12/1
Music at Pioneer Park:
Vandell Andrew brings French Quarter jazz to Cedar Hill. Free. 5:30-7:00 p.m., Pioneer Park, 600 Cedar St., Cedar Hill.
Christmas Festival:
Come kick off the season with Santa, a Christmas market and caroling. Free. Parade: 6:00 p.m.; tree lighting: 7:15 p.m., followed by a drone show. Armstrong Park, 100 James Collins Blvd., Duncanville.
12/2
South Clark Road Trail Dedication:
Come dedicate the new walking trail, and honor the legacy of Pastor Cedric Stricklin. 10:00-11:00 a.m., Graceland Community Baptist Church,
310 S. Clark Rd., Cedar Hill.
The Polar Express Movie Night:
Bring snacks and blankets to enjoy the holiday favorite. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Town Center, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd., DeSoto.
12/4
Home Town Holiday Block Party and Tree Lighting:
Food trucks, bounce houses, music and more. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Town Center, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd., DeSoto.
12/4 and 12/11
Santa Paws:
Let your furbabies get in on the holiday fun. Help Tri-City Animal Shelter. 5:00-7:00 p.m., Hillside Village, 305 FM 1382, Cedar Hill.
12/7
Holiday on the Hill:
Santa presides over the holiday magic. 5:30-8:30 p.m., Downtown Cedar Hill.
12/8
Holiday Make-It Fair:
Visit all the booths and learn how to make holiday gifts and decor. Free. 2:00-4:00 p.m., Zula B. Wylie Library, 225 Cedar St., Cedar Hill.
Mini Holiday Market:
Join the Social Chica for holiday music and shopping. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Pioneer Park, 600 Cedar St., Cedar Hill.
12/9
Cookies With Santa:
10:00 a.m.-noon, Duncanville Rec Center, 201 James Collins Blvd.
Christmas Craft Making at Santa’s Workshop:
Learn to make holiday wreaths. 1:00-4:00 p.m., Town Center, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd., DeSoto.
Jose the Reindeer:
Love Your City Theater produces this holiday musical. $10. 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., Trinity Church Children’s Center, 1231 E. Pleasant Run Rd., Cedar Hill. Get tickets at loveyourcitytheater.com.
12/10
Sensitive Santa:
A Santa event for children with special needs and their siblings. 10:00-11:30 a.m., Hillside Village, 305 FM 1382, Ste. 406, Cedar Hill.
12/13
Cedar Hill Senior Activity Christmas Luncheon:
Come for food and fellowship. 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Sims Rec Center, 310 E. Parkerville Rd., Cedar Hill.
12/14
Almost Christmas:
Enjoy a holiday movie at the library (PG-13). Free. 5:30-7:30 p.m., DeSoto Library, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
12/15
Adult DIY: Nature Inspired Ornaments:
Supplies provided. Free. 5:30-7:00 p.m., Cedar Hill State Park, Rec Hall, 1470 FM 1382.
12/21
Blue Christmas Service:
This service is focused on those dealing with illness or loss. 7:00 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 1302 S. Clark Rd., Duncanville.
12/23
Christmas Musical:
An extravaganza of Christmas music. 7:00-8:30 p.m., Corner Theatre, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd., DeSoto. See desototexas.gov/parks for tickets.
Daily Through 1/7
DeSoto on Ice:
Take a spin around an outdoor rink for an hour of fun. Ages 4 and up. $15. See desototicketline.simpletix.com for tickets and times. Town Center, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
Saturdays and Sundays Through 1/7
Hometown Holiday Weekend Celebration:
Come out for various fun-for-the-family events every weekend. 12:30-5:30 p.m., Town Center, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd., DeSoto.