12/1 and 12/8
Conversation Circle:
Practice English or Spanish in a small-group setting. Practica inglés o español en grupos pequeños. 6:30 p.m., Duncanville Public Library, 201 James Collins Blvd.
12/2
Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast:
Hear about Mayor Mason’s transformation vision. 7:30-9:00 a.m., Sims Recreation Center, 310 Parkerville Rd., Cedar Hill.
Holiday on the Hill:
Celebrate with kids’ activities, live performances, an ice rink, train rides and a polar
extreme obstacle course. Free. 5:30-8:30 p.m., Old Downtown Cedar Hill.
Mayor’s Quarterly 360 Meeting:
Come hear Mayor Proctor’s report on the present and future of DeSoto. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd., DeSoto.
12/4
Duncanville Christmas:
Join in the fun at the annual parade and tree lighting. Free. Parade: 6:00 p.m.; tree lighting: 7:00 p.m., Memorial Park, 101 N. Main St., Duncanville.
12/7
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony:
Celebrate with live choral music and dance, as well as snacks. Free. 6:00 p.m., DeSoto Town Center, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
12/9
Parents Night Out:
Get that shopping done while the kids are entertained with games and candy. Free. 6:00-8:45 p.m., Duncanville Recreation Center, 210 James Collins Blvd., Duncanville.
12/11
Holiday Palooza:
Enjoy Santa pictures, live music, costumed storytelling, crafts and refreshments. Free. 1:00-4:00 p.m., DeSoto Public Library, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd., Ste. C.
12/18
Hometown Holiday Parade:
Watch the magic from DC3 Church on Polk St., to DeSoto Town Center. Free. 10:00 a.m., DeSoto Town Center, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
Hometown Celebration:
Show up for a storytelling Santa, ice skating, Zumba and more. Free. Noon, DeSoto Recreation Center, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
Christmas Musical:
Live: A range of local artists sing seasonal favorites. $5-$10. 7:00 p.m., Black Box Theatre, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd., DeSoto.
12/20-12/23 and 12/31
Holiday Break at DeSoto Recreation Center:
Come check it out. First week: 5:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.; second week: 5:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., DeSoto Recreation Center, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
First Tuesdays
Teens Can Cook Tutorial:
Learn how to cook from other teens. Free. Limited to 10 participants. 2:00-3:00 p.m., DeSoto Public Library, Multipurpose Room, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd., DeSoto. Register with Ms. Runnels at (972) 230-9663.
First and Third Tuesdays
Teen Tuesday:
Teen-focused fun. Free. 5:00 p.m., Zula B. Wylie Public Library, 225 Cedar St., Cedar Hill.
Thursdays:
Knitting Group:
Learn and knit together. Free. 1:00-3:00 p.m., Duncanville Public Library, 201 James Collins Blvd.
Saturdays
Binge Watch Film Club:
Watch movies and discuss them afterward. Free. 2:00 p.m., Duncanville Public Library, Programming Room, 201 James Collins Blvd.
Crafters Guild:
Ages 15 and up learn new crafts every week. Some materials provided. 3:00 p.m., Duncanville Public Library, 201 James Collins Blvd.
Third Saturdays
Duncan Switch Saturday Street Market:
The event includes vendors, food and fun. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Main and Center streets, Duncanville.