6– 9 PM .
Dec 6 : KOUNTZE - www.kountzechamber.com
Lighted Christmas Parade…“Old
Fashion Christmas Theme” 6:30 PM - Parade forms are at City Hall. The Parade
will begin at Trade Days and go to the Historic District with events throughout
the Historic District. W. Brown to Pecan to Hwy 326.
Dec 6: LINDALE - www.lindalechamber.org
Holiday Open Houses…2:00-5:00.
Christmas Celebration…6:00
@ Pickers Pavilion City of Lindale Lighting of Christmas Tree, Ribbon Cutting
Ceremony, Opening of Community Christmas Tree Forest, & Christmas
Caroling.
Dec 6: LONGVIEW - www.visitlongviewtexas.com
Christmas at the Courthouse…
Two snow hills, arts and crafts vendors, wagon rides, train rides, Santa
& Mrs. Claus & lots of FREE family fun. Friday, Dec 6, 2013 |
6:00pm - 8:30pm . Gregg County Courthouse, 101 E. Methvin St. Longview TX 75601
US. (903) 236-8460.
Dec 6: NACOGDOCHES -
www.visitnacogdoches.org
Lighting Ceremony and Movie...Kick
off the holiday season with more than 3 million Christmas lights and a
screening of "The Polar Express" on a 25-foot movie screen.
Downtown.
Dec 6: NACOGDOCHES - www.millardscrossing.org
Old-Fashioned Christmas at Millard's
Crossing…Friday, Dec 6, 5- 9pm.
Pass
through the gates of History to find you and your family revelers at an
Old-Fashioned Christmas Celebration at Millard's Crossing Historic Village.
Enjoy the bounty of Live Music, Live Theater, Crafts, Games, Hayride,
Dance, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Candlelight, Food, Drink, and Merriment! 6020
North Street 936-564-6631.
Dec 6: RUSK -
www.ruskchamber.com
Christmas Lighting & Parade…
Light up a Life - Hospice of East Texas Ceremony Friday, Dec 6th
Henderson Street & 5th Street Downtown Rusk, TX Ceremony begins at 6pm
-Town Christmas Lighting & Refreshments from Downtown Businesses.
Dec 6: SAN AUGUSTINE - www.sanaugustinetx.com
Christmas Parade…
begins at 5:30 pm followed by a visit from Mr. & Mrs. Claus &
Elves. First 100 kids will receive a goodie bag.
Dec 6- 7: HENDERSON : visithendersontx.com
Christmas Home Tour…
Includes four historic homes decorated for the holidays. Tickets required.
Event headquarters is at 100 S. Main.
Dec 6-7: LUFKIN-
www.lufkinfirst.com
An Evening in Old Bethlehem…The
First United Methodist Church would like to invite you to come back with us
2000 years and walk the streets of Bethlehem the night Jesus was born. Friday,
Dec 6th 6:00-8:00PM; Saturday Dec 7th 6:00-8:00PM; Early Performance Saturday
at 5:30PM for Special Needs Guests.This is a walk-through Nativity at your
leisure. 1200 Ellen Trout . 936-639-3141.
Dec 6-8: HUNTSVILLE - www.huntsvilletexas.com/
Huntsville for the Holidays…
The holiday season kicks off Dec 6-8 in the downtown square with an array
of holiday festivities throughout the weekend – 5K Run/Walk, Christmas Fair, Parade,
Winter in the Park, Historic Home Tours and other family activities
936-291-5920.
Dec 6-8: LINDALE -
www.lindalechamber.org
“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” presented by Lindale
Community Theater 903-882-7181.
Dec 6- 8: MOUNT PLEASANT - www.mtpleasanttx.com
Christmas on the Square Weekend…
Get ready to put on ice skates, we will have an Artificial ICE SKATING RINK on
the Square! Dec 6th - 4 to 10 p.m./ Dec 7th - 10 a.m. to 10 p.m./ Dec 8th - 1
p.m. to 6 p.m. Thank you Title Sponsor East Texas Children's Dentistry Dr Kenny
Thompson, Gold Sponsor Absolute Technologies, and Silver Sponsors AEP SWEPCO,
KSA Engineers, McGuire~Dyke CPAs PC, Mt. Pleasant Eye Care Center, PA Dr. Brian
K. Nichols.
Dec 6- 8: PALESTINE - www.palestinechamber.org
Frost Fest…
Celebrate a "vintage holiday in the Piney Woods" with ice skating,
old-fashioned peddlers and street performers in the Main Street District, 400
N. Main.
Dec 6-15: HENDERSON : - www.hendersoncivictheater.com
"A Star in Winter"…
Presented by Henderson Civic Theater, 122 E. Main St. 903657-2968.
Dec 7: ATLANTA - www.atlantatexas.org
Christmas parade…Sponsored
by KPYN, will be held at 6:00 p.m., Saturday, Dec 7. This year's parade theme
will be "Merry and Bright, A Glow in the Dark Christmas!". There will
be two categories, commercial and non commercial. Thanks to KPYN trophies will
be awarded for first, second and third places in both categories and $100 will
be presented to the first place in each category! Register by Friday, Nov 30.
903.796.3296.
Dec 7: ATHENS - www.athenstx.org
Holiday on the Square…Saturday,
Dec 7, - 4:00pm to 6:30pm. Enjoy vendors & shopping at Holiday on the
Square. The Light Up Athens committee will host Holiday on the Square, a
holiday celebration on the courthouse square. The event will include a time to
enjoy the decoration, Holiday Market, arts and crafts for children along with
many more activities. Downtown Athens. 100 W. Tyler St.. 903-675-7961.
Dec 7: ATHENS - www.athenstx.org
Christmas Parade in downtown Athens…The
annual Christmas Parade, Christmas Around the Square, is sponsored by the City
of Athens and will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec 7th. Parade entries
will include local businesses, church groups, civic/non profit groups, school
groups, single/individual entries, and marching bands. The parade will depart
the TVCC parking lot onto W. Ben Belt Dr., turn north on S. Palestine Street
toward the downtown square, turn west onto W. Tyler Street and south onto S.
Prairieville Street, and will end at the TVCC parking lot. Downtown Athens 100
W. Tyler St. Athens, Texas, 888-294-2847.
The 14th annual Santa's Christmas
Parade… begins at 6:00
p.m. The theme for the parade is "Country Christmas". This year’s
parade will continue the established holiday tradition of grand celebration
with fun and excitement for everyone. The parade will feature a special Grand
Marshal, lighted holiday floats, marching bands, and of course, Santa Claus
himself! Sponsored by: The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce. Historic Downtown
Center Square. 936-598-3682.
Christmas Parade and Lighting of the
Square…Parade begins at 5:30 p.m. Christmas lights are turned on,
and Santa appears on the square after the parade to visit with children.
Clarksville Square. An annual chili supper is held after the parade at the
First Presbyterian Church, a couple of blocks from the square.
Dec 7: HUGHES SPRINGS - www.hughesspringstxusa.com
Christmas Parade… 4:00 p.m.Line up: Floats 3:00 pm Others 3:30 pm
Float judging begins at 3:30 pm Deadline for Float Entry: 4:30 pm, Wednesday,
Dec 4, 2013.
Dec 7: HUNTSVILLE - www.chamber.huntsville.tx.us
Dec 7: HUNTSVILLE - www.huntsvilletexas.com
Downtown Christmas Fair…
Historic Downtown 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM .
Winter in the Park…Rather
Park Downtown 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM .
Houston Family Christmas…Sam
Houston Memorial Museum 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM .
Annual Angel Show Holiday Market …Katy
& E. Don Walker Education Center Sam Houston Memorial Museum 10:00 AM –
4:00 PM .
Cider on the Porch…
The Wynne Home Arts Center… 7:00 PM .
Journey Through Bethlehem …Walker
County Fairgrounds 6:00 – 9:00 PM .
Dec 7: HUNTSVILLE - www.huntsvillelionsclub.org
Lion's Club Christmas Parade…Saturday,
Dec 7, - 7:00pm to 9:15pm. The Lion's Club presents its annual Christmas
Parade. Santa Claus arrives during the parade and is followed by the lighting
of the courthouse Christmas Tree. The parade will begin at 20th
Street and Sam Houston Avenue and will proceed northward on Sam Houston Avenue
to 11th Street then will turn westward left and finish at the
intersection of 11th Street and Highway 75 North. Parade entry
applications available on the Lion's Club website. Starts 20th Street and Sam
Houston Avenue, 936-295-8888.
Dec 7: LINDALE -
www.lindalechamber.org
Rotary Christmas Parade…
10:00 am.
Holiday Open Houses…10:00-2:00.
Lindale Library Cookie Sale…
11:00-1:00.
Lindale Ladies Night Out Event–Vendors…4:00-8:00.
@ The Fatt Apple fundraiser for Lindale Christmas Helpers.
Dec 7: LINDEN - www.lindentexas.org
Winterfest… On
the Courthouse Square. 903-756-3106.
Dec 7: LINDEN - www.lindentexas.org
Robert Earl Keen in Concert…
Linden-Music City Texas Theater. 108 N. Legion Street, 903-756-9934.
Dec 7: LONGVIEW -
www.GreggHistorical.org
Living History Christmas…The
Gregg County Historical Musuem will host a pioneer Christmas. Men and Woman
will be dressed in time period attire. There will be several activites for the
kids to enjoy. Also, the "Holiday Village and Model Train" will be up
and running in the Museum's Education Center. Open to the public; free
admission. 10a-4p. Gregg County Historical Museum, 214 N. Fredonia St.
Dec 7: LUFKIN-
www.naranjomuseum.org
Christmas Cookie Decorating at the
Naranjo Museum...Come decorated Christmas Cookies at the
Naranjo Museum of Natural History! We will be selling blank sugar cookies for
decorating in the Decorating Workshop. $2 per cookies or 5 cookies for $5.00.
The Decorating Workshop will be fully stocked with sprinkles, icing, and more!
In the spirit of giving, you will also be given a gift bag for your cookies to
give to a friend or neighbor. 10:00AM - 4:00PM For more information or to
donate to this event please contact: Veronica Amoe 936-639-3466 veronica@naranjomuseum.org. Naranjo Museum of Natural
History, 5104 South 1st Street, Hwy 59 South.
Dec 7: MARSHALL - www.marshallartscouncil.org
The Gothard Sisters - Celtic
Music/Dance…Friday, Dec 6, - 7:30pm to 10:00pm. The
Gothard Sisters are three sisters who are all violinists, as well as
championship Irish dancers, having won awards in America as well as in Ireland.
Greta, Willow, and Solana originally started as an Irish dance group, then
added their violins and now have guitar, bodhran and voice to add to their
repertoire. 2501 E. End Blvd. South. Marshall Convention Center. Marshall,
Texas, 903/935-4484.
Dec 7: MOUNT PLEASANT - www.mtpleasanttx.com
Christmas Parade…Begins
at 5:30 PM. Theme is: Lights, Sights and Sounds of Christmas. 903.577.8625.
Dec 7: MOUNT PLEASANT - www.mtpleasanttx.com
“Curiosity Cat”...
Presented by Theatre Northeast. 7:30 PM - 2:00 PM Ticket prices are Adults $7,
and $5 for ages 17 and under, Sr. Citizens, and NTCC faculty and staff. NTCC
students get in free with current ID.
Dec 7: MOUNT PLEASANT - www.mtpleasanttx.com
Jingle Bell Color Run…
Sponsored in part by:Mt. Pleasant Main Street’s “Christmas on the Square.”
Northeast Texas Pediatrics, PLLC, Super 1 Foods, Matkin Chiropractic. A portion
of the proceeds from the Jingle Bell Color Run will go to Communities in
Schools “Spirit of Christmas.” Race Day Registration begins at 7:45 a.m. at Caldwell
Park.
Dec 7: MOUNT PLEASANT - www.ntcc.edu/run.
Northeast Texas Community College
Reindeer Run 5K …The Reindeer Run 5K will be on
Saturday, Dec 7th at 8:00 AM. The run will be held on the NTCC campus and there
is not entry fee. However, they will be accepting donations and t-shirts will
be on sale for $15. All proceed will directly benefit those impacted by the
typhoon that recently hit the Philippines. The registration form is available
at Contact Cooper or Wooten, Co-Sponsors, at jcooper@ntcc.edu
or hwooten@ntcc.edu with any questions.
Dec 7: NACOGDOCHES -
www.visitnacogdoches.org
Christmas in the Plaza…
Hours are 3-6 p.m. Downtown. 888653-3788.
Dec 7: SAN AUGUSTINE - www.sanaugustinetx.com
Miss Merry Christmas Pageant…
6 pm at the Downtown Museum Theatre.
Dec 7: PALESTINE -
www.visitpalestine.com
Nutcracker Tea…
The Carnegie Library is transformed into a holiday wonderland for this special
tea with live ballet performances of the "Dance of the Sugar Plum
Fairies." Carnegie Library, 502 N. Queen St.
Hearth and Tinsel Holiday
Home Tour… Southside
and Northside Historic Home Tours…Features private homes open to the
public and dressed for the holidays. Tickets required; available at Palestine
Visitor Center and Chamber of Commerce.
Dec 7: PALESTINE - www.dogwoodjamboree.org
Dogwood Jamboree: Christmas
in the Pines… Enjoy a
Branson-style country music and comedy showcase. Advance tickets available.
Palestine Civic Center, 1819 W. Spring St.
Dec 7: GILMER - www.gilmerareachamber.com
Yulefest…
Includes breakfast with Santa at Gilmer High School, an art contest display and
the Reindeer Run. Downtown.
Holiday Tour of Homes
- 1 to 4 p.m.
Free Carriage Rides & Rafael
Espinoza Christmas Music… 3-5 pm at the Gazebo.
League of the Arts Christmas Bazar…
200 W. Blair St.- 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Merchant’s Winter Whirl Open House…Downtown
4 to 5:30 p.m.
Mineola Christmas Parade…
“A Christmas Express thru the Years” 5:30 p.m. and Tree Lighting Ceremony
& Visits with Santa at the Gazebo.
Dec 7: MOUNT PLEASANT - www.mpcity.net
Christmas on the Square…
Enjoy a lighted Christmas parade, chili cook-off, live music and entertainment,
and arts and crafts. On the square, 100 W. First St.
Open House Tuba Concert…
Begins at 4 p.m. First United Methodist Church,
201 E. Hospital St.
Dec 7: RUSK - www.ruskchamber.com
Christmas Parade…Theme:
"Remember them; remember when, Christmas of '41 - Pearl Harbor Remembrance
Day" Line up on Sycamore Street begins at 10am Parade begins at 11am.
Downtown Rusk, TX.
Dec 7: SILSBEE - www.silsbeechamber.com
Christmas In The Big Thicket… Silsbee Public Library Parking Lot. For more information and
to reserve a spot contact 385-4831. Booths open 9am - 6 pm .
Dec 7: SILSBEE - www.silsbeechamber.com
Christmas Lighted Parade…
6:00 pm Starts at Kirby Elem. and goes through main street in town to Parkers
Do It Center. are available at the Silsbee Chamber of Commerce office or on
this link. For more information contact the Silsbee Chamber of Commerce
385-5562.
Dec 7-21: LONGVIEW -
www.GreggHistorical.org
Holiday Train Exhibit…
The "Holiday Village and Model Train" will be on display at the Gregg
County Historical Museum Education Center. Open to the public & Free
Admission. 10a - 4p. Gregg County Historical Museum, 214 N. Fredonia St.
Dec 7-21: THE WOODLANDS - www.thewoodlandscvb.com
Caroling on the Square…
Enjoy live holiday music performances from 6-8 p.m. Santa will stop by for
special visits on Dec. 7 and Dec. 21. Waterway Square.
Christmas Home Tour…
Visit beautifully decorated homes decorated for the holidays. Maps and a
hospitality room available. Tickets required.
Dec 8: HUNTSVILLE - www.thewynnehome.com
Historic Holiday Home Tour 1:00
pm – 5:00 PM.
Dec 8: TEXARKANA - www.arkansas.txkusa.org
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Procession … Downtown - Starts
and ends at St. Edward's Church Procession downtown. 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM.
Dec 9: ALTO
Christmas parade…. Downtown. Front Street and Commerce Street from about 5:30 to 6:15
p.m.
Dec 10-Jan 6: NACOGDOCHES - www.visitnacogdoches.org
Signers of the Texas
Declaration of Independence Exhibit... Convention
& Visitor Center, 200 E. Main.
Dec 12: TYLER- www.parksandrec.cityoftyler.org
A Victorian Christmas at the Goodman…
Enjoy re-enactments, music, horse-drawn carriage rides and more at this
historic home museum dressed up in holiday splendor. Hours are 4-8 p.m.
Goodman-LeGrand House and Museum, 624 N. Broadway Ave.
Dec 12: THE WOODLANDS - www.woodlandscenter.org
Holly Jolly Symphony Spectacular.
Ring in the holidays with holiday tunes from the Houston Symphony, visits with
Santa, arts and crafts, snow to play in, carolers and more. The Cynthia Woods
Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Drive.
Dec 13: LIVINGSTON - www.cityoflivingston-tx.com
Santa at Miss Effie's Cottage…
Downtown Livingston. 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 201 W. Mill St.
Dec 13: SAN AUGUSTINE - www.sanaugustinetx.com
Tour of Homes.
Dec 13: TEXARKANA - www.arkansas.txkusa.org
Friday the 13th Christmas Special…Righteous
and the Wicket Band to host 4 hour concert with varied musical acts and
performances. Contact: Robin Garrett 6:00 PM to 10:00 P. Bobby and Sue Dowd
Broad Street Pocket Park 903-809-9724.
Dec 13-14: KILGORE - www.kilgorechamber.com
Kilgore Snow Hill Festival…Held
the second Friday and Saturday in Dec the Kilgore Snow Hill Festival is a
celebration of the holiday season. It includes two snow hills, one for big kids
and a mini snow hill for the small kids. Other activities include historic
wagon rides, train rides on the Mountain Express, vendors, Santa and much more.
This year’s snow hill will be held on Friday, Dec 13, 5-9 pm and Saturday, Dec
14, 10 am – 2 pm.,on Commerce and North Streets in front of the World’s Richest
Acre ,historic downtown Kilgore.
Dec 13- 14: TYLER - www.parksandrec.cityoftyler.org
Holiday in the Park and Bazaar…Play
in the snow and enjoy a dance performance Friday, live entertainment all day
Saturday, an arts-and-crafts bazaar from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and other activities.
Bergfeld Park Amphitheater, 1510 S. College Ave.
Holiday Open House…
Experience the sights and sounds of the celebrations in years past and take a
free tour of this historic home in its holiday finery. Hours are 1-4 p.m.
McFaddin-Ward House, 1906 Calder Ave.
Christmas on the Square…
Features entertainment on three stages, train rides, photos with Santa
and a lighted parade…Coldspring Town Square.
Conroe Christmas
Celebration…Enjoy a holiday
street fair, music festival and parade. Hours are 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Downtown.
Dec 14: - CROCKETT - www.pwfaa.org
Neal McCoy Christmas…
1100 Edmiston Drive, Crockett Civic Center.
Dec 14: LIVINGSTON - www.cityoflivingston-tx.com
Hometown Christmas…
Downtown, N. Jackson St., 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
17th Annual Jingle Bell Fun Run and
Walk… 1:00 p.m.
Hometown Christmas Lighted Parade…Downtown
6:00 p.m.
Santa at City Hall…
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Dec 14: LUFKIN- www.reindeerrunlufkin.com
Reindeer Run, 5K and Kids Fun Run…3rd
Annual Reindeer Run will benefit Lufkin Community Partners and the Rainbow
Room. The run will be a combination of pavement and trail running and is a loop
course around the lake at Ellen Trout Zoo. Chip timing will be through TTR
timing and registration can be completed via Active.com. 8:00AM - 10:30AM.
Ellen Trout Zoo, 402 Zoo Circle Lufkin. tksimp73@hotmail.com,
832-455-8271.
Dec 14: LUFKIN- www.treetexas.com
Santa Claus Express…
8:00am to 10:00am at the Texas Forestry Museum …. Children can have breakfast
with Santa Claus, listen to stories, and make holiday decorations.
Pre-registration is required. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR. $6.00 per
person; $4.00 for Kids' Club members. 707 Trenton Street. Coston Elementary,
Lufkin, Texas. 936 632-953.
Dec 14: MAGNOLIA - www.magnoliatxhistoricalsociety.com
Hometown Christmas...Parade
begins at 10 a.m. Then enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas celebration with gingerbread
cookie decorating, games, visits with Santa, a Christmas market and chili
cook-off. 426 Melton St. 281356-1488, 281356-2266.
"Santa's Little Red House”…
is the legacy of Zeb Love and his wife Louise Love who played Mr. &
Mrs. Clause for over 20 years for thousands of children will open again on Dec
14th from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm. The Mineola Historical Museum collects toys
through-out the year and Santa arrives at the museum to greet each child and dispense
happiness & joy to the youngsters. Please bring your child to see
Santa, have a cup of hot cocoa and visit the museum . 114 North Pacific.
903.520.9795.
Dec 14: PORT ARTHUR, TX - www.visitportarthurtx.com
Port Arthur’s Lighted Cultural Parade…
Port Arthur is home to several cultures, including Cajun, Hispanic,
African-American, Vietnamese and Italian. Representatives of these thriving
communities are invited to join in the parade and residents and visitors are
encouraged to view the festivities. The sights and sounds of the parade will be
visible along Procter Street in downtown Port Arthur. The parade will begin at
6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. Area bands typically form and a mass choir often
performs on the steps of Port Arthur City Hall. 444 Fourth St. 1-800-235-7822.
Dec 14-15: BEAUMONT - www.beaumontcivicballet.net
"The Nutcracker"… Presented by Beaumont Civic
Ballet.
Dec 15: LUFKIN-
www.metlufkin.org
Family Day…Children
of all ages are welcome to share in the joy of the season. Since its inception
in 1976, the Museum of East Texas has hosted Family Day, a fun-filled afternoon
for families to participate in art workshops, storytelling, and a visit with
from jolly old St. Nick. Bring your cameras, as there will be lots of
photographic opportunities. Join us at the Museum on Sunday, Dec 15 from 2 to 4
p.m. This event is open to the public and free of charge. Museum of East Texas,
503 N. Second Street. jmcdonald@metlufkin.org,
936-639-4434.
Visit from Santa!..
Santa will be visiting the neighborhoods in Shenandoah. 6- 9 p.m. Shenandoah
police officers will be escorting him safely through the streets so make sure
to listen for the sirens and you'll know Santa is close!
Dec 18-21: THE WOODLANDS - www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org
Mrs. Claus' Gingerbread
House Workshop…Children can make
their own gingerbread houses and take their treasured creations home. Hours are
11 a.m.-3 p.m. The Woodlands Children's Museum, 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive,
Suite 280.
Eggnog Evening…
Start at the visitor center for tasty treats and eggnog then stroll over to the
house for a self-guided tour. Hours are 5-7 p.m. McFaddin-Ward House, 1906
Calder Ave.
Dec 19:LUFKIN- www.lufkinparks.com
Light Up Lufkin Outdoor Decorating
Contest… Lufkin Parks & Recreation will
be hosting its third annual decorating contest within the city limits. 1st and
2nd place winners in each division will be recognized. Register at Lufkin Parks
& Recreation by Tuesday, Dec 17th at 5 pm to join the contest. 6:30PM -
7:30PM. Lufkin Parks & Recreation, 125 N. First St. chodges@cityoflufkin.com, 936-630-0535.
Dec 20 - 22: NACOGDOCHES - www.visitnacogdoches.org
"Best Christmas Pageant
Ever"...Lamp-Lite Theatre, 4128 Old Tyler Road.
888653-3788, 936-564-8300.
Dec 21: ATLANTA - www.atlantatexas.org
A
Hometown Christmas...5pm-8pm
in downtown Atlanta. There will Santa, live reindeer, SNOW, carriage rides,
outdoor movies, mini train rides, Elves' Kitchen and Santa's workshop. Tickets can
be purchased online here: http://goo.gl/kK8m0X.
903.796.3296.
Dec 21: AVINGER -
www.avingertxchamber.org
Santa Claus is Coming to Town!...Pictures
with Santa. New this year....Breakfast!
Dec 26-3: JEFFERSON -
www.railoflights.com
Rail of Lights New Year's Train…Passengers
enjoy lighted vignettes along the Cypress Bayou River while hearing tales of
New Year's traditions, customs and superstitions around the globe. Each run
includes beverages, noisemakers and a simulation of the New Year's Eve ball dropping
in Times Square, then a fireworks show afterward. Historic Jefferson Railway,
400 E. Austin.
Spindletop Anniversary
Celebration and Reunion…The
Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum hosts special guest lectures, a film
screening, an evening event and a Saturday reunion, U.S. 69 at University
Drive.
Krewe of Neptune 12th Night
Mardi Gras Party… Krewe of Neptune
hosts an evening parade of royalty from Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas krewes,
music, bead catching and king cake. Bowers Civic Center, 3401 Cultural Center
Drive.
Jan 17-31: BEAUMONT - www.beaumontcommunityplayers.com
"Cabaret"…
Presented by Beaumont Community Players, 4155 Laurel Ave.
Jan 18: GILMER - www.gilmerareachamber.com
Chili Cook-Off…Serving
hours are 11 a.m.-1 p.m. At 1300 U.S. 271 N.
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