12/4
Breakfast With Santa:
Guests enjoy a pancake breakfast, making holiday crafts, and, of course, visiting Santa. Don’t forget your camera to capture all the fun. This year’s theme is Flannel & Frost — wear anything flannel, even pajamas! $5/child; $7/adult. 7:00-11:00 a.m., Russell Farm. www.burlesontx.com.
Craft Fair & Bake Sale:
Perfect for Christmas shopping. All items handmade. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Mariposa at Elk Drive, 155 Elk Dr. Patricia Sartori, (817) 876-4928.
Christmas at the Library:
Create ornaments, enjoy refreshments, a chance to win prizes and local author book signing. 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Burleson Public Library, 248 SW Johnson. www.burlesontx.com.
Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting & Fireworks:
Annual lighted parade, followed by tree lighting, singers and dancers, interactive Santa’s workshop and spectacular fireworks. Parade: 6:00 p.m.; Tree Lighting: 8:00 p.m.; Fireworks: close out the evening. Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza, 141 W. Renfro St. www.burlesontx.com.
12/4-12/5 and 12/10-12/11
Nights of Lights:
Get into the Christmas spirit at beautiful Russell Farm Art Center with Christmas lights, hot beverages and music. Free event. 6:00-8:00 p.m., Russell Farm. For more information, www.burlesontx.com.
12/10
Red Chair Lecture:
Featuring Emily Broussard and Shellie O’Neal. Art lecture and exhibit. 7:00 p.m., Russell Farm, 405 W. CR 714. www.burlesontx.com.
12/11
Christmas Craft Fair:
Hosted by Burleson Senior Activity Center, shop homemade crafts, one-of-a-kind items, jewelry and local vendors. 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., 216 SW Johnson Ave. www.burlesontx.com/1708/Christmas-Craft-Fair.
Christmas on the Farm:Christmas craft stations, pictures with a donkey wearing antlers (bring your own camera) and other Christmas-related activities. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Russell Farm. www.burlesontx.com.
12/11 and 12/18
Carriage Rides:
Tour Burleson’s Old Town from the back of a horse-drawn carriage. 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Old Town area.
12/14
Polar Express Pajama Party:
Public Library Children’s Programs provides cookies and hot chocolate. Interactive movie. All needed supplies provided. Supplies limited; first come, first served. 6:00-8:00 p.m., Burleson Senior Activity Center. www.burlesontx.com/1712/Polar-Express-Pajama-Party.
12/18
Christmas Storytime at Dwell:
Join the Burleson Public Library children for a fun Christmas Storytime including songs and a craft. 10:00 a.m., Dwell Coffee & Biscuits, 108 W. Ellison, Ste. 101. www.burlesontx.com/1539/Story-Time.
Teen Movie Day-Christmas Edition:
Burleson Public Library fun afternoon for teens. Watch the movie Elf while decorating gingerbread houses. Ages 10-16 only. 1:00-3:00 p.m., Burleson Public Library.
Wednesdays:
Baby Storytime:
Fun time where we read books, sing songs and play together. Geared for babies (0-2 years old). Older siblings welcome. 9:30 a.m., Burleson Public Library. www.burlesontx.com/1539/Story-Time.
Thursdays
Toddler Storytime:
Join staff to read books, sing songs and make a craft together. Geared toward 2- to 4-year-old children, but families welcome to attend together. 9:30 a.m., Burleson Public Library. www.burlesontx.com/1539/Story-Time.
Fridays
Preschool Storytime:
Join staff to read books, sing songs and make a craft together. Geared toward 4- to 6-year-old children, but families welcome to attend together. 9:30 a.m., Burleson Public Library. www.burlesontx.com/1539/Story-Time.
Saturdays
Open Art Saturday:
Join Tom Sale, Hill College art professor, for free and open-to-all studio art sessions. Each week features a different theme. No registration required. Artists must provide their own materials for sketching or painting. 9:00 a.m.-Noon, Russell Farm. www.burlesontx.com/1215/Russell-Farm.