December. 2 Enjoy a Christmas celebration
Kick off the holiday season at the Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration in Colleyville. Located at the Plaza in City Hall, the celebration will have performances from several local schools, pony rides, inflatable slides, face painting, a 3-D light attraction, a drive-in movie plus more. To watch Santa Claus and Colleyville Mayor Bobby Lindamood arrive to the particular celebration, plan on arriving at 5: 15 p. m. The tree will be lit from 5: 30 p. meters. 5: 30-8: 30 p. m. Free. 90 Main St ., Colleyville. www.colleyville.com/residents/special-events/christmas-tree-lighting-celebration
Dec. 2-4 Watch ballet in the park
View as the North Central Ballet journeys through the Land of Snow to the Kingdom of the Sweets in the Nutcracker at Grapevine’s Meadowmere Park. Parking is $5 per car. 6-9 p. mirielle. $25. 3000 Meadowmere Lane, Grapevine. https://thenutcracker.ticketspice.com/nutcracker-in-the-park-2022
Dec. 3 Run a 5K
Don your running shoes and best elf costume for the 7th annual Elves on the Run 5K/Kids Fun Run. Presented by the particular Women’s Division from the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce, the event may have the opportunity to take a photo with Santa Claus and enjoy children’s activities in Santa’s Workshop. The elf costume contest plus pet outfit contest will begin with 8: thirty a. michael. with the particular 5K beginning at 9: 30 a. m. 8: 30-11 the. m. $30. Oak Grove Park, 2520 Oak Grove Loop S., Grapevine. 817-229-5911. https://elvesontherun5k.com
December. 3-4 Get a gingerbread making kit
Explore Southlake’s Recreation area Village and celebrate the holiday season along with complimentary gingerbread kits from participating retailers as a gift with purchase. Saturday and Sunday’s retailers are Lavender Square and The Joint. Each package will have the pre-assembled gingerbread house along with a variety of sweets to decorate with. Kits are available while supplies last. Event will be during store operating hours. Free (with store purchase). Park Village, 1065 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake. www.facebook.com/events/446232040780602/446232057447267/?active_tab=about
Now through Dec. 23 Catch a carriage ride
Head to Southlake Town Square to take pleasure in a carriage ride with friends and family. Feel free to bring your own blankets and hot cocoa to stay warm during the cold weather. Rides for small groups can be reserved in-person or online. Online reservations are usually required with regard to large organizations with six to eight people. Friday and Sunday 5: 20-8: 20 g. m., Sunday 4: 40-6: 40 l. m. $35-$75. Rustin Park, 101 State St., Southlake. www.visitsouthlaketexas.com/157/Carriage-Rides
Now through Jan. 8 Skate in the plaza
Get in the holiday spirit with ice skating at Peace Plaza in front of Grapevine Primary Station. The particular 4, 500 square foot ice rink is located next to Grapevine’s live Xmas tree. The rink is usually open 4: 15-9 s. m. Monday through Thursday, 4-10 p. m. Fri and 12: 15-10 g. m. Weekend and Weekend. $20. 815 S. Major St, Grapevine. https://bit.ly/3B0ywCD
