Lily Lammert, 5, gives Santa Flavious a picture she drew of him along with her Christmas list in 2022 during the Breakfast with Santa event at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/Longview News-Journal File Photo)

From staff reports

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, check out this list of events and activities around East Texas.

Jingle Bell Jog 5K & Fun Run to benefit ArtsView Children’s Theatre, 8 a.m. Dec. 7, Heritage Plaza, 219 E. Methvin St., Longview. Race includes a 5K and 1-mile fun run and begins and ends at Heritage Plaza. Entry fees and other information: tinyurl.com/32h52bwa .

Pancakes with Santa, 9 to 11 a.m. Dec. 7, First United Methodist Church, 400 N Fredonia St, Longview. Free pancakes and free photos with Santa Flavious.

Gingerbread Bash, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 7, Longview World of Wonders, 112 E. Tyler St., Longview. Compete to design the best gingerbread house. Each registrant receives pre-made gingerbread house components, materials for joining (icing) and sweets for decor. Registration for a 30-minute building session is $20 per house, and parents or guardians must be in attendance. Information and registration: tinyurl.com/mwp7ufvf .

Living History Christmas, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 7, Gregg County Historical Museum, 214 N. Fredonia St., Longview. Activities include Caddo Indian face painting, crocheting lessons, blacksmith demonstrations, model train exhibit and more. Admission: Free. Information: tinyurl.com/3jx7p29s .

12 Strays of Christmutts, 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 7, Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center, 303 H.G. Mosley Parkway, Longview. Open house with desserts, carols and a visit from Santa, who will offer pet portraits for a $20 donation (up to four pets) to the animal shelter. Information: longviewpaws.org/events .

Heritage Holiday Home Tours sponsored by The Rusk County Heritage Association, 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8. Three historical homes are included on the tour: The circa-1855 Howard-Dickinson House at 501 S. Main St. in Henderson; the circa-1886 Tinsley-Welch Home at 305 E. Main St. in Henderson; and the circa-1885 Hardeman-Macedo Home at 313 E. Main St. in Henderson. Tickets: $30 each at howardhousehenderson.org . Information: (903) 657-6925.

A Cozy Christmas, 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 6, True Vine Brewing, 2453 Earl Campbell Parkway, Tyler. Holiday market, live Christmas music, tree lighting and photos with Santa.

Magic on Main, 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 6, downtown Bullard. Food vendors, Mistletoe Market vendors, children’s activities and tree lighting at 6:30 p.m. Photos with Santa at Bullard Masonic Lodge, 113 N Phillips St.

“Miracle on 34th Street” presented by Tyler Civic Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6 and 7 and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8, 400 Rose Park Drive, Tyler. Tickets: tinyurl.com/44eayy98 .

Brunch with Santa, 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 7, Pollard United Methodist Church, 3030 Copeland Road, Tyler. Free pancake brunch with Santa and Mrs. Claus as well as crafts and photo opportunities. Donations accepted.

Winter Fest, 1 p.m. Dec. 7, Bergfeld Park, 1501 S. Broadway Ave., Tyler. Visit from Santa, tree decorating contest, letter writing to Santa, games, vendors and more. Admission: Free.

“The Nutcracker” presented by Tyler Junior College Academy of Dance, 7 p.m. Dec. 6 and 7 and 2 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8, Rogers Palmer Performing Arts Center, 1303 S Mahon Ave, Tyler. Tickets: tinyurl.com/3mf7xn84.