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1-3—ATHENS: Beguiled Again Henderson County Performing Arts. 903/675-3908 Prairies and Lakes

1-3—DALLAS: Chi Omega Christmas Market Features more than 150 merchants. Dallas Convention Center. 214/890-8131 Prairies and Lakes

1-4—ABILENE: Christmas Carousel Advance ticket necessary for Thursday preview sale. Abilene Civic Center. 325/677-1879 or 325/676-6211 Panhandle Plains

1-4—DALLAS: Days of the Dead Production focuses on the universal themes of life and death. Teatro Dallas. www.teatrodallas.com 214/689-6492 Prairies and Lakes

1-4—DALLAS: Autumn at the Arboretum Dallas Arboretum. (Began Sep. 21.) 214/515-6500 Prairies and Lakes

1-4—FORT WORTH: Race Week at Texas Motor Speedway Includes NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, NASCAR Nextel Cup and NASCAR Busch Series. Texas Motor Speedway. www.texasmotorspeedway.com 817/215-8500 Prairies and Lakes

1-4—GALVESTON: Lone Star Rally Four-day, family-oriented event includes more than 400 vendors, 40 free concerts, U.S. Navy ship tour, poker run and more. www.lonestarrally.com 832/641-5174 Gulf Coast

1-15—BROWNSVILLE: Dia de los Muertos Community Altar Brownsville Heritage Complex. (Began Oct. 2.) www.brownsvillehistory.org 956/541-5560 Gulf Coast

1-18—ATHENS: Scarecrow Trail East Texas Arboretum. (Began Oct. 8.) 903/675-5630 Prairies and Lakes

1-25—HONDO: South Texas Maize Two miles east of Hondo on Hwy. 90. (Began Sep. 22.) www.cornfieldmaze.com 830/741-3968 Hill Country

1-25—PLANTERSVILLE: Texas Renaissance Festival 21778 FM 1488. (Began Oct. 6.)
www.texrenfest.com 800/458-3435 or 936/825-6600 Prairies and Lakes

1-30—TYLER: East Texas Fall Foliage Drive Maps are available on the Web site. (Began Oct. 1.) www.visittyler.com 800/235-5712 Piney Woods

2—AMARILLO: First Friday Citywide Art Walk Enjoy films, art activities, live music and gallery tours. Amarillo Museum of Arts. 806/352-7262 or 806/352-2706 Panhandle Plains

2—BANDERA: Hunters Barbecue & Outdoor Expo Includes barbecue, exhibits, children’s activities, entertainment and a Texas-sized auction. Mansfield Park Show Barn. www.banderahuntersbbq.com 830/796-3280 Hill Country

2—BRYAN: Armstrong/Bergeron Dance Company Fall Concert StageCenter Community Theater. www.abdance.org 979/204-1932 Prairies and Lakes

2—BRYAN: First Friday & Art Step Bryan becomes a celebration of everything art. Historic Downtown Bryan. www.downtownbryan.com 979/822-0496 Prairies and Lakes

2—COLEMAN: Hunter’s Barbecue Wildlife exhibitors celebrate the opening of hunting season. Bill Franklin Center. www.colemantexas.org 325/625-2163 Panhandle Plains

2—CUERO: Cuero Hospital Auxiliary Arts & Crafts Show First Baptist Church. E-mail: cuerocc@cuero.org • www.cuero.org 361/275-2112 Prairies and Lakes

2—GEORGE WEST: Storyfest Chuck-Wagon Dinner & Show Includes a delicious meal, authentic chuck wagon on display, and silent and live auction, plus cowboy music, poetry and stories. Presale tickets only. Live Oak County Fairgrounds. www.georgeweststoryfest.org 361/449-2481 or 888/600-3121 South Texas Plains

2—HOUSTON: A Masked Ball A love triangle, forbidden passion and a fortune-teller’s prediction are woven into a tangled web of jealousy, vengeance and murder. Houston Grand Opera. www.houstongrandopera.org 713/228-6737 Gulf Coast

2—LUBBOCK: First Friday Art Trail More than 20 art venues showcase fabulous works of art. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. www.ffat.org 806/762-8606 Panhandle Plains

2—MESQUITE: Gospel Concert Rodeo City Music Hall. www.rodeocitymusichall.com 972/285-9343 Prairies and Lakes

2—SAN ANTONIO: Dia de los Muertos Celebrates ancestral remembrance and harvest season rituals with traditional and contemporary festivities. www.sacalaveras.com South Texas Plains

2—TYLER: First Friday Art Tours Educator-led tour focuses on artists in the museum’s collection. Tyler Art Museum. 903/595-1001 Piney Woods

2—UVALDE: UACOC Hunters’ Roundup, Dance & Expo Uvalde Fairgrounds. 830/278-3361 Hill Country

2-3—COLUMBUS: Live Oaks & Dead Folks Cemetery Tour www.columbustexas.org 979/732-8385 Prairies and Lakes

2-3—CONROE: Arsenic & Old Lace Crighton Theatre, 234 N. Main. www.crightonplayers.org 936/441-7469 Piney Woods

2-3—EL PASO: Stomp Historic Plaza Theatre. 915/544-8444 Big Bend Country

2-3—EL PASO: Noche Flamenca Enjoy flamenco dancing, featuring professional dancers, singers and guitarists. Chamizal National Memorial. 915/845-7015 Big Bend Country

2-3—HEBBRONVILLE: Jim Hogg County Vaquero Festival Jim Hogg County Courthouse grounds. E-mail: dickensts@sbcglobal.net 361/527-4461 South Texas Plains

2-3—PALACIOS: Texas Fishermen’s Seafood Festival Features handcrafted arts & crafts, carnival, seafood vendors, barbecue cook-off, zydeco music and country bands. Includes a motorcycle rally with a live blues and rock ’n’ roll band. On the bayfront. www.texasfishermensfestival.com 800/611-4567 Gulf Coast

2-3—ROUND TOP: Third Annual Round Top Wine Festival Enjoy a wine walk to taste different American wines, including Texas wines. Round Top Square. www.roundtop.org 979/249-5067 Prairies and Lakes

2-3, 23-24—CLIFTON: Live Theatre Performances Tin Building Theatre, 215 College Hill Drive. www.bosqueconservatory.com 254/675-2278 Prairies and Lakes

2-4—ADDISON: Bookworm Bash Addison Circle Park. www.addisontexas.net 800/233-4766 Prairies and Lakes

2-4—AUSTIN: Texas Book Festival Enjoy special presentations, readings, panel discussions and book signings. Includes a Children’s Chapter, Bon Appetit, Y’all Cooking Tent, entertainment tent and more. State Capitol. www.texasbookfestival.org 512/477-4055 Hill Country

2-4—BROWNSVILLE: Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap Camille Playhouse. www.camilleplayers.cjb.net 956/542-8900 Gulf Coast

2-4—DALLAS: Sound of Music Kalita Humphreys Theater. www.theatermania.com 214/522-8499 Prairies and Lakes

2-4—ODESSA: Annual Merry Marketplace Presents a shopping extravaganza, style show and luncheon. Ector County Coliseum. 432/563-8186 Big Bend Country

2-4—ROUND ROCK: Fossil Fest Features displays, demonstrations, hands-on examination of fossils, dealers and much more. Includes kids activities. Old Settler’s Park, Hwy. 79. www.texaspaleo.com Hill Country

2-4—ROUND TOP: 10th Annual Theatre Forum Wild about Wilde. International Festival-Institute. www.festivalhill.org 979/249-3129 Prairies and Lakes

2-4—SOUTH PADRE ISLAND: SPI International Music Festival 800/767-2373 Gulf Coast

2-4—WICHITA FALLS: Christmas Magic Features more than 150 exhibitors. Includes entertainment, antiques and a style show. MPEC Exhibit Hall. 940/692-9797 Panhandle Plains

2-4, 8-10, 16-17, 23-25, 30—GRANBURY: Granbury Live Production from the golden age of rock ’n’ roll. Granbury Historic Square. www.granburylive.com 800/989-8240 Prairies and Lakes

2-4, 9-11, 16-18—WEATHERFORD: Dearly Beloved The Futrelle sisters are throwing a wedding in a small Texas town and try to hold it together when the bride and groom decide to elope instead. 114 Denton Road. www.weatherfordtots.org 817/341-8687 Prairies and Lakes

2-4, 23-25—POST: Old Mill Trade Days Historic Postex Mill. 806/495-3529 Panhandle Plains

2, 4—ODESSA: All My Sons A post World War II American family celebrates its heroes and faces the tragedy of its corruption and greed. The Globe Theatre. 432/580-3177 Big Bend Country

2-10—VICTORIA: Rounding Third Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts. www.theatrevictoria.org 361/576-6277 Gulf Coast

2-11—ARLINGTON: Bridge to Terabithia Theatre Arlington. www.theatrearlington.org 817/275-7661 Prairies and Lakes

2-11—NEW BRAUNFELS: Tours of Conservation Plaza & Ferdinand Lindheimer Home www.nbconservation.org 830/832-9699 or 830/629-2943 Hill Country

2-11—NEW BRAUNFELS: Wurstfest Enjoy food, fun and entertainment on the Wurstfest Grounds in Landa Park along with special events in New Braunfels and Comal County. www.wurstfest.com 800/221-4369 Hill Country

3—ADDISON: The 500 Inc. Winefest Enjoy samplings of food and wine from upscale restaurants and international wineries. Addison Conference Center. www.addisontexas.net 800/233-4766 Prairies and Lakes

3—AUSTIN: Austin Powwow & Heritage Festival Includes food vendors, arts & crafts and the powwow. Children’s grand entry is at 10 a.m. The Toney Burger Center. www.austinpowwow.org 512/371-0628 Hill Country

3—BELLVILLE: Market Day on the Square E-mail: bellvillechamber@sbcglobal.net 979/865-3407 Prairies and Lakes

3—CHILDRESS: Mistletoe & Holly Arts & Crafts Show Vendors offer crafts and holiday decor. Fair Park Auditorium. www.childresstexas.net 940/937-2567 Panhandle Plains

3—CORSICANA: Corsicana Opry Martin’s Music Hall, 201 S. Beaton. 903/872-8226 Prairies and Lakes

3—CUERO: Pilot Club Arts & Crafts Sale Find a treasure of booths filled with handcrafted items and homemade goodies. Cuero VFW Hall. www.cuero.org Prairies and Lakes

3—ELGIN: Market Day Shop arts & crafts, collectibles and more. Elgin Memorial Park. www.elginchurch.com 512/263-2512 Prairies and Lakes

3—FORT DAVIS: First Saturday Flea Market Antiques, jewelry, crafts, collectibles and more. 432/426-2742 Big Bend Country

3—GAINESVILLE: Feed a Beast Feast Small groups follow zookeepers on their morning rounds to distribute enrichment to the animals. Frank Buck Zoo. www.frankbuckzoo.com 940/727-9097 Prairies and Lakes

3—GEORGE WEST: Storyfest Features professional storytellers, cowboy poets, music, arts & crafts, classic car show, red wagon parade, living history, children’s activities and concert. Live Oak County Courthouse Square, Downtown George West. www.georgeweststoryfest.org 361/449-2481 or 888/600-3121 South Texas Plains

3—HUNTSVILLE: Rocky Raccoon 50-K/25-K Trail Runs Huntsville State Park. www.hillcountrytrailrunners.com/raceRocky50K.html 903/894-3788 or 936/295-5644 Piney Woods

3—LINDEN: First Saturday of the Month Show Music City Texas Theater. www.musiccitytexas.org 903/756-9934 Piney Woods

3—MENARD: Hunter’s Blowout Includes food, live band and more. Club Victoria. E-mail: menardcc@wcc.net • www.menardchamberofcommerce.com 325/396-2365 Hill Country

3—MINEOLA: Annual Iron Horse Fall Fest Includes chili and pie baking contest, 42 tournament, horseshoe tournament, treasure hunt, arts & crafts, live entertainment and children’s events. Downtown Business District. www.mineolachamber.org 903/569-2087 Piney Woods

3—MONAHANS: Silver Dollar Classic Features a goat and lamb show by 4-H and FFA students. Ward County Coliseum. E-mail: chamberexec@cebridge.net • www.monahans.org 432/943-2187 Big Bend Country

3—MONTGOMERY: Historic Montgomery First Saturday/Farmers’ Market Montgomery Trace Shopping Center. www.historicmontgomerytexas.com 936/597-4566 or 936/597-7303 Piney Woods

3—NEW BOSTON: Trade Day & Red Hatters Hootin’ Style Show Find antiques, home decor and more. Trail Head Park. www.newbostontx.org 903/628-2581 Piney Woods

3—ODESSA: Brand New Opree The Globe Theatre. 432/580-3177 Big Bend Country

3—ORANGE: Holiday in the Park Includes arts & crafts, entertainment, food and more.
2700 Western Ave. 409/883-3468 Gulf Coast

3—PORT ARANSAS: Fallback Festival Celebrate the time change. Pelican’s Landing Restaurant. 361/749-6405 Gulf Coast

3—PORT O’CONNOR: Coastal Fisheries Bay Team Fishing Tournament Entrants must be age 21 or older. E-mail: adami@tpwd.state.tx.us 361/939-8745 Gulf Coast

3—RICHARDSON: Meet the Rat Pack: The Songs & Film Music of Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin & Frank Sinatra Charles W. Eisemann Center. www.richardsonsymphony.org 972/744-4650 or 972/234-4195 Prairies and Lakes

3—SAN ANGELO: 1st Saturday at the Old Chicken Farm Art Center 2505 Martin Luther King. 325/653-4936 Panhandle Plains

3—SAN ANGELO: San Angelo Symphony 325/658-5877 Panhandle Plains

3—SINTON: Welder Wildlife Foundation Public Tours See the scientific collections of bird and mammal specimens. Includes lessons in local ecology, conservation and history. www.welderwildlife.org 361/364-2643 Gulf Coast

3—TERLINGUA: Terlingua International Chili Championship Sign up to judge chili or enjoy the entertainment. www.chili.org 210/887-8827 Big Bend Country

3—UTOPIA: Fall Fair Local artists, craftsmen and cooks present a variety of wares. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Utopia Town Square. E-mail: mlaylesw@swbell.net 830/966-5569 Hill Country

3—WASHINGTON: The Magic of Fire — Introduction to Hearth Cooking Reservations required. Barrington Living History Farm, Washington-on-the-Brazos State Park. www.brenhamcommunityed.com 979/277-6531 or 936/878-2213 Prairies and Lakes

3—WESLACO: Family Fall Nature Days Children will make nature crafts. Texas Zoo displays live animals and makes a nature presentation. Valley Nature Center. www.valleynaturecenter.org 956/969-2475 South Texas Plains

3—WEST ORANGE: Holiday in the Park Festival Features arts & crafts, entertainment, food and more. 2700 Western Ave. 409/883-3468 Gulf Coast

3—WHARTON: Wharton County Junior College — Choral Dinner/Music Revue Begins at 7 p.m. Pioneer Student Center, Wharton Campus, 911 Boling Highways. 979/532-6300 Gulf Coast

3-4—ATHENS: Best in Texas Barrel Racing Henderson County Fair Park Complex. 903/677-6354 Prairies and Lakes

3-4—DENISON: Fall Art Tour Stroll in and out of galleries and meet with artists. Downtown Denison. www.smalltownbigart.com 903/465-1551 Prairies and Lakes

3-4—GRUENE: 24th Annual Tour de Gruene Participants enjoy a leisurely ride through the Texas Hill Country and competitive time trials. Celebrity slow race and an antique & classic bicycle show round out the events. www.gruenetexas.com 210/828-6856 Hill Country

3-4—HUNTSVILLE: St. Thomas Catholic Church Bazaar Includes dance, games, arts & craft vendors, auctions and more. Walker County Fairgrounds. 936/436-9151 Piney Woods

3-4—MARSHALL: Depot’s Model Train Show & Toy Train Shopping Extravaganza Includes dealers, parts, collectibles, memorabilia, switching layouts, pictures and more. Texas and Pacific Railway Depot Museum. www.marshalldepot.org 903/938-9495 Piney Woods

3-4—NEW BRAUNFELS: Wurstfest Walkfest Schlitterbahn. www.muw.walktexas.org 830/625-6330 Hill Country

3-4—SAN FELIPE: Father of Texas Birthday Celebration Stephen F. Austin State Park. 979/885-3043 Prairies and Lakes

3-4—WIMBERLEY: Market Day About 475 booths offer crafts, arts, antiques, collectibles and more. Lions Field. www.visitwimberley.com/marketdays 512/847-2201 Hill Country

3-4, 23-25—BELTON: A Sami Arts & Crafts Show Bell County Expo Center. www.samishow.com 512/441-7133 Prairies and Lakes

3, 6, 9—HOUSTON: The Daughter of the Regiment Houston Grand Opera. www.houstongrandopera.org 713/228-6737 Gulf Coast

3, 10, 17, 24—BANDERA: Cowboys on Main Main Street Bandera. www.frontiertimesmuseum.com 800/364-3833 Hill Country

3, 10, 17, 24—MESQUITE: Klassic Kountry Saturday Nights Rodeo City Music Hall. www.rodeocitymusichall.com 972/285-9343 Prairies and Lakes

3, 10, 17, 24—PASADENA: Armand Bayou Ranger 28-foot Pontoon Boat Experience Reservations required.
www.abnc.org 281/474-2551 Gulf Coast

3, 10, 17, 24—WHARTON: Wharton County Farmers’ Market Courthouse Square. www.whartoncountyfarmersmarket.com 713/553-7882 Gulf Coast

3, 17—FULTON: Rockport-Fulton Farmer’s Market Fulton Harbor Park. 361/463-1231 or 361/727-2221 Gulf Coast

3, 17—POINT: Saturday Nite Shindig Show Cotton Pickin’ Theatre. www.ruralamericans.org/CPT/
index.htm 903/598-2571 Prairies and Lakes

3-Mar. 23—CANYON: Furnishing Amarillo Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. E-mail: museum@pphm.wtamu.edu • www.panhandleplains.org 806/651-2244 Panhandle Plains

4—BEAUMONT: Mamie McFaddin-Ward’s Birthday Open House www.mcfaddin-ward.org 409/832-2134 Gulf Coast

4—CONROE: Golden Dragon Chinese Acrobats Crighton Theatre, 234 N. Main. www.mcpas.org 936/441-7469 Piney Woods

4—MARATHON: Cowboy Social Includes antiques and collectibles at a silent auction, plus an afternoon dance. Marathon Community Center. www.marathontexas.net 432/386-4500 Big Bend Country

4—PORT ISABEL: World Championship Shrimp Cook-Off Contestants compete for the World’s Championship title. Vendors offer gift items, collectibles, food and more. Includes a kiddie play area. www.portisabelchamber.com 956/943-2262 Gulf Coast

4, 11—MISSION: Hawks by the Hundreds Be a hawk counter and witness the spectacle of hawks in migration. World Birding Center, Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park. 956/584-9156 South Texas Plains

5—GIDDINGS: Country Music Monday Sons of Hermann Hall. www.countrymusicmonday.com 979/366-9341 Prairies and Lakes

6—AUSTIN: Anonymous 4 www.oneworldtheatre.org 512/329-6753 Hill Country

6—ODESSA: Taste of the Permian Basin Sample food from more than 20 area restaurants. Ector County Coliseum. 432/552-7825 or 432/332-9111 Big Bend Country

7—GRAHAM: The Fine Art of Wine Appreciation Wildcatter Ranch and Resort. www.wildcatterranch.com/signature_series.html 940/549-3500 Panhandle Plains

7—KERRVILLE: Texas Music Coffeehouse Series Features Texas songwriters and performers. Cailloux Student Center, Schreiner University. www.texasheritagemusic.org 830/792-7409 Hill Country

7-11—HARLINGEN: Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival Includes a Birder’s Bazaar, seminars, presentations, workshops, guided field trips, youth activities and more. Harlingen Municipal Auditorium and Casa de Amistad. www.rgvbirdfest.com 800/531-7346 Gulf Coast

7-11—SAN ANTONIO: Eighth Annual New World Wine & Food Festival Events occur each day with the largest event on Sunday. During Totally Tejas, wineries and chefs provide samples. Rio Cibolo Ranch. www.nwwff.org 210/822-9555 South Texas Plains

7-12—FORT WORTH: Lone Star International Film Festival Promotes the work of emerging filmmakers by providing resources in distribution and cutting-edge technology. Palace and Sundance theatres. www.lsiff.com 817/735-1117 Prairies and Lakes

7-Dec. 3—INGRAM: Top Ten One exceptional artist represents one form of fine craft. Duncan-McAshan Gallery, Hill Country Arts Foundation. www.hcaf.com 830/367-5121 Hill Country

8—ABILENE: Artwalk Historic Downtown. 325/677-8389 Panhandle Plains

8—FULTON: Opry Show Paws & Taws Convention Center. 361/729-2388 Gulf Coast

8—KILGORE: East Texas Oilman’s Chili Cook-Off Downtown Kilgore. E-mail:
nloftoncrisis@cablelynx.com 903/984-3019 Piney Woods

8—LUBBOCK: Lady’s Day Out Luncheon National Ranching Heritage Center. www.nrhc.com 806/742-0498 Panhandle Plains

8—SAN ANGELO: Acoustic Music Series Chicken Farm Art Center in the Courtyard. 325/653-4936 Panhandle Plains

8—TEXARKANA: Hairspray Historic Perot Theatre. www.trahc.org 903/792-4992
Piney Woods

8—WHARTON: Wharton County Junior College — Jazz Band Concert Includes blues, funk and ragtime. Horton Foote Theatre, Wharton Campus. 979/532-6300 Gulf Coast

8-9—KIRBYVILLE: Community Garage Sale Individuals and organizations may set up under and around the pavilion to sell merchandise. Magnolia Park. 409/423-6500 Piney Woods

8-11—AMARILLO: 12th Working Ranch Cowboy Association World Championship Ranch Rodeo Twenty teams vie for the title of world champion. Amarillo Civic Center. www.wrca.org 806/374-9722 Panhandle Plains

8-18—KERRVILLE: The Importance of Being Earnest — Playhouse 2000 Kathleen C. Cailloux Theater. www.caillouxtheater.com 830/896-9393 Hill Country

9—AUSTIN: Nature Nights Enjoy habitat hikes, talks and plenty of kids activities. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. www.wildflower.org 512/292-4200 Hill Country

9—KIRBYVILLE: Veterans Day Program Veterans are recognized and honored in special music, songs and speech. Kirbyville High School. 409/423-7500 Piney Woods

9—LAKE JACKSON: Chanticleer Begins at 7:30 p.m. The Clarion at Brazosport College. www.clarion.brazosport.edu 979/230-3156 Gulf Coast

9-10—CLIFTON: Books on the Bosque Includes book reviews and panel discussions by authors. The Bosque Conservatory. www.bosqueconservatory.com 254/675-3724 Prairies and Lakes

9-11—ABILENE: ABWA Christmas in November Shop arts, crafts and gifts. Abilene Civic Center. 325/676-6211 or 325/673-1142 Panhandle Plains

9-11—ARLINGTON: The Peddler Show Arlington Convention Center. www.peddlershow.com Prairies and Lakes

9-11—ATHENS: Booger Barter Team Roping Henderson County Fair Park Complex. 903/677-6354 Prairies and Lakes

9-11—BEAUMONT: Spindletop Lamar University Film Festival Presents a way to meet Hollywood insiders and professionals involved in all aspects of filmmaking. Lamar University. www.lamar.edu 409/880-8490 Gulf Coast

9-11—BONHAM: Trade Days Fort Inglish Park. www.bonhamchamber.com 903/583-4811 Prairies and Lakes

9-11—DALLAS: Texas Stampede The top 10 best-of-the-best in rodeo compete followed by top-name artists in concert. American Airlines Center. www.texasstampede.org 214/520-8874 Prairies and Lakes

9-11—FREDERICKSBURG: Seventh Annual Art Past Dark Weekend Includes the Saturday gala, Die Kunstlers Fine Art Show and Sale, Fredericksburg Art Guild’s Art Before Dark, Fall Antiques Show and more. www.artpastdark.com 888/997-3600 Hill Country

9-11—PLANO: ‘Neath the Wreath Holiday Gift Market Plano Centre/Convention & Visitors Bureau. www.jlplano.org 972/769-0557 Prairies and Lakes

9-11—THREE RIVERS: Choke Canyon Birding Festival www.threeriverstx.org 888/600-3115 South Texas Plains

9-Feb. 17—HOUSTON: Contemporary Conversations: Robert Ryman, 1976 The Menil Collection. www.menil.org 713/525-9400 Gulf Coast

10—ALBANY: Wild About the Old Jail! Fundraiser and dinner-dance. Dress is “camo chic.” Reservations and tickets required. The Old Jail Art Center. www.theoldjailartcenter.org 325/762-2269 Panhandle Plains

10—ATHENS: Henderson County Seniors Arts & Craft Fair Cain Center. 903/677-5561 or 903/675-5993 Prairies and Lakes

10—BASTROP: Pine Street Market Day 700 block of Pine Street. www.bastropbpw.com 512/303-6233 Prairies and Lakes

10—BASTROP: Second Saturday Salebration Includes food, antiques, jewelry and more.
900 block of Main Street. www.bastropdba.org 512/303-0558 Prairies and Lakes

10—BASTROP: Veterans’ Day Car & Motorcycle Show Downtown. www.bastropdba.org 512/415-7298 Prairies and Lakes

10—BASTROP: Veterans’ Day Celebration Includes a veterans parade and ceremony, live music and a street dance. Downtown Bastrop. www.bastropdba.org 512/321-9000 Prairies and Lakes

10—BEAUMONT: Flamin’ Hot Car Show Includes food vendors and kids games. Fire Museum of Texas. www.firemuseumoftexas.org 409/880-3927 Gulf Coast

10—BENBROOK: Fifth Annual Benbrook Community Center/YMCA Harvest Festival Features arts & crafts, plus food and games for the kids. Benbrook Community Center/YMCA. www.benbrookcommunitycenterymcafw.org 817/249-0500 Prairies and Lakes

10—CANYON: Who Wears the Skirt in the Family? Learn about the history of Panhandle women. Call for reservations. Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. www.panhandleplains.org 806/651-2249 Panhandle Plains

10—CASTROVILLE: Market Trail Day Features arts & crafts, plants and food booths. Houston Square on Angelo Street. 830/538-2316 or 830/931-2161 Hill Country

10—COLLEGE STATION: 10th Anniversary & Rededication of the George Bush Presidential Library & Museum bushlibrary.tamu.edu (no www) 979/691-4000 Prairies and Lakes

10—COLLEGE STATION: Alzheimer’s Association Annual Memory Walk Central Park. www.alxtex.org 979/595-2806 ext. 2021 Prairies and Lakes

10—CORSICANA: Gospel Music Concert for Charity Martin’s Music Hall, 201 S. Beaton. 903/872-8226 Prairies and Lakes

10—DE LEON: Indian Artifact Show Includes arrowhead vendors. City Hall Auditorium. E-mail: chamber@cctc.net • www.deleontexas.com/chamber 254/893-2083 Prairies and Lakes

10—EAGLE PASS: Veterans Day Parade Begins at 10 a.m. American Legion Eagle Post No. 211. 830/773-2528, 830/773-3224 or 888/355-3224 South Texas Plains

10—EL PASO: Moscow Ballet’s Nutcracker Begins at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Historic Plaza Theatre. 915/534-0600 Big Bend Country

10—EL PASO: Stories of Spirits Reservations recommended. Magoffin Home State Historical Site. 915/533-5147 Big Bend Country

10—FLORESVILLE: Fall Fest Downtown. 830/393-0074 South Texas Plains

10—GALVESTON: The Smothers Brothers & Judy Collins Special guest is Yo-Yo Man. The Grand 1894 Opera House. www.thegrand.com 800/821-1894 or 409/765-1894 Gulf Coast

10—GEORGETOWN: Market Day Downtown. www.downtowngeorgetownassociation.org 512/868-8675 Hill Country

10—GLADEWATER: Christmas Tyme in “Gusherville” Includes seasonal entertainment, dealer’s specials and Texas-style hospitality. Antique District. E-mail: gladewatercoc@suddenlinkmail.com Piney Woods

10—GOLIAD: Market Day Courthouse Square. www.goliadcc.org 361/645-3563
South Texas Plains

10—GOLIAD: Spanish Tracks & Trails Artisans demonstrate the crafts and tasks common to the 1700s Spanish Texas frontier. Goliad State Park. 361/645-3405 South Texas Plains

10—GOODLETT: Bill’s Shindig Pease River Playhouse. 940/674-2477 Panhandle Plains

10—GRANITE SHOALS: Veterans Day Parade & Barbecue Features a parade, barbecue, food and children’s activities. Phillips Ranch Road. 830/598-8698 Hill Country

10—HENDERSON: Heritage Syrup Festival Folk artists demonstrate and create works of art. Enjoy a mini-rendezvous, storytelling, saw mill demonstration, tractor show, music, East Texas cuisine and children’s activities. Depot Museum and Downtown Square. www.depotmuseum.com 903/547-5528 or 866/650-5529 Piney Woods

10—HONDO: Wild Game Dinner Medina County Fair Grounds. www.hondochamber.com 830/426-3037 Hill Country

10—HOUSTON: Second Saturday of the Month Boat Cruise along Buffalo Bayou First come, first served. www.buffalobayou.org 713/752-0314 ext. 3 Gulf Coast

10—JEFFERSON: 2007 Big Foot Conference Participants talk about sightings and proof that big foot is alive and well. Jefferson High School. www.jefferson-texas.com 877/529-5550 Piney Woods

10—KERRVILLE: Original Team Roping Kerr County Youth Exhibit Center, Hwy. 27 E. 830/896-9016 Hill Country

10—KERRVILLE: Second Saturday Art Trail Galleries in Kerrville and Ingram. www.artinthehills.com 830/895-5184 Hill Country

10—KIRBYVILLE: Texas Country Music Show Palace Theater. 409/423-5744 Piney Woods

10—LA MARQUE: Championship Fall Sprint Classic & National Night of Stars The fastest greyhounds will race for the largest greyhound stakes race of the all. Gulf Greyhound Park. www.gulfgreyhound.com Gulf Coast

10—LONGVIEW: Longview Symphony Belcher Chapel and Performance Center.
www.longviewsymphony.org 903/236-9739 Piney Woods

10—MARSHALL: Second Saturday Street Festival Watch local artists create original pieces and enjoy live music. North Washington Avenue near the Courthouse Square. www.marshalltxchamber.com 903/935-4417 Piney Woods

10—MASON: Wild Game Dinner Fort Mason City Park, Hwy. 87 S. www.masontxcoc.com 325/347-5758 Hill Country

10—MCKINNEY: Second Saturday on the Square See outstanding art and enjoy award-winning wine and jazz. Historic Downtown McKinney. E-mail: blyndachristian@sbcglobal.net 972/548-7830 Prairies and Lakes

10—MESQUITE: Guns & Hoses Boxing Event Metroplex firefighters and police officers box in this fundraising event. Begins at 7 p.m. Mesquite Resistol Arena. www.gunsandhosesboxing.com Prairies and Lakes

10—NACOGDOCHES: 22nd Annual Downtown Art Walk A list of participating galleries is available at the Visitors Center. 936/564-2066 Piney Woods

10—ODESSA: Picture Postcards, Masterworks Concert Mid-Cities Community Church. 432/563-0921 Big Bend Country

10—POINT: All Gospel Nite Cotton Pickin’ Theatre. www.ruralamericans.org/CPT/index.htm 903/598-2571 Prairies and Lakes

10—QUITAQUE: Hike to Fern Cave Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway. 806/455-1492 Panhandle Plains

10—SAN ANGELO: Adult Birding Adventure Enjoy a short walk/ride tour. San Angelo State Park. 325/949-4757 Panhandle Plains

10—SAN FELIPE: Novemberfest Includes live music, live and silent auctions, and metric century ride. Willow River Farms, 4073 FM 3318. 979/885-4121 Prairies and Lakes

10—SANTA FE: Wine & Stars Party Haak Winery, 6310 Ave. T. www.haakwine.com 409/925-1401 Gulf Coast

10—SONORA: Annual Sutton County Game Dinner Sutton County Civic Center. www.sonoratx-chamber.com 325/387-2880 Hill Country

10—TEXAS CITY: Coastal Fisheries Bay Team Fishing Tournament Entrants must be age 21 or older. E-mail: adami@tpwd.state.tx.us 361/939-8745 Gulf Coast

10—WAXAHACHIE: Veterans Appreciation Day Patriotic ceremony includes presentation of colors, special music and fly-over. Ellis County Veterans Memorial at the Waxahachie Civic Center. 972/938-3434 Prairies and Lakes

10—WESLACO: Breakfast with the Birds Estero Llano Grande State Park. www.worldbirdingcenter.org 956/565-3919 South Texas Plains

10—WIMBERLEY: Sampling Wimberley 512/847-2113 Hill Country

10-11—BOERNE: Market Days Main Plaza. 830/249-5530 Hill Country

10-11—BOWIE: Second Monday Trade Days Downtown. www.bowietxchamber.org 940/872-1173 Prairies and Lakes

10-11—BROWNWOOD: Arts & Crafts Fair Find handcrafted art and original works. Brownwood Coliseum. www.brownwoodchamber.org 325/646-9535 Panhandle Plains

10-11—DALLAS: Snow Fest Enjoy this indoor winter wonderland with a mountain for skiing, exhibits and more. Dallas Market Hall. 800/831-3976 Prairies and Lakes

10-11—FREDERICKSBURG: Pacific Combat Living History Program National Museum of the Pacific War Combat Zone. www.nimitz-
museum.org 830/997-4379 Hill Country

10-11—GRAND PRAIRIE: 10th Mountain Man Weekend Includes educational and historical demonstrations, handmade crafts, period clothing, campfire making, flint knapping and more. Traders Village. www.tradersvillage.com 972/647-2331 Prairies and Lakes

10-11—HOUSTON: Texas Championship Powwow Includes Native American food; artists, craftspeople and traders; dance contest; teepee exhibit; and more. Traders Village. www.tradersvillage.com 281/890-5500 Gulf Coast

10-11—HOUSTON: 62nd Houston Camera Show & Sale Marriott Hotel — Hobby Airport. 713/868-9606 Gulf Coast

10-11—LUBBOCK: Take in the Local Color! Artist Studio Tour More than 60 local artists showcase their artwork in 10 private studios. www.lubbockarts.org 806/744-2787 Panhandle Plains

10-11—MARBLE FALLS: Antiques & Collectibles Show Held in conjunction with the Show-N-Shine Car Show on Main Street. Lakeside Pavilion. www.marblefalls.org 800/759-8178 or 830/693-2815 Hill Country

10-11—MARBLE FALLS: Highland Arts Gallery Fall Show Includes fine art, wearable art, crafts and a painting raffle. 318 Main St. 830/693-7324 Hill Country

10-11—PASADENA: Fall Martyn Festival Takes visitors back to life on the prairie in the 1890s with games, participatory crafts, demonstrations, food and more. Armand Bayou Nature Center. www.abnc.org 281/474-2551 Gulf Coast

10-11—SALADO: Gathering of the Scottish Clans www.ctam-salado.org 254/947-5232 Prairies and Lakes

10-11—SAN ANGELO: Veterans Day Parade & Exercises Fort Concho, 630 S. Oakes. 325/653-2646 Panhandle Plains

10-11—TEXAS CITY: Model Train Festival Includes model train layouts, interactive layouts, food, moonwalk and trackless train. Layouts are located in the museum and showboat pavilion. 400 block of 6th St. www.texas-city-tx.org 409/643-5799 Gulf Coast

10-11—THE WOODLANDS: 13th Annual Children’s Festival The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. www.woodlandscenter.org 281/363-3300 Piney Woods

10-11—WORTHAM: AMA Texas Motocross State Championship Top amateur racers compete. Freestone County Raceway. www.freestonemx.com 903/599-1888 Prairies and Lakes

10-Dec. 24—SPRING: Home for the Holidays Enjoy lights, choirs, strolling entertainers, Christmas train and Santa. www.shopspringtexas.com 281/288-2355 Gulf Coast

10-Jan. 1—ATHENS: Christmas Park Land of Lights NW Loop 7. 903/675-7469 Prairies and Lakes

10-Jan. 6—COLUMBUS: Membership Exhibit Includes art for holiday gift giving. Live Oak Art Center. www.columbustexas.org 979/732-8385 Prairies and Lakes

10-11, 24-25—STEPHENVILLE: Chicken House Flea Market Hwy. 377, 2.5 miles West of Stephenville. E-mail: allenscrafts@erath.net 254/592-6674 Prairies and Lakes

11—ARANSAS PASS: May Be Hot, Maybe Not Bike Ride Includes a barbecue and live music. www.aransaspass.org Gulf Coast

11—DALLAS: Chile Pepperama Old Town Shopping Center. www.chilepepperama.net 972/943-4624 Prairies and Lakes

11—DENISON: Veterans Day Celebration Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site. 903/465-8908 Prairies and Lakes

11—GAINESVILLE: Veterans Day Celebration Includes a program, airplane flyover and barbecue dinner. Leonard Park War Memorial. E-mail: lpettigrew@cogtx.org 940/668-4530 Prairies and Lakes

11—GRUENE: Gospel Brunch with a Texas Twist Gruene Hall. www.gruenehall.com 830/629-5077 or 830/606-1601 Hill Country

11—MCALLEN: RGV-AACA 20th Annual Old Car Festival Palmer Pavilion. 956/381-0404 South Texas Plains

11—MCKINNEY: Living History Days at Chestnut Square: School Marms & Bees: Tour historic homes, enjoy special activities and more. Chestnut Square Historic Village. www.chestnutsquare.org 972/562-8790 Prairies and Lakes

11—ODESSA: An Evening of Magic & Comedy The Tadpoles and Black Gold Magic Club present crowd pleasing antics. Permian Playhouse. 432/550-5456 Big Bend Country

11—PRAHA: Veteran’s Day Service Includes a re-enactment of the Pearl Harbor attack with a ceremonious fly-over dropping flowers out of the plane’s window. www.flatoniachamber.com 361/865-3920 Prairies and Lakes

11—SAN MARCOS: Veterans Day Celebration Hays County Veterans Day Parade begins at 9 a.m. Downtown. www.sanmarcoscharms.com 888/200-5620 Hill Country

11—SHINER: Historic Homes Tour Features docent-led tours of historic homes and buildings. www.shiner-oldtown.org 361/594-3999 Prairies and Lakes

11—TEXAS CITY: Taste of the Town & Auction Area restaurants provide “tastes” of their specialties with a live and silent auction afterward. Doyle Convention Center. www.texascitychamber.com 409/935-1408 Gulf Coast

12—MASON: Veterans Day Salute Courthouse Lawn. 325/347-5758 Hill Country

13—ABILENE: Festival of Trees Abilene Civic Center. 325/691-5519 or 325/676-6211 Panhandle Plains

15—AMARILLO: Third Thursday Amarillo Museum of Art. www.amarilloart.org 806/371-5050 Panhandle Plains

15—KILGORE: Christmas in the Patch Kicks off the annual holiday trail of lights. World’s Richest Acre. www.kilgorechamber.com 903/984-3347 Piney Woods

15-18—WHARTON: The Elephant Man Wharton Campus. 979/532-6300 Gulf Coast

15-Dec. 9—INGRAM: Sanders Family Christmas Elizabeth Huth Indoor Theater.
www.hcaf.com 830/367-5121 Hill Country

15-Jan. 13—SAN ANTONIO: Over, Under, Around & Through Southwest School of Art & Craft. www.swschool.org 210/224-1848 South Texas Plains

15-Jan. 31—EL PASO: Feelings & Expression Exhibit showcases all of the Creative Kids programs in the community. 504 San Francisco St. — Union Plaza District. 915/533-9575 Big Bend Country

16—AUSTIN: Tuck & Patti www.oneworld
theatre.org 512/329-6753 Hill Country

16—DACOSTA: Victoria Country Music Show Sons of Hermann Hall. 361/552-9347 Gulf Coast

16—NEW BRAUNFELS: Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Includes parade, entertainment, Santa pictures, and courthouse and plaza area lighting. Main Plaza. www.nbcham.org 830/625-2385 Hill Country

16-17—LAKE JACKSON: Festival of Lights Lake Jackson Civic Center & Plaza. 979/297-4533 Gulf Coast

16-17—NACOGDOCHES: Holiday in the Pines Enjoy a holiday shopping extravaganza. Fredonia Hotel & Convention Center. 936/564-1234 or 936/564-0241 Piney Woods

16-17—SAN ANGELO: Sorantin International Competition 325/658-5877 Panhandle Plains

16-17—VICTORIA: Cowboy Rodeo Community Center Arena. 361/574-9441
Gulf Coast

16-17—WAXAHACHIE: Festival of Trees J.F. Wyatt Mansion. 972/923-4631 Prairies and Lakes

16-17—WIMBERLEY: Holiday Home Tour Visit six homes decorated for the season. www.wimberley.org 512/847-2201 Hill Country

16-18—ABILENE: The Nutcracker Paramount Theatre. 325/675-0303 or 325/676-9609 Panhandle Plains

16-18—ALICE: Tejano Roots Hall of Fame Inductions www.tejanorootshalloffame.org 361/668-6666 South Texas Plains

16-18—BIG LAKE: 2007 Texas State Sheep & Cattle Dog Finals Top working dogs in the state compete for the championship title. Includes an arts & crafts fair, plus vendors on site. Reagan County Park. www.biglaketx.com 325/884-2980 Hill Country

16-18—BUFFALO GAP: Flea Market Reunion Grounds. 325/572-3327 Panhandle Plains

16-18—EL PASO: Mexico — 1910 Celebrates the Mexican 1910 revolution in song and dance. Theatre at Chamizal National Memorial. 915/532-7273 Big Bend Country

16-18—FORT WORTH: Caminos Del Inka Bass Performance Hall. www.fwsymphony.org 817/665-6000 Prairies and Lakes

16-18—FREDERICKSBURG: Trade Days Hwy. 290E. www.fbgtradedays.com 830/990-4900 Hill Country

16-18—GALVESTON: Stomp The Grand 1894 Opera House. www.thegrand.com 800/821-1894 or 409/765-1894 Gulf Coast

16-18—LONGVIEW: Prelude Christmas Corner Offers more than 100 vendors, food and entertainment. Maude Cobb Activity Center. 903/736-3785 Piney Woods

16-18—MCKINNEY: Third Monday Trade Days 550 W. University Drive. www.tmtd.com 972/562-5466 Prairies and Lakes

16-18—SAN ANGELO: Stock Show & Rodeo Cutting Horse Spur Arena. 325/653-7785 Panhandle Plains

16-18—SEMINOLE: Seminole Trade Days 812 S.E. Ave. F. www.seminoletradedays.com 432/758-0807 Panhandle Plains

16-18—TEXARKANA: Mistletoe Fair Holiday Bazaar Includes Santa Claus, unique items, food and entertainment. Four States Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. www.fourstatesfair.com 903/792-7191 Piney Woods

16-18—TYLER: Tyler Market Center
10707 Hwy. 69 N. E-mail: cries@tyler-market.com 903/595-2223 Piney Woods

16-19—KINGSVILLE: South Texas Wildlife & Birding Festival Come to bird watch on the King Ranch and in the surrounding area. Methodist Life Center. www.kingsvilletexas.com 361/592-8516 Gulf Coast

16-Dec. 31—MARBLE FALLS: Walkway of Lights See Santa on weekends. www.marblefalls.org 800/759-8178 Hill Country

17—BANDERA: Harvest Fest Features a variety of ethnic food and entertainment. Margaret Alkelk Boys & Girls Club. www.banderacowboycapital.com 830/796-4447 Hill Country

17—BEAUMONT: Symphony of Southeast Texas Julie Rogers Theatre. www.sost.org 409/892-2257 Gulf Coast

17—BELLVILLE: 2007 Veterans Ball E-mail: bellvillechamber@sbcglobal.net 979/865-3407 Prairies and Lakes

17—BLANCO: Market Day Old Blanco County Courthouse. www.historicblanco.org 830/833-2211 Hill Country

17—BROWNSVILLE: Wild Tales Listen to a story, meet some of the zoo’s animal ambassadors, and enjoy crafts and more. Gladys Porter Zoo. www.gpz.org 956/546-7187 Gulf Coast

17—BRYAN: Brazos Valley Worldfest Includes culture displays and demonstrations, international cuisine, vendors, storytelling, stage performances, rides/amusements and more. Main Street. www.brazosvalleyworldfest.org 979/862-6700 Prairies and Lakes

17—BRYAN: Festival Under the Oaks Arts & Crafts Fair Shop for arts and crafts from across the state. St. Anthony Pavilion. www.stjosephbcs.org/school/festival.shtml 979/822-6641 ext. 12 Prairies and Lakes

17—DEER PARK: Creative Hands Crafts Show Features only homemade crafts. 500 W. 13th St. www.deerparktx.gov 281/478-2050 Gulf Coast

17—EL PASO: Veterans & Family Day at the Zoo Watch “The World of the Sea Lion” show, see the elephant training demonstration and take action to help save animals in the wild. El Paso Zoo. www.elpasozoo.org 915/532-8156 or 915/521-1850 Big Bend Country

17—FORT DAVIS: Day Hiking Reservations suggested. E-mail: dsouth@tnc.org 432/426-2390 ext. 1 Big Bend Country

17—FORT STOCKTON: Women’s Division Arts & Crafts Fair Pecos County Civic Center. 432/336-3804 Big Bend Country

17—GALVESTON: Seaside Treasure Festival Features more than 100 arts & crafts vendors, holiday entertainment and much more. Moody Memorial First United Methodist Church. www.moody.org/stf 409/744-4526 Gulf Coast

17—GRAPELAND: Blacksmithing Demonstration Mission Tejas State Park. 936/687-2394 Piney Woods

17—HONDO: Christmas in God’s Country Enjoy arts & crafts, food, music, night parade, lighting of downtown for Christmas and Great Strides Run. Downtown Hondo. www.hondochamber.com 830/426-3037 Hill Country

17—HOUSTON: Houston Championship Chili Cook-Off Champion chili cook teams compete for the title of Houston’s Best Chili Cook. Traders Village, 7979 N. Eldridge Road. www.tradersvillage.com 281/890-5500 Gulf Coast

17—HUNTSVILLE: Texas Jailbreak Adventure Race Includes mountain bike, flat water paddle, trekking/orienteering and team challenge. Huntsville State Park. www.solemracing.com 936/295-5644 Piney Woods

17—KEMAH: Eighth Annual Beat the Heat See police dragsters and high-power race cars. Kemah Boardwalk. www.kemahboardwalk.com 281/334-9880 Gulf Coast

17—KERRVILLE: Holiday Lighted Parade & Courthouse Lighting Includes lighted parade, courthouse lighting ceremony, caroling and arrival of Santa Claus. Courthouse Square, 700 Main St. 830/792-7819 Hill Country

17—KINGSVILLE: Ranch Hand Breakfast Enjoy music, storytelling, poems and demonstrations of the cowboy life. King Ranch. www.kingsvilletexas.com 361/592-8516 Gulf Coast

17—LA PORTE: Hard Hat Tours Battleship Texas SHS. 281/479-2431 ext. 234 Gulf Coast

17—LUFKIN: Santa Arrives/Lighting of Rudolph the Red Nosed Pumping Unit Begins at 5 p.m. Lufkin Mall. www.lufkinmall.com 936/639-1249 Piney Woods

17—MESQUITE: Mesquite Symphony Orchestra www.mesquiteartscenter.org 972/216-8126 Prairies and Lakes

17—MIDLAND: The Kee Bird Adventure Focuses on the attempted rescue of the B-29 from a frozen lake. Main CAF Hangar. 432/563-1000 ext. 2260 Big Bend Country

17—NACOGDOCHES: Nine Flags Lighting Ceremony Visit Santa and enjoy entertainment, fireworks and more. Downtown Nacogdoches. www.nineflagsfestival.com 936/564-7351 or 888/653-3788 Piney Woods

17—ODESSA: Thanksgiving Opree The Globe Theatre. 432/580-3177 Big Bend Country

17—PASADENA: Owl Prowl Begins at 8 p.m. Armand Bayou Nature Center. www.abnc.org 281/474-2551 Gulf Coast

17—ROUND TOP: Market Fest Henkel Square. www.texaspioneerarts.org 979/249-6561 Prairies and Lakes

17—ROUND TOP: Wild Basin Winds with James Dick, Piano www.festivalhill.org 979/249-3129 Prairies and Lakes

17—SAN ANTONIO: Heirloom Appraisal Day Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Trinity Baptist Church Gymnasium. www.salighthouse.org 210/531-1532 South Texas Plains

17—SOUTHLAKE: Holiday Celebration Includes photo buttons with Santa, crafts, local choirs, carriage rides and lighting of the square. Southlake Town Square. www.cityofsouthlake.com 817/748-8203 Prairies and Lakes

17—TOMBALL: Holiday Parade Features more than 175 entries with Miss Tomball Pageant at Tomball Intermediate School. www.tomballchamber.org 281/351-7222 Gulf Coast

17—TYLER: East Texas Symphony Orchestra Family Holiday Concert Caldwell Auditorium. www.etso.org 903/526-ETSO Piney Woods

17—UVALDE: SWTJC 23rd Annual Turkey Trot SWTJC Campus. 830/278-4115
Hill Country

17—VICTORIA: Market Day DeLeon Plaza. www.victoriatx.org 361/485-3200 Gulf Coast

17—WICHITA FALLS: City Lights Includes lights, carolers, vendors, trolley and wagon rides, Kell House tours and more. Downtown Wichita Falls. 940/322-6724 Panhandle Plains

17-18—ANDICE: Andice Crafters Fair 254/793-9438 Hill Country

17-18—BELTON: Bell County Antique & Collectible Market Expo Center. www.cwgs.com 512/441-2828 Prairies and Lakes

17-18—BRENHAM: Poinsettia Celebration Includes plant seminars, poinsettia Christmas tree, entertainment, food and more. Ellison’s Greenhouses. www.ellisonsgreenhouses.com 979/836-6011 Prairies and Lakes

17-18—BROWNWOOD: Silver Spur Gun & Knife Show www.silverspurgunshows.com 806/252-6933 Panhandle Plains

17-18—CISCO: Holiday Market at the Hilton Conrad Hilton Center. www.ciscotx.com 254/442-2537 Panhandle Plains

17-18—COLORADO CITY: Railhead Trade Days Includes crafts, food and entertainment. Railhead Building. www.coloradocitychamberofcommerce.net 325/728-3403 Panhandle Plains

17-18—GRUENE: Old Gruene Market Days www.gruenemarketdays.com 830/832-1721 Hill Country

17-18—MESQUITE: Dallas Gem & Mineral Society Show Mesquite Exhibit Hall. www.dallasgemandmineralshow.com 972/278-4845 Prairies and Lakes

17-18—ODESSA: Babe the Sheep Pig Permian Playhouse, 310 W. 42nd St. 432/550-5456 Big Bend Country

17-18—PLANO: 29th Annual Christmas Craft Fair Plano Centre/Convention & Visitors Bureau. www.planoparks.org 972/941-7288 Prairies and Lakes

17-18—ROUND ROCK: A Sami Arts & Crafts Show Dell Diamond. www.samishow.com 512/441-7133 Hill Country

17-18—WASHINGTON: Transportation & Travel in the Republic of Texas Get an up-close-and-personal look at traveling in 1840s Texas. Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. www.birthplaceoftexas.com 936/878-2214 Prairies and Lakes

17-18—WICHITA FALLS: Hanger Holiday Arts & Crafts Show SAFB. 940/716-5500 Panhandle Plains

17-18, 23-25—KEMAH: Christmas in Kemah Includes Christmas lights, decorations, local bands and entertainment. See Santa arrive on the city fire truck then visit with him each day. Blizzard on the Bay with 30,000 pounds of snow is Nov. 24. Kemah Lighthouse District. www.kemah.net 281/538-4165 Gulf Coast

17-Jan. 5—GALVESTON: Sixth Annual Festival of Lights In addition to seeing the lights and displays, strap on a pair of skates, take pictures with Santa and see the giant poinsettia tree. Moody Gardens. www.moodygardens.org 800/582-4673 Gulf Coast

18—EAGLE PASS: Feast of Sharing Thanksgiving Dinner Hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. C.C. Winn High School Cafeteria. 830/773-3224 or 888/355-3224 South Texas Plains

18—EL CAMPO: KULP Polka Expo Hours are noon to 6 p.m. 817 W. Loop. www.kulpradio.com 979/543-3303 Gulf Coast

18—GIDDINGS: Merry Marketplace Arts & Crafts Show Includes music, crafts, food and more. Sons of Hermann Hall. www.giddingstx.com 979/542-3455 Prairies and Lakes

18—ODESSA: Tejano Low Rider Car Show Includes customized vehicles, boxing tournament, food vendors and entertainment. Ector County Coliseum. 432/337-2189 Big Bend Country

18-20—ATHENS: Black Box Performance — Mrs. Cage Henderson County Performing Arts. 903/675-3908 Prairies and Lakes

18-30—NACOGDOCHES: Fall Foliage Trail Stop by or call the Visitors Center for a map of the trails. www.visitnacogdoches.org 888/653-3788 Piney Woods

18-Mar. 30—FORT WORTH: Picturing the Bible: The Earliest Christian Art Kimbell Art Museum. www.kimbellart.org 817/332-8451 Prairies and Lakes

19—CUERO: Community Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Choirs sing, tree is lit, star is dedicated and Santa appears. 307 N. Gonzales. www.cuero.org Prairies and Lakes

19—CUERO: Lighted Christmas Parade East Main St. www.cuerodc.com 361/275-8178 Prairies and Lakes

20—WHARTON: Christmas Parade See Santa and enjoy the parade. www.whartonchamber.com 979/532-1862 Gulf Coast

21—BEAUMONT: Thanksfest Crockett Street. www.crockettstreet.com 409/832-2944 Gulf Coast

21—NEW BRAUNFELS: Comal Country Music Show Civic Center. www.nbsenior.org 830/629-4547 Hill Country

21-Dec. 31—MARSHALL: Wonderland of Lights Features a parade, home tours, bus tours, carriage rides, outdoor ice skating, entertainment, visits with Santa and historic church tours. Downtown Marshall. www.marshalltxchamber.com 903/935-7868 Piney Woods

22—ATHENS: Annual Turkey Trot Cain Center. 903/677-2000 Prairies and Lakes

22—DALLAS: YMCA Turkey Trot Includes a 10-K run and 3.5-mile fun run. Downtown Dallas YMCA. 214/954-0500 Prairies and Lakes

22—EL PASO: 71st FirstLight Federal Credit Union Sun Bowl Parade www.sunbowl.org 915/533-4416 or 800/915-BOWL Big Bend Country

22-24—WICHITA FALLS: D & G Barrel Racing MPEC J.S. Bridwell, 111 N. Burnett. 940/538-4327 Panhandle Plains

22-25—ATHENS: Northeast Texas Paint Horse Show Turkey Shoot Henderson County Fair Park Complex. 903/677-6354 Prairies and Lakes

22-Dec. 31—CLEBURNE: Whistle Stop Christmas Hulen Park. www.whistlestopchristmas.com 817/645-2455 Prairies and Lakes

22-Dec. 31—GRAND PRAIRIE: Prairie Lights Features lighted holiday displays and the “World’s Largest Tunnel of Lights.” Lynn Creek Park. www.gptx.org 972/237-8100 Prairies and Lakes

23—BLANCO: Courthouse Lighting Ceremony Includes the ceremony and “Bells of Joy.” Hours are 5 to 7 p.m. Old Blanco County Courthouse. 830/833-2211 Hill Country

23—CHILDRESS: Treasure Hunt & Arrival of Santa Claus Santa arrives on a fire truck to hear Christmas wishes. Main Street in front of the Childress Index. E-mail: index@chipshot.net 940/937-2239 Panhandle Plains

23—DALLAS: Galleria Holiday Kick-Off & Grand Tree Lighting Enjoy wonderful symphonic music, skating shows and a choreographed tree light show. Dallas Galleria. 972/702-7100 Prairies and Lakes

23—GEORGETOWN: Lighting of the Square Enjoy holiday carols, cookies and hot chocolate. Historic Downtown Square. www.visitgeorgetown.com 800/436-8696 Hill Country

23—GRANBURY: Country Christmas Celebration Features a lighted parade, holiday carols, candle lighting, Santa visit and shopping. Historic Downtown Square. www.hgma.com 817/573-5299 Prairies and Lakes

23—HIGHLAND PARK: Annual Highland Park Village Tree Lighting Ceremony Includes holiday performance, Santa, carriage rides, lights and an enormous Christmas tree. Highland Park Village. www.hpvillage.com 214/559-2740 Prairies and Lakes

23—JEFFERSON: Christmas Lighting Ceremony Features Victorian St. Nicholas, caroling, lighted real Christmas trees, candles and more. Lion’s Park. www.jefferson-texas.com 903/665-2672 Piney Woods

23—ROCKPORT: Karankawa Thanksgiving Learn about the native people of the Gulf Coastal Bend and their way of life. Begins at 7 p.m. Goose Island State Park. 361/729-2858 Gulf Coast

23—SAN ANTONIO: Ford Holiday River Parade Begins at 7 p.m. River Walk. 210/227-4262 South Texas Plains

23—SOUTH PADRE ISLAND: Lighting of the Island Includes Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, refreshments and caroling. South Padre Island Visitors Center. 800/767-2373 Gulf Coast

23—UVALDE: Christmas at The Crossroads 830/278-3361 Hill Country

23-24—BASTROP: Harvest Art Fest 1308 Chestnut St. www.bastropassociationforthearts.org 512/303-9599 Prairies and Lakes

23-24—BOERNE: A Hill Country Christmas Dickens on Main Features snow show, costumed shop keepers, wassail, arts & crafts, caroling, Santa, entertainment and more. Downtown Boerne. 830/816-2176 Hill Country

23-24—DE LEON: Arts & Crafts Show De Leon City Hall Auditorium. www.deleontexas.com/chamber 254/893-2634 Prairies and Lakes

23-24—FREDERICKSBURG: TACEF Thanks-giving Invitational Art Show Marketplatz. www.tacef.org 830/896-5711 Hill Country

23-24—GALVESTON: Circus Oz The Grand 1894 Opera House. www.thegrand.com 800/821-1894 Gulf Coast

23-24—HOUSTON: The Nutcracker Wortham Theater Center. www.houstonballet.org 713/227-2787 Gulf Coast

23-24—MASON: Stroll Around the Square Includes music, carolers, carriage rides, shopping, lights and more. 325/347-5969 Hill Country

23-24—SOUTH PADRE ISLAND: SPI Invitational Division I Basketball Tournament Teams from around the nation hoop it up. SPI Convention Centre. 888/774-8587 Gulf Coast

23-24, 30-Dec. 1—GONZALES: Stars in the Village an 1800s Trail of Lights Gonzales Pioneer Village Living History Center. E-mail: thevillage@gvec.net 830/672-2157 Prairies and Lakes

23-25—EL PASO: Ballet Folklorico Paso del Norte Theatre at Chamizal National Memorial. 915/588-5743 Big Bend Country

23-25—FREDERICKSBURG: Peddler Show Gillespie County Fairgrounds. www.peddlershow.com 800/775-2774 Hill Country

23-25—MCKINNEY: Dickens of a Christmas Enjoy carriages, traveling carolers, Santa, tree lighting and more. Historic Downtown McKinney. www.downtownmckinney.com 972/547-2660 Prairies and Lakes

23-25—STONEWALL: Christmas at the Vineyards Becker Vineyards. 830/644-2681 Hill Country

23-25—WACO: Homestead Craft & Children’s Fair Features children’s activities, agricultural exhibits, demonstrations and more. Homestead Heritage. www.homesteadheritage.com 254/754-9600 Prairies and Lakes

23-25—WAXAHACHIE: Candlelight Christmas Home Tour Showcases four properties. www.waxahachiechamber.com 972/937-2390 Prairies and Lakes

23-25—WAXAHACHIE: Downtown Waxahachie Victorian Christmas Celebration Includes Victorian artisans selling gifts, ice-skating, photos with Santa and performances by “Cast in Bronze.” Downtown Waxahachie. www.waxahachiechamber.com 972/937-2390 Prairies and Lakes

23-Dec. 9—WIMBERLEY: Bell, Book & Candle Wimberley Playhouse. www.wimberleyplayers.org 512/847-1592 Hill Country

23-Dec. 31—ARLINGTON: Holiday in the Park Six Flags Over Texas. www.sixflags.com 817/530-6000 Prairies and Lakes

23-Dec. 31—BASTROP: River of Lights www.bastropchamber.com 512/303-0558 Prairies and Lakes

23-Dec. 31—CHILDRESS: Lighting of Fair Park Displays and lights create a wonderland for the holiday season. www.childresstexas.net 940/937-2567 Panhandle Plains

23-Jan. 1—FREDERICKSBURG: Texas Hill Country Regional Christmas Lighting Trail Includes Boerne, Burnet, Dripping Springs, Llano, Goldthwaite, Johnson City, Marble Falls, Round Mountain, New Braunfels and Wimberley. www.tex-fest.com 866/839-3378 Hill Country

23-Jan. 1—JOHNSON CITY: Lights Spectacular Includes lights, parade, 12 days of Christmas and more. Courthouse. www.lbjcountry.com 830/868-7684 Hill Country

23-Jan. 4—WACO: International Christmas Tree Exhibit Mayborn Museum Complex. www.maybornmuseum.com 254/710-1110 Prairies and Lakes

24—ANDERSON: Holiday in Historic Anderson Includes historic walking tour, music, arts & crafts and more. 936/825-6600 Prairies and Lakes

24—ANDERSON: Twilight & Firelight Includes period music, poetry, stagecoach rides and a pageant of living history. Fanthorp Inn. www.navasotagrimeschamber.com 936/873-2633 or 936/825-6600 Prairies and Lakes

24—BALLINGER: Christmas in Olde Ballinger Features arts & crafts vendors, parade, Santa visits and entertainment. Runnels County Courthouse Lawn. www.ballingertx.org 325/365-2333 Panhandle Plains

24—BANDERA: Country Christmas Ball www.farmcc.com 830/589-2276 Hill Country

24—BROWNSVILLE: Shades of History Ghost Hunt with RGV Paranormal Investigators Brownsville Heritage Complex. www.brownsvillehistory.org 956/541-5560 Gulf Coast

24—COLDSPRING: Trade Day & Town Lighting Coldspring Square. 936/653-2009 Piney Woods

24—COMFORT: Christmas in Comfort Features more than 150 arts & crafts booths, music and entertainment, Santa visit, and night parade. Historic District. www.comfortchamberofcommerce.com 830/995-3131 Hill Country

24—EDNA: Turkey Talk Lake Texana State Park. 361/782-5718 Gulf Coast

24—FORT DAVIS: 27th Annual Arts & Crafts Fair St. Joseph Parrish Hall. 432/426-3284 Big Bend Country

24—FORT WORTH: Turkey Classic Car Show — Christmas for Kids 2007 Kick Off 8625 Camp Bowie. www.ddrockinrods.com 817/244-2972 or 817/797-1197 Prairies and Lakes

24—GOLDTHWAITE: Wild Game Hunters Appreciation Supper Mills County Civic Center. www.goldthwaite.biz 325/648-3619 Hill Country

24—KERRVILLE: Kerr County Market Day Courthouse Square. www.kerrmarketdays.org 830/792-4655 or 830/895-7962 Hill Country

24—KERRVILLE: Nutcracker in the Hills Kathleen C. Cailloux Theater. www.kpas.org 830/896-5727 Hill Country

24—KIRBYVILLE: Christmas in the Park Enjoy all-day entertainment, craft and food booths, Santa House and kiddie train rides. Magnolia Park. 409/423-1599 Piney Woods

24—LEAKEY: Christmas on the Square Features arts & crafts, Santa Claus and more. Courthouse Square. www.friocanyonchamber.com 830/232-5222 Hill Country

24—LIVINGSTON: Alabama-Coushatta Children’s Powwow Alabama Coushatta Tribe of Texas. www.alabama-coushatta.com 936/563-1100 Piney Woods

24—LULING: Christmas Arts & Crafts Show Thump Pavilion. www.lulingcc.org 830/875-3214 ext. 1 Prairies and Lakes

24—MASON: Light Up Our Town Festivities Includes Santa, music, town lighting, shop-hopping, carriage rides and more. Courthouse Square 325/347-5758 Hill Country

24—MASON: Tannenbaum Arts & crafts show. Fort Mason City Park Community Building. 325/347-5758 Hill Country

24—NACOGDOCHES: Nine Flags Festival Wassail Fest Downtown merchants compete for bragging rights. www.visitnacogdoches.org 936/564-7351 or 888/653-3788 Piney Woods

24—PASADENA: Guided Canoe Tour Begins at 8 a.m. Reservations required. Armand Bayou Nature Center. www.abnc.org 281/474-2551 Gulf Coast

24—POINT: Rural American Music Revue Rural American Idol Final Competition. Cotton Pickin’ Theatre. www.ruralamericans.org 903/598-3809 Prairies and Lakes

24—ROCKPORT: Return of the Whooping Cranes Recreation Hall, Goose Island State Park. 361/729-2858 Gulf Coast

24—STONEWALL: Holiday Cookie Decorating & German Traditions Enjoy hearing the legends of St. Nicholas and experience other German holiday activities and traditions on the farm. Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site. 830/644-2252 Hill Country

24—UVALDE: Holiday Arts & Crafts Show Downtown Plaza. 830/278-3361 Hill Country

24-25—ABILENE: On the Road Ranch Shows, Arts & Crafts Abilene Civic Center. 325/676-6211 or 877/839-2701 Panhandle Plains

24-25—AUSTIN: Citywide Garage Sale This is an antiques, collectibles and vintage items market. Palmer Events Center. www.cwgs.com 512/441-2828 Hill Country

24-25—HALLETTSVILLE: Festival of Lights Includes a kiddie parade, Santa visit, arts & crafts, lighted parade and Christmas pageant. Downtown Courthouse Square. www.hallettsville.com 361/798-2662 Prairies and Lakes

24-25—NEW BRAUNFELS: Showcase of Arts & Crafts Features handmade arts & crafts by more than 100 crafters. Civic Center. 210/698-0811 Hill Country

24-25—ODESSA: ‘Tis Christmas Holiday Bazaar Includes 130 booths of high quality arts & crafts. Ector County Coliseum Building G. 806/293-1057 Big Bend Country

24-25—WHARTON: Wharton Cowboy Christmas Festival Enjoy the Western flavor and variety of music, children’s play-in-the-snow area, vendors, arts & crafts, best Western-dressed pet contest, chuck wagon and more. Courthouse Square. www.whartoncowboychristmas.com 979/532-8840 or 979/532-1013 Gulf Coast

24, 30—SULPHUR SPRINGS: Christmas in the Park Drive through or walk through. Heritage Park. tourism.sulphurspringstx.org (no www) 888/300-6623 or 903/885-2387 Prairies and Lakes

24-Dec. 16—SAN ANTONIO: Ford Holiday Boat Caroling River Walk. 210/227-4262 South Texas Plains

24-Dec. 23—DALLAS: The Nutcracker Two unique styles of puppetry combine with amazing pyrotechnics and incredible spectacle. Dallas Children’s Theater — Rosewood Center for Family Arts. www.dct.org 214/978-0110 Prairies and Lakes

24-Jan. 1—WIMBERLEY: EmilyAnn Tree Lighting & Trail of Lights Enjoy lighted displays and nightly entertainment around Ye Olde Yule Log. The Emily Ann Theatre. www.emilyann.org 512/847-6969 Hill Country

26—THREE RIVERS: Christmas on the Square Includes carols, food booths, lighting of the square and arrival of Santa. City Square. E-mail: citytrex@fnbnet.net • www.threeriverstx.org 361/786-4330 South Texas Plains

27—ABILENE: City Sidewalks Includes parade, tree lighting, gingerbread house decorating contest, entertainment, food and more. 325/677-2281 or 325/676-6211 Panhandle Plains

27—ALICE: Christmas Parade & Downtown Lighting Downtown Alice. www.alicetx.org 361/664-3454 South Texas Plains

27—KILGORE: Christmas Parade Decorated floats, bands and local groups travel through downtown Kilgore. www.kilgorechamber.com 903/984-5022 Piney Woods

27—MASON: Country Opry Features Dale Lay. Historic Odeon Theater. www.heartoftexascountry.com 325/247-5354 Hill Country

27-29—AMARILLO: Farm & Ranch Show Amarillo Civic Center. www.farmshows.com 800/827-8007 Panhandle Plains

27-29—COLLEGE STATION: Striking 12 College Station Hilton. opas.tamu.edu/striking_twelve.htm (no www) 979/845-1234 Prairies and Lakes

27-Dec. 19—LAMPASAS: Nutcrackers on Parade: The Annual Christmas Tree & Gingerbread House Contests & Exhibition Keystone Square Museum, 303 S. Western St. 512/556-2224 Hill Country

28—KYLE: Annual City Tree Lighting Ceremony, School Choir Concerts & Visit from Santa Local school choirs help ring in the season with holiday music and song. The city Christmas Tree is lit and Santa visits with all the children. City Square Park. www.cityofkyle.com 512/262-3939 Hill Country

28-Dec. 1—BEAUMONT: Very Merry Main Street Market Includes Thursday early bird shopping, cocktails, luncheon and Gingerbread House Workshop for children. www.juniorleaguebeaumont.com 409/832-0873 Gulf Coast

29—AUSTIN: Big Reds & Bubbles — Grand Holiday Tasting Enjoy sparkling wines, holiday cuisine, live holiday music and silent auction. Stephen F. Austin Hotel. www.winefoodfoundation.org 512/327-7555 Hill Country

29—DENTON: 19th Annual Holiday Lighting Festival Includes lighting of the Christmas tree on the Historic Courthouse lawn, visits with Santa, children’s arts & crafts area, and live music with Brave Combo. Downtown Square. 940/349-8529 Prairies and Lakes

29—KERRVILLE: Symphony of the Hills Kathleen C. Cailloux Theater. www.symphonyofthehills.com 830/792-7469 Hill Country

29—ODESSA: Heritage Holiday Tree Lighting & Starbright Village Opening Includes visit with Santa Claus and choir performances. Begins at 6 p.m. McKinney Park. 432/335-4682 Big Bend Country

29—ROCKWALL: Tree Lighting Celebration 972/771-5733 Prairies and Lakes

29—WHARTON: Wharton County Junior College — Band Concert Holiday music. Wharton Campus. 979/532-6300 Gulf Coast

29-30—SEGUIN: Main Street Holiday Parade & Stroll Enjoy lighted parade, downtown lighting, refreshments, visit with Santa, stroll through a village of holiday trees and more. Downtown Seguin. E-mail: cofc@seguintx.org 800/580-7322 Prairies and Lakes

29-Dec. 1—JEFFERSON: 25th Annual Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes Docents dressed in Victorian attire guide visitors through four homes. Includes choirs and handbells. www.historicjeffersonfoundation.com 903/665-7064 Piney Woods

29-Dec. 2—ANDREWS: Holly Jolly Weekend Includes Chowdown, caroling, tree lighting, Christmastime Festival of Homes and Holly Jolly Christmas Bazaar. www.andrewstx.com 432/523-2695 Panhandle Plains

29-Dec. 16—ARLINGTON: A Christmas Story Theatre Arlington. www.theatrearlington.org Prairies and Lakes

29-Jan. 6—KERRVILLE: The Magic of Color & Clay Kerr Arts & Cultural Center. www.kacckerrville.com 830/895-2911 Hill Country

29-Jan. 6—ROUND TOP: Small Treasures Exhibition www.thegalleryatroundtop.com 979/249-4119 Prairies and Lakes

30—CLIFTON: Lighted Parade Downtown Clifton. www.cliftontexas.org 254/675-3720 Prairies and Lakes

30—CONROE: Miracle on 34th Street Crighton Theatre. www.crightonplayers.org 936/441-7469 Piney Woods

30—HOUSTON: Jubilee of Dance Showcases the current and future stars of the Houston Ballet. Wortham Theater Center. www.houstonballet.org 713/227-2787 Gulf Coast

30—ODESSA: Sounds of the Season: Holiday Pops MCM Grande Hotel Fundome. 432/563-0921 Big Bend Country

30—RANGER: 12th Annual Nighttime Lighted Christmas Parade Parade ends with Santa on Ranger’s fire truck then Santa visits with children. Downtown Main Street. E-mail: rhps@txol.net 254/647-5353 Panhandle Plains

30—ROCKDALE: “All Aboard the Christmas Express” Celebration Includes a lighted parade, entertainment and street vendors. 512/446-2030 Prairies and Lakes

30—WOODVILLE: Lighting of the Square — Christmas in Tyler County 409/283-2632 Piney Woods

30-Dec. 1—BASTROP: Bastrop Public Library Book Sale Bastrop Public Library. 512/321-5441 Prairies and Lakes

30-Dec. 1—BELLVILLE: 24th Small Town Christmas E-mail: bellvillechamber@sbcglobal.net 979/865-3407 Prairies and Lakes

30-Dec. 1—BRENHAM: Holiday Stroll, Parade & Street Dance www.downtownbrenham.com 979/836-3339 or 888/273-6426 Prairies and Lakes

30-Dec. 1—JEFFERSON: A Christmas Story Ruth Lester Playhouse. www.theexcelsiorhouse.com 903/665-2513 Piney Woods

30-Dec. 1—LOCKHART: Lighted Christmas Parade & Celebration & A Dickens’ Christmas www.lockhartchamber.com 512/398-2818 Prairies and Lakes

30-Dec. 1—SALADO: A Christmas Carol Tablerock Festival of Salado. E-mail: tablerock1@aol.com 254/947-9205 Prairies and Lakes

30-Dec. 1—SULPHUR SPRINGS: Christmas Festival on Heritage Square Includes Christmas tree lighting and trolley rides to Heritage Park on Friday. tourism.sulphurspringstx.org (no www) 888/300-6623 Prairies and Lakes

30-Dec. 2—AUSTIN: Gem Capers 2007 Palmer Events Center. www.austingemandmineral.org 512/458-9546 Hill Country

30-Dec. 2—BAYTOWN: Little Shop of Horrors Baytown Little Theater. 281/424-7617 Gulf Coast

30-Dec. 2—FREDERICKSBURG: Weihnachten Kicks off with a lighted parade Friday. Christmas market and Christmas Tree Forest are open. www.tex-fest.com 888/997-3600 Hill Country

30-Dec. 2—GRAPEVINE: Christmas on Main Street Features carolers, Santa, costumed characters and more. Grapevine’s Historic Main Street. 817/410-3185 Prairies and Lakes

30-Dec. 2—GRAPEVINE: North Pole Express Children ride to see Santa Claus. 817/410-3185 Prairies and Lakes

30-Dec. 2—MCALLEN: Dias Festivos Marketplace: “Hunting for the Holidays” Features more than 120 merchants. McAllen Convention Center. www.juniorleaguemcallen.org 956/682-0071 South Texas Plains

30 - Dec. 2—NEW BRAUNFELS: Weihnachtsmarkt German Christmas shopping market features unique gift items, decorations and antiques. Gala is Thursday. Kongresshalle. www.sophienburg.com 830/629-1572 Hill Country

30-Dec. 2—SAN ANTONIO: Fiesta de las Luminarias Begins at dusk. River Walk. 210/227-4262 South Texas Plains

30-Dec. 2—SOUTH PADRE ISLAND: Here Comes Santa Weekend Includes the Parade of Lights on Friday. 800/767-2373 Gulf Coast

30-Dec. 16—DALLAS: A Little House Christmas El Centro College Theater. www.elcentrocollege.edu 214/860-2345 Prairies and Lakes

30-Dec. 16—DICKINSON: A Christmas Carol Harbour Playhouse. www.harbourplayhouse.com 281/337-7468 Gulf Coast

30-Dec. 16—FORT WORTH: The Nutcracker Bass Performance Hall. www.texasballettheater.org 877/828-9200 Prairies and Lakes

30-Dec. 22—NEW BOSTON: Christmas Tree Wonderland Trail Head Park. www.newbostontx.org 903/628-2581 Piney Woods

30-Dec. 31—COLUMBUS: Christmas on the Colorado www.columbustexas.org 979/732-8385 Prairies and Lakes