Everything you need to celebrate a Hometown Christmas in Rockwall
Saturday, December 6
Hometown Christmas Celebration
Celebrate the holiday season in Historic Downtown Rockwall! Join the fun as all of your favorite community events are combined for a one day family celebration.
The day begins with the annual Kiwanis Christmas parade, followed by photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus at the Historic Courthouse.
Arts and crafts, games, train rides and more are offered throughout the day on the downtown square.
Wrap-up the day with the annual City of Rockwall tree lighting ceremony and nostalgic horse drawn carriage rides.
Location: Downtown Rockwall
Date: Sat, Dec 6, 2014
Time: All Day (starts at 9 AM)
Fees: FREE
Age: All Ages
ALL DAY EVENTS 10 AM – 6 PM:
Strolling Elves with Giveaways
Toy Drive benefiting Helping Hands
Photo Booth & Props – Bring Your Camera
Coffee – Sponsored by Life House
Strolling Carolers (Dressed in Vintage Clothing)
SPECIAL EVENTS
9 AM – 10:30 AM – Christmas Parade
10:30 AM – 4 PM – Find Frosty
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Mr. & Mrs. Santa at the Downtown Courthouse
1 PM – 4 PM – Trackless Train Ride
2 PM – 4 PM – Holiday Balloon Artist
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM – Games2U Gaming Trailer
5:45 PM – Processional Parade to City Hall
6 PM – Christmas Tree Lighting at City Hall begins
7 PM – 10 PM – Carriage Rides
Saturday, December 6
Christmas Tree Lighting
Come for an evening of old fashioned holiday fun and music! Celebrate the 31st Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on the lawn at City Hall.
There will be craft making in Santa’s Workshop, free cookies, hot chocolate, coffee, and live Christmas music. Jolly ol’ St. Nick will stop by to visit.
Location: City Hall
Date: Sat, Dec 6, 2014
Time: 6 – 8pm
Fees: FREE
Age: ALL
Saturday, December 13
Breakfast with Santa
Santa Claus is coming to town. Come tell Santa what you want for Christmas. Pancakes, sausage, bacon, orange juice, candy canes, and activities will be provided. Bring your camera for a picture perfect moment. *Limited tickets available, pre-registration required.
Location: The Center
Date: Sat, Dec 13, 2014
Time: 8:15 – 9:45am & 11:15 – 11:45pm
Fees: Per plate $15 / $9 (Discounted Resident Fee)
Age: ALL
Tuesday, December 16
Gingerbread House Building
Design your gingerbread dream house! Houses are already upright, so all you need to do is bring creativity, holiday cheer and a bag of candy to share with friends as you decorate your special holiday house.
Location: The Center
Date: Tue, Dec 16, 2014
Time: 5:30 – 7:30pm
Fees: $23 / $15 (Discounted Resident Fee)
Age: 3 – 12 yrs
Tuesday, December 23
Reindeer Food & Cookie Decorating
Stockings hung with care…check. Christmas Tree decorated…check. Santa’s cookies and reindeer food…OH NO! Kiddos will make reindeer food to help guide Santa’s sleigh to your house and then they garnish Christmas themed cookies for the Jolly Ol’ Elf.
Location: The Center
Date: Tue, Dec 23, 2014
Time: 5:30 – 7:30pm
Fees: $15 / $9 (Discounted Resident Fee)
Age: 2 – 8yrs
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