12/1-12/31
Grand Prairie Lights:
Guests may enter the line from 6:00-10:00 p.m. or until the park reaches capacity, whichever comes first. Marked Prairie Lights vehicles will drive to the end of the line at that time. Open every night 11/28-12/31. Cost: $50 per car. Lynn Creek Park, 5610 Lake Ridge Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX 75052.
12/3
Toys for Tots:
Spend quality time with your family, and donate toys to help Mansfield families in need! Join the toy drive and community event which will include holiday performances, face painting, an ice hill, train rides, photos with Santa, food trucks and more! Cost: Free. 5:00-9:00 p.m., Dr. Jim Vaszauskas Center for the Performing Arts, 1110 W. Debbie Lane.
12/5
Hometown Holidays:
Join Mansfield for a month of holiday celebrations, kicking off with the huge Hometown Holidays Tree Lighting & Fireworks Show. The tree lighting will take place at approximately 6:30 p.m. with a spectacular fireworks show following directly after. Cost: Free. 5:00-9:00 p.m., Mansfield City Hall 1200 E. Broad St. For more information, visit https://www.mansfieldhometownholidays.com/.
12/6
Snowman Run:
This family-friendly 5K walk/fun run includes very merry photo ops and fun activities, a festive route full of cheer and hot cocoa & s’mores for everyone at the finish line. Cost: $20. 9:00-11:00 a.m., James McKnight Park East, 700 US 287 Frontage Rd. For details, call (817) 728-3680 or visit mansfieldparks.com.
Holiday at the House:
Create hand-made gifts, tour the Man House decorated for an 1870s Christmas and enjoy light refreshments. Free admission. 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Man House Museum, 604 W. Broad St.
12/7
Mansfield Women’s Club Holiday Home Tour:
Visit homes decorated for the holidays, and get into the spirit! This fundraiser helps those in need in Mansfield. Purchase tickets at Tom Thumb, Mansfield. Cost: $30. 1:00-5:00 p.m. For more information, call (817) 932-2329.
12/11
SUPER Kids Santa Visits:
For special needs children (2-18 years) and their families. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at City Hall for sensory-friendly visits for children with any special needs or activity limitations who don’t respond well to huge crowds and music. City Hall is fully accessible, making it an easier option for wheelchairs and walkers. 5:00-8:00 p.m., 1200 E. Broad St.
12/13
Jane Austen Tea Party:
For all ages. Celebrate the author who wrote a book about Mansfield Park(s)! Includes a craft, trivia, tea and book discussion. 2:00-4:00 p.m., Man House Museum, 604 W. Broad St.
12/14
Christmas From Around the World:
Enjoy an evening of Christmas music including “The Sounds of Christmas,” “Carol of the Bells,” “The Joy of Christmas,” “Sleigh Ride,” “A Christmas Festival” and “The Symphony of Christmas.” Co-production between the Mansfield Philharmonic and First Methodist Mansfield Traditional Worship Arts’ 60-voice choir. Free. 6:00 p.m., First Methodist Mansfield, 777 N. Walnut Creek Dr.
12/22
Candy Cane Hunt:
For all ages. Find candy canes and more in this very merry scavenger hunt. Free, but please register. 2:00 p.m., Geyer Commons, 605 E. Broad St. Register at https://www.cognitoforms.com/MansfieldActivitiesCenter/CandyCaneHunt2025.
Mondays
Miracle Mondays:
We pray at no charge for people with any issues and teach others to pray for healing and wholeness. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., The Healing Place, 600 Strada Circle, Ste. 210. Bill Dasch, (817) 319-0129.
Toastmasters Club Meeting:
Noon-1:00 p.m., The Grandview in Mansfield, 2201 Heritage Pkwy. https://www.toastmasters.org/Find-a-Club/28678015-mansfield-tx-pros-club.
Thursdays
Chess Club: Learn how to play chess or just brush up on your skills. All ages and levels welcome. Free, no registration. 6:00-7:30 p.m., Mansfield Public Library, 104 S. Wisteria St.