Rose City Christmas No One Does the Holidays Like Tyler!
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TYLER, TEXAS • 2017 Rose City Christmas No one does the Holidays like Tyler! From concerts to tours, The Rose City has everything you need to get you into the holiday spirit! Photo by Allen Arrick Santa Land, Inc. Drive thru Christmas Park Nov 1-Jan 4 / 6pm-10:30pm / 7 Days a week Experience the sights and sounds of a Christmas Wonderland with over 2 ½ million lights lighting your path. Take a ride on Santa’s Trailer or remain in the warmth of your own vehicle as you drive through Santa Land’s 24 acres of unforgettable adventure designed especially for the entire family. Before you leave, shop the 4,000 sq. ft. gift shop. Admission Fee $25 per car / $35 for 15 passenger commercial vans, $5 per person for each additional passenger / Additional fee for trailer rides. Santa Land, 11455 I-20 West at exit 557. 903.882.1518, SantaLandTylerTX.com Season of Light & Mystery of the Christmas Star Nov 1-Dec 31 / Tue-Sat / Season of Light 1pm & Mystery of the Christmas Star 3pm In this modern retelling of the Christmas Story, Mystery of the Christmas Star journeys back over 2000 years to Bethlehem as we seek to discover a scientific explanation for the star the wise men followed to find the baby Jesus. The Season of Light recounts the historical religious and cultural rituals practiced during the time of winter solstice and takes a look at some of our more light-hearted seasonal traditions: from gift giving and kissing under the mistletoe to decking the halls. St. Nicholas, Sinterklaas, Father Christmas and Santa Claus all drop by as well. Admission fee $7 adults / $5 students, seniors, & children. Center for Earth and Space Science Education on Campus of Tyler Junior College, 1411 E Lake St, 903.510.2312, sciencecenter.tjc.edu Mistletoe & Magic ‘Making Spirits Bright’ Nov 9-11 / Thu-Fri Noon-8pm / Sat 9am-5pm A three-day shopping extravaganza. This holiday market is a collection of more than 90 specialty boutiques and merchants from all over the country, showcasing antiques, artwork, gourmet foods, jewelry, seasonal decorations, housewares, adult and children’s clothing, and much more. The weekend long event is also host to brunches, style shows, musical entertainment, and children’s events. Tickets available at the door or online. $8 per person, per day. Children 6 & under Free. Harvey Convention Center, 2000 W Front St, 903.593.1080, juniorleagueoftyler.org Christmas in the Country Nov. 9-11 / Thu-Sat 9am-6pm Tis the season for giving! Shop and celebrate Christmas in the Country at the barn! Expect to find a festive mix of antiques, painted furniture, vintage Christmas décor, The Jesus Tree, and specialty gifts! Free admission. 10101 FM 2813, Flint. For more info: [email protected] Hit the Bricks: 2nd Saturday Nov 11 and Dec 9 Every second Saturday Downtown Tyler will be bursting with entertainment! Each month offers something new and different. Check the website for this month’s list of activities. Downtown Tyler, 903.592.1661, visittyler.com/ secondsaturday “Heavy Metal” fine art exhibit at Gallery Main Street Nov 11 / Sat 5:30-8pm Opening Reception Nov 11-Jan 8 / Mon-Wed 10am-5pm / Thu-Fri 8am-6pm / Sat 12-4pm (Closed Nov 23-24 for Thanksgiving & Dec 25- 26 for Christmas) Enjoy this juried fine art exhibit at Gallery Main Street six days a week in Downtown Tyler. “Heavy Metal” will feature artists’ interpretations of the theme in a wide variety of media. Artwork is available for purchase. Free Admission. Gallery Main Street, 110 W Erwin, 903.593.6905, DowntownTylerArts.com Santa Claus Photo Experience Nov 11-Dec 24 / Times vary Sit on Santa’s lap, and tell him what you want for Christmas at Broadway Square Mall. Photo packages are available for purchase. Center Court, Broadway Square Mall, 4601 S Broadway Ave, 903.561.7055, ShopBroadwaySquare.com Tyler Civic Theatre “Winnie the Pooh” Nov 16-19 / Thu-Sat 7:30pm / Sun 2:30pm Winnie-the-Pooh is Christopher Robin’s “bear of very little brain” who would like to drift peacefully through life, humming tunes and stopping frequently to eat a little honey. He finds himself involved in all sorts of frantic adventures, assisted by such friends as the dismal Eeyore, Piglet, and Rabbit. A.A. Milne’s wit and special understanding of young people make this one of the most delightful plays available. Admission $15 Adults, $12.50 Students (no ticket required for lap children under age 2). Tyler Civic Theatre, 420 Rose Park Dr, 903.592.0561, TylerCivicTheatre.com Christmas in Bergfeld Open House Nov 16 / Thu 5-8pm Bergfeld Center is ready for Christmas! All the shops offer spirits and hors d’oeuvres plus discounts and door prizes. Free admission. Bergfeld Center, South Broadway Ave at 8th St, 903.504.5249, bergfeldcenter.com Voices of Faith Fall Concert Nov 17 / Fri 6pm Since 2008, Voices of Faith has sought to give young musicians a space to explore their artistic discipline through a God-honored repertoire. Free Admission. First Presbyterian Church, 230 W Rusk, 903.597.6317, fpctyler.com Pet Pictures with Santa Paws Nov 18 / Sat 11am-4pm Annual fundraiser for Pets Fur People. Pet owners are invited to bring their pets to have their picture taken with Santa. You get a 5X7 portrait and a digital copy of the photo. Fee is $20. Pets Fur People, Peltier Subaru, 3200 SSW Loop 323, 903.597.2471, petsfurpeople.org Winter Wonderland of Trees Nov 23-Dec 31 10am-6pm Tour the “Winter Wonderland of Christmas Trees.” See the beautiful and unique themed trees, lovely Nativity, and more. Feel free to pause a moment under the breathtaking, beautiful, traditional 12-foot tree to leave an unwrapped toy for the Tyler Firefighter’s Toy Drive. Bring your kids and camera for a family photo, as well as your Santa letters to drop in Santa’s mailbox. Free candy canes for the kids. Free admission. Prestige Estates Assisted Living and Memory Care, 6928 Paluxy Dr, 903.561.6102, PrestigeEstates.net Tyler Rotary Clubs Christmas Parade Hosted by Rotary Club of Tyler, South Tyler Rotary Club & Sunrise Rotary Club Nov 30 / Thu 6pm Kick off the spirit of Christmas in Downtown Tyler with the annual Rotary of Tyler Christmas Parade. Enjoy family, friends, Santa, and much more! Bring a friend, jacket, and smile and enjoy the show. The annual Christmas Parade will begin at 6pm at the corner of Bow St @ N Broadway Ave, then proceeding south on Broadway and around the downtown square. Free Admission. For info, email: parade@ rotaryoftyler.com 32nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Nov 30 / Thu, Immediately following the 6pm Christmas Parade Celebrating 32 years of lighting the City of Tyler’s Christmas tree. Live music performances and the magic finger to light the tree performed by the Miracle Child, selected by the Christus Trinity Mother Frances Children’s Miracle Network. Free Admission. T.B. Butler Fountain Plaza (Downtown Square), 903.531.1214, tylerparksandrec.com Pollard Theater Center Presents ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ Nov 30-Dec 2 / Thurs & Fri 7:30pm, Sat 10:30am & 2:30pm The classic animated TV special comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation in which Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts Gang discover the true meaning of Christmas. All tickets $10. Founders Center on Pollard United Methodist Church Campus, 3030 Copeland Rd, 903.597.2571, pollardumc.com All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 Nov 30 / Thu 7:30pm A remarkable true story, with songs like “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” and “Good King Wenceslas,” all sung by a cappella voices, the remarkable World War I truce between Allied Forces and German soldiers on Christmas, 1914. Admission: $37 to $57. UT Tyler Cowan Center, 3900 University Blvd, 903.566.7424, CowanCenter.org Christmas in the Park Dec 1 / Fri 6-7pm Join us for The Children’s Park’s 14th Annual Christmas in the park, providing opportunities for families to spend a relaxing evening together surrounded by lights and preparing their hearts for Christmas. You’ll experience the joy of singing Christmas Carols together, drinking Snowman Soup, and making S’mores over an open fire. It’s a wonderful family tradition. Free admission. The Children’s Park of Tyler, 110 E Dobbs, 903.939.1597, childrensparktyler.org Live Nativity Scene in the Pyron Garden Dec 1 & 2 / Fri-Sat 6-8:30pm You’ve seen the beauty of the Pyron Garden in the spring, during the Azalea Trail, now you can enjoy a living Nativity Scene in that same garden, while listening to Christmas music and sipping hot chocolate. Free Admission. 212 W Dobbs St, 903.593.1204 Brunch with Santa Dec 2 / Sat 9-10am Enjoy brunch with Santa at Broadway Square Mall! Free admission. Center Court, Broadway Square Mall, 4601 S Broadway Ave, 903.561.7055, ShopBroadwaySquare.com The Nutcracker Dec 1-3 / Fri 7pm, Sat 2pm & 7pm, Sun 2pm & 6pm Join the TJC Academy of Dance and Dance Department as they present the 29th annual Nutcracker! This performance has something for the entire family – beautiful sets and costumes that will dazzle you, amazing dancers from around East Texas, and gorgeous music composed by Peter Tchaikovsky. Admission Fee $15-$25. TJC Wise Auditorium, 1327 S Mahon Ave, (TJC Campus), 903.510.2483, tjc.edu/nutcracker Nine Lessons and Carols for Advent Dec 3 / Sun 4pm The ecumenical service has become a beloved Christmas tradition in the Tyler Community, drawing a crowd from across the region to celebrate the Christmas season with a solemn candlelit festival. Free Admission.