National Tourism Week
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Santa’s Arrival November 17, 5:00 p.m. Santa Claus is coming to town! Bring the whole family to celebrate and enjoy the arrival of Santa Claus. Call (936) 639-1249 for more details. Rudolph the Red Nosed Pumping Unit November 17, 5:30 p.m. Rudolph is an annual tradition in Lufkin and this year he’ll begin lighting up our spirits. Visits with Santa November 17 – December 24 Children of all ages are invited to join Santa at his Winter Wonderland located in the JcPenney court area at the Lufkin Mall. Contact Lufkin Mall’s Customer Service Center at (936) 639-1249 for Santa’s hours. “Festival of Trees” November 23 – 1st week of January The Museum Guild’s annual event highlights large arrays of lighted Christmas trees decorated with interesting and unique themes. Cameras are welcome, as this is a wonderful display that will surely get you in the holiday spirit! Free admission. For details about this event, call (936) 639-4434. “Scrooge” November 29 -30, 6:00 p.m. Adapted from Dickens’ A Christmas Carol by Dailey Paskman. Suitable for all ages. All seats reserved. Temple Theater. Tickets are $5 adults, $4 seniors/students/children. For more information, call (936) 633-5454. |
Christmas Parade November 27 Enjoy a lighted parade and the traditional courthouse lighting. Festivities begin at 6:00 p.m. in Downtown Lufkin. For more information, call (936) 633-0205. Story time with Santa December 1 – 22. 10:30 a.m. Join Santa at his Winter Wonderland set, located in the JCPenney court for storytime each Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. For details, please call (936) 639-1249. Santa Claus Express December 1 Get ready for the holiday season by having breakfast with Santa at the Texas Forestry Museum. Call (936) 632-9535 for more information. Pet Photos with Santa December 2 & 9, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Bring your pets to the Lufkin Mall and have their picture taken with Santa! For specific pet requests, please contact the mall office prior to event night. All animals must be kept on a leash or in carriers, and are not allowed beyond the Santa set. Pet owners must clean up after pets. For more information, call (936) 639-1249. AC Chorale & AC Concert Band/Lufkin Community Concert Band December 2, 2:30 p.m. Come listen to seasonal favorites at the Temple Theater! Tickets are $4 adults, $3 seniors/students/children. Call the Angelina College Division of Fine Arts at (936) 633-5454 for more information. |
Christmas at the Keyboard December 4 Sound of the Season will be presented by Angelina College students and faculty at the Temple Theater. Tickets are $4 adults, $3 seniors/students/children. Call the Angelina College Division of Fine Arts at (936) 633-5454 for more information. Casa Tour of Homes December 6 Tour five beautiful homes magnificently decorated in holiday cheer. Houses are open from 2:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 each and proceeds benefit CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). For more information , please call (936) 634-6725. Canadian Brass “Holiday with the Brass” December 16 According to the Washington Post, this enthralling quintet “…put brass music on the map with its unbeatable blend of virtuosity, spontaneity, and humor. These top-notch musicians brighten the rosters of concert halls, international festivals, and orchestra series throughout the world.” Tickets can be purchased by contacting the Angelina Arts Alliance at (936) 633-5234. Evening in Old Bethlehem December 7 & 8 The George H. Henderson, Jr. Exposition Center is transformed into the streets of Bethlehem. You’ll be able to walk back in time and talk with the townspeople about the news of the newborn King from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. For more information, call (936) 639-3141. |
