12/1-12/17
Holiday Toy Drive:
Ovilla Police Department is collecting toys for local children in need. You may drop off any new, unwrapped gifts at the Police Department, 105 S. Cockrell Hill Rd., Ovilla. Contact Jessica at [email protected] or (972) 617-7262, ext. 3, for more details.
12/5
Christmas Tree Lighting:
City of Ovilla hosts holiday festivities. 6:00 p.m., downtown Ovilla.
12/6
Christmas in Ovilla:
Carnival rides, a visit with Santa and more. 6:00-8:30 p.m., Ovilla Road Baptist Church, 3251 Ovilla Rd.
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony:
Join the city of Glenn Heights for their Christmas tree lighting and a celebration including inflatables, free toys, Santa, carnival games and more! 6:00-9:00 p.m., 1938 S. Hampton Rd., Glenn Heights.
12/7
Christmas in Red Oak:
Red Oak kicks off the season with a parade featuring holiday floats, decorated vehicles and ATVs, Public Safety vehicles, marching bands, drill teams, cheerleaders and more. Arts and craft vendors and food trucks will be on-site. A kid zone will feature inflatables and festive games. Selfies with Santa, too. 9:00 a.m.-noon. The parade begins on West Red Oak Road, turns left onto Live Oak Street, then left on Waller Avenue ending after Watkins Park.
12/7-12/8
Christmas at Oaks Church:
Join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus with an exciting production, musical performances featuring Dawson Hollow, live animals and photos with Santa. Saturday: 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.; Sunday: 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., 777 S. I-35 E., Waxahachie.
12/13
Christmas Movie in the Park:
Red Oak Parks & Recreation Department and Red Oak Library present The Polar Express. Bring your blanket and chairs for a family night out under the stars. Hot chocolate and snacks provided. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the event from 5:30-6:15 p.m.; showtime: 6:30 p.m., Live Oak Football Field (weather permitting), 251 Live Oak St.