Enjoy holiday lights and Christmas movies this weekend in East Texas
Published 5:45 am Thursday, December 19, 2024
- They Tyler Rose Garden is all lit up for Holiday Lights in the Garden. (Maleri McHam/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
From staff reports
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, check out this list of events and activities around East Texas.
Carmela’s Magical Santa Land lights display, open 5:30 to 11 p.m. Dec. 20 and 21 and 5:30 to 10 Dec. 22, 6085 U.S. 259 N. just outside Longview city limits. Donations requested. Information: tinyurl.com/mr34yjb2 .
Josh Mandreger in concert, 7 p.m. Dec. 21, Oil Horse Brewing Co., 101 W. Tyler St., Longview. Information: facebook.com/Oilhorsebrewing/events .
Holiday Whobilation, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 21, The Platform, 813 E. Methvin St., Longview. Create Christmas decorations, keepsakes and Grinch-colored slime. All materials will be provided. The Grinch also will make an appearance. Information: tinyurl.com/mr237akx . Also Dec. 21 at The Platform, the Mistletoe Market will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. showcasing local businesses with unique gifts, handmade crafts and seasonal treats. Information: tinyurl.com/2b7dcup3 .
Main Street Movie Night showing of “The Grinch,” 6 p.m. Dec. 20, 815 N. Kilgore St., Kilgore. Concessions will be available, and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Saturday with Santa, 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 21, Heartisans Marketplace, 3507 Gilmer Road, Longview. Have your photo taken with Santa Claus while shopping at Heartisans.
Christmas in the Park at Children’s Park of Tyler, through Dec. 31, 110 E Dobbs St., Tyler. Take a walk through the park lit up with holiday lights.
Holiday Lights in the Rose Garden, 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 20 to 22. The garden’s gates will be locked, so visitors must go through the Rose Garden Center at 420 Rose Park Drive, Tyler.
Azalea Trail of Lights, through Dec. 31, Tyler’s historical Azalea District. Take a self-guided walking or driving tour through light displays.
Ugly Christmas Sweater Party, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Torchy’s Tacos, 426 E. Southeast Loop 323 Tyler. Dust off your ugliest, most festive Christmas sweater and vie for prizes.
Screening of “It’s A Wonderful Life,” 7 p.m. Dec. 21, Liberty Hall Tyler, 103 E Erwin St., Tyler. Tickets: tinyurl.com/4ey9jrea .
Chasin’ Christmas 5K/10K, 6 a.m. Dec. 22, Rose Rudman Trail, 450 Shiloh Road, Tyler. Information and registration: runsignup.com/Race/TX/Tyler/ChristmasETX .