Dec. 3
Camp of the Rising Sun: Camp of the Rising Sun will present its annual holiday gala and casino night from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Halbert House, 125 W. Third Ave., Corsicana. There will be fun, prizes, carriage rides and an auction of beautifully decorated Christmas trees. Tickets are $30 per couple or $15 individual. Proceeds provide a free summer camp for special needs children of Navarro and Freestone counties. For more information or tickets, visit www.campoftherisingsun.org or call (903) 875-9729.
Navarro College: Navarro College Christmas concert, featuring the concert band and college chorale, will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Leighton B. Dawson Auditorium on the Navarro College campus, 3200 W. Seventh Ave., Corsicana. Free admission.
Warehouse Living Arts Center: Warehouse Living Arts Center Corsicana Children’s Company will present “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” at 7 p.m. at the theatre, 119 W. Sixth Ave. For more information and tickets, call (903) 872-5421.
Dec. 4
Downtown Open House: Many Corsicana downtown businesses will participate in an open house from 5 to 8 p.m. Visitors can register at the stores to win door prizes with the winners being announced at the Festival of Lights award ceremony.
First Baptist Church: A winter festival will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Rice. Entertainment will be by Clint Moody Band. There will be face painting, cake walk, bounce house, pictures with Santa and lots more. Donations will benefit the community and The Salvation Army Angel Tree. For more information, call Alyson at (903) 695-2044.
Palace Theatre: Ball in the House, an all-male a cappella group from Boston, Mass., will present a holiday show at the Palace Theatre, 112 W. Sixth Ave., Corsicana, at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Opening the 6 p.m. show will be Darrell Ferguson, winner of Navarro County’s Got Talent. Opening the 8 p.m. show will be Corsicana High School’s Acoustic Suspension. Tickets are $10 to $20 with a special student ticket of $5. For more information, call (903) 874-7792.
The Cook Center: The Cook Center, 3100 W. Collin St., Corsicana, located on the Navarro College campus, will present “The Christmas Star” at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Admission will be $2. For more information, call (903) 875-7592 or visit the Web site at www.cookplanetarium.us.
Warehouse Living Arts Center: Warehouse Living Arts Center Corsicana Children’s Company will present “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” at 7 p.m. at the theatre, 119 W. Sixth Ave. For more information and tickets, call (903) 872-5421.
Dec. 5
Camp of the Rising Sun: Camp of the Rising Sun will present its annual tour of homes from noon to 5 p.m. starting at First United Methodist Church, 320 N. 15th St. Homes on the tour will include Mike and Deedy Fletcher, 726 W. Third Ave.; Dave and Jill Lee, 753 W. Third Ave.; Gilbert and Jenna Hall, 1121 W. Third Ave.; J. and Lucy Waterman, 1101 W. Third Ave.; and Jack and Glenda Logan, 1003 W. Third Ave. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the tour. Proceeds provide a free summer camp for special needs children of Navarro and Freestone counties. For more information or tickets, visit www.campoftherisingsun.org or call (903) 875-9729.
Collin Street Bakery: Collin Street Bakery, 2035 S. Interstate 45, Corsicana, will have music by the Bethlehem Baptist Choir from 1 to 1:30 p.m. and from 2 to 2:30 p.m. Also, Santa Claus will be visiting from 2 to 4 p.m.
Festival of Lights: The annual Festival of Lights parade will be held at 6 p.m. in downtown Corsicana, followed by lighting of Community Park. Line up for the parade will begin at 5 p.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church parking lot, 801 N. 13th St., Corsicana. To enter the parade or for more information, contact Dennis Thornberg at (903) 872-2641.
Jingle Bell Jog: The 17th annual Jingle Bell Jog, a 5K and 1 mile fun run, will be held at 9 a.m. at the Corsicana YMCA, 400 Oaklawn Drive, Corsicana. Early registration cost will be $8 for youth, $12 for adult, and $20 for family. Race day registration, which will begin at 8 a.m., will be $10 for youth, $15 for adult, and $25 for family. Family registration will include two shirts. For more information, call (903) 872-2412.
Magnolias and Mistletoe: The ninth annual Magnolias and Mistletoe Christmas celebration will be held in downtown Hubbard. A pancake breakfast will be held from 7 to 10 a.m. at the Hubbard Volunteer Fire Department. First Baptist Church’s God Kids will present a Christmas program at 10 a.m. at the fire station with pre-kindergarten through third grades presenting “Shepherds, Sheep and a Savior” and fourth through sixth grades presenting “It All Happened in the Country.” The Christmas parade will begin at 11 a.m. followed by the dedication of the Christmas tree at Hubbard City Hall with Christmas carols sung by the Community Men’s Choir. Lunch will be served at noon at the Hubbard VFD. Historic Hubbard High School will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with viewing, free to the public. Free horse-drawn wagon tours of the historic homes district will be available. First United Methodist Church Choir will present a Christmas cantata, “Jesus, There’s Something About That Name,” at 2 p.m. The church’s “Sweets and More Shop” will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in its fellowship hall. Hubbard Garden Club will host a tour of homes from 2 to 5 p.m. A meal and musical entertainment with Glorybound and Billy Roy Mitcham will be from 6 to 9 p.m. at Historic Hubbard High School. For more information, call the Hubbard Chamber of Commerce at (254) 576-2521.
Navarro County Toy Run: Navarro County Toy Run will be held with local bikers leaving at 11 a.m. at the northwest area of College Park Mall, 3500 W. Seventh Ave., Corsicana. Riders will enjoy a scenic country ride that will end about noon at the VFW Post 3366, 4609 W. State Highway 31. Come for food, drinks and music provided by Steel Horse. Donations one new unwrapped toy or $10 per person. Toys will go to the Corsicana Fire Department to assist with its annual toy drive for The Salvation Army. Proceeds will help Navarro County charities and Food Pantry. Dance and auction will start will start at 8 p.m. at the VFW featuring the Wesley Pruitt Band. Cost of admission to the dance will be donations. For more information, call Marty at (903) 654-8944, Diane at (903) 654-3464 or Catfish at (972) 921-0950.
The Cook Center: The Cook Center, 3100 W. Collin St., Corsicana, located on the Navarro College campus, will present “The Christmas Star” at 2 p.m. Admission will be $2. For more information, call (903) 875-7592 or visit the Web site at www.cookplanetarium.us.
Warehouse Living Arts Center: Warehouse Living Arts Center Corsicana Children’s Company will present “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the theatre, 119 W. Sixth Ave. For more information and tickets, call (903) 872-5421.
Wesley United Methodist Church, 3308 N. Beaton St., Corsicana, will have Christmas Vacation Bible School for children ages pre-kindergarten through fifth grade from 1 to 4 p.m.
Dec. 6
Blooming Grove Holiday Tour of Homes: Blooming Grove Historical Society will host its annual Holiday Tour of Homes from 2 to 5 p.m. Tickets are $10. Tickets may be purchased at the Blooming Grove Library, Amy’s Cuts, or historical society members. For more information, call (903) 695-2724 or (903) 695-4334.
Collin Street Bakery: Santa Claus will be visiting from 2 to 4 p.m. at Collin Street Bakery, 2035 S. Interstate 45, Corsicana.
Cornerstone Baptist Church: Cornerstone Baptist Church, 801 N. 13th St., Corsicana, will have its Christmas musical with choir and orchestra at 6 p.m.
First Baptist Church: The children’s choir of First Baptist Church, 510 W. Collin St., Corsicana, will perform at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary.
First United Methodist Church: First United Methodist Church, 320 N. 15th St., Corsicana will have its annual plum pudding festival along with a sandwich supper at 6 p.m. Santa Claus will also be making an appearance afterwards.
First United Methodist Church: First United Methodist Church of Dawson will have an advent service at 11 a.m.
Kerens Christmas Tea and Tour of Homes: Kerens Garden Club will host its annual Christmas Tea and Tour of Homes from 2 to 5 p.m. featuring the homes of Sharon and John Marrs, 1650 County Road NE2220; Wanda and Larry McBride, 523 N. Goodman; Jenny and Greg Allen, 300 S. Goodman; and Lindsay Conner, 801 S.W. Third St. The tea will be held at the Kerens Alumni Center on Colket Avenue in downtown Kerens. The theme will be “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Tickets are $8 and may be purchased from club members. Tickets on the day of the tour will be available at the home and the alumni center. For more information, call (903) 874-0739 or (903) 396-7336.
Warehouse Living Arts Center: Warehouse Living Arts Center Corsicana Children’s Company will present “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” at 2:30 p.m. at the theatre, 119 W. Sixth Ave. For more information and tickets, call (903) 872-5421.
Westminster Presbyterian Church: The chancel choir of Westminster Presbyterian Church, 312 N. 13th St., Corsicana, will present a cantata, “O Antiphons,” at 11 a.m. “O Antiphons” refers to the seven recitations or chants sung during advent in many Christian traditions.
Dec. 7
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church: The Anticipatory Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception will be held at 5:30 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 3000 W. State Highway 22, Corsicana.
Dec. 8
Corsicana ISD Band: Corsicana Independent School District’s holiday band concert will be held at 7 p.m. at the Corsicana High School Auditorium.
First Baptist Church: The Special Ministries Department of First Baptist Church of Corsicana will sing at 5 p.m. at Heritage Oaks Retirement Village.
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 3000 W. State Highway 22, Corsicana, will have the Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass in English at 8:15 a.m. The Feast of Immaculate Conception and Confirmation Mass (bilingual) will be at 7 p.m.
Kerens Christmas Parade: The annual Kerens Christmas parade will begin at 6 p.m. in downtown Kerens. Santa will be arriving and can be seen at the Kerens Chamber of Commerce office. Pictures with Santa will be $5. For more information, call (903) 396-2391.
Navarro Elementary School: The fifth grade students of Navarro Elementary School, 601 S. 45th St., Corsicana, will present “We Are Lights,” with Christmas music and readings along with the fifth grade handbell choir at 7 p.m. in the cafetorium.
Dec. 9
Faith Lutheran Church: Faith Lutheran Church, 3824 W. State Highway 22, Corsicana, will hold advent services, “Mysteries of Faith,” at 7 p.m. A meal will be served at 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 10
Bowie Elementary School: Bowie Elementary School, 1800 Bowie Drive, Corsicana, will have a holiday open house from 6 to 7:30 p.m. There will be ornaments, crafts and snacks for sale at 25 cents to $1 each. Proceeds will go the Angel Tree.
Corsicana ISD Choral Department: Choirs from Drane Intermediate School, Collins Middle School and Corsicana High School will perform at 7 p.m. at the CHS Auditorium.
Rice ISD Band: Rice Independent School District’s bands will perform at Rice High School. The sixth grade band will perform at 6:30 p.m., with the seventh grade performing at 7 p.m., followed by the high school band at 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 11
The Cook Center: The Cook Center, 3100 W. Collin St., Corsicana, located on the Navarro College campus, will present “The Christmas Star” at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Admission will be $2. For more information, call (903) 875-7592 or visit the Web site at www.cookplanetarium.us.
Second Avenue Baptist Church: A live nativity will be presented from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Second Avenue Baptist Church, 3045 W. Second Ave., Corsicana.
Dec. 12
Collin Street Bakery: Collin Street Bakery, 2035 S. Interstate 45, Corsicana, will have music from 1 to 1:30 p.m. and from 2 to 2:30 p.m. Also, Santa Claus will be visiting from 2 to 4 p.m.
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church: The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass in Spanish will be held at 7 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 3000 W. State Highway 22, Corsicana.
Second Avenue Baptist Church: A live nativity will be presented from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Second Avenue Baptist Church, 3045 W. Second Ave., Corsicana.
The Cook Center: The Cook Center, 3100 W. Collin St., Corsicana, located on the Navarro College campus, will present “The Christmas Star” at 2 p.m. Admission will be $2. For more information, call (903) 875-7592 or visit the Web site at www.cookplanetarium.us.
When Are We Going Home Ministry: The fifth annual Cheryl Dunn concert with Spirit Sent in pre-concert will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Leighton B. Dawson Auditorium on the Navarro College campus, 3200 W. Seventh Ave., Corsicana. The concert will feature Christmas music and there will be a silent auction. Proceeds will benefit When Are We Going Home Ministry. For more information, visit www.whenarewegoinghome.com or call (903) 422-6120 or (254) 678-1160.
Dec. 12-24
Mall Santa: Santa Claus will be located in the Center Court of College Park Mall, 3500 W. Seventh Ave., Corsicana, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 12; 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 13; 2 to 6 p.m. Dec. 17; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 18-19; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 20; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 21-23; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 24. For more information, call (903) 872-7486.
Dec. 13
Collin Street Bakery: Santa Claus will be visiting from 2 to 4 p.m. at Collin Street Bakery, 2035 S. Interstate 45, Corsicana.
Emmanuel Baptist Church: Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2217 W. Seventh Ave., Corsicana, will have its sanctuary choir cantata at 10:45 a.m.
First Baptist Church: First Baptist Church, 510 W. Collin St., Corsicana, will present the Living Christmas Tree at 7 p.m.
First United Methodist Church: First United Methodist Church, 320 N. 15th St., Corsicana will hold its annual children’s Christmas musical at 10:50 a.m. in the Great Hall.
First United Methodist Church: First United Methodist Church of Dawson will have an advent service at 11 a.m.
Frost Holiday Tour of Homes: Frost Holiday Tour of Homes will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Maps of homes on the tour will be available at the Frost Community Center, 217 N. Garitty St., Frost, where refreshments will be offered beginning at 1 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the center on the day of the tour. Proceeds will benefit the Frost Community Center Food Pantry. For more information, call (254) 678-3634.
Mildred Baptist Church: Mildred Baptist Church, 5502 S. U.S. Highway 287, Corsicana, will have its choir presentation of “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” at 10:25 a.m.
St. Luke United Methodist Church: The chancel choir of St. Luke United Methodist Church, 2308 Bowie Drive, Corsicana, will present “Noel Celebration,” a cantata written by Cindy Berry and Mark Cabaniss, which sparkles with Christmas worship and majesty, at 10:45 a.m.
Second Avenue Baptist Church: A live nativity will be presented from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Second Avenue Baptist Church, 3045 W. Second Ave., Corsicana.
Dec. 14
Dawson Elementary School: Dawson Elementary School students will have their Christmas program at the Family Life Center of First Baptist Church of Dawson. The kindergarten through second grade students will perform at 6:30 p.m. The third through fifth grade students will perform at 7:30 p.m.
First Baptist Church: First Baptist Church, 510 W. Collin St., Corsicana, will present the Living Christmas Tree at 7 p.m.
Dec. 15
First Baptist Church: First Baptist Church, 510 W. Collin St., Corsicana, will present the Living Christmas Tree at 7 p.m.
Frost Elementary School: Frost Elementary School third and fourth grade students will present a Christmas musical program at 6:30 p.m. at the Frost Performing Arts Center.
Dec. 16
Carroll Elementary School: The fourth grade students at Carroll Elementary School, 1101 E. 13th Ave., Corsicana, will perform a program, “Dear Santa,” at 10 a.m. at the Carroll gym.
Dawson Stroll: The annual Dawson stroll will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in downtown Dawson. Stop by at various businesses and enjoy snacks and visiting.
Faith Lutheran Church: Faith Lutheran Church, 3824 W. State Highway 22, Corsicana, will hold advent services, “Mysteries of Faith,” at 7 p.m. A meal will be served at 5:30 p.m.
Hubbard ISD Band: Hubbard Independent School District’s Christmas concert, featuring seventh through 12th grade band students, will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Hubbard High School cafetorium, State Highway 31, Hubbard.
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church: An advent reconciliation service will be held at 7 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 3000 W. State Highway 22, Corsicana.
Sterling House: “Jingle Mingle” will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Sterling House, 3329 W. Seventh Ave., Corsicana. Complimentary admission. There will be live entertainment, refreshments and door prizes. For reservations and information, call Brooke at (903) 872-8400.
Dec. 17
Collins Catholic School: Collins Catholic School, 3000 W. State Highway 22, Corsicana, will present a Christmas program, “Miracle on Bethlehem Street,” at 6 p.m. in the gym featuring kindergarten through fourth grade.
Dawson ISD Band: Dawson Independent School District’s Christmas concert, featuring sixth through 12th grade band students, will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Family Life Center of First Baptist Church in Dawson.
First Baptist Church: The Solid Rocker Choir of First Baptist Church of Corsicana will sing at 2 p.m. at Heritage Oaks Retirement Village and at 3 p.m. at Twilight Home.
Kerens Lighting Contest: The annual Kerens lighting contest will be held. Those participating are asked to have their lights on from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, call (903) 396-2391.
Mildred Elementary School: The kindergarten through third grade students at Mildred Elementary School will perform a Christmas program at 7 p.m. at Lane Gym at Mildred High School, South U.S. Highway 287, Corsicana.
Dec. 18
Bowie Elementary School: Bowie Elementary School, 1800 Bowie Drive, Corsicana, will present the “Snow Crew Holiday Show” at 8:30 a.m. in the gym. Teachers will put on skits, karaoke and have a sing-along with the kids.
Corsicana High School Fine Arts Department: Corsicana High School Fine Arts Department will present a winter musical, “Frontier Santa,” at 7 p.m. in the CHS Auditorium.
Dec. 19
Collin Street Bakery: Collin Street Bakery, 2035 S. Interstate 45, Corsicana, will have music by the Second Avenue Baptist Choir from 1 to 1:30 p.m. and from 2 to 2:30 p.m. Also, Santa Claus will be visiting from 2 to 4 p.m.
Corsicana High School Fine Arts Department: Corsicana High School Fine Arts Department will present a winter musical, “Frontier Santa,” at 7 p.m. in the CHS Auditorium.
Day in December: The annual Day in December, an arts and crafts show, will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at College Park Mall, 3500 W. Seventh Ave. For more information, call (903) 872-7486.
The Cook Center: The Cook Center, 3100 W. Collin St., Corsicana, located on the Navarro College campus, will present “The Christmas Star” at 2 p.m. Admission will be $2. For more information, call (903) 875-7592 or visit the Web site at www.cookplanetarium.us.
Dec. 20
Chatfield United Methodist Church: Chatfield United Methodist Church, 4937 Farm-to-Market Road 1603, Chatfield, will have its annual family Christmas program from 3 to 5 p.m., which will include a puppet show, family activities, birthday party for Jesus with cake and punch, and Christmas carols sing-a-long. The event will be free, but please consider bringing a can, box or bag of food for local food pantries.
Collin Street Bakery: Santa Claus will be visiting from 2 to 4 p.m. at Collin Street Bakery, 2035 S. Interstate 45, Corsicana.
Corsicana High School Fine Arts Department: Corsicana High School Fine Arts Department will present a winter musical, “Frontier Santa,” at 7 p.m. in the CHS Auditorium.
Faith Lutheran Church: Faith Lutheran Church, 3824 W. State Highway 22, Corsicana, will have a children’s Christmas program at 10:30 a.m.
First Baptist Church: First Baptist Church of Kerens will have a candlelight service at 6 p.m. at the Kerens Alumni Center on Colket Avenue in downtown Kerens.
First United Methodist Church: First United Methodist Church of Dawson will have an advent service at 11 a.m.
Dec. 21
Westminster Presbyterian Church: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 312 N. 13th St., Corsicana, will have “The Longest Night Service” at 6 p.m. The service is designed to offer healing and support for those experiencing stress and loneliness at the holiday season.
Dec. 24
Cornerstone Baptist Church: Cornerstone Baptist Church, 801 N. 13th St., Corsicana, will have a Christmas Eve candlelight service at 6:30 p.m.
Faith Lutheran Church: Faith Lutheran Church, 3824 W. State Highway 22, Corsicana, will have a Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m.
First Baptist Church: First Baptist Church, 510 W. Collin St., Corsicana, will have a Christmas Eve candlelight service at 5:30 p.m.
First United Methodist Church: First United Methodist Church, 320 N. 15th St., Corsicana will have a Christmas Eve candlelight and communion service at 6 p.m.
First United Methodist Church: First United Methodist Church of Dawson will have a traditional service of lessons and carols at 6 p.m. during its Christmas Eve candlelight service.
Mildred Baptist Church: Mildred Baptist Church, 5502 S. U.S. Highway 287, Corsicana, will have a Christmas Eve candlelight service at 6 p.m.
St. Luke United Methodist Church: St. Luke United Methodist Church, 2308 Bowie Drive, Corsicana, will have a Christmas Eve candlelight service with Holy Communion at 6 p.m.
Wesley United Methodist Church, 3308 N. Beaton St., Corsicana, will have a Christmas Eve carols and candlelight service at 4 p.m.
Westminster Presbyterian Church: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 312 N. 13th St., Corsicana, will have a service with lessons and carols at its Christmas Eve candlelight service at 6 p.m.
Dec. 25
Faith Lutheran Church: Faith Lutheran Church, 3824 W. State Highway 22, Corsicana, will have a Christmas Day service at 10 a.m.
Dec. 31
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3366, located at Veterans Drive off West State Highway 31, will have a New Year’s Eve dance with the Heart of Texas Road Gang Band from Waco. Party favors and snacks will be provided. Tickets are $15 and are available in the post canteen, which opens at 4 p.m. daily or call after 4 p.m. to (903) 872-3811 for more information.
