12/3-1/7
DeSoto on Ice:
Ages 4 and up, come enjoy the outdoor ice rink. Skate sizes from kids 8 to men’s 13 available to rent. $15. Times vary by day and time of month. See the city website: https://ci.desoto.tx.us/. Town Center, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
12/5
Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast:
Come pray for the city. Free. 7:30-9:00 a.m., Sims Recreation Center, 310 E. Parkerville Rd., Cedar Hill.
Holiday on the Hill:
Come for the tree lighting, Santa, kids’ activities and live performances. Free. 5:30-8:30 p.m., 600 Cedar St., Cedar Hill.
12/6
Holiday Lights in the Park:
Tree lighting, Santa, drone light show, parade, vendors and more. Free. 4:00-10:00 p.m., Armstrong Park, 100 James Collins Blvd., Duncanville.
Father Daughter Dance:
Hillside Steppers Booster Club hosts an elegant night with your young lady. $12. 6:00-8:30 p.m., Collegiate High School, 1515 W. Belt Line Rd., Cedar Hill.
12/7
Breakfast With Santa:
Jack and Jill of America hosts a special holiday breakfast with Christmas and Kwanza traditions and special presentations from HBCUs. Hilton Garden Inn, 800 N. Main St., Duncanville.
Go Local for the Holidays:
Support local authors. Story sessions, book signings and more. Noon-5:00 p.m., DeSoto Library, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
12/10
Papier-Mâché Ornaments:
Teens learn how to craft unique ornaments. Free. 5:00-6:00 p.m., Traphene Hickman Library, 405 Pioneer Trl., Cedar Hill.
Holiday Make-It Fair:
Adults and families learn DIY projects for decorations and gift giving. Supplies are first come, first served. Free. 6:30-8:00 p.m., Traphene Hickman Library, 405 Pioneer Trl., Cedar Hill.
12/14
Cookies With Santa:
Share some cookies and convince him you’re on the nice list. 10:00 a.m.-noon, Duncanville Rec Center, 201 James Collins Blvd.
DeSoto’s Night Before Christmas Holiday Palooza:
Come out for Santa, crafts, refreshments and the Salvation Army Band. Free. Noon-3:00 p.m., DeSoto Library, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
12/17
Punch Needling Ornaments With Form Creative:
A class for adults. Learn to make beautiful, textured ornaments. Sign-ups open 12/3. Free. 6:30-8:00 p.m., Traphene Hickman Library, 450 Pioneer Trl., Cedar Hill.
12/18
Senior Christmas Luncheon:
Join other seniors for food, laughter and camaraderie. Free. 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Sims Recreation Center, 310 E. Parkerville Rd., Cedar Hill. Register at: www.cedarhilltx.com/Calendar.
12/20
Family Game Night:
Enjoy a family break from the shopping. 6:00-8:00 p.m., Duncanville Rec Center, 201 James Collins Blvd.
Tuesdays
Duncanville Rotary Club:
7:00-8:00 a.m., D.L. Hopkins Jr. Center, 206 James Collins Blvd., located across from Duncanville Public Library.
Second Tuesdays
Super Seeders Garden Club:
Free. 10:00 a.m., Traphene Hickman Library, 405 Pioneer Trl., Cedar Hill. (Sept-May, yearly).
Second and Fourth Tuesdays
Cedar Hill Lions Club Meetings:
Noon, Good Shepherd Church, 915 Straus Rd.
Caregiver Support Group:
2:00-3:30 p.m., Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1232 W. Belt Line Rd., DeSoto. For more information, call (972) 274-2484.
Fridays
Duncanville Lions Club Lunch:
11:45 a.m., Lions Club Building, 210 Lions Trail. Cost of lunch is around $12.
Third Saturdays
Duncan Switch Saturday Street Market:
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Main and Center streets, Duncanville. The event includes vendors, food and fun.