12/4
Holiday on the Hill:
Tree lighting, photos with Santa, live performances, kids’ activities. Free. 5:30-8:30 p.m., Historic Downtown, 600 Cedar Hill Dr., Cedar Hill.
12/5
Holiday Lights in the Park:
Tree lighting ceremony, drone light show, live holiday music, vendor booths and festive treats. Free. 5:00-9:00 p.m., Armstrong Park, 100 James Collins Blvd., Duncanville.
12/6
Christmas Carols in the Park & Winter Bazaar:
Featuring Lady S. and Walter Harper, local craft vendors, music and food vendors. 6:00 p.m., Poe-Hobden Amphitheater, 100 James Collins Blvd., Duncanville. (972) 780-5070.
12/7
Hometown Holiday Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting:
Free. Candyland Christmas Parade: 5:30 p.m. (south down Hampton Rd. from the Wintergreen intersection to DeSoto Town Center); tree lighting: 7:00 p.m., DeSoto Town Center, 207 E. Pleasant Run Rd., DeSoto.
Christmas Carol Sing-Along:
Free. 5:30 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 1302 S. Clark Rd., Duncanville.
12/8
DIY Ornaments:
For ages 8-12. Tweens meet to make papier-mâché ornaments. 5:30-6:30 p.m., Storytelling Room, Traphene Hickman Library, 450 Pioneer Trail, Cedar Hill.
Master’s Voice Concert:
Come enjoy good Christmas music and focus on the reason for the season. 7:00-9:30 p.m., First Christian Church, 203 S. Main St., Duncanville.
12/8-12/9
You Can’t Beat the House Auditions:
Duncanville Community Theatre will hold auditions for four male and six female roles for their February play. Show dates: 2/5-2/8 and 2/12-2/14. Auditions are cold reading “open, cattle-call” style. Auditions: 7:00 p.m., Rita K. Annex, 226 W. Daniel, Duncanville.
12/9
DIY Winter Wreaths:
For ages 13-18. Come to Teen Tuesdays to make holiday wreaths. While supplies last: 5:30-7:00 p.m., DeSoto Public Library, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
12/13
Christmas on the Farm:
Take a ranger-led tour of Penn Farm, and learn about Christmas traditions throughout history. After the farm tour, continue the holiday cheer at the fire ring with songs, hot drinks, holiday treats and historical games! Free with park admission. $7/person; children 12 and under enter free. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Penn Farm, Cedar Hill State Park, 1570 W. FM 1382, Cedar Hill.
12/17
Kwanzaa Celebration:
Experience the vibrant celebration of culture featuring live African dance, drumming, storytelling, family-friendly activities and food from a local food truck. 6:30 p.m.,
Traphene Hickman Lbrary, 450 Pioneer Trail, Cedar Hill.
12/18
Christmas Promise Gala:
Black-tie event. Vendor networking: 4:00-6:00 p.m.; gala dinner: 7:00-10:00 p.m. Proceeds benefit BRIDGES for Inclusion & Diversity Empowerment, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to helping youth aging out of foster care build strong foundations 7:00-10:00 p.m., Artis Event Center, 160 Seahawk Dr., DeSoto. For pricing and information, visit https://stayhappening.com/e/the-christmas-promise-gala-E118SAGKOYT2O.
12/23
Mugs & Movies:
Teens ages 13-18 gather to watch Home Alone and drink hot chocolate. 5:00-6:30 p.m., Teen Room, Traphene Hickman Library, 450 Pioneer Trail, Cedar Hill.
12/31
Noon Year’s Eve Program:
Family-friendly event featuring performer David Chicken! Dancing, stories and a countdown to 2026. Noon, Multipurpose Room, Traphene Hickman Library, 450 Pioneer Trail, Cedar Hill.
Weekends in December
Sounds of the Season:
Enjoy holiday music performed by local artists. Free. Village Green, Hillside Village, 305 W. FM 1382.