There are no shortage of events for those looking to celebrate the holidays in Brownwood and the surrounding area. From opportunities to grab a picture with Santa, to concerts, parades and more – check this list for holiday experiences nearby. To have your event added, please call Amanda at 325-200-1169, or email: amandacoers@yahoo.com.
December 8th
* The Lyric Theater presents “Christmas Belles” beginning December 8th though December 18th. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for students. A small Texas town experiences a hilarious holiday journey through a misadventure-filled Christmas Eve. For showtimes and to purchase tickets online, visit their website: www.brownwoodlyrictheatre.com
* The 5th Annual MOPS Market will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Adams Street Community Center, 511 E. Adams Street in Brownwood. There is a $3 entry fee for the market. The market will have food vendors, home decor, clothing and accessories, health and beauty products. This event is a fundraiser to benefit both Coggin Avenue Baptist MOPS and The Pregnancy Care Center.
* The BHS Lion Varsity Players will present “The Polar Express” December 8th through December 11th at the Dorothy McIntosh Fine Arts Center inside the high school. Tickets are $5 at the door. For more information, see their Facebook Event Page.
December 10th
* The Bangs Christmas Parade will be December 10th at 6 p.m. Lineup will be at 5:30 p.m. on Gantt St. Everyone is invited to take part in the parade. There is no entry fee. At the conclusion of the parade, there will be drinks and snacks, photos with Santa and a special presentation by Bangs FBC at Bangs City Park. For more information, call 325-200-1276.
December 11th
The Bereaved Parents Support Group offers Support through the holiday season by placing two 9ft Christmas Trees inside Heartland Mall, in Early, on November 15th and have decorated them with memorial ornaments to honor children and loved ones who have died. The trees are in front of JC Penney inside Heartland Mall. These trees will be the site for the Annual Candlelight Memorial Service on Sunday, December 11, at 6:30 p.m. and will remain there throughout the holiday season until December 27th. To have an ornament placed to honor a child or loved one, contact: LaFreda Kilburn 325-998-1567
December 13th
*Handel’s Messiah will be performed at the First United Methodist Church on Tuesday, December 13th beginning at 8 p.m. There is no cost to attend.
* The Brownwood High School and Middle School choirs will present a “Candles of Christmas” concert from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Dorothy McIntosh Fine Arts Center inside the high school. There is no cost to attend.
December 15th
*Chick-fil-a inside Heartland Mall in Early will be having a holiday craft night. Attendees will be provided with a Chick-fil-A dinner, a prepared 16″ x 18″ wooden blank, a stencil with your chosen design, and all of the supplies and instructions necessary to complete the project. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For more information contact: Jennifer Johnson at (325)320-4823 or thepixieplum@gmail.com
December 17th
* Toys for Kids distribution – Parents will need to have registered during hours of 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. from October 1st through December 14th for their child to receive toys on Saturday, December 17th. Parents can come to the warehouse at an assigned time and with the help of an elf, pick out toys for their children. The toys can then be wrapped by one of the many Santa’s helpers.
* The “Steel Magnolias” will present a Christmas Celebration concert beginning at 12:45 p.m. at Southside Baptist Church located at 1219 Indian Creek in Brownwood. There is no cost to attend.
* A Live Nativity will be presented at the First Christian Church, 2411 Coggin Avenue, Saturday and Sunday – December 17th and 18th, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. each night. Refreshments served after each performance. There is no cost to attend.
