December 2007 Calendar of Events for Texas

December 2007

1­—ABILENE: Gary Morris in Concert Begins at 7:30 p.m. Paramount Theatre. 325/677-6815 PANHANDLE PLAINS

1—ABILENE: Philharmonic Concert Begins at 8 p.m. Abilene Civic Center. 325/677-6710 or 800/460-0610 PANHANDLE PLAINS

1—ABILENE: Ward Brothers Seniors Team Roping Taylor County Expo Center, Horse Barn. 325/677-4376 PANHANDLE PLAINS

1—ALVARADO: Santaland Arts Festival Includes animated Christmas light displays, live Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, and an arts & crafts festival. Downtown Square. www.alvaradopubliclibrary.org 817/783-7323 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—ANGLETON: 20th Annual Christmas on the Square Includes barbecue and chili cook-offs, carnival, lunch with Santa, craft booths, food vendors, parade of lights and more. Downtown Angleton. www.angletonchamber.org 979/849-6443 GULF COAST

1—ATHENS: Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting Athens Town Square. 888/294-2847 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—AUSTIN: Birdsong (Conspirare Children’s Choir) Begins at 7:30 p.m. St. Louis Catholic Church, 7601 Burnet Road. www.conspirare.org 512/476-5775 HILL COUNTRY

1—AUSTIN: Thomas Viloteau (France) Winner of the most prestigious international guitar competition performs at 8 p.m. Northwest Hills United Methodist Church. www.austinclassicalguitar.org 512/300-ACGS HILL COUNTRY

1—AVERY: Avery PTO Christmas Parade Downtown Avery. 903/684-3562 or 903/684-3173 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—BASTROP: Bastrop Public Library Book Sale Includes hardback and paperback books, DVDs, CDs and videos. Rare books are offered in a silent auction. Bastrop Public Library. 512/321-5441 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—BEAUMONT: Very Merry Main Street Market Includes Thursday Holiday Happy Hours with early bird shopping, cocktails, raffles, holiday luncheon and Gingerbread House Workshop for children. www.juniorleaguebeaumont.com 409/832-0873 GULF COAST

1—BEAUMONT: Winter Wonderland 2007: Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting Festival Kicks off at 3:30 p.m. with cookie decorating. Kids will have an opportunity to create ornaments to hang on the tree. Santa Claus stops by. The evening culminates with a lighted parade through Historic Downtown. 409/880-3716 GULF COAST

1—BELLVILLE: Market Day on the Square
Includes arts & crafts, collectibles, jewelry, antiques, great food and entertainment. Downtown Bellville. www.bellville.com 979/865-3407 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—BELLVILLE: Small Town Christmas Begins with breakfast with Santa, gingerbread house decorating, children’s pageant, Littlest Angel Photo Contest and continuous live entertainment. Downtown Bellville. www.bellville.com 979/865-3407 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—BENBROOK: 15th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting & Fireworks Show Begins at 7 p.m. E-mail: jhartman@cityofbenbrook.com 817/249-6082 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—BIG SPRING: 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. www.bigspringherald.com 432/263-7331 PANHANDLE PLAINS

1—BOERNE: Weihnachts Fest Parade After the night Christmas parade, enjoy live music, food booths, Santa at the Gazebo for pictures, and more. Downtown Boerne. www.visitboerne.org 866/925-2422 HILL COUNTRY

1—BOWIE: Fantasy of Lights Christmas Festival & Parade Includes arts & crafts sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Santa photos from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., pre-parade music and food at 5 p.m. and parade at 7 p.m. Downtown Bowie. www.bowietxchamber.org 940/872-6246 or 940/872-1173 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—BRACKEN: 19th Annual Christmas Along the Corridor/Charles Dickens Christmas Celebration Dickens Christmas Celebration is from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Christmas Along the Corridor Pony Express Courier is welcomed at 1 p.m. Saturday. Bracken Village. www.brackenvillagesa.com 210/651-6935 HILL COUNTRy

1—BRADY: Christmas in the Heart Includes arts & crafts vendors set up around the square, Christmas music, carriage rides, pictures with Santa Claus and kids activities. Courthouse Square. E-mail: chamber@bradytx.us • www.bradytx.com 325/597-3491 HILL COUNTRY

1—BRENHAM: Christmas at the Mansion Heritage Belles bring the 1869 Giddings Stone Mansion alive. Activities, entertainment and pictures with Santa Claus create a magical experience. www.brenham-mansion.com 979/836-1690 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—BRENHAM: Holiday Stroll, Parade & Street Dance Enjoy spiced tea, hot cider, entertainment and holiday shopping. The downtown lighted parade brings Santa to the square on Saturday. The parade is followed by a street dance. www.downtownbrenham.com 979/836-3339 or 888/273-6426 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—BRYAN: 26th Annual Christmas Shoppers Arts & Crafts Show Showcases more than 100 quality artists and craftspeople. Brazos Center. 979/776-8338 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—BRYAN: Brunch with Santa & Rudolph’s 5-K Fun Run & Walk Raise holiday awareness for a healthier new year. Then enter the museum for a picture with Santa, scrumptious goodies and winter crafts. The Children’s Museum. 979/779-KIDS PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—CASTROVILLE: Old-Fashioned Christmas Includes Santa at 1 p.m.; arts & crafts and food booths; and entertainment. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Houston Square. www.castroville.com 830/538-3142 HILL COUNTRY

1—CELINA: Christmas in Celina Enjoy ice skating under the stars, Santa’s House, carolers, choirs, local bands, arts & crafts, and more. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Historic Downtown Celina. www.considercelina.com 972/382-8949 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—CESTOHOWA: 19th Annual Christmas Along the Corridor Welcomes Pony Express Christmas courier; special Pony Express cancellations. Beautiful, 130-year-old Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church will be open to the public. 830/745-2100 SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS

1—CHARLOTTE: 19th Annual Christmas Along the Corridor Welcomes the Pony Express Christmas Couriers and features a festive night parade through downtown. Downtown Charlotte. 830/277-1414 SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS

1—CLEBURNE: Candlewalk Tour of Homes Visit turn-of-the-century homes in historic parts of Cleburne. Hours are 2 to 9 p.m. 817/641-7433 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—CLEBURNE: International Christmas Market Offers traditional, Old World holiday ambience from America, Russia, Germany, Sweden, France, Czechoslovakia, England, Poland, Belgium and Mexico from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Market Square, Downtown Cleburne. www.whistlestopchristmas.org 817/645-2455 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—CLEBURNE: Whistle Stop Christmas in Hulen Park Includes Santa Claus, live entertainment, arts & crafts, children’s activities and a live nativity scene. www.whistlestopchristmas.org 817/645-2455 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—CLEBURNE: Whistle Stop Christmas Parade Begins at 6 p.m. Winds through the historic downtown district to Hulen Park. www.whistlestopchristmas.org 817/645-2455 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—CLIFTON: Norwegian Country Christmas Home Tour Features homes, history and art. Visit the globally recognized museum, state of the art conservatory, Norwegian heritage homes and churches. Shop at Heritage Village and visit Historic Clifton Shops. www.cliftontexas.org 254/675-3720 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—COLORADO CITY: Festival of Trees Includes tour of decorated Christmas trees, music and chili supper. Railhead Building. www.coloradocitychamberofcommerce.com 325/728-3403 PANHANDLE PLAINS

1—COLUMBUS: Holiday Extravaganza Retail & Craft Fair Includes regional vendors with gifts, clothing, jewelry and more. Enjoy local entertainment. Veterans Memorial Hall. www.columbustexas.org 979/732-8385 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—CORSICANA: Corsicana Opry Martin’s Music Hall, 201 S. Beaton. 903/872-8226 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—CRANFILLS GAP: 43rd Annual Authentic Norwegian Lutefisk Dinner Enjoy a full lutefisk and turkey dinner with all the trimmings. On Hwy. 22, between Meridian and Hamilton. www.cranfillsgapisd.com 254/597-1515 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—DALLAS: Messiah Sing-Along Begins at 7 p.m. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. www.dallasbach.org 214/320-8700 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—DALLAS: Neiman Marcus Adolphus Children’s Christmas Parade Enjoy marching bands, magnificent floats, acrobats and even a visit from Santa. Adolphus Hotel. 214/742-8200 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—DECATUR: Moonlight Madness Enjoy a lighted Christmas parade, shopping, kids activities, carriage rides, vendor booths and more. Historic Downtown Decatur. www.decaturtx.com 940/627-3107 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—DEWEES: Christmas Along the Corridor & Christmas Open House The Antique Dewees Remschel House welcomes the Pony Express Christmas Courier and holds a Christmas open house with live, traditional holiday music and docents in period costume. 830/393-3385 SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS

1—EL PASO: Old West Gunfight Tour This 1 1/2-hour walking tour of downtown El Paso includes stories of the people and events that gave El Paso the title “Gun Fight Capitol of the World.” Camino Real Hotel. 915/920-1415 BIG BEND COUNTRY

1—EL PASO: San Jacinto Plaza Christmas Tree Lighting The annual “Christmas in Lights” continues the holiday tradition of the plaza’s spectacular Christmas tree and displays. Entertainment begins at 4:30 p.m. with the lighting at 6 p.m., followed by the Holiday Lights Parade. San Jacinto Plaza downtown. 915/533-3311 BIG BEND COUNTRY

1—ELGIN: Holiday by the Tracks & Lighted Parade Features live music, photos with Santa, children’s activities, lighted parade on Main Street (beginning shortly after dark) and more. Veterans Memorial Park. www.elgintx.com 512/281-5724 ext. 17 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—ELMENDORF: 19th Annual Christmas Along the Corridor Community welcomes the Pony Express Christmas Courier and celebrates with a parade, food and festivities. 210/635-8210 SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS

1—FARMERS BRANCH: Christmas in the Branch Tree Lighting Ceremony Begins at 7 p.m. 972/919-2620 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—FAYETTEVILLE: Texas Authors on the Square & Country Christmas 713/444-6219 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—FLORESVILLE: 19th Annual Christmas Along the Corridor/Floresville Festival of Light The Pony Express Rider arrives at noon at the Wilson County Courthouse. Continues with the night parade and lighting of the courthouse and square. Includes food, entertainment, games and holiday activities. Downtown Square Floresville. 830/393-0074 SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS

1—FORT DAVIS: First Saturday Flea Market Vendors from all over the West Texas area sell arts & crafts. Old Fort Country. www.oldfortcountry.biz 432/426-2742 BIG BEND COUNTRY

1—FORT DAVIS: Frontier Christmas Enjoy a parade, visit with Santa, tour of homes and more. Fort Davis Town Square. www.fortdavis.com 432/426-3015 BIG BEND COUNTRY

1—FRISCO: Heritage Association Holiday Home Tour Highlights eight homes located in Downtown Frisco and built between 1902 and 1924. Includes a merchandise area with Christmas gifts and ornaments. Downtown. www.friscoheritage.org 972/335-6684 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—FRISCO: Merry Main Street Santa makes his traditional journey down Main Street to kick off the city’s holiday season. Includes music by local school choirs, children’s activities and annual holiday tree lighting. Frisco Square. www.friscotexas.gov 972/292-5000 or 972/292-6500 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—GAINESVILLE: Annual Chamber Lighted Christmas Parade Downtown Gainesville. www.gogainesville.net 940/665-2831 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—GAINESVILLE: Zoo Lights & Visit with Santa Stop at the zoo after the parade and have a photo taken with Santa and a live animal. Enjoy a cookie and hot chocolate and decorate a Christmas ornament. Frank Buck Zoo. www.frankbuckzoo.com 940/668-4533 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—GEORGETOWN: 27th Annual Christmas Stroll www.downtowngeorgetownassociation.org 512/868-8675 HILL COUNTRY

1—GILMER: Yulefest Breakfast with Santa begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Gilmer High School Cafeteria. Santa Claus parade starts at 5:45 p.m. www.gilmerareachamber.com 903/843-2413 PINEY WOODS

1—GOLDTHWAITE: Arts & Crafts Fair Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mills County Civic Center. E-mail: gcc@centex.net • www.goldthwaite.biz 325/648-3619 HILL COUNTRY

1—GOLDTHWAITE: Parade of Lights Begins at 6 p.m. Downtown. www.goldthwaite.biz 325/648-3619 HILL COUNTRY

1—GOLIAD: 19th Annual Christmas Along the Corridor/Christmas in Goliad Christmas couriers start at the Presidio La Bahia with stops at Mission Espiritu Santo and the Courthouse Square in Goliad. Includes entertainment and a Christmas program downtown. Christmas in Goliad is held during the evening. See the History in Lights at the Mission through December. 361/645-3563 or 361/645-3752 SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS

1—GONZALES: Courthouse Trade Days Downtown squares. E-mail: info@gonzalestexas.com 830/672-2815 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—GONZALES: Gonzales County Book Fair Features Texas authors. Liford’s Books & Fine Art. E-mail: info@gonzalestexas.com 830/672-6532 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—GONZALES: Historical Program Gonzales: The Beginning Begins at 11 a.m. Historic Gonzales County Courthouse. E-mail: info@gonzalestexas.com 830/672-6532 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—GRAND PRAIRIE: Historic Copeland Home Open House Tour the historic home from 1 to 4 p.m. 125 S.W. Dallas St. 972/237-8140 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—GRAND PRAIRIE: Winter Wonderland City Hall Plaza sparkles with lights during the holiday season. The annual Christmas tree lighting includes the arrival of Santa Claus, holiday music, horse-drawn carriage rides and more. 972/237-8100 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—GRAPEVINE: Fabulous Fifties Jukebox Begins at 7:30 p.m. Grapevine Opry, Palace Theatre. www.grapevinetexasusa.com 817/410-3185 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—GRUENE: Jason Boland & The Stragglers Gruene Hall. www.gruenehall.com 830/629-5077 HILL COUNTRY

1—GRUENE: 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. At 6 p.m., Cowboy Kringle rides into town on horseback and the town is lit. www.gruenehall.com 830/629-5077 or 830/606-1601 HILL COUNTRY

1—HARLINGEN: Jackson Street Market Day Features antiques, crafts, sidewalk sales, produce cart and food vendors. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Downtown. 956/423-4041 GULF COAST

1—HELENA: 19th Annual Christmas Along the Corridor Welcomes Pony Express Christmas Courier. All historic buildings in Helena will be open. The Old Helena Post Office — established in 1853 and closed in 1951 — is open for this one day. 830/780-3210 SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS

1—HUNTSVILLE: Journey through Bethlehem The fairgrounds are transformed into old Bethlehem where visitors can enjoy the sights and sounds of how life was the night Jesus was born. Walker County Fairgrounds. 936/295-7459 PINEY WOODS

1—IRVING: Holiday Extravaganza Parade & Tree Lighting Celebrates the spirit of the season. Downtown Irving. www.cityofirving.org 972/721-2426 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—KARNES CITY: Christmas Along the Corridor Welcomes the Pony Express Christmas Courier. Includes the St. Nick’s Christmas Fair at the new Karnes City Park on Browne Street and a festive Christmas program. 830/780-3112 SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS

1—KENEDY: 19th Annual Christmas Along the Corridor Community welcomes the Pony Express Christmas Courier. Includes a Christmas program. Santa will visit for pictures with children at City Hall. 830/583-3223 SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS

1—KINGSVILLE: La Posada de Kingsville Parade of Lights The theme is “Silver Bells.” Includes floats, bands and other entries. Kleberg Avenue. www.kingsvilletexas.com 361/592-8516 GULF COAST

1—LA PORTE: Pearl Harbor Ceremony Join in paying respect to those whose sacrifices saved our freedom. Begins at 11 a.m. Battleship Texas State Historic Site. www.tpwd.state.tx.us 281/479-2431 GULF COAST

1—LA VERNIA: 19th Annual Christmas Along the Corridor Welcomes the Pony Express Christmas Courier at the Fire Station on Hwy. 775. Christmas tree lighting is at the La Vernia City Park. 830/779-2438 SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS

1—LAKE DALLAS: Lake Dallas Holiday Lighting Celebration The holidays are celebrated with the ceremonial lighting of the Christmas Tree, live music, kids crafts and free pictures with Santa. Features the Main Street Stroll. Lake Dallas City Hall & Main Street. www.lakedallas.com/calendar.html 940/497-2226 ext. 132 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—LEWISVILLE: Holiday at the Hall Includes breakfast with Santa, holiday tree-lighting celebration, parade, children’s area, entertainment, Santa and the annual Motorcycle Toy Run. Old Town Lewisville, Main Street. www.visitlewisville.com 972/219-3401 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—LIBERTY: Fantastic ‘50s Show Liberty Opry, Historic Park Theater. www.libertyopry.com 877/729-9103 PINEY WOODS

1—LINDEN: First Saturday Show with Richard Bowden and Moon & the Starz Music City Texas Theater. www.musiccitytexas.org 903/756-9934 PINEY WOODS

1—LINDEN: Winterfest Includes Santa, vendors, parade and entertainment. On the Square. www.lindentexas.org 903/756-3106 PINEY WOODS

1—LLANO: Christmas Home Tour 325/247-3800 HILL COUNTRY

1—LOCKHART: A Dickens Christmas in Lockhart Includes storytellers, authors, juggler, clown, pony rides, choirs, dancers, children’s activities, arts & crafts and food. Eugene Clark Library. www.lockhart-chamber.com 512/398-2818 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—LONGVIEW: Living History Christmas The museum comes alive with docents in Victorian dress, live music, blacksmith and mule-drawn wagon rides. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Gregg County Historical Museum. www.gregghistorical.org 903/753-5840 PINEY WOODS

1—MADISONVILLE: Annual Nighttime Christmas Parade Begins about 6 p.m. around the Downtown Square. Children can visit with Santa after the parade. www.madisonvillechamber.com 936/348-3591 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—MANSFIELD: Breakfast with Santa Children can enjoy a pancake breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus, then move on to the Christmas parade with floats, marching bands and Santa on a fire engine, plus crafts shows and entertainment on stage in the activity center. Mansfield Activity Center. E-mail: andrew.binz@ci.mansfield.tx.us 817/804-5797 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—MANSFIELD: Tour of Homes Hours are 2 to 8 p.m. E-mail: info@thetecklenburggroup.com 817/366-3994 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—MARATHON: Fiesta de Noche Buena Includes shopping, holiday music, pictures with Santa Claus and other special activities. U.S. 90, Marathon’s main street. www.marathontexas.net 432/386-4516 BIG BEND COUNTRY

1—MARSHALL: Heart & Hands Quilt Club Quilt Show Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Marshall Visual Art Center. 903/938-7453 PINEY WOODS

1—MCGREGOR: Christmas Tree Lighting & Parade Enjoy the downtown parade, tree lighting at the gazebo and live entertainment. Downtown McGregor. www.mcgregor-texas.com 254/840-0123 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—MINEOLA: Annual Christmas Parade The day begins with Breakfast with Santa at the Old Post Office Museum. Parade begins at 1 p.m. E-mail: chamber@mineola.com • www.mineolachamber.org 903/569-2087 PINEY WOODS

1—MINEOLA: Annual Tour of Homes www.mineola.com 903/569-6983 PINEY WOODS

1—MINEOLA: Historical Museum’s Annual Breakfast with Santa 903/569-6983 PINEY WOODS

1—MONAHANS: Christmas Jubilee Showcases elegant Christmas merchandise for unique gift giving. Ward County Convention Center. www.monahans.org 432/943-2187 BIG BEND COUNTRY

1—MOUNT PLEASANT: Rotary Club Christmas Parade Begins at 10 a.m. Downtown Mount Pleasant. www.mtpleasanttx.com 903/572-8567 PINEY WOODS

1—NACOGDOCHES: 10th Annual Jingle Bell 5-K Fun Run & 3-K Walk Begins at 8:30 a.m. www.nineflagsfestival.com 888/653-3788 PINEY WOODS

1—NACOGDOCHES: Breakfast with Santa Hours are 8 to 10 a.m. Cafe Fredonia, 200 N. Fredonia St. www.nineflagsfestival.com 888/653-3788 PINEY WOODS

1—NACOGDOCHES: Lighted Christmas Parade Begins at 6:30 p.m. Parade is followed by fireworks. www.visitnacogdoches.org 888/653-3788 PINEY WOODS

1—NEEDVILLE: A Simple Christmas Enjoy an afternoon making s’mores, Dutch oven cooking, rope making, pinatas, hayrides and a visit from Southern Santa. Bring a picnic supper and listen to The Brazos River Pickers, bluegrass band. Brazos Bend State Park. 979/553-5101 GULF COAST

1—NEW BRAUNFELS: Christmas Tour of Homes 830/625-4154 or 830/660-7928 HILL COUNTRY

1—ODESSA: Feast of Sharing Offers a free, hot holiday meal. Includes health screenings and activities for children and adults. Ector County Coliseum. 432/632-4508 BIG BEND COUNTRY

1—ODESSA: Heritage Holiday Parade of Lights Begins at 6:30 p.m. at 23rd Street near Odessa College and travels down Andrews Highway to Noel Heritage Plaza on 4th Street. 432/335-4684 BIG BEND COUNTRY

1—ODESSA: White-Pool House Museum Open House Follows the Christmas parade. Hours are 7 to 9 p.m. 112 E. Murphy St. 432/333-4072 BIG BEND COUNTRY

1—OZONA: 20th Annual Deerfest Game dinner celebrates the hunters that frequent Crockett County. Crockett County Convention Center. E-mail: oztxcoc@aol.com 325/392-3737 HILL COUNTRY

1—PALESTINE: Embrace the Arts Enjoy a progressive art tour with stops at up to six venues. Museum for East Texas Culture, Palestine Library and other venues. www.visitpalestine.com 903/723-3014 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—PALESTINE: Christmas in the Museum Marketplace Includes visits with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, arts & crafts, gift items and food. Museum for East Texas Culture. E-mail: sleonard@palestine-tx.org 903/723-1914 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—PANNA MARIA: 19th Annual Christmas Along the Corridor Community welcomes the Pony Express Christmas Couriers at the Post Office. The historic church and St. Joseph School Museum is open for tours. Find sausage wraps and baked goods at Snoga’s Store. 830/780-4471, 830/780-4005 or 830/583-6236 SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS

1—PEARLAND: Lighted Christmas Parade Local groups display decorated floats and marching entries along the parade route of FM 518. Begins at 5:30 p.m. www.pearlandparks.com 281/652-1673 GULF COAST

1—PLEASANTON: 19th Annual Christmas Along the Corridor Community welcomes the Pony Express Christmas Couriers with a Brush Country Christmas at the downtown gazebo. 830/569-2163 SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS

1—PORT ISABEL: Christmas Lighted Boat Parade 956/943-2262 GULF COAST

1—PORT NECHES: Christmas Parade Includes decorated floats, bands, dance schools and churches. Begins at 2 p.m. Port Neches Avenue. www.portnecheschamber.com 409/722-9154 GULF COAST

1—POTEET: 19th Annual Christmas Along the Corridor 830/742-3535 SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS

1—POTH: 19th Annual Christmas Along the Corridor Welcomes the Pony Express Christmas Couriers. Christmas program is held. Dilworth Plaza. 830/484-2111 SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS

1—QUANAH: 11th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade & Festival Enjoy a craft show, buggy rides, visit with Santa, Gingerbread house contest, music, 6 p.m. parade, games and contests from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. E-mail: quanahcoc@cebridge.net 940/663-2222 PANHANDLE PLAINS

1—RICHMOND: Miracle on Morton Street Santa will repel from the water tower and streets will be filled with children’s fun and vendors. Enjoy live entertainment. E-mail: lalate@aol.com 281/342-4500 GULF COAST

1—ROCKDALE: Christmas Ball Billy Mata and the Texas Traditions will perform. Special guest is Floyd Domino. Knights of Columbus Hall. www.rockdalechamber.com 512/446-2030 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—ROCKPORT: Tropical Christmas Festival Enjoy entertainment, night parade and fireworks. Rockport Harbor area. E-mail: records@cityofrockport.com 361/729-2213 ext. 121 GULF COAST

1—ROSENBERG: Christmas in Rosenberg Includes talented performers, gift merchants, amazing crafters, carnival area, Railroad Museum tours