Local holiday activities planned for December
The December calendar is quickly filling up with holiday-related local events. Check out some of the activities planned for this month:
The National Theatre of Breckenridge, 116 E. Walker St., will host a free viewing of the 2018 animated movie “The Grinch,” sponsored by the Flyin’ T Family Ranch (Hub and Lisa Thompson) on Saturday, Dec. 7. The doors will open at 6 p.m., and the movie will start at 7 p.m. Admission is free, and concessions will be available for purchase. No outside food or drink will be allowed in the theatre.
The Stephens County Humane Society will offer Pet Photos with Santa from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Tractor Supply in Breckenridge. Pictures will cost $10 for each 4×6-inch print; other sizes will be available. All proceeds will benefit the local Humane Society.
The Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce will host the annual downtown Christmas parade on Saturday, Dec. 14. This year’s theme will be “Rockin’ Around Walker Street.” The parade is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Call the Chamber office at 254-559-2301 for information on having a float in the parade.
Earlier that morning, Saturday, Dec. 14, East Elementary will host Pancakes with Santa from 9 to 11 a.m. Families can enjoy a pancake breakfast, and the kids can visit with Santa. The event is sponsored by the Caddo, Hubbard Creek and Wayland Volunteer Fire Departments.
On Sunday, Dec. 15, local Breckenridge churches invite the public to “A Journey to Bethlehem,” a walking journey depicting the birth of Jesus Christ. The event will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Stephens County Courthouse square. All those wishing to attend are invited to the welcome center at the City Hall, 105 N. Rose Ave., to begin the tour. Accommodations will be provided for those unable to walk. Donations not required, but any donations made will benefit the Salvation Army. For more information, call First Methodist Church Pastor Sam Chambers at 254-559-8208.
The Breckenridge High School band will present a Christmas concert at the National Theatre of Breckenridge from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16.
Santa will be on hand to visit with children at the Stephens Memorial Hospital’s business office, 207 S. Geneva Ave., from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19. There will be photo ops and a chance for the kids to get those last minute wishes in. The elves from Solaris Healthcare will also be on-site with a hot cocoa bar to warm everyone up.
