Holiday Happenings Calendar
December 2
73rd Annual Temple Christmas Parade
Presented by Temple Parks and Recreation Department
Bands, floats, decorated automobiles and walking groups. Awards given for entries that best depict the spirit of Christmas and the parade’s theme “12 Days of Christmas.”
Time: 6:15 p.m. tree lighting;
6:30 p.m. parade
Venue: Downtown Temple
For more information: 254-298-5440
December 5
Chrome and Carols Festival of Trees
Benefit for United Way of Central Texas
Thirteen professionally decorated Christmas trees will be raffled with more than $1,000 worth of gifts beneath each tree. Live auction, music and a holiday meal.
Time: 6 p.m.
Venue: Horny Toad Harley Davidson, Temple
Tickets: $55 individual; $950 table
of 10 available on
CentralTexasTickets.com
For more information: 254-778-8616
December 5
Salado Lighted Christmas Parade
Presented by the Salado Chamber of Commerce
Floats, antique automobiles and golf carts all decked out for the holidays.
Time: 6 p.m.
Venue: Main Street, Salado
For more information: 254-947-5040
December 6, 7, 8
Disney’s Frozen Jr.
Presented by Vive Les Arts
A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen Jr. expands on the emotional relationship between Anna and Elsa.
Time: 7 p.m. Dec. 6; 12 p.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 7; 2 p.m. Dec. 8
Venue: Vive Les Arts Theatre, Killeen
Tickets: $10, $12, $14
For more information: 254-526-9090
December 6
Holiday Under the Stars
Presented by Killeen Parks and Recreation Department
Arts and crafts, photos with Santa, tree lighting and a snow hill slide.
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Venue: Killeen Community Center, Killeen
For more information: 254-501-6390
December 6, 7, 13 and 14
A Christmas Carol
Presented by Tablerock Festival of Salado
Adapted for the stage by Harry Sweet, the Tablerock production of “A Christmas Carol” is the tale of the transformation of Scrooge from a miserly old skinflint into a caring and giving soul — told in drama as Dickens wrote it.
Time: 7 p.m.
Venue: Tablerock Amphitheater, Salado
Tickets: $10 adults; $5 students and children (12 and under) available on CentralTexasTickets.com
For more information: 254-947-9205
December 6, 8
The Nutcracker
Presented by Texas Metropolitan Ballet
A holiday season favorite
Time: 7 p.m. Dec. 6; 2 p.m. Dec. 8
Venue: Cultural Activities Center, Temple
Tickets: $12 adults, $7 child
For more information: 254-773-9926
December 6-8, 13-17
59th Annual Salado Christmas Stroll
Presented by Salado Chamber of Commerce
Late night shopping, live nativity, Santa, strolling carolers, live music
Venue: Village of Salado
For more information: 254-947-5040
December 7
Salado Tour of Homes
Presented by the Salado Historical Society
Tour six beautifully decorated homes in Salado.
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tickets: $20 in advance; $25 day of the event at the Salado Public Library available on CentralTexasTickets.com
For more information: 512-484-5389
December 7
Christmas on the Chisholm Trail
Presented by Belton Parks and Recreation Department
Shopping, food vendors, bounce houses and Santa
Time: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Venue: Downtown Belton
For more information: 254-933-5860
December 10
A Concert of Christmas Favorites
Presented by The Salado Community Chorus
Time: 7 p.m.
Venue: First Baptist Church, Salado
For more information: SaladoTXCommunityChorus@
gmail.com
December 13, 14 and 15
A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play
Presented by Temple High School Theatre
The Charles Dickens holiday classic presented as a live 1946 Christmas Eve radio broadcast, complete with vintage commercials and the magic of live sound effects.
Time: 8 p.m. December 13 and 14;
2 p.m. December 15
Venue: Temple High School
Tickets: $10 in advance; $12 at the door (if available), also available on CentralTexasTickets.com
For more information: 254-215-7000
December 14
57th Annual Killeen Christmas Parade
Presented by Killeen Parks and Recreation Department
Entries are encouraged to incorporate the parade theme, “Santa’s Winter Camp,” in displays.
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Venue: Downtown Killeen
For more information: 254-501-6390
December 14
Chisholm Trail Christmas Ball
Benefit for the Bell County Youth Fair Scholarship Program
Featuring music by Neal McCoy
Time: 6 p.m.
Venue: Bell County Expo Center, Belton
For more information: 254-933-5309
December 14, 15
The Nutcracker
Presented by Texas Metropolitan Ballet
A holiday season favorite
Time: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. December 14;
2 p.m. December 15
Venue: Vive Les Arts Theatre, Killeen
Tickets: $8, $15
For more information: 254-526-9090
December 19, 20, 21, 22
The Most Wonderful Show of the Year
Presented by Vive Les Arts Theatre
Annual Christmas revue featuring holiday classics.
Time: 7:30 p.m. December 19, 20, 21; 2:30 p.m. December 22
Venue: Vive Les Arts Theatre, Killeen
Tickets: $5, $15
For more information: 254-526-9090
December 21
Bend of the River Christmas
Presented by Temple Parks and Recreation Department
Cowboy Santa, arts and crafts, snow party
Time: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Venue: Bend of the River Park, Temple
For more information: 254-298-5774
December 31
Last Night New Year’s Eve Gala
Benefit for the Ralph Wilson Youth Club
Ring in the New Year in top-notch style! Black tie optional.
Each Gala ticket includes: Childcare at RWYC, valet parking, dinner, premium beverage service, live music, dancing, fireworks at midnight
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: McLane Aviation Hangar, Draughon-Miller Central Texas Airport
Tickets: $275 individual available on CentralTexasTickets.com
For more information: 254-773-9001
