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Texas Events Calendar Events Organized by Fairs-Festivals-Fiestas Location: Hondo     Event Date: September 26 - November 29, 2009 South Texas Maize Includes cornfield maze, children's play area, fresh cut flowers, vegetables, food and more. Two miles east of Hondo on Hwy. 90. Website: http://www.southtexasmaize.com Phone: 830-741-3968 Location: New Braunfels     Event Date: October 30 - November 08, 2009 Wurstfest Offers a unique celebration rich in German culture. Enjoy great music, fun, food and special events. Wurstfest Grounds. Website: http://www.wurstfest.com Phone: 800-221-4369 Alt Phone: 830-625-9167 Location: Port Isabel     Event Date: November 01   16th Annual World's Championship Shrimp Cook-Off Enjoy samples for a modest fee, live music by The Agency, games and activities for kids of all ages, and vendors. Old Wal-Mart parking lot on Hwy. 100. Website: http://www.portisabel.org/shrimp-cook-off Phone: 800-527-6102 Alt Phone: 956-943-2262 Location: Pasadena     Event Date: November 05   Taste of the Town Includes local restaurants, a live auction and desserts. 7902 Fairmont Parkway. Website: http://www.pasadenachamber.org Phone: 281-487-7871 Location: Mount Calm     Event Date: November 06 - November 08, 2009 Wheels for Meals Bike Rally & Car Show E-Mail: wheelsformeals@gmail.com Phone: 979-255-6510 Location: Wichita Falls     Event Date: November 06 - December 31, 2009 Holiday in the Falls Includes the MSU-Burns Fantasy of Lights, holiday shopping bazaars, musicals, theatrical performances, candlelight tours of historic homes, the largest high school basketball tournament in the United States, and Party in the Falls: A City Celebration. Citywide. Website: http://www.hollidayinthefalls.org Phone: 940-716-5500 Location: Bandera     Event Date: November 06   Hunters' Barbecue & Outdoor Expo Includes barbecue, exhibits, children's activities, entertainment and a Texas-sized auction. Mansfield Park Show Barn. Website: http://www.banderahuntersbbq.com Phone: 830-796-3280 Location: Castroville     Event Date: November 06   Fiorella Friday Enjoy cars and live entertainment. Fiorella Street. Website: http://www.castroville.com Phone: 830-538-2349 Location: Coleman     Event Date: November 06   Hunters' Barbecue Includes entertainment. Bill Franklin Center. Website: http://www.colemantexas.org Phone: 325-625-2163 Location: Colorado City     Event Date: November 06   Hunters' Dinner Railhead Building Website: http://www.coloradocitychamberofcommerce.com Phone: 325-728-3403 Location: Comanche     Event Date: November 06   Deer Hunters' Chili Supper Community Center Website: http://www.comanchechamber.org Phone: 325-356-3233 Location: Lampasas     Event Date: November 06   Hunters' Welcome Website: http://www.lampasaschamber.org Phone: 866-556-5172 Location: Uvalde     Event Date: November 06   Hunters' Roundup Willie De Leon Civic Center Website: http://www.uvalde.org Phone: 830-278-3361 Location: Palestine     Event Date: November 06 - November 07, 2009 Sixth Annual Polar Express Presented by Anderson County Champions for Children. Train departs for the North Pole at 5:30 p.m. Texas State Railroad. Phone: 903-723-5567 Location: George West     Event Date: November 07   Storyfest Includes storytellers, cowboy poets, the Texas State Liars Contest, living history, children's area, music, arts & crafts vendors, and classic car show. Courthouse Square. Website: http://www.georgeweststoryfest.org Phone: 361-449-2481 Location: Ballinger     Event Date: November 07   Hunters' Appreciation Dinner Includes live entertainment, information booths, barbecue meal and more. Ballinger Community Center. Website: http://www.ballingertx.org Phone: 325-365-2333 Location: Winnsboro     Event Date: November 07 - November 08, 2009 Small Town Atmosphere -- First Class Art! Plan a short drive through the changing autumn leaves to historic downtown Winnsboro, where you will experience the first annual Wiinsboro Fine Art Market featuring art of all mediums by regional artists. Continuous musical entertainment, children's activities and lots of great food. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Downtown Winnsboro, Elm & Market streets. Website: http://www.winnsboroart.com E-Mail: info@winnsboroart.com Phone: 903-342-3438 Location: Bloomburg     Event Date: November 07   Cullen Baker Country Fair Includes arts & crafts vendors, country store, parade, children's entertainment area, live music and more. Downtown. Website: http://www.cullenbakercountryfair.com Phone: 903-728-5597 Location: West Orange     Event Date: November 07   Holiday in the Park Features food, crafts, entertainment, children's activities and more. Phone: 409-883-3468 Location: Wharton     Event Date: November 07   Wharton County Farmers Market Fall Kickoff Includes cooking demonstrations, children's activities and local musicians. Guffey Park. Website: http://www.whartoncountyfarmersmarket.com Phone: 979-532-0242 Location: Utopia     Event Date: November 07   Utopia Fall Fair Includes music, food, storytelling, craft demonstrations and more than 70 booths offering handmade/homemade arts & crafts. Town Square, Hwy. 187. Website: http://www.utopiatexas.net Phone: 830-966-5569 Location: Mineola     Event Date: November 07   Iron Horse Fall Fest Includes a car show, chili cook-off, pie baking contest, arts & crafts, food vendors, live entertainment and carriage rides. Downtown Business District. Website: http://www.mineolachamber.org Phone: 903-569-2087 Location: Devine     Event Date: November 07   Fall Festival Features a parade, carnival, entertainment, arts & crafts, food vendors and an avocado showcase. 200 E. Hondo Avenue. Website: http://www.devinecoc.org Phone: 830-663-2739 Location: Eagle Pass     Event Date: November 07   Veterans Day Parade Begins at 10 a.m. Downtown Eagle Pass. Phone: 830-773-2528 Location: Austin     Event Date: November 07 - November 08, 2009 Ausin Celtic Festival Enjoy four stages of music, dance, storytelling and more. Fiesta Gardens. Website: http://www.austincelts.org/festival Phone: none Location: Plantersville     Event Date: November 07 - November 29, 2009 Texas Renaissance Festival Nov. 7-8, 14-15, 21-22 and 27-29. Revel in the sights, sounds and smells of this authentically re-created 16th-century British village and royal fireworks at dusk. 21778 FM 1774. Website: http://www.texrenfest.com Phone: 800-458-3435 Location: Austin     Event Date: November 07 - November 08, 2009 Fun Fun Fun Fest Music festival features a lineup of bands that showcase Austin's diverse musical landscape. Waterloo Park. Website: http://www.funfunfunfest.com Phone: none Location: Winnsboro     Event Date: November 07 - November 08, 2009 Fine Art Market Features art by regional artists. Includes music, children's activities and more. 217 Market Street. Website: http://www.winnsboroart.com Phone: 903-342-3438 Location: Bandera     Event Date: November 07 - November 28, 2009 Cowboys on Main Nov. 7, 14, 21 and 28. Features a cowboy display and strolling Western entertainers. Main Street. Website: http://www.frontiertimesmuseum.com Phone: 800-364-3833 Location: Athens     Event Date: November 10 - November 30, 2009 Land of Lights Christmas Park Includes more than 2 million lights and music. 1500 N.W. Loop 7. Phone: 903-677-6354 Location: San Antonio     Event Date: November 10 - November 15, 2009 New World Wine & Food Festival Offers a black tie event, grand tasting, winemaker dinners and more. Various locations in San Antonio and surrounding areas. Website: http://www.nwwff.org Phone: 210-822-9555 Location: Corpus Christi     Event Date: November 11   Santa's Arrival Includes Santa, live entertainment, refreshments and children's activities. La Palmera, 5488 South Padre Island Drive. Phone: 361-991-5718 Location: Jasper     Event Date: November 11   Veteran's Day Celebration Jasper County Courthouse Website: http://www.jaspercoc.org Phone: 409-384-2762 Location: Ozona     Event Date: November 11   Veterans Day Appreciation Banquet Crockett County Civic Center Phone: 325-392-2827 Location: San Marcos     Event Date: November 11   Veterans Day Celebration Annual Hays County Veterans Parade begins at 10 a.m. Downtown San Marcos. Website: http://www.toursanmarcos.com Phone: 512-393-8400 Location: Crystal City     Event Date: November 12 - November 15, 2009 Spinach Festival Enjoy entertainment, sport events, car show, pageant, spinach cook-off, carnival, parade, novelties booths and more. Downtown Crystal City. Website: http://www.ccspinachfest.com Phone: 830-374-3161 Location: Castroville     Event Date: November 13   Friday Night Fever Includes classic/vintage cars, motorcycles, music and vendors. Lundquist Automotive, Hwy. 90 E. Website: http://www.castroville.com Phone: 830-931-2479 Location: Salado     Event Date: November 13 - November 15, 2009 Scottish Gathering of the Clans & Highland Games Includes athletics competition, music competition for the pipes and drums, Scottish Highland Dance competition, evening performance, vendors selling Celtic goods and ethnic foods, clan tents, genealogical discussions, Scottish history and more. Pace Park. Website: http://www.ctam-salado.org Phone: 254-947-5232 Location: Palestine     Event Date: November 13 - December 27, 2009 The Polar Express Train Ride Enjoy a round-trip journey to the North Pole, meeting Santa, caroling and more. Texas State Railroad Palestine Depot. Website: http://www.TexasStateRR.com Phone: 888-987-2461 Location: Presidio     Event Date: November 14   La Fiesta Includes a barbecue lunch and a variety of free tours and activities. Reservations required. Big Bend Ranch State Park. Phone: 432-358-4444 Location: Hondo     Event Date: November 14   Wild Game Dinner Medina County Fairgrounds Website: http://www.hondochamber.com Phone: 830-426-3037 Location: Henderson     Event Date: November 14   21st Annual Heritage Syrup Festival Includes cane syrup making, arts & crafts, music, cloggers, antique car exhibit and children's activities. Downtown & Depot Museum. Website: http://www.hendersontx.us Phone: 866-650-5529 Location: Abilene     Event Date: November 14   A Holiday Affair 2009 Center for Contemporary Arts annual fall benefit. 220 Cypress. Phone: 325-677-8389 Location: Abilene     Event Date: November 14   Second Annual Philharmonic Holiday Home Tour Stroll through homes brimming with holiday décor and festival Christmas music. Phone: 325-677-6710 Location: Abilene     Event Date: November 14   Veterans' Day Parade Begins at 11 a.m. Historic Downtown Abilene. Phone: 325-674-1328 Location: Addison     Event Date: November 14   Arbor Day Website: http://www.addisontexas.net Phone: none Location: Orange     Event Date: November 14   Fall Festival at Shangri La Botanical Gardens & Nature Center Includes scavenger hunts, hayrides, pumpkin painting, skits, songs and more. Website: http://www.shangrilagardens.org Phone: 409-670-9113 Location: Texas City     Event Date: November 14 - November 15, 2009 Model Railroad Festival Features model railroad, modular exhibits, interactive kids layout and more. Texas City Museum., 409 6th Street. Website: http://www.texas-city-tx.org Phone: 409-643-5799 Location: Grand Prairie     Event Date: November 14 - November 15, 2009 12th Annual Mountain Man Weekend Gathering Song, storytelling and historical re-enactments provide a window to the past. Demonstrations include beading, blacksmithing, soap making and more. Traders Village. Website: http://www.tradersvillage.com Phone: 972-647-2331 Location: Houston     Event Date: November 14 - November 15, 2009 20th Annual Texas Championship Powwow Includes colorful tribal dance contests, Indian artists and traders, honoring ceremonies, dancing, singing and more. Traders Village. Website: http://www.tradersvillage.com Phone: 281-890-5500 Location: Port Arthur     Event Date: November 14   St. Catherine of Sienna "Taste of Culture" Includes food booths, silent auction and more. Bob Bowers Civic Center. Phone: 409-962-3011 Location: Mason     Event Date: November 14   Annual Wild Game Dinner City Park Community Building Website: http://www.masontxcoc.com Phone: 325-347-5758 Location: College Station     Event Date: November 14   Brazos Valley Worldfest Includes culture displays, international cuisine, vendors, storytelling, amusements and more. Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater. Website: http://www.brazosvalleyworldfest.org Phone: 979-862-6700 Location: San Marcos     Event Date: November 14   Commemoratie Air Force Dinner Dance Includes big band music, barbecue, silent auction and dance contest. Hours are 6 to 11 p.m. San Marcos Airport. Phone: 512-396-0765 Location: Sonora     Event Date: November 14   Sutton County Game Dinner Website: http://www.sonoratx-chamber.com Phone: 325-387-2880 Alt Phone: 888-387-2880 Location: The Woodlands     Event Date: November 14 - November 15, 2009 14th Annual Children's Festival Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Website: http://www.woodlandscenter.org Phone: 281-363-3300 Location: Dallas     Event Date: November 15   Chile Pepperama Features the Texas Chefs Association chili cook-off, vendors, arts & crafts, children's activities and music. Old Town Shopping Center. Website: http://www.chilepepperama.net Phone: 972-943-4624 Alt Phone: 972-943-4690 Location: Odessa     Event Date: November 15   Tejano Low Rider Car Show Includes customized vehicles, boxing tournament, food vendors and entertainment. Hours are noon to 8 p.m. Ector County Coliseum. E-Mail: Tejano@sbcglobal.net Phone: 432-337-2189 Location: Abilene     Event Date: November 17   Festival of Trees Dinner and auction. Abilene Civic Center. Phone: 325-691-5519 Alt Phone: 325-676-6211 Location: Wharton     Event Date: November 17   Wharton Chamber Christmas Parade There will be a float contest, pictures with Santa and his elf, and food vendors. Historic Downtown Square in Wharton. Website: http://www.whartontexas.com Phone: 979-532-1862 Location: Kilgore     Event Date: November 19   Christmas in the Patch Kilgore lights up during the ceremony when the oil derricks are lit for the holiday season. Begins at 6 p.m. Downtown Kilgore at World's Richest Acre Park. Phone: 903-984-3038 Location: Marble Falls     Event Date: November 20 - January 02, 2010 Walkway of Lights Lakeside Park Website: http://www.marblefalls.org Phone: 830-693-2815 Location: Yoakum     Event Date: November 20 - January 03, 2010 Christmas Tree Forest Christmas trees are exhibited. Yoakum Heritage Museum. Phone: 361-293-7022 Location: Wimberley     Event Date: November 20 - November 21, 2009 Civic Club Holiday Home Tour See selected beautiful homes. Website: http://www.wimberley.org Phone: none Location: Milam     Event Date: November 20 - November 21, 2009 Annual Milam Settlers Day Celebrates the early settlers to Sabine County. Includes entertainment and vendors. El Camino Park. Website: http://www.sabinecountytexas.com Phone: 409-787-2732 Location: Marble Falls     Event Date: November 20   Christmas Light-Up Parade Sure to get the entire family in the holiday spirit. Main Street. Website: http://www.marblefalls.org Phone: 830-693-2815 Location: Lake Jackson     Event Date: November 20 - November 21, 2009 Festival of Lights Lake Jackson Civic Center & Plaza Phone: 9779-297-4533 Location: Houston     Event Date: November 21 - November 22, 2009 Via Colori: A Street Painting Festival Watch more than 17 artists. Enjoy music, food and children's activities. Sam Houston Park and surrounding streets. Website: http://www.houstonviacolori.com Phone: 713-523-3633 Location: Wichita Falls     Event Date: November 21   Downtown City Lights Festival & Parade Includes a lightd parade, music, children's activities, food booths and Santa Claus. Downtown Wichita Falls. Website: http://www.downtownproud.com Phone: 940-322-4525 Location: San Antonio     Event Date: November 21 - December 13, 2009 Holiday Family Fun San Antonio Botanical Garden Website: http://www.sabot.org Phone: 210-829-5100 Location: Plano     Event Date: November 21 - November 22, 2009 AAUW Annual Holiday Tour of Homes Features four homes decorated for the holidays by local decorators. E-Mail: Cjcrawford1@tx.rr.com Phone: 972-862-7460 Location: Tomball     Event Date: November 21   Holiday Parade Features more than 175 floats and entries. FM 2920. Website: http://www.tomballchamber.org Phone: 281-351-7222 Location: Southlake     Event Date: November 21   Home for the Holidays Enjoy a tree lighting, carriage rides, Santa and more. Southlake Town Square. Website: http://www.southlakefestivaloftrees.com Phone: 817-748-8652 Location: Nacogdoches     Event Date: November 21   Nine Flags Downtown Lighting Ceremony Enjoy entertainment, children's activities, food and Santa. Website: http://www.nineflagsfestival.com Phone: 888-653-3788 Location: Kingsville     Event Date: November 21   Ranch Hand Breakfast The King Ranch hosts a cowboy breakfast with music, storytelling, poets and demonstrations of cowboy life. Begins at 7 a.m. Website: http://www.kingsvilletexas.com Phone: 361-592-8516 Location: Kerrville     Event Date: November 21   Holiday Lighted Parade & Courthouse Lighting Ceremony Parade is followed by a Christmas program, caroling and Santa's arrival. Begins at 6 p.m. Kerr County Courthouse Grounds. E-Mail: events@kerrvilletexascvb.com Phone: 830-792-8395 Location: Hillsboro     Event Date: November 21   Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Event Begins at dusk. Outlets at Hillsboro. Website: http://www.outletsathillsboro.com Phone: 254-582-2047 Location: Hondo     Event Date: November 21   Christmas in God's Country Includes food, arts & crafts vendor, music, night parade and children's activities. 18th Street. Website: http://www.hondochamber.com Phone: 830-426-3037 Location: Eden     Event Date: November 21   Camouflage Cotillion Enjoy barbecue and a dance. Hours are 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Eden Fire Station. Website: http://www.edentexas.com Phone: 325-869-3336 Location: Crockett     Event Date: November 21   Christmas in Crockett Features more than 200 arts & crafts vendors, food, entertainment and more. Downtown Crockett Square. Website: http://www.crockettareachamber.org Phone: 936-544-2359 Location: Amarillo     Event Date: November 21   Thanksgiving for the Animals Hours are 1 to 3 p.m. Amarillo Zoo in Thompson Park. Website: http://www.amarillozoo.org Phone: 806-381-7911 Location: Bellville     Event Date: November 21   Seventh Annual Veteran' Ball Opening ceremonies start at 6:45 p.m. Austin County Fair Convention & Expo Center. Phone: 979-865-3407 Location: Vernon     Event Date: November 22   Lighting of the Christmas Tree Christmas lights on the downtown courthouse square are turned on. Includes a performance by the Santa Rose Belles. Website: http://www.vernontexas.net Phone: 940-552-5486 Location: Eagle Pass     Event Date: November 22   Feast of Sharing Thanksgiving Dinner Hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. C.C. Winn High School Cafeteria. Phone: 830-773-3224 Alt Phone: 888-355-3224 Location: Cleburne     Event Date: November 23   Whistle Stop Christmas Lighting Ceremony begins at 7 p.m. Hulen Park. Through December 31. Website: http://www.cleburnechamber.com Phone: 817-645-2455 Location: Cuero     Event Date: November 23   Christmas in the Park Opens Offers a driving tour through a fantasy of lights. Cuero Municipal Park. Website: http://www.cuero.org Phone: none Location: Cuero     Event Date: November 23   Community Christmas Tree Lighting Includes a ceremony, carols by high school students and a visit from Santa Claus. Wells Fargo lot. Phone: 361-275-2112 Location: Edgewood     Event Date: November 24   33rd Annual Heritage Festival Features a CASI chili cook-off, classic car show, quilt show, music and more. Downtown. Website: http://www.edgewoodheritagefestival.com Phone: 903-896-1940 Alt Phone: 903-896-4358 Location: Beaumont     Event Date: November 25   Crockett Street's Thanksfest Offers live bands, plus food and festivities. Website: http://www.crockettstreet.com Phone: 409-832-2944 Location: Marshall     Event Date: November 25 - December 31, 2009 Wonderland of Lights Features a parade, tours, carriage rides, entertainment, Santa and more. Washington Square District. Phone: 903-935-7868 X-13 Location: Vernon     Event Date: November 26   Christmas Lighting on the Courthouse Square Begins at 6:30 p.m. Downtown Courthouse. Website: http://www.vernontexas.net Phone: 940-552-5486 Location: Grand Prairie     Event Date: November 26 - December 31, 2009 Prairie Lights Drive-Through Holiday Lighting ExtravaGRANDza Lynn Creek Park Website: http://www.prairielights.org Phone: 972-237-8100 Location: Blanco     Event Date: November 27 - November 29, 2009 Blanco Lavender Lights Traditional Courthouse lighting is Friday. Includes music, arts & crafts vendors, Christmas shopping and gift making. On the Courthouse Square. Phone: 830-833-5101 Location: Grapevine     Event Date: November 27 - November 29, 2009 Christmas on Main Features carolers, holiday treats, Santa Claus, costumed characters and decorations along Grapevine's Historic Main Street. Website: http://www.GrapevineTexasUSA.com Phone: 817-410-3185 Location: Grapevine     Event Date: November 27 - November 29, 2009 North Pole Express Children ride with Wanta as the Grapevine Vintage Railroad becomes the North Pole Express. Website: http://www.gvrr.com Phone: 817-410-3185 Location: McKinney     Event Date: November 27 - November 29, 2009 Dickens of a Christmas Features carolers, Santa, performances, craft vendors and more. Website: http://www.downtownmckinney.com Phone: 972-547-2660 Location: Bastrop     Event Date: November 27 - January 01, 2010 River of Lights Enjoy holiday lights, music and refreshments. Along the riverwalk. Website: http://www.bastropchamber.com Phone: 512-321-2419 Location: Fredericksburg     Event Date: November 27 - January 01, 2010 Texas Hill Country Regional Christmas Lighting Trail Eleven communities hold lighting displays and other festivities. Website: http://www.tex-fest.com Phone: 830-997-8515 Alt Phone: 866-839-3378 Location: Frisco     Event Date: November 27 - January 01, 2010 Christmas in the Square Features holiday light shows, Santa Claus, carriage rides, model trains display, snow and other activities each weekend. Frisco Square. Website: http://www.friscosquare.com Phone: 469-633-1721 Location: Uvalde     Event Date: November 27   Christmas at The Crossroads Includes a parade and lighting of downtown. Santa arrives. Phone: 830-278-3361 Location: Boerne     Event Date: November 27 - November 28, 2009 Dickens on Main Includes food and drink booths, costumed shopkeepers, wassail, arts & crafts, caroling, Santa, live entertainment and more. Downtown streets of Historic Boerne. Phone: 830-249-9991 Location: Fort Davis     Event Date: November 27 - November 28, 2009 Thanksgiving Open House Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center & Botanical Gardens. Website: http://www.cdri.org Phone: 432-364-2499 Location: South Padre Island     Event Date: November 27   Lighting of the Island Join Santa Claus for the official lighting of the island at 6 p.m. South Padre Island Visitors Center. Phone: 800-657-2373 Location: San Antonio     Event Date: November 27   Ford Holiday River Parade & Lighting Ceremony The spectacular one-hour parade features decorated, illuminated floats. Begins at 7 p.m. The River Walk. Phone: 210-227-4262 Location: Bulverde     Event Date: November 27   Annual Christmas Lighting Includes Christmas tree lighting and pictures with Santa Claus. Old Downtown Bulverde, FM 1863. Website: http://www.bulverdespringbranchchamber.com Phone: 830-438-4285 Location: Granbury     Event Date: November 27   Country Christmas Celebration Features a lighted float parade, Christmas carol sing-along, candle lighting and visit from Santa. Website: http://www.granburysquare.com Phone: 817-573-5299 Location: Jasper     Event Date: November 27   Cowboy Campfire Activities Ride a stick horse in a barrel race, rope a wild steer, get a cowboy tattoo and more. Martin Dies Jr. State Park. Phone: 409-384-5231 Location: Jefferson     Event Date: November 27   Christmas Lighting Ceremony Includes a Victorian Santa, Christmas trees, caroling and more. Enchanted Forest in Lion's Park. Website: http://www.jefferson-texas.com Phone: 903-665-3733 Location: Leakey     Event Date: November 27   Christmas on the Square Features arts & crafts, Santa Claus and more. Real Country Courthouse Lawn. Website: http://www.friocanyonchamber.com Phone: 830-232-5198 Location: Johnson City     Event Date: November 27   Official Lighting of the Courthouse Includes a chuck wagon food court, hayrides, fireworks, carriage rides and more. Blanco County Courthouse in Johnson City. Website: http://www.lbjcountry.com Phone: 830-868-7684 Location: Anderson     Event Date: November 28   Twilight & Firelight Enjoy the candlelit inn, period music, poetry, stagecoach rides and living history characters. Begins at the Grimes County Courthouse. Website: http://www.birthplaceoftexas.com Phone: 936-873-2633 Location: Ballinger     Event Date: November 28   Christmas in Olde Ballinger Parade begins at 10 a.m. Includes arts & crafts booths, Santa Claus and food vendors. Runnels County Courthouse lawn. Website: http://www.ballingertx.org Phone: 325-365-2333 Location: Bandera     Event Date: November 28   Country Christmas Ball Kick off the holidays with an event reminiscent of an old-fashioned barn dance. Farm Country Club. Website: http://www.farmcc.com Phone: 830-589-7226 Location: Johnson City     Event Date: November 28   A Timeless Christmas in Johnson City LBJ's boyhood home and the Johnson Settlement are decked out for the holidays. 100 E. Ladybird Lane. Website: http://www.nps.gov/lyjo Phone: 830-868-7128 X-244 Location: Johnson City     Event Date: November 28   Lighted Parade Begins at 6:30 p.m. Includes pictures with Santa, light displays, carriage rides, crafts sale and more. Blanco County Courthouse. Phone: 830-868-7684 Location: Mason     Event Date: November 28   Light Up Our Town Christmas Festivities Includes town lighting, Santa Claus, arts & crafts show, and live music. Mason Square and City Park Community Building. Website: http://www.masontxcoc.com Phone: 325-347-5758 Location: Nacogdoches     Event Date: November 28   Wassail Festival Participating downtown merchants compete to see who can brew up the best wassail. Website: http://www.nineflagsfestival.com Phone: 888-653-3788 Location: Palacios     Event Date: November 28   Seaside Holiday Christmas light display is illuminated in time for Santa to arrive by shrimp boat. South Bay Park. Website: http://www.palacioschamber.com Phone: 361-972-2615 Location: Stonewall     Event Date: November 28   Holiday Cookie Decorating & German Traditions LBJ State Park and Historic Site Website: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/lbj Phone: 830-644-2252 Location: Sulphur Springs     Event Date: November 28   Christmas in the Park Drive through or walk through. Heritage Park. Website: http://www.VisitSulphurSpringsTX.org Phone: 888-300-6623 Alt Phone: 903-885-2387 Location: Gonzales     Event Date: November 28 - November 29, 2009 Stars in the Village: An 1800s Trail of Lights Gonzales Pioneer Village Living History Center E-Mail: thevillage@gvec.net Phone: 830-672-2157 Location: San Antonio     Event Date: November 28 - December 20, 2009 Holiday Boat Caroling San Antonio River Walk Phone: 210-227-4262 Location: Wimberley     Event Date: November 28 - January 01, 2010 EmilyAnn Trail of Lights The EmilyAnn Theatre Website: http://www.emilyann.org Phone: 512-847-6969 Location: Grapevine     Event Date: November 30   Carol of Lights Sing along with the local choirs. Begins at 7 p.m. Main Street. Website: http://www.grapevinetexasusa.com Phone: 817-410-3185 Location: Abilene     Event Date: December 01   21st Annual City Sidewalks Activities include the KTXS-TV Christmas Lights Parade, community tree lighting, gingerbread house decorating contest, entertainment and Reindeer Run game. Parade begins at 6:30 p.m. Tree lighting begins at 7:30 p.m. Phone: 325-677-2281 Alt Phone: 325-676-6211 Location: Cisco     Event Date: December 01   Annual Lighted Christmas Parade Community Tree Lighting & Tour of Homes Includes a holiday bake sale and Santa at the Hilton. 309 Conrad Hilton. Phone: 254-442-2537 Location: Gilmer     Event Date: December 01   Yulefest & Santa Claus Parade Features floats, bands and Santa Claus. Downtown Gilmer. Website: http://www.gilmerareachamber.com Phone: 903-843-2413 Location: Gladewater     Event Date: December 01   Christmas Parade Begins at 6 p.m. Downtown. Website: http://www.gladewaterchamber.com Phone: 903-845-5501 Alt Phone: 800-627-0315 Location: Kilgore     Event Date: December 01   Annual Christmas Parade Features more than 100 floats and includes Santa Claus. Begins at 6:30 p.m. Downtown Kilgore. Website: http://www.kilgorechamber.com Phone: 903-984-5022 Location: Liberty     Event Date: December 01   Country Christmas Night parade begins at 6 p.m., from the football stadium parking lot to Travis and Sam Houston streets. Enjoy wagon rides, pictures with Santa at the gazebo, musical entertainment, snow field for younger children, and more. Downtown Square. Website: http://www.libertydaytonchamber.com Phone: 936-336-5736 Location: Smithville     Event Date: December 01   Holiday in the Woods Tree Illumination Ring in the holidays at the park with the grand illumination of the holiday tree at 6 p.m. at the Picnic Pavilion. Come before or after for gift shopping, hot drinks, holiday treats and family photos. Buescher State Park. Phone: 512-237-2241 Location: Wichita Falls     Event Date: December 01 - January 01, 2010 Holliday in the Falls Includes the MSU-Burns Fantasy of Lights, holiday shopping bazaars, musicals, theatrical performances, candlelight tours of historic homes, high school basketball tournament, and Party in the Falls: A City Celebration. Website: http://www.holidayinthefalls.org Phone: 940-716-5500 Location: Wimberley     Event Date: December 01 - January 01, 2010 EmilyAnn Trail of Lights Features 120-plus lighted displays, Santa and entertainment nightly. Enjoy caroling and family activities each night. The EmilyAnn Theatre. Website: http://www.emilyann.org Phone: 512-847-6969 Location: Athens     Event Date: December 01 - January 01, 2010 Land of Lights Christmas Park Includes more than two million lights with music. 1500 N.W. Loop 7. Phone: 903-677-6354 Location: Bastrop     Event Date: December 01 - January 01, 2010 River of Lights Take a nighttime stroll on the riverwalk from Fisherman's Park to Ferry Park to enjoy holiday lights, music and refreshments. Website: http://www.bastropchamber.com Phone: 512-321-2419 Location: Cuero     Event Date: December 01 - January 01, 2010 Christmas in the Park Lighted Driving Tour Offers a driving tour through a fantasy of lights with more than 100 scenes, many animated. Hours are 6 to 10 p.m. Cuero Municipal Park. Website: http://www.christmasincuero.com Phone: 361-275-2112 Location: Orange     Event Date: December 01 - December 15, 2009 Christmas at Shangri La Dec. 1, 8 and 15. Enjoy Christmas caroling around the Christmas tree. Shangri La Botanical Gardens, 2111 W. Park. Website: http://www.shangrilagardens.org Phone: 409-670-9113 Location: Wichita Falls     Event Date: December 01 - December 11, 2009 Santa House 2009 Kell House Museum, 900 Bluff Street Website: http://www.wichitaheritage.org Phone: 940-723-2712 Location: Canton     Event Date: December 01 - December 12, 2009 Festival of Trees This year's theme is "A Totally Texas Christmas." Enjoy beautifully decorated trees. 119 N. Bufffalo. Website: http://www.chambercantontx.com Phone: 903-567-2991 Location: San Antonio     Event Date: December 01 - December 13, 2009 Holiday Family Fun San Antonio Botanical Garden Website: http://www.sabot.org Phone: 210-829-5100 Location: Dallas     Event Date: December 01 - December 19, 2009 Galleria Dallas Holiday Celebration Includes performances by Santa and U.S. National Ice Skating Champions and Olympic contenders during special Grand Tree Lighting at 5 p.m. on Saturdays. Galleria Dallas. Phone: 972-702-7109 Location: Devine     Event Date: December 01 - December 19, 2009 Christmas on the Farm Enjoy a hayride out to the fields, choose and cut a tree, pet and feed barnyard friends, and more. Hours are noon to 6 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays. 944 FM 2200 W. Website: http://www.devineacres.com Phone: 830-665-9730 Location: Grand Prairie     Event Date: December 01 - January 01, 2010 Prairie Lights Drive-Through Holiday Lighting ExtravaGRANDza Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. Lynn Creek Park. Website: http://www.prairielights.org Phone: 972-237-8100 Location: Dallas     Event Date: December 01 - January 01, 2010 Holiday at the Arboretum Offers a fantasy world filled with marionettes, ornaments and figurative art. Dallas Arboretum. Website: http://www.dallasarboretum.org Phone: 214-515-6500 Location: Nacogdoches     Event Date: December 01 - January 01, 2010 Festival of Trees See beautifully decorated Christmas trees -- one representing each of the nine flags that have flown over Nacogdoches. Nacogdoches Convention and Visitors Bureau. Website: http://www.nineflagsfestival.com Phone: 936-564-7351 Location: Houston     Event Date: December 01 - December 20, 2009 Holiday Market with Santa Claus Traders Village, 7979 N. Eldridge Road Website: http://www.tradersvillage.com Phone: 281-890-5500 Location: Fort Worth     Event Date: December 01 - December 20, 2009 Santa in Sundance Square Visit Santa and his festive holiday display in Sundayce Square. Website: http://www.sundancesquare.com Phone: 817-255-5700 Location: Fredericksburg     Event Date: December 01 - January 01, 2010 Texas Hill Country Regional Christmas Lighting Trail Come home for the holidays to Boerne, Burnet, Dripping Springs, Fredericksburg, Goldthwaite, Johnson City, Llano, Marble Falls, New Braunfels, Round Mountain and Wimberley. Includes lighting displays, pageants and festivites of all kinds. Website: http://www.tex-fest.com Phone: 830-997-8515 Alt Phone: 866-839-3378 Location: Midland     Event Date: December 01 - December 30, 2009 Christmas at the Mansion The museum is decorated throughout with an elaborate Christmas theme. The "Southwest Express" model train runs in the stables. On the weekends, Santa Claus visits and there is entertainment. Museum of the Southwest. Website: http://www.museumsw.org Phone: 432-683-2882 Location: Kilgore     Event Date: December 01 - December 20, 2009 Danville Christmas Tree Farm Website: http://www.danvillefarms.com Phone: 903-984-0885 Location: San Antonio     Event Date: December 01 - December 20, 2009 Holiday Boat Caroling More than 175 choral groups float along the San Antonio River Walk spreading holiday joy. Phone: 210-227-4262 Location: Denison     Event Date: December 01 - December 27, 2009 Holiday Lights in the Park Drive through the Christmas lighting display. Loy Lake Park. Website: http://www.denisontexas.us Phone: 903-465-1551 Location: Orange     Event Date: December 01 - December 03, 2009 Christmas with Santa Children can visit with Santa. Includes light refreshments. Heritage House, 905 Division. Phone: 409-886-5385 Location: Marshall     Event Date: December 01 - January 01, 2010 Wonderland of Lights Features parade, home tours, bus tours, carriage rides, ice skating, entertainment, visits with Santa and historic church tours. Washington Square District. Phone: 903-935-7868 X-13 Location: Harlingen     Event Date: December 01 - January 03, 2010 Christmas Tree Extravaganza Enjoy the collection of Christmas trees decorated by local organizations. Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum. Website: http://www.harlingenmuseum.com Phone: 956-216-4901 Location: Dallas     Event Date: December 01 - January 03, 2010 The Trains at Northpark Features vintage locomotives on a journey across America, past miniature national landmarks including Mount Rushmore, Dallas' skyline, New York City's Times Square and Washington D.C. NorthPark Center. Website: http://www.rmhdallas.com/trains/index.html Phone: 214-631-7354 Location: Yoakum     Event Date: December 01 - January 03, 2010 Christmas Tree Forest Enjoy "Dreaming of a White Christmas" with more than 60 uniquely decorated trees. Yoakum Heritage Museum. Phone: 361-293-7022 Location: Frisco     Event Date: December 01 - January 03, 2010 Christmas in the Square Features choreographed holiday light show, Santa Claus, holiday-themed movies, carriage rides, model trains on display, real snow and other activities each weekend. Hours are 6 to 10 p.m. Frisco Square. Website: http://www.friscosquare.com/christmasinthesquare2 Phone: 469-633-1721 Location: Grapevine     Event Date: December 01 - January 03, 2010 Lone Star Christmas Enjoy 1.5 million holiday lights and 30 seven-foot-tall ornaments strung from the glass roof, a 50-foot-tall rotating Christmas tree, miniature train sets, 14-foot-tall decorated cowboy boots, life-size gingerbread house, Santa's workshop and entertainers. Gaylord Texan Resort. Website: http://www.gaylordtexan.com Phone: 817-778-1000 Location: Belton     Event Date: December 01 - January 03, 2010 13th Annual Nature in Lights Enjoy driving through more than five miles of holiday-inspired scenes. While there, visit Santa's Village for hot chocolate, homemade cookies, seasonal crafts and a photo with Santa. Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area. Website: http://www.hoodmwr.com/nature_in_lights.htm Phone: 254-287-4907 Location: Johnson City     Event Date: December 01 - January 01, 2010 Lights Spectacular, Hill Country Style The entire town is bathed in lights with 100,000 lights twinkling on the Blanco County Courthouse, while Pedernales Electric Co-op's Headquarters boasts a lighted forest of more than a million lights. Phone: 830-868-7684 Location: Grapevine     Event Date: December 01 - January 02, 2010 Ice! A 14,000-square-foot structure is filled with two million pounds of ice hand carved into magical life-sized holiday monuments and sculptures. Gaylord Texan Resort. Website: http://www.gaylordhotels.com Phone: 817-722-9423 Location: Johnson City     Event Date: December 01 - January 02, 2010 Hill Country Christmas Light Display Includes more than 300,000 lights with a portion computer controlled to "Dance to the Music." Hours are 6 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 6 to 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Phone: 830-992-7646 Location: Marble Falls     Event Date: December 01 - January 02, 2010 Walkway of Lights More than a million lights transform Lakeside Park into a holiday wonderland. Open 6 to 10 p.m. (weather permitting) with Santa on the weekends. Website: http://www.marblefalls.org Phone: 800-759-8178 Alt Phone: 830-693-2815 Location: Lufkin     Event Date: December 01 - January 04, 2010 Festival of the Trees The halls of the museum are transformed into a Winter Wonderland as themed trees, from 3 to 12 feet tall, adorn the halls. Museum of East Texas. Website: http://www.metlufkin.org Phone: 936-639-4434 Location: Tyler     Event Date: December 01 - January 04, 2010 Santa Land Experience the sights and sounds of Christmas in this drive-thru Christmas Park. 11455 I-20 West, Exit 557. E-Mail: info@tylertexas.com Phone: 903-882-1518 Location: Corpus Christi     Event Date: December 02 - December 16, 2009 Pet Night with Santa Dec. 2, 9 and 16. Cats and dogs are invited to take a photo with Santa. Pets must be on a leash or in a carrier. La Palmera, 5488 South Padre Island Drive. E-Mail: info@lapalmera.com Phone: 361-991-5718 Location: Lubbock     Event Date: December 02   Texas Tech Carol of Lights More than 25,000 lights will illuminate 13 buildings. Texas Tech University. Website: http://www.ttu.edu Phone: 800-692-4035 Location: Beaumont     Event Date: December 02 - December 05, 2009 Very Merry Main Street Market Includes Thursday Holiday Happy Hours with early bird shopping, cocktails, holiday luncheon and Gingerbread House Workshop. Website: http://www.juniorleaguebeaumont.com Phone: 409-832-0873 Location: Beaumont     Event Date: December 02 - December 06, 2009 Christmas Holiday Festival Includes public ice skating, arts & crafts for kids, live music, holiday shopping and historic home tours. Website: http://www.beaumontcvb.com Phone: 800-392-4401 Location: Jefferson     Event Date: December 03 - December 26, 2009 Rail of Lights Christmas Train Dec. 3-6, 10-13, 27-20 and 24-26. Take an unforgettable ride on an old-fashioned steam train. More than 300,000 lights and 22 narrated scenes will awe passengers as the story of "Santa Around the Globe" comes alive. 400 E. Austin. Website: http://www.jeffersonrailway.com Phone: 866-398-2038 X-707 Location: Mineral Wells     Event Date: December 03 - December 13, 2009 Old-Fashioned Holiday Festival Website: http://www.clarkgardens.com Phone: 940-682-4856 Location: Abilene     Event Date: December 03 - December 24, 2009 Christmas Lane Lighted outdoor Christmas displays and an indoor display include animated dolls and figures. Hours are 6 to 10 p.m. Abilene State School, 2501 Maple. Phone: 325-795-3547 Location: Odessa     Event Date: December 03 - December 24, 2009 Starbright Village Open from 6 to 11 p.m. Children can visit with Santa every Friday and Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. McKinney Park. Website: http://www.heritageholiday.org Phone: 432-355-4682 Location: Farmers Branch     Event Date: December 03 - December 31, 2009 Holiday Tour of Lighths Drive through an amazing and joyful display of lights and figures with more than 300,000 shimmering lights. Starts at 8-30 and Valley View. Website: http://www.farmersbranch.info Phone: 972-919-2620 Location: Wichita Falls     Event Date: December 03   Friends of Kell House Annual Party Kell House Museum Website: http://www.wichitaheritage.org Phone: 940-723-2712 Location: Seguin     Event Date: December 03 - December 04, 2009 Main Street Holiday Parade & Stroll Features a lighted parade, tree-lighting contest, lighting countdown, photos and visits with Santa, food vendors and Seguin ISD holiday band concert Includes horse-drawn carriage rides, holiday pet parade and entertainment. Begins at 6:30 p.m. Downtown Seguin. Website: http://www.visitseguin.com Phone: 800-580-7322 Location: Johnson City     Event Date: December 03 - December 24, 2009 Johnson City Carriage Rides Dec. 3-4, 10-11, 17-18 and 24. Enjoy a ride in an ornate carriage while seeing Lights Spectacular. Phone: 512-477-8824 Location: San Marcos     Event Date: December 03 - December 05, 2009 Sights & Sounds of Christmas About 750,000 lights illuminate the banks of the San Marcos River. Features a marketplace, carnival rides, holiday entertainment and treats. San Marcos City Park. Website: http://www.sights-n-sounds.org Phone: 512-393-8400 Location: Jefferson     Event Date: December 03 - December 12, 2009 27th Annual Candlelight Tour of Homes Dec. 3-5 and 10-12. Features four historic homes decorated with natural greenery and candlelights, plus the Enchanted Forest and Enchanted Castle in Lions Park, Christmas music at The First Baptist Church, carriage rides, shopping and more. Website: http://www.historicjeffersonfoundation.com Phone: 903-665-7064 Location: Galveston     Event Date: December 03 - January 02, 2010 Festival of Lights Dec. 3-5, 10-12 and 17-Jan.2. In addition to more than 100 sound-enhanced animated lights displays and nightly live entertainment, visitors can ice skate. Take pictures with Santa or enjoy a variety of holiday-themed films. Moody Gardens. Website: http://www.moodygardens.org Phone: 800-582-4673 Location: Andrews     Event Date: December 03 - December 06, 2009 Holly Jolly Weekend Begins Thursday with an old-fashioned red beans and cornbread supper. On Friday, enjoy caroling and Santa's arrival to light the Christmas tree at Lakeside Park. Includes Christmastime Festival of Homes Tour and a Christmas bazaar. Website: http://www.andrewstx.com Phone: 432-523-2695 Location: Weatherford     Event Date: December 03   Old-Fashioned Holiday Celebration Kicks off with a community caroling party and tree-lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. During the rest of the month, stroll the park, enjoy the lights and be entertained by area musicians and choirs. Clark Gardens Botanical Park. Website: http://www.clarkgardens.com Phone: 940-682-4856 Location: Texarkana     Event Date: December 03   Bramlett Beans N Cornbread Benefits needy families in the Texarkana area. Hours are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Southwest Community Center. Website: http://www.txkusa.org/txparks Phone: 903-798-3978 Location: Shiner     Event Date: December 03   Christmas in the Park Santa brings candy and fruit for the youngsters. Businesses set up booths with cookies, coffee, punch, hot cocoa and soup. Welhausen Park. Website: http://www.shinertx.com Phone: 361-594-4180 Location: Coleman     Event Date: December 03   Annual Lighted Christmas Parade Floats from many organizations are lit for this parade. Santa Claus makes his entrance on a fire truck. Downtown Coleman. Website: http://www.colemantexas.org Phone: 325-625-2163 Location: Commerce     Event Date: December 03   Christmas Parade At 7 p.m. Downtown Commerce. Website: http://www.commerce-chamber.com Phone: 903-886-3950 Location: Dayton     Event Date: December 03   Country Christmas Night parade begins at 6 p.m., starting from South Cleveland Street. Includes wagon rides, pictures with Santa, musical entertainment and snow field. Woodrow Wilson Junior High. Website: http://www.libertydaytonchamber.com Phone: 936-336-5736 Location: Denison     Event Date: December 03   Christmas Parade Features marching bands, color guard, floats, walking groups and equestrian groups. Main Street, Downtown. Website: http://www.denisontexas.us Phone: 903-465-1551 Location: Denton     Event Date: December 03   20th Annual Holiday Lighting Festival of Denton Includes Christmas tree lighting, Santa, Children's arts & crafts area, and music, featuring Brave Combo. Hours are 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Downtown Square. Website: http://www.DentonHolidayLighting.com Phone: none Location: Eagle Pass     Event Date: December 03   Christmas/Festival de Luces Tree lighting begins at 5:30 p.m. San Juan Plaza. Phone: 830-773-4343 Location: El Campo     Event Date: December 03   Carol of Lights Christmas Parade Downtown Phone: 979-543-2713 Location: Ennis     Event Date: December 03   Christmas Parade of Lights Includes lighted floats and music. Begins at 7 p.m. Historic Downtown Ennis. Website: http://www.visitennis.org Phone: 972-878-4748 Location: Freeport     Event Date: December 03   Holiday on the Brazos Freeport Municipal Park Phone: 979-233-6061 Location: Garland     Event Date: December 03   Christmas on the Square Includes the official tree-lighting ceremony complete with fireworks, horse-drawn sleigh rides, Christmas bazaar, holiday music, food and two snow sledding hills. Hours are 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Website: http://www.christmasonthesquare.com Phone: none Location: Graham     Event Date: December 03   Christmas Stroll & Lighted Parade E-Mail: info@grahamtxchamber.com Phone: 940-549-3355 Location: Grand Prairie     Event Date: December 03   GPISD/City Tree Lighting Ceremony Hours are 6 to 8 p.m. City Hall. Phone: 972-237-8100 Location: Grapevine     Event Date: December 03   Parade of Lights More than 100 colorfully lighted floats pass through Historic Downtown to festive holiday music from marching bands. Begins at 7 p.m. Website: http://www.grapevinetexasusa.com Phone: 817-410-3185 Location: Jacksonville     Event Date: December 03   Christmas Parade Begins at 6 p.m. Downtown Jacksonville. Phone: 903-586-2217 Location: La Porte     Event Date: December 03   Christmas on Main Street Stroll the Historic Downtown District and enjoy the Christmas parade, Santa and Mrs. Claus, Photos with Santa, Christmas tree lighting, live entertainment, vendor booths and more. Main Street. Website: http://www.ci.la-porte.tx.us Phone: 281-470-5017 Location: Longview     Event Date: December 03   Christmas Parade E-Mail: downtown@longviewtx.com Phone: 903-237-4021 Location: Lufkin     Event Date: December 03   Annual Christmas Parade Features festival floats, lively bands and Santa. Downtown Lufkin. Website: http://www.cityoflufkin.com Phone: 936-633-0205 Location: Odessa     Event Date: December 03   Heritage Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony Begins at 5:30 p.m. Odessa's McKinney Park. Website: http://www.heritageholiday.org Phone: none Location: Portland     Event Date: December 03   Christmas in Portland Includes face painting, Christmas crafts, storytelling, letters to Santa, hayrides, pictures with Santa, and refreshments. Portland Community Center. Website: http://www.portlandtx.org Phone: 361-643-2475 Location: San Benito     Event Date: December 03   Christmas Tree Lighting & Concert at the Amphitheater Welcome the holiday season with the bright lights of Christmas and music by local middle schools and elementary schools. W.H. Heavin Amphitheater and Resaca Trail. Phone: 956-361-3804 X-302 Location: Dripping Springs     Event Date: December 04   Christmas on Mercer Street Downtown, Mercer Street Phone: 512-858-4725 Location: Fort Stockton     Event Date: December 04   Christmas Night Parade Enjoy a beautiful night parade with an abundance of uniquely decorated floats. Parade ends at Zero Stone Park for music and pictures with Santa. E-Mail: visitor@fortstockton.org Phone: 432-336-2264 Location: Fredericksburg     Event Date: December 04   Community Christmas Parade Begins at 6:30 p.m. Main Street. Website: http://www.fredericksburg-texas.com Phone: 830-997-6523 Location: Gonzales     Event Date: December 04   Christmas Lighted Parade Downtown Gonzales E-Mail: info@gonzalestexas.com Phone: 830-672-6532 Location: Lampasas     Event Date: December 04   Carol of Lights & Lighted Christmas Parade Includes a storybook Christmas electric light parade, music, Santa, carols, cow country cloggers and more. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. The Keystone Square Museum Christmas tree contest and gingerbread house contest are on view. Phone: 512-556-5434 Alt Phone: 512-564-1389 Location: Lockhart     Event Date: December 04   Lighted Christmas Parade Downtown Courthouse Square. Food and craft vendors open their booths after the parade. Website: http://www.lockhartchamber.com Phone: 512-398-2818 Location: Nacogdoches     Event Date: December 04   An Old-Fashioned Christmas Offers a nostalgic setting for a variety of Christmas activities in a historic village, which is lit up and decorated for the holidays. Millard's Crossing, 6020 North Street. Website: http://www.nineflagsfestival.com Phone: 936-564-7351 Location: Port Lavaca     Event Date: December 04   Festival of Lights Night Parade Features lighted floats traveling through downtown Port Lavaca, ending at the Bayfront Peninsula. Website: http://www.portlavacatx.org Phone: 361-552-1234 Location: Quintana     Event Date: December 04   Christmas Tidings on the Gulf Quintana Beach County Park Phone: 979-864-1541 Location: Ranger     Event Date: December 04   Nighttime Lighted Christmas Parade Parade ends with Santa on Ranger's first truck. Santa visits with children after the parade. This year's theme is "Old-Fashioned Christmas." Begins at 6 p.m. Downtown Main Street. E-Mail: rhps@txol.net Phone: 254-647-3340 Location: Rockdale     Event Date: December 04   "All Aboard the Christmas Express" Features a night parade, Santa in historic depot and entertainment. Downtown Rockdale. Website: http://www.rockdalechamber.com Phone: 512-446-2030 Location: Schulenburg     Event Date: December 04   Lighted Christmas Parade Welcome Santa and take home a picture. Includes food, beverages and more. Parade begins at 6 p.m. Historic Downtown Schulenburg. Website: http://www.schulenburgchamber.org Phone: 979-743-4514 Location: Sulphur Springs     Event Date: December 04   Christmas in the Park Historic buildings are decorated for Christmas. Heritage Park. Website: http://tourism.sulphurspringstx.org Phone: 888-300-6623 Alt Phone: 903-885-2387 Location: Yorktown     Event Date: December 04   Christmas at the Fire Station Santa visits the historic fire station. Children's activities include a ride on a miniature train and old-time hayride. Firemen serve their famous stew. Fire Station and City Park. Phone: 361-564-2661 Location: Bellville     Event Date: December 04 - December 05, 2009 27th Annual Small Town Christmas Begins at 5 p.m. Friday. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Downtown Bellville. Phone: 979-865-3407 Location: Boerne     Event Date: December 04 - December 05, 2009 Dickens on Main/Weihnachts Fest Includes a night parade, food booths, arts & crafts, caroling, Santa in the gazebo for pictures, live entertainment and Biergarten. Downtown Boerne. Phone: 830-249-7277 Location: Brenham     Event Date: December 04 - December 05, 2009 Christmas Stroll & Lighted Parade Enjoy entertainment and holiday shopping on lighted downtown streets. On Saturday, join the Jingle Bell Fun Run and Walk at 8:30 a.m. and enjoy the 6 p.m. parade that brings Santa to the Square. Website: http://www.downtownbrenham.com Phone: 979-836-3339 Alt Phone: 888-273-6426 Location: Sealy     Event Date: December 04 - December 05, 2009 Fantasy of Lights Kicks off with a barbecue cook-off, softball tournament, bean bag tournament and more at B&PW Park. Saturday events at Levine Park include arts & crafts booths, carnival, holiday entertainment, home tours and more. "Real snowfall" is at 3 p.m. and lighted parade begins at 6 p.m. Website: http://www.sealycommunityfoundation.org Phone: 979-885-3511 Location: Sherman     Event Date: December 04 - December 05, 2009 Snowflake Festival 2009 Held in conjunction with Sherman's Christmas parade, this two-day festival brings retail and food vendors to the Downtown Square. Website: http://www.shermantx.org Phone: 903-957-0310 Location: Sulphur Springs     Event Date: December 04 - December 05, 2009 Christmas Festival on Heritage Square Includes lighting of the Christmas tree on Friday, trolley rides to Heritage Park, snow slide and a Saturday Christmas light parade. Downtown on the Square. Website: http://tourism.sulphurspringstx.org Phone: 888-300-6623 Location: Austin     Event Date: December 04 - December 06, 2009 Wild Ideas On Friday, stop by Jo Pollock's annual ornament signing party and enjoy Chef Keem's newest chocolate truffles. On Saturday, find book signings by Kelly Bender, author of Texas Wildscapes, Lance Allred, author of Enchanted Rock, and Jim Stanley, author of Hill Country Landowners Guide. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Website: http://www.wildflower.org Phone: 512-292-4200 Location: Canton     Event Date: December 04 - December 06, 2009 Christmas at Canton Mountain Phone: 903-879-1958 Location: Santa Anna     Event Date: December 04 - December 05, 2009 Two Nights of Christmas in Santa Anna Downtown Santa Anna Phone: 325-348-3700 Location: Amarillo     Event Date: December 04   Electric Light Parade Parade ends with a balloon glow and a visit from Santa Claus. Ends at the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts for the lighting of the city's Christmas tree at 7 p.m. Website: http://www.centercity.org Phone: 806-372-6744 Location: Bandera     Event Date: December 04   Shopper's Jubilee Begin the evening at 4:45 p.m. in front of the historic Bandera County Courthouse listening to school groups, and witness the arrival of Mary and Joseph and lighting of the Christmas decorations. Then, stroll the luminaria-lit Main Street and enjoy strollinig musicians and merchants' open houses. Courthouse and Main Street, Bandera. Website: http://www.banderabusinessassociation.com Phone: 830-796-4447 Location: Baytown     Event Date: December 04   Christmas Parade Watch the lighted floats, decorated vehicles, marching groups, school bands and Santa Claus parade down Texas Avenue to kick off the holiday season. Begins at 6:30 p.m. Website: http://www.baytown.org Phone: 281-420-6597 Location: Brownwood     Event Date: December 04   Lighted christmas Parade Kick off the Christmas season. Downtown Brownwood. Website: http://www.brownwoodjaycees.org Phone: 325-643-9956 Location: Castroville     Event Date: December 04   Fiorella Friday Includes entertainment, artisans and wine tastings from 6 to 9 p.m. Fiorella Street. Website: http://www.castroville.com Phone: 830-538-2349 Location: Clifton     Event Date: December 04   Lighted Christmas Parade Features floats, Santa, Norwegian ship, carriage and more. Website: http://www.cliftontexas.org Phone: 254-675-3720 Location: Columbus     Event Date: December 04   Candlelight Homes Tour Several homes and museums are open for viewing. Downtown. Website: http://www.columbustexas.org Phone: 979-732-5135 Location: De Leon     Event Date: December 04   Country Christmas & Peanut/Pecan Walk of Fame The Country Christmas is in the City Auditorium. Website: http://www.deleontexas.com/chamber Phone: 254-893-2083 Location: Goliad     Event Date: December 04 - December 05, 2009 Christmas in Goliad Enjoy the 7 p.m. lighted parade, shopping and food on Friday. On Saturday, activities include the Pony Express Riders, juried arts & crafts, music, dancers, Miss Ruby's Corral, book signings, Santa arriving on a longhorn steer at noon, and best dressed dog contest. Downtown Courthouse Square. Website: http://www.goliadcc.org Phone: 361-645-8767 Location: Lockhart     Event Date: December 04 - December 05, 2009 A Dickens' Christmas in Lockhart Includes Dickens characters, entertainment from choirs, dancers, bagpipe players and more. Food and craft vendors are open. Dr. Eugene Clark Library and Downtown Courthouse Square. Website: http://www.lockhartchamber.com Phone: 512-398-2818 Location: Houston     Event Date: December 04 - December 05, 2009 2009 Houston Heights Association Holiday Home Tour Visit five homes. Docents will be available to point out the rich history, architecture and unique holiday decorations of each home. Website: http://www.houstonheights.org Phone: 713-861-4002 Location: Huntsville     Event Date: December 04 - December 05, 2009 Journey through Bethlehem Visitors can enjoy the sights and sounds of how life was the night Jesus was born. Walker County Fairgrounds. Website: http://www.journeythroughbethlehem.org Phone: 936-295-7459 Location: Ledbetter     Event Date: December 04 - December 26, 2009 Christmas Lane of Lights Dec. 4-5, 11-12, 18-19 and 26 Phone: 979-249-5227 Location: Georgetown     Event Date: December 04 - December 06, 2009 Ninth Sun City Holiday Home Tour Features seven professionally decorated homes. Sun City Kiwanis manages the tour. Phone: 512-864-0207 Location: Mansfield     Event Date: December 04 - December 06, 2009 Hometown Holidays Features bands, Santa, lighting of the Christmas tree, laser and fireworks show on Friday. On Saturday, enjoy Breakfast with Santa and the Hometown Holiday's Parade. The Tour of Homes is Sunday. Check website for locations. Website: http://www.mansfield-tx.gov Phone: 817-804-5785 Location: Gonzales     Event Date: December 04 - December 05, 2009 Stars in the Village: An 1800s Trail of Lights Gonzales Pioneer Village Living History Center E-Mail: thevillage@gvec.net Phone: 830-672-2157 Location: Brownwood     Event Date: December 04 - December 05, 2009 Christmas Festival Includes food vendors, kids activities, music and Santa. Downtown. Website: http://www.visitbrownwood.com Phone: 325-646-9535 Location: Canyon     Event Date: December 04 - December 05, 2009 Christmas Open House Welcomes the season with musical entertainment, children's activities, Santa and Mrs. Claus, costumed interpreters, storytellers and more. Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. Website: http://www.panhandleplains.org Phone: 806-651-2244 Location: Cedar Park     Event Date: December 04   Holiday Tree Lighting The holidays begin with the Holiday Tree Lighting in Heritage Oak Park. Over 50,000 lights illuminate the largest Live Oak in Cedar Park. Enjoy an appearance by Santa Claus, caroling, free carriage rides and the Yule fire. Hours are 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free to the public. Heritage Oak Park, 875 Quest Parkway. Phone: 512-401-5508 Location: San Angelo     Event Date: December 04 - December 26, 2009 Santa's Santa Fe Christmas The doors will be open to a Winter Wonderland of holiday decorations inside and out of the Historic Depot, beautifully decorated trees with model trains of every size running on several different layouts. Historic Depot. Phone: 325-655-4136 Location: San Angelo     Event Date: December 04 - December 30, 2009 Concho Christmas Celebration The River Walk and El Paseo de Santa Angela are all aglow with an array of Christmas lights. Tour starts at Abe and 1st streets. Phone: 325-655-5000 Location: Bandera     Event Date: December 04 - January 02, 2010 Christmas Past David and Mona Rollison have restored several Victorian Christmas display panels and loaned the display to the Frontier Times Museum. Website: http://www.frontiertimesmuseum.org Phone: 830-796-3864 Location: Waxahachie     Event Date: December 04 - December 13, 2009 Bethlehem Revisited Dec. 4-6 and 11-13. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. Located behind Central Presbyterian Church. Phone: 972-937-2390 Location: Grapevine     Event Date: December 04 - December 20, 2009 Christmas on Main Dec. 4-6, 11-13 and 18-20. Features carolers, holiday treats, Santa Claus, costumed characters and decorations along Grapevine's Historic Main Street. Website: http://www.GrapevineTexasUSA.com Phone: 817-410-3185 Location: Grapevine     Event Date: December 04 - December 20, 2009 North Pole Express Dec. 4-6, 11-13 and 18-20. Children ride with Santa as the Grapevine Vintage Railroad becomes the North Pole Express. Children have the opportunity to visit with Santa Claus. Website: http://www.gvrr.com Phone: 817-410-3185 Location: San Antonio     Event Date: December 04 - December 20, 2009 Fiesta de las Luminarias Dec. 4-6, 11-13 and 18-20. Luminarias is a centuries-old tradition. The River Walk glows with the warmth of more than 6,000 candles placed in sand-filled bags. Phone: 210-227-4262 Location: Waco     Event Date: December 04 - December 11, 2009 Candlelight Tour of Christmas on the Brazos Homes Dec. 4 and 11. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. Includes Fort House, East Terrace House, Earle-Napier-Kinnard House, and McCulloch House. Website: http://www.HistoricWaco.org Phone: 254-753-5166 Location: Austin     Event Date: December 04 - December 20, 2009 Gingerbread House Workshops Check website for times. Austin Children's Museum. Website: http://www.austinkids.org Phone: 512-472-2499 Location: Burnet     Event Date: December 04 - December 13, 2009 Main Street Bethlehem Dec. 4-6 and 11-13. Popular live nativity scene amidst detailed town of Bethlehem re-creation. First Baptist Church. Website: http://www.fbcburnet.org Phone: 512-756-4481 Alt Phone: 512-756-6033 Location: San Angelo     Event Date: December 04 - December 06, 2009 Christmas at Old Fort Concho Includes children's programs, living history, food, historical displays, period music and more. Fort Concho. Website: http://www.fortconcho.com Phone: 325-481-2646 Location: Pearland     Event Date: December 04 - December 06, 2009 Hometown Christmas Festival Kicks off with tree lighting at 7 p.m. Friday. Includes snow, Santa, carriage rides, Christmas pictures and more. Pearland Town Center. Website: http://www.pearlandparks.com Phone: 281-652-1673 Location: Woodville     Event Date: December 05   Christmas Twilight Tour Tour the village by oil lamps and lanterns. Includes Santa Claus, music and a Christmas program. Heritage Village Museum. Website: http://www.heritage-village.org Phone: 409-283-2272 Location: Seguin     Event Date: December 05   Pony Express A special USPO station offers hand cancellation for all letters, and Mayor Betty Ann Matthies reads a proclamation from the governor. Hours are noon to 2 p.m. Heritage Museum. E-Mail: cofc@seguintx.org Phone: 830-401-2448 Location: Smithville     Event Date: December 05   19th Annual Festival of Lights Features arts & crafts vendors, food vendors and activities for kids. Carolers will perform in the town gazebo and the street will light up for the nighttime parade featuring Santa Claus. First and Main streets. Website: http://www.smithvilletx.org Phone: 512-237-2313 Location: Terrell     Event Date: December 05   Christmas in a Small Town Candlelight Tour Visit homes decorated for the holiday season. Hours are 4 to 8 p.m. Call for home locations. Website: http://www.terrelltexas.com Phone: 972-563-5703 Location: Decatur     Event Date: December 05   Moonlight Madness Enjoy a lighted Christmas parade, shopping, carriage rides, kids activities, booths and vendors. Downtown. Website: http://www.decaturtx.com Phone: 940-627-3107 Location: Elgin     Event Date: December 05   Holiday by the Tracks Features live music and entertainment, artists showcase, photos with Santa, Christmas craft fair and gingerbread house display at the Elgin Public Library, model train display at the Elgin Chamber of Commerce, and more. Website: http://www.elgintx.com Phone: 512-281-5724 Location: Farmers Branch     Event Date: December 05   Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony Watch the city's holiday tree and the park light up, visit with Santa, tour historic homes, sled down snow hills and enjoy refreshments. Historical Park. Website: http://www.farmersbranch.info Phone: 972-919-2620 Location: Fort Worth     Event Date: December 05   Jingle Bell Run/Walk & Holiday Festival for Arthritis Includes a timed 5K run/walk with a 1-mile reindeer run. Festival begins at 2:30 p.m. Sundance Square, Chisholm Trail Lot. Website: http://www.fwjinglebellrun.org Phone: 817-944-5673 Location: Waxahachie     Event Date: December 05 - December 13, 2009 Candlelight Home Tour Dec. 5-6 and 12-13. Hours are 2 to 8 p.m. Sponsored by the Waxahachie Downtown Merchants Association. Phone: 972-938-3247 Location: Big Spring     Event Date: December 05 - December 24, 2009 Homespun Christmas View the Christmas tree forest and a beautiful display of quilts by the Signal Mountain Quilting Guild. Heritage Museum. Website: http://www.bigspringmuseum.com Phone: 432-267-8255 Location: Richmond     Event Date: December 05   Miracle on Morton Street Santa rappels from the water tower. Includes food, entertainment, letters to Santa, kids area, arts and more. Website: http://www.historicrichmond.org Phone: none Location: Rockport     Event Date: December 05   Tropical Christmas Festival Enjoy a birding seminar, CASI chili cook-off, arts & crafts, children's Christmas ornament workshop, visit with "Tropical" Santa, children's art contest, lighted boat parade, illuminated land parade and fireworks. Rockport Harbor. Website: http://www.cityofrockport.com Phone: 361-729-2213 X-221 Location: Round Top     Event Date: December 05   Christmas Parade Begins at 2 p.m. Website: http://www.roundtop.org Phone: 979-249-4042 Location: Plano     Event Date: December 05 - December 06, 2009 Dickens in Historic Downtown Plano Enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas celebration and tree lighting in Historic Downtown Plano. 901 E. 15th Street. Website: http://www.planoparks.org Phone: 972-941-7250 Location: Plano     Event Date: December 05 - December 06, 2009 Lantern Lights at Heritage Farmstead Museum Historic holiday cheer is celebrated at the historic homestead of Miss Aimee Wilson. 1900 W. 15th Street. Website: http://www.heritagefarmstead.org Phone: 972-881-0140 Location: Seguin     Event Date: December 05 - December 06, 2009 Holiday Tour of Homes Tour is sponsored by the Seguin Conservation Society. Holiday-decorated homes and historic sites will be on tour for a fee. Website: http://www.visitseguin.com Phone: 800-580-7322 Location: West Columbia     Event Date: December 05   Light Up the First Capitol Enjoy the farmers market, lighted night parade, Santa & Mrs. Santa, reading stories, pictures with Santa, arts & crafts booths, food and entertainment. 202 E. Brazos. Website: http://www.westcolumbiachamber.com Phone: 979-345-3921 Location: Wharton     Event Date: December 05   Wharton 1889 Christmas Interact with actors in period costumes and enjoy Monterrey Square decorated for the holidays. Wharton's Historic Downtown Square. Phone: 979-532-8840 Location: Wimberley     Event Date: December 05   Winter's Eve on the Square Includes carolers, two music stages, Santa and food booths. Begins at 5 p.m. Downtown Wimberley. Website: http://www.wimberleymerchants.com Phone: 512-695-6326 Alt Phone: 512-847-1100 Location: Colorado City     Event Date: December 05 - December 06, 2009 Festival of Trees Includes decorated trees, chili supper and parade. Railhead Building. First and Elm streets. Website: http://www.coloradocitychamberofcommerce.com Phone: 325-728-3403 Location: Bowie     Event Date: December 05 - December 06, 2009 Fantasy of Lights Christmas Festival Includes Santa's Workshop arts & crafts show, photos with Santa, and Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade on Saturday. Wraps up Sunday with the Amity Club Tour of Homes from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Downtown Bowie. Website: http://www.cityofbowietx.com Phone: 940-872-6246 Location: Buda     Event Date: December 05 - December 06, 2009 Budafest Includes handcrafted items, live volunteer entertainment, carnival and food booths. On the Town Square. Website: http://www.budafest.org Phone: 512-694-3413 Location: Victoria     Event Date: December 05   Holiday Lighted Parade Begins at 6 p.m. Website: http://www.victoriatx.org Phone: 361-485-3200 Location: Gruene     Event Date: December 05 - December 20, 2009 Photos with Cowboy Kringle Dec. 5-6, 12-13 and 19-20. Features Gruene's own brand of Santa. Phone: 830-629-5077 Alt Phone: 830-606-1601 Location: Johnson City     Event Date: December 05 - December 20, 2009 John City Hay Rides Dec. 5-6, 12-13 and 19-20. Enjoy a hay ride in Johnson City while viewing Lights Spectacular. Phone: 830-868-5277 Location: La Grange     Event Date: December 05 - December 19, 2009 Trail of Lights Dec. 5, 11-12 and 18-19. Enjoy a quarter-mile trail illuminated with thousands of lights. Experience the 1850s-era German home of H.L. Kreische, bedecked in Christmas splendor, in a Texas-German style. Begins at 6 p.m. Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery State Historic Site. Phone: 979-968-5658 Location: Waxahachie     Event Date: December 05 - December 12, 2009 Downtown Victorian Christmas Festival Dec. 5 and 12. Includes the Enchanted Pines open-air East Glide skating rink. Phone: 972-937-2390 Location: Galveston     Event Date: December 05 - December 06, 2009 Dickens on The Strand Includes Victorian bed races, exhibit from Charles Dickens Museum in London and Pickwick's Lantern Parade. Separately ticketed special events, beginninig Dec. 4, include Victorian Hand Bell Concerts at the 1859 St Joseph's Church Museum, A Dickens Feast at the 1880 Garten Verein, English Country Breakfasts at the 1859 Ashton Villa, and tours. Website: http://www.dickensonthestrand.org Phone: 409-765-7834 Location: Granbury     Event Date: December 05 - December 06, 2009 Candlelight Tour of Homes Visit private historic houses decorated for the holiday season. Includes re-enactors at each site. Website: http://www.hgma.com Phone: none Location: Brenham     Event Date: December 05   Christmas at the Mansion Heritage Belles bring the 1869 Giddings Stone Mansion alive. Activities, entertainment and pictures with Santa Claus create a magical experience from 1 to 4 p.m. Website: http://www.giddingsstonemansion.com Phone: 979-836-1690 Location: Carrollton     Event Date: December 05   Sugar Plum Wonderland Includes carolers strolling, old-fashioned baking contest, snow hill for sledding, stagecoach rides, pet parade, pony carousel, tree lighting and more. Historic Downtown Carrollton. Website: http://www.olddowntowncarrollton.com Phone: 972-242-4490 Location: Waco     Event Date: December 05   Christmas Parade At 6:30 p.m. Austin Avenue to Heritage Square. Website: http://www.waco-texas.com Phone: 254-750-5627 Location: Waco     Event Date: December 05   Keep Waco Beautiful Christmas Tree Lighting Concert follows the tree lighting. Begins around 8 p.m. Heritage Square. Website: http://www.keepwacobeautiful.com Phone: 254-750-5728 Location: Waxahachie     Event Date: December 05   Waxahachie Christmas Parade Historic Downtown Waxahachie Phone: 972-937-2390 Location: Snyder     Event Date: December 05   Lighted Christmas Parade Downtown Website: http://www.snyderchamber.org Phone: 325-573-3558 Location: Taylor     Event Date: December 05   Lighted Christmas Parade Includes lighted Christmas floats, vehicles and marching bands at 7 p.m. Main Street. Website: http://www.taylorchamber.org Phone: 512-352-6465 Location: Mineola     Event Date: December 05   Annual Christmas Parade Features bands, antique and classic cars, club and organization floats and more. Downtown Business District. Website: http://www.mineolachamber.org Phone: 903-569-2087 Location: Mineral Wells     Event Date: December 05   Christmas Parade Phone: 940-325-2557 Location: Monahans     Event Date: December 05   Christmas & Chili Market Showcases local merchants for Christmas shopping. Enjoy breakfast with Santa from 9 to 11 a.m., chili, cornbread and cookies from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and caroling at 3 p.m. Ward County Convention Center. Website: http://www.monahans.org Phone: 432-943-2187 Location: Mount Pleasant     Event Date: December 05   Rotary Club Christmas Parade Begins at 6 p.m. Downtown Mount Pleasant. Website: http://www.mtpleasanttx.com Phone: 903-767-6600 Location: Mount Pleasant     Event Date: December 05   Santa's Visit in the Courthouse Begins at 7 p.m. Downtown Mount Pleasant. Website: http://www.mtpleasanttx.com Phone: 903-767-6600 Location: Mount Vernon     Event Date: December 05   Christmas Parade Includes craft vendors around the Square before the 5:30 p.m. lighted parade. Website: http://www.franklincountytx.com Phone: 903-537-4365 Location: Nacogdoches     Event Date: December 05   Nine Flags Lighted Christmas Parade The 6:30 p.m. Christmas parade winds its way through the historic downtown streets. Kicking off at 2 p.m., browse arts, crafts and food booths. Parade is followed by a dazzling fireworks display about 7:45 p.m. Festival Plaza. Website: http://www.nineflagsfestival.com Phone: 888-653-3788 Location: Nacogdoches     Event Date: December 05   Pancakes with Santa Begins at 7:30 a.m. Hotel Fredonia. Website: http://www.nineflagsfestival.com Phone: 936-564-1234 Location: Navasota     Event Date: December 05   Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade Nighttime parade features floats and other entries. Theme is "Traditional Old-Fashioned Christmas." Begins at 6 p.m. Downtown. Website: http://www.navasotagrimeschamber.com Phone: 936-825-6600 Location: Navasota     Event Date: December 05   Hometown Christmas Enjoy activities and events in the downtown area. Website: http://www.navasotatx.gov Phone: 936-825-2241 Location: Needville     Event Date: December 05   Siple Christmas Includes making s'mores, Dutch oven cooking, children's crafts, hayrides, a visit from a "Southern Santa," and The Brazos River Pickers. Brazos Bend State Park. Website: http://www.brazosbend.org Phone: 979-553-5101 Location: New Braunfels     Event Date: December 05   Christmas Tour of Homes Visit historic and new homes, delightfully decorated in their Christmas finery. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone: 830-624-1307 Alt Phone: 830-832-8815 Location: Odessa     Event Date: December 05   Heritage Holiday Christmas Parade of Lights Begins at 6:30 p.m. Website: http://www.heritageholiday.org Phone: none Location: Pearland     Event Date: December 05   28th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade This year's theme is "A Journey in Time 100 Years Past." Begins at 5:30 p.m. FM 518, from Pearland Parkway to Old Alvin Road. Website: http://www.pearlandparks.com Phone: 281-652-1673 Location: Port Aransas     Event Date: December 05   Carolers Afloat & Boat Lighting Parade Enjoy the evening while singing carols aboard vessels as they cruise the city harbor. Watch the beautifully decorated boats in the Boat Lighting Parade. Activities begin at dusk. Robert's Point Park. Website: http://www.portaransas.org Phone: 800-452-6278 Location: Port Isabel     Event Date: December 05   23rd Annual Christmas Lighted Boat Parade Begins at Port Isabel City Docks at 6 p.m. and winds through the channels in Port Isabel, then into the Laguna Madre Bay and on the way to South Padre Island. Website: http://www.portisabel.org/boat-parade Phone: 956-943-2262 Location: Port Neches     Event Date: December 05   Annual Christmas Parade Includes decorated vehicles, floats, horses and Santa. Begins at 2 p.m. Port Neches Avenue. E-Mail: pncoc@swbell.net Phone: none Location: Post     Event Date: December 05   Lighted Christmas Parade Downtown Post Website: http://www.postcitytexas.com Phone: 806-495-3461 Location: Quanah     Event Date: December 05   Lighted Christmas Parade & Festival Features craft booths, buggy rides, Santa, music, 6:30 p.m. lighted Christmas parade, games and contests. Hours are 9 a.m. to midnight. E-Mail: quanahcoc@cebridge.net Phone: 940-663-2222 Location: Corpus Christi     Event Date: December 05   Harbor Lights Festival Featues a children's parade, entertainment stage, children's activity area, lighting of the Tree of Lights, laser light show and illuminated boat parade. Shoreline Boulevard, between Peoples and Lawrence streets. E-Mail: emmktg@aol.com Phone: 361-985-1555 Location: Fort Worth     Event Date: December 05   Christmas in the Stockyards Includes activities, petting zoo, Fort Worth Herd "CowKid Round-up," "Ride for Toys" on horseback, Christmas-tree lighting, carolers, Santa Claus, vendors and more. Stockyards National Historic District. Website: http://www.stockyardsstation.com Phone: 817-625-9715 Location: Gainesville     Event Date: December 05   Annual Chamber Lighted Christmas Parade Every entry is lighted. Downtown Gainesville. Website: http://www.gogainesville.net Phone: 940-665-2831 Location: Gatesville     Event Date: December 05   Christmas Parade Showcases float entries from the various community organizations. Includes a special guest appearance by Santa. Gatesville Main Street. Website: http://www.gatesvilletx.info Phone: 2254-865-2617 Location: Gilmer     Event Date: December 05   Breakfast with Santa Hours are 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Gilmer High School Cafeteria. Website: http://www.gilmerareachamber.com Phone: 903-843-2413 Location: Gladewater     Event Date: December 05   Breakfast with Santa 215 N. Main Website: http://www.gladewaterchamber.com Phone: 903-845-5501 Alt Phone: 903-627-0315 Location: Goliad     Event Date: December 05   Las Posadas Traditional Mexican cultural event recalls Mary & Joseph's search for lodging. Presidio La Bahia. Website: http://www.presidiolabahia.org Phone: 361-645-3752 Location: Grand Prairie     Event Date: December 05   Winter Wonderland Festival Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Lynn Creek Park, 5700 Lake Ridge Parkway. Phone: 972-237-8100 Location: Gruene     Event Date: December 05   Gruene Town Lighting & Annual Christmas Along the Corridor The Gruene Historic District receives Pony Express riders from the Comal County Sheriff's Posse at 10 a.m. A temporary post office is set up next to Gruene Outfitters to cancel stamps. Enjoy a brass band street performance at 5 p.m., followed by the annual town lighting at 6 p.m. Website: http://www.gruenehall.com Phone: 830-629-5077 Location: Gun Barrel City     Event Date: December 05   Christmas Festival & Parade of Lights Kicks off with a lighted Christmas parade with Santa Claus and refreshments. Festival ends with spectacular fireworks choreographed to Christmas music. Hwy. 334, 301 Municipal Drive. Website: http://www.gunbarrelcity.net Phone: 903-887-1087 Location: Hico     Event Date: December 05   Christmas Parade of Lights Features light floats with an appearance by Santa Claus and a doggie fashion show. Downtown Hico. Website: http://www.hico-tx.com Phone: 254-796-2523 Location: Hico     Event Date: December 05   Hico Review Club Home Tour Visit Hico area homes in their Christmas finery. Website: http://www.hico-tx.com Phone: 254-796-2523 Location: Hughes Springs     Event Date: December 05   Christmas Parade Includes a tree lighting in Spring Park. Begins at 5 p.m. Website: http://www.hughesspringstx.net Phone: 903-639-2351 Location: Huntsville     Event Date: December 05   Lion's Club Christmas Parade Includes Santa. Parade is followed by the lighting of the Courthouse Christmas Tree. Phone: 936-291-5920 Location: Jacksonville     Event Date: December 05   Old-Fashioned Christmas Open House Hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Phone: 903-586-2217 Location: Johnson City     Event Date: December 05   Hill Country Toy Run For the benefit of the Cherokee Home for Children, bikers and enthusiasts play Santa and deliver Christmas cheer, gifts and good tidings. Website: http://www.jcpigroast.org/HillCountryToyRunAssoc Phone: 830-868-4007 Alt Phone: 830-868-7693 Location: Joshua     Event Date: December 05   Parade of Lights & Tree Lighting Website: http://www.joshuachamber.org Phone: 817-558-2821 Location: Kaufman     Event Date: December 05   It's a Wonderful Life in Kaufman Christmas event includes arts & crafts, carriage rides, Santa and a tree lighting. Courthouse Square. E-Mail: jmayes@kaufmanchamber.com Phone: 972-932-3118 Location: Kilgore     Event Date: December 05   Holiday Happenings in Historic Homes Tour several historic homes building during the oil boom. Hours are 2 to 6 p.m. Kilgore Historic District. Phone: 903-984-3346 Location: Lampasas     Event Date: December 05   Holiday Activities Includes walking tours of historic properties, Keystone Square Museum Christmas trees and gingerbread houses on view, historic courthouse tours, a presentation, Christmas storytelling, and Christmas movie and carols in the evening. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Phone: 512-525-5200 Alt Phone: 512-556-2224 Location: Lewisville     Event Date: December 05   Holiday at the Hall Hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Old Town Lewisville. Website: http://www.visitlewisville.com Phone: 972-219-3401 Location: Lockhart     Event Date: December 05   Tours of Homes Four local homes are decorated and opened to the public with a final stop at a local church for refreshments. Website: http://www.lockhartchamber.com Phone: 512-398-2818 Location: Longview     Event Date: December 05   Living History Christmas Website: http://www.gregghistorical.org Phone: 903-753-5840 Location: Lufkin     Event Date: December 05   Santa Claus Express Have breakfast with Santa. Tickets must be purchased by Dec. 1. Texas Forestry Museum. Website: http://www.treetexas.com Phone: 936-632-9535 Location: Marathon     Event Date: December 05   Fiesta de Noche Bueno Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. Downtown Marathon. Website: http://www.marathontexas.net Phone: 432-386-4516 Location: Marble Falls     Event Date: December 05   "Boots & Bling" Cowboy Up for Kids Barbecue and dancing under the stars from y to 11 p.m. Benefits the Hill Country Children's Advocacy Center and abused children. Lakeside Pavilion. Phone: 512-756-2607 Location: Marlin     Event Date: December 05   Showcase of Homes Christmas Tour Website: http://www.marlinra.org Phone: 254-803-2366 Location: McCamey     Event Date: December 05   Cowboy Christmas Ball Includes dancing, a band, food and fun. 4-H Barn. Website: http://www.mccameychamber.org Phone: 432-652-8202 Location: Dallas     Event Date: December 05   Family Holiday in the West End Arts & crafts fair, reindeer and Santa, toy drop-off for Santa's helpers, carolers, lunch with Santa and his helpers, and street entertainment. West End Historic District. Phone: 214-741-7180 Location: Castroville     Event Date: December 05   Old-Fashioned Christmas More than 250 vendors provide a variety of gifts and arts & crafts, as well as food and drink. Santa will pay his annual visit at 1 p.m. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Houston Square. Website: http://www.castroville.com Phone: 830-538-3142 Alt Phone: 800-778-6775 Location: Center     Event Date: December 05   Christmas Parade Nighttime parade around the historic downtown square. The Center Square. Phone: 936-598-3682 Location: Clifton     Event Date: December 05   Norwegian Country Christmas Home Tour Features homes, history and art. Visit historic Norwegian homes, churches, a museum and art center. Shop Heritage Village. Enjoy a Norwegian Luncheon. Website: http://www.cliftontexas.org Phone: 254-675-3720 Location: Columbus     Event Date: December 05   Breakfast with Santa Enjoy pictures with Santa and kids games. Columbus Elementary School. Website: http://www.columbustexas.org Phone: 979-732-8385 Location: McGregor     Event Date: December 05   Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting Includes the parade, music, hot dogs and tree lighting. Website: http://www.mcgregor-texas.com Phone: 254-840-2806 Location: Melissa     Event Date: December 05   Christmas Parade Parade begins at 10 a.m. After the parade, enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and cookies with Santa. Santa also will be available for photos. Cardinal Drive, beginning at Melissa High School. Website: http://www.melissatx.org Phone: 972-837-4277 Location: Dallas     Event Date: December 05   Capital One Bank Adolphus Children's Parade St. Nick and his entourage of marching bands, giant inflatables, costume characters and dancers will take to the streets to kick off the holiday season in North Texas. Outside the Adolphus Hotel, 1321 Commerce Street. Website: http://www.childrens.com/parade Phone: 214-456-5318 Alt Phone: 214-742-8200 Location: Corsicana     Event Date: December 05   Parade of Lights Lighted floats parade along Beaton Street, Downtown. Website: http://www.visitcorsicana.com Phone: 877-648-2688 Location: Bellville     Event Date: December 05 - December 06, 2009 Austin County Unit American Cancer Society Holiday Home Tour Phone: 979-865-1565 Location: Waco     Event Date: December 05 - January 03, 2010 All Aboard the Mayborn Express The exhibit features multiple model train layouts displayed and created by Central Texas Area Model Railroaders. Mayborn Museum Complex. Website: http://www.maybornmuseum.com Phone: 254-710-1110 Location: Athens     Event Date: December 05   Athens Parade & Christmas Celebration Includes caroling and activities at 5:30 p.m., and a parade a 6:30 p.m. Athens Town Square. Phone: 903-675-5181 Location: Bandera     Event Date: December 05   Cowboy Campfire Christmas Gather at 5 p.m. for caroling, Christmas stories and a live nativity. Bandera City Park. Website: http://www.banderabusinessassociation.com Phone: 800-364-3833 Location: Bandera     Event Date: December 05   Holiday Parade Welcome Santa to Bandera. Begins at 11 a.m. Main Street Bandera. Website: http://www.banderatex.com Phone: 830-796-3280 Location: Belton     Event Date: December 05   Christmas on the Chisholm Trail Includes holiday cheer and seasonal fare. See Santa and kick off the holiday season. Hours are 4 to 8 p.m. Yettie Polk Park. Website: http://www.ci.belton.tx.us Phone: 254-933-5860 Location: Big Spring     Event Date: December 05   Big Spring Herald Christmas Parade Start with activities at the Heritage Museum, including watching the parade, then enjoy beautiful music from the Living Christmas Tree at the First United Methodist Church.. Gregg Street. Website: http://www.bigspringherald.com Phone: 432-263-7331 Location: Beaumont     Event Date: December 06   Fire Museum of Texas Christmas Open House Tour the museum and enjoy holiday music and activities. Includes professional nostalgic photo opportunities aboard the 1909 Ladder Truck. Fire Museum of Texas. Phone: 409-880-3927 Location: Albany     Event Date: December 06   2009 Annual Christmas Tour of Homes Albany homeowners open their homes to display beautiful Christmas decorations, inside and out. Nativity scenes will be plentiful. Hours are 3 to 5:30 p.m. Website: http://www.albanytexas.com Phone: 325-762-2525 Location: Decatur     Event Date: December 06   Tour of Homes Visit new and historic homes in Decatur and the surrounding area. Website: http://www.decaturtx.com Phone: 940-627-3107 Location: Kingsland     Event Date: December 06   Christmas in the Hill Country Home Tour Hours are 2 to 5 p.m. Refreshments will be served at Kingsland Library. Phone: 325-388-9382 Location: Lake Jackson     Event Date: December 06   Holiday Tour of Homes Phone: 979-285-2501 Location: Lampasas     Event Date: December 06   Holiday Tour of Homes Hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Sponsored by Keystone Square Museum. Phone: 512-556-2224 Location: Mineral Wells     Event Date: December 06   Zonta Tour of Homes Phone: 940-325-2557 Location: Moulton     Event Date: December 06   Santa Comes to Town Santa arrives on the fire truck. The local school band and a community choir perform Christmas carols. The royal court will lead the parade on a lighted float. Downtown Moulton. E-Mail: chamber@moultontexas.com Phone: 361-596-7205 Location: Yorktown     Event Date: December 06   Christmas Home Tour Visit Yorktown's historic homes, beautifully decorated for the holidays. Ends at Yorktown's historical museum to view an extensive collection of nativity. Website: http://www.yorktowntx.com Phone: 361-564-2661 Location: Beaumont     Event Date: December 06   John Jay French Candlelight Tour Experience the Yuletide spirit with old-style music, caroling, refreshments and more. Website: http://www.jjfrench.com Phone: 409-898-8487 Location: Dallas     Event Date: December 06   Family Past Times The December theme is "Simple Celebrations." Help Village residents prepare for the holidays from non to 4 p.m. Dallas Heritage Village. Website: http://www.DallasHeritageVillage.org Phone: 214-421-5141 Location: Midlothian     Event Date: December 07   Christmas Parade Followed by a tree lighting. Santa and Mrs. Claus will make an appearance. Downtown Midlothian. Phone: 972-441-4501 Location: Monahans     Event Date: December 07   Lighted Christmas Parade Travels from the high school to Million Barrel, where there will be cookies, hot chocolate and entertainment. Website: http://www.monahans.org Phone: 432-943-3418 Location: Yorktown     Event Date: December 07 - December 31, 2009 Majestic Lights on Coleto Creek Enjoy beautiful Christmas lighting through City Park and along Coleto Creek. Website: http://www.yorktowntx.com Phone: 361-564-2661 Location: Longview     Event Date: December 08 - December 18, 2009 Model Train & Christmas Village Exhibit Dec. 8-11 and 15-19 Website: http://www.gregghistorical.org Phone: 903-753-5840 Location: Abilene     Event Date: December 08   H-E-B- Food Stores Feast of Sharing Community Dinner Abilene Civic Center Phone: 325-690-5030 Location: South Padre Island     Event Date: December 08   Wassailing with the Turtles Open house includes entertainment and more. Hours are to 7 p.m. Sea Turtle, Inc. Phone: 956-761-1720 Location: Clute     Event Date: December 08 - December 11, 2009 Christmas in the Park Clute Municipal Park Phone: 979-265-8392 Location: Ballinger     Event Date: December 10   Moonlight Madness Features Christmas music, Santa Claus and shopping. Downtown Ballinger. Website: http://www.ballingertx.org Phone: 325-365-2333 Location: Beaumont     Event Date: December 10   Christmas Open House & Eggnog at the McFaddin-Ward House Tour the first floor of the house, which is festooned in the 1930s-era Christmas decorations, many from the family's collections. Sample eggnog and Christmas treats, and enjoy Christmas music. Starts at the Visitor Center. Website: http://www.mcfaddin-ward.org Phone: 409-832-1906 Alt Phone: 409-832-2134 Location: Luling     Event Date: December 10   Cocoa & Carols Includes caroling and a visit from Santa. Shops around Luling. E-Mail: lulingmainstreet@cityofluling.net Phone: 830-875-3214 X-3 Location: Port Arthur     Event Date: December 10   Cultural Lighted Parade The holiday spirit comes to life with Santa, decorated floats, cars, fire engine and more. Downtown Port Arthur. Phone: 409-963-1107 Location: Canyon Lake     Event Date: December 10 - December 20, 2009 North Pole Village Dec. 10-12 and 17-19. Enjoy a magical village where children can write a letter to Santa, play with animals, make a craft, get faces painted, decorate cookies and go fishing. They can also sing at the church, see a live nativity, take a hayride, shop at the country store and visit Santa Claus. CRRC Recreation Center. Website: http://www.crrcofcanyonlake.org Phone: 830-964-3003 Alt Phone: 830-964-2324 Location: Magnolia     Event Date: December 10 - December 13, 2009 Hometown Christmas Includes an ice skating rink, train rides, caroling, live entertainment, vendors, food and more. Phone: 281-455-7987 Alt Phone: 281-356-1488 Location: Hillsboro     Event Date: December 11 - December 13, 2009 Centennial Celebration -- Historic City Hall Includes an open house dedication of the restored 1909 City Hall, music, food and more. 127 E. Franklin. Website: http://www.hillsborotx.org Phone: 254-582-5499 Location: Comanche     Event Date: December 11 - December 13, 2009 Cora's Christmas Includes a lighted parade, 12-days scavenger hunt and Santa at Old Cora. Communitywide and Historic Downtown. Website: http://www.ComancheChamber.org Phone: 325-356-3233 Location: Conroe     Event Date: December 11 - December 13, 2009 Conroe Christmas Celebration Enjoy the lighting of a Christmas tree, vendors, performes, snow-ice hill slide, hot chocolate and more. Heritage Place Park. Website: http://www.lakeconroetx.org Phone: none Location: Castroville     Event Date: December 11   Friday Night Fever Enjoy cars, trucks, bikes, food, shopping and live entertainment. Hours are 6 to 10 p.m. Lundquist Automotive, 1955 Hwy. 90 E. Website: http://www.castroville.com Phone: 830-931-2479 Location: Cooper     Event Date: December 11 - December 12, 2009 Christmas in the Park Drive through the par and enjoy the holiday decorations. Includes refreshments. Santa will be there for a visit and pictures. Hours are 6 to 10 p.m. Cooper Lake State Park, Doctors Creek Unit. Phone: 903-395-4314 Alt Phone: 903-395-3100 Location: Gonzales     Event Date: December 11 - December 12, 2009 Stars over Gonzales Pioneer Village Living History Center Enjoy the 1800s Trail of Lights with popcorn over an open fire, wassail and ginger cookies. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. E-Mail: info@gonzalestexas.com Phone: 830-672-2157 Location: Tyler     Event Date: December 11 - December 12, 2009 Holiday in the Park Includes snow tubing and snow play area, entertainment in the amphithater and the movie Christmas in Connecticut. Bergfeld Park. Website: http://www.visittyler.com Phone: 903-531-1214 Location: San Benito     Event Date: December 11 - December 12, 2009 Christmas Festival & Bazaar Sponsored by the San Benito Chamber of Commerce. Plaza San Benito, 210 E. Heywood. Phone: 956-399-5321 Location: Lubbock     Event Date: December 11 - December 12, 2009 Candlelight at the Ranch Luminarias light the paths through the park. Volunteers in the historic ranch buildings re-create holiday activities of the past. Kids can write and nail letters to Santa in an authentic, historic post office. Hours are 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. National Ranching Heritage Center. Website: http://www.NRHC.com Phone: 806-742-0498 Location: Kilgore     Event Date: December 11 - December 12, 2009 Mt. Kilgore Snow Hill Celebrate the season with live entertainment, visit with Santa Claus and his friends, wagon rides, train rides, chidlren's activities and Mt. Kilgore Snow Hill. Website: http://www.kilgorechamber.com Phone: 903-984-5022 Location: Abilene     Event Date: December 11 - December 13, 2009 Celebrate the Wonder 27th Annual Living Christma Tree Wylie Baptist Church, 6097 Buffalo Gap Road Phone: 325-692-3206 Location: Canton     Event Date: December 12   Lighted Christmas Parade Includes floats, horses and automobiles at 6 p.m. Downtown Canton. Website: http://www.chambercantontx.com Phone: 903-567-2991 Location: Beaumont     Event Date: December 12 - December 13, 2009 Cajun Christmas at Gator Country Adventure Park Have a picture made with Santa and Banana, a 13-foot yellow python. Hear the Christmas story told like never before with redneck reindeer, crazy Cajun accents, gator games and more. Website: http://www.gatorcountrytx.net Phone: 409-794-WILD Location: Canyon Lake     Event Date: December 12   Christmas Parade See the Centex Wing in San Marcos fly-over. Also includes Christmas past, present and future floats, shrine entries, and Santa's arrival in Canyon Lake. Begins at 11 a.m. Downtown Sattler. Website: http://www.clnoonlions.com Phone: 830-964-2461 Location: Dallas     Event Date: December 12 - December 13, 2009 Candlelight Celebrates holiday traditions from 1840 to 1919. Visit with characters in historic costumes and St. Nicholas. Hear strolling carolers, make crafts, ride in a carriage and see a collection of African-American Santas and angels. Hours are 3 to 9 p.m. Dallas Heritage Village. Website: http://www.DallasHeritageVillage.org Phone: 214-421-5141 Location: Dallas     Event Date: December 12 - December 13, 2009 Kwanzaa Fest Celebrate the holidays at this African-American festival. Fair Park. Phone: 214-670-8400 Location: Palacios     Event Date: December 12   Christmas on Main Street Includes a live nativity, Dickens characters and elves. Main Street Palacious. Website: http://www.palacioschamber.com Phone: 361-972-2615 Location: Plano     Event Date: December 12   Plano Children's Christmas Parade Begins at 9 a.m. Parade starts at Plano Senior High School at Independence Parkway and West Park Boulevard, and travels north to Spring Creek Road. Website: http://www.planoparade.com Phone: 972-985-8260 Location: Royse City     Event Date: December 12   Christmas Parade & Festivities Includes the annual nighttime lighted parade, Christmas tree lighting, chili cook-off and visit from Santa. E-Mail: info@roysecitychamber.com Phone: 972-636-5000 Location: San Angelo     Event Date: December 12   Elegant Evenings Includes recitals, dinners, parties and more. Website: http://www.sanangelosymphony.org Phone: 325-658-5877 Location: San Angelo     Event Date: December 12   Family Day at the San Angelo Museum of Art Participate in hands-on art activities, sample new foods, listen to music and tour current exhibits. Focus is on Scotland. Website: http://www.samfa.org Phone: 325-653-3333 Location: San Augustine     Event Date: December 12   El Camino Christmas Festival Features arts & crafts, food, entertainment, Christmas music and live demonstrations. Downtown. Website: http://www.sanaugustinetx.com Phone: 936-275-3610 Location: San Benito     Event Date: December 12   Christmas Parade Downtown Prizes are awarded for the best novelty and religious floats and best marching band. Phone: 956-399-5321 Location: San Saba     Event Date: December 12   Christmas on the Square & Parade Lighted parade begins at 6 p.m. Includes music and entertainment on the Square, pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and merchants open until 9 p.m. Courthouse Square. Phone: 325-372-5141 Location: Sattler     Event Date: December 12   Canyon Lake Christmas Parade Enjoy the Centex Wing fly-over, floats, bands and Alzafar Shrine entries, ending with Santa's arrival. Begins at 11 a.m. FM 2673. Website: http://www.canyonlakechamber.com Phone: 830-964-2461 Alt Phone: 800-528-2104 Location: South Padre Island     Event Date: December 12   Annual SPI Christmas Parade The parade returns to the old route starting at the SPI Post Office and ending before the new medians at Red Snapper. Begins at 6 p.m. Phone: 956-772-1974 Location: South Padre Island     Event Date: December 12   Breakfast with Santa Includes face painting, story time, photos with Santa, letter writing to Santa, making a reindeer with Elf Nancy and more from 9 a.m. to noon. Schlitterbahn Water Park SPI. E-Mail: spiparade@yahoo.com Phone: 956-772-1974 Location: Springtown     Event Date: December 12   Christmas on the Square Features a parade, Santa pictures, petting zoo, live entertainment and vendors. Springtown Tabernacle. Website: http://www.cityofspringtown.com Phone: 817-220-4834 Location: Terrell     Event Date: December 12   Christmas Parade Parade begins at 10 a.m. and includes floats, bands, antique cars and Santa Claus. Leaves from the intersection of Hwy. 80 and Ninth Street and proceeds east on Hwy. 80. Website: http://www.terrelltexas.com Phone: 972-563-5703 Location: Tomball     Event Date: December 12   German Christmas Market "Weihnachtsmarkt Texas Style" German Tent and music stage will be near 200 Market Street. Kinderfest includes a petting zoo, bounce house and more. Also, enjoy vendors, City Christmas tree lighting, music on the Depot Stage, Santa, ice skating rink and more. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Old Town near the historical Train Depot Plaza. Website: http://www.tomballsistercity.org Phone: 281-379-6844 Location: Vernon     Event Date: December 12   Breakfast with Santa Claus Begins at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Main Street Courtyard, 1726 Main Street. Website: http://www.vernontexas.net Phone: 940-552-9200 Location: Van Horn     Event Date: December 12   Annual Lighted Christmas Parade Includes an open house with vendors, food and arts & crafts at the Clark Hotel Museum. Sidewalks on Broadway. Website: http://www.vanhorntexas.org Phone: 432-283-2682 Location: Vidor     Event Date: December 12   Christmas on Main Street Features classic cars, live music, tree lighting, Santa, vendors and food. Capitol One Bank, 1255 Main Street. Website: http://www.vidorchamber.com Phone: 409-769-6339 Location: Washington     Event Date: December 12   An Old-Fashioned Texas Christmas Join the Barrington Farm staff as they celebrate the special season with many more surprises to come. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Barrington Living History Farm, Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Website: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us Phone: 936-878-2213 Location: Washington     Event Date: December 12   Christmas Up in Washington Enjoy caroling in the Visitor Center while shopping in the Washington Emporium. Stroll down a candlelit trail to Independence Hall, and enjoy stories and learn how the residents of Washington would have celebrated the holidays. Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Website: http://www.birthplaceoftexas.com Phone: 936-878-2214 Location: Weatherford     Event Date: December 12   Candlelight Tour of Homes Several houses and buildings will be on tour. Hours are 1 to 8 p.m. Website: http://www.parkercountyheritagesociety.com Phone: none Location: Austin     Event Date: December 12 - December 13, 2009 Luminations See thousands of luminarias and twinkling lights in the gardens. Includes music, crafts for kids, holiday shopping and more from 6 to 9 p.m. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Avenue. Website: http://www.wildflower.org Phone: 512-232-0100 Location: Abilene     Event Date: December 12   Downtown Dayz Includes museums, food, art, music, movies, tours and shops. Begins at 10 a.m. Historic Downtown Abilene. Phone: 325-672-9696 Location: Bastrop     Event Date: December 12   Christmas Parade Route is east on Cedar Street, to Main Street, then south on Main. Phone: 512-321-3777 Location: Monahans     Event Date: December 12   Tour of Homes Visit four beautiful and unique Monahans homes from 6 to 9 p.m. Website: http://www.monahans.org Phone: none Location: Nacogdoches     Event Date: December 12   Tour of Homes Visit beautifully decorated homes. Hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Tickets are available in advance at the Visitors Center, 200 E. Main Street. Website: http://www.nineflagsfestival.com Phone: 888-653-3788 Location: Nacogdoches     Event Date: December 12   Using Evergreens to Decorate for the Holidays Learn to make a holiday wreath and magnolia garland. Stephen F. Austin State University, Mast Arboretum. Website: http://arboretum.sfasu.edu Phone: 936-468-1832 Location: Chappell Hill     Event Date: December 12   Holiday Home Tour & Teddy Bear Parade Visit beautiful country homes decorated for the holidays. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For the 3 p.m. Teddy Bear Parade, children bring their favorite teddy bear, dressed in festive clothes or decorations. Visitors Center on Main Street. Website: http://www.chappellhillmuseum.org Phone: 979-836-6033 Location: Crystal Beach     Event Date: December 12   Crystal Land Christmas Includes a lighting contest, parade and children's activities. Meet Santa. 1170 Hwy. 87. Website: http://bolivarchamber.org Phone: 409-684-5940 Location: Dalhart     Event Date: December 12   Christmas Arts & Crafts Show Features exhibitors from a five-state area. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rita Blanca Coliseum. Website: http://www.dalhart.org Phone: 806-244-5646 Location: Decatur     Event Date: December 12   Cowboy Christmas Includes gospel singing, hay wagon rides and kids activities. Hours are 4 to 6 p.m. Downtown Decatur. Website: http://www.decaturmainstreet.com Phone: 940-627-6158 Location: Edna     Event Date: December 12   Caroling Around the Campfire Join in with the singing of carols to celebrate the season. Begins at 6 p.m. Lake Texana State Park. Phone: 361-782-5718 Location: Gladewater     Event Date: December 12   Holiday Tour of Homes Visit holiday-decorated homes. Sponsored by the antique district. Website: http://www.gladewaterchamber.com Phone: 903-845-5501 Alt Phone: 9903-627-0315 Location: Hillsboro     Event Date: December 12   Hill County Christmas Parade Features the Shriner's small cars, floats, marching bands, antique cars and tractors. Parade begins at 11 a.m. Downtown Hillsboro. Includes refreshments and Santa at the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce. Phone: 254-582-2481 Location: Hughes Springs     Event Date: December 12   Breakfast with Santa Hours are 8 to 10 a.m. First Baptist Church Family Life Center. Website: http://www.hughesspringstx.net Phone: 903-639-2351 Location: Jasper     Event Date: December 12   Gingerbread House Building Join in constructing a gingerbread house. Decorate a gingerbread man ornament and sing Christmas songs with a live band. Materials supplied by the park. Begins at 2 p.m. Martin Dies Jr. State Park. Phone: 409-384-5231 Location: Kemah     Event Date: December 12   48th Annual Christmas Boat Lane Parade Hundreds of boats themed and decorated with lights cruise down the bay. Website: http://www.kemahboardwalk.com Phone: 281-334-9880 Location: La Porte     Event Date: December 12   A Sailors Christmas Send a Morse code message to the North Pole, make an ornament, listen to the sounds of the season with live performances by area bands, and have a picture taken with Santa. Battleship Texas State Historic Site. Phone: 281-479-2431 Location: Cedar Park     Event Date: December 12   Santa's Workshop Enjoy music, games, Yule fire, arts & crafts and, of course, Santa Claus. Hot cocoa will also be available for $1, and you can get your picture taken with Santa for $2. Bring an unwrapped toy for Blue Santa and receive a free cup of hot cocoa. Bring the whole family for what promises to be a festive evening. Free to the public. Heritage Oak Park, 875 Quest Parkway. Hours are 6 to 8 p.m. Phone: 512-401-5508 Location: Ingleside     Event Date: December 12 - December 13, 2009 Enchanted Forest Renaissance Faire Step back in time and celebrate the Renaissance with dancing, music, vendors, medieval fighting, archery games and jousting. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Live Oak Park, 2065 Parkview. Website: http://www.renfaireingleside.org Phone: 361-776-2906 Alt Phone: 800-899-2906 Location: El Paso     Event Date: December 12 - December 20, 2009 Cool Zoo Days Dec. 12-13 and 19-20 Website: http://www.elpasozoo.org Phone: none Location: Flatonia     Event Date: December 12 - December 13, 2009 Christmas in Flatonia Features a wine walk on Friday, photos with Santa, Christmas market, cookie walk, home tour and more. Downtown. Website: http://www.flatoniachamber.org Phone: 361-865-3920 Location: Fort Worth     Event Date: December 12 - December 13, 2009 The T's Annual Holiday Light Tour Ride The T to view spectacular light displays in Fort Worth neighborhoods. Admission includes tour, photos with Santa, refreshments and face painting. Tours depart from Stockyards Station. Website: http://www.the-T.com Phone: 817-215-8600 Location: Winnsboro     Event Date: December 13   Christmas Tour of Homes Visit six locations, dating from more than 100 years old up to current times, decorated for Christmas. Hours are 1 to 5 p.m. E-Mail: craddockbragg@suddenlink.net Phone: 903-342-6847 Alt Phone: 866-679-7027 Location: Moulton     Event Date: December 13   Tour of Homes Visit five beautifully decorated homes in and around the community. Hours are 2 to 6 p.m. Website: http://www.moultontexas.com Phone: 361-596-7205 Location: San Antonio     Event Date: December 13   Die Deutsche Weihnachtsfeier: A Traditional German Christmas Celebration Begins at 5:30 p.m. Margarite B. Parker Chapel, Trinity University. E-Mail: jbculver@grandecom.net Phone: 210-826-0255 Alt Phone: 210-534-4481 Location: South Padre Island     Event Date: December 13   Hair of the Dog Fundraiser Features music, appetizers, and silent and live auctions from noon to 3 p.m. Sponsored by Laguna Madre Humane Society at Louie's Backyard. Phone: 956-772-1974 Location: Jacksonville     Event Date: December 13   Tour of Homes Hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Phone: 903-586-2217 Location: Fort Worth     Event Date: January 15 - February 07, 2010 Southwestern Exposition & Livestock Show This popular event attracts nearly one million people for the nation's oldest livestock show and daily performances of the world's original indoor rodeo. Will Rogers Memorial Center. Website: http://www.fwssr.com Phone: 817-877-2400 Find tickets to sports events, concerts, rodeos and other fun events at Lone Star Tickets on Texana Looking for clothing or collectibles for Texas Longhorns, Texas A&M Aggies or Texas Tech Red Raiders? 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