Christmas Activities and Concerts


 

 

Ornament making at Pleasanton Library

Bring your children to the Pleasanton Library and make an ornament for the Christmas tree. Children can come in anytime during normal business hours and make an ornament. The ornaments will be used to decorate the large Christmas tree in front of the library and Civic Center. All materials will be provided.

Business Decorating Contest Judging

Judging for the Business Decorating Contest will take place on Dec. 13, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Please have the lights on for the full two hours to make sure your business is judged. Businesses will be judged on creativity, lights and overall presentation.

The winners will be announced Dec. 15, at 4 p.m. at the Merry on Main event.

Poteet Chamber Santa Ride on Dec. 14

The Poteet Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a “Santa Ride” on Friday, Dec. 14. Santa will take off from Poteet High School at 6 p.m. and ride throughout the town.

Santa will end up at the Poteet Fire Station, where he will greet children with a visit and goodies. Anyone wishing to participate in the Santa Ride is welcome.

 

 

Poteet Blue Santa on Saturday, Dec. 15

On behalf of the Poteet Police Department and Poteet Police Association, it is that time of the year again. Blue Santa is coming to town on Saturday, Dec. 15!

The parade will start at 6 p.m. ending at Poteet Canyon Park at approximately 7 p.m. and Blue Santa will start giving gifts to local children.

Santa Run at Merry on Main on Saturday

The Santa Run is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15, as part of the Merry on Main event in Pleasanton.

Early entries cost $20 and will receive a T-shirt. The deadline to register is Wednesday, Dec. 12. You can register through the Merry on Main Facebook event or call the Pleasanton Parks and Recreation Department at 830-569- 5904.

To run, please arrive at the Pleasanton Town Square Stage in front of the Civic Center no later than 4:45 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15.

 

 

Santa suits are encouraged. The run will continue north on Main Street and will make the small loop around Adams, Reed and Hunt streets.

Participants can run for free, but will not receive a shirt if they are not registered by Dec. 12.

Wagons and Wheels Parade at Merry on Main

Participants are wanted! Decorate your kids’ bicycles, tricycles, and wagons to parade down Main Street, as part of the Merry on Main festivities.

The parade begins at 12:30 p.m. this Saturday, Dec 15. To enter, arrive at the Pleasanton Town Square Stage in front of the Civic Center no later than 12:15 p.m. to line up. The parade will run to the Kids Carnival in The Pleasanton Woman’s Club yard. Trophies will be awarded to the best entry in each category.

Merry on Main Street Dec. 14-15 in Pleasanton

Merry on Main Street in Pleasanton, a two-day free event, is this weekend! It begins Friday night, Dec. 14 with free family fun featuring an ice slide and food and craft booths. There will also be a free concert featuring the Most Wanted Band.

Saturday morning, Dec. 15 begins with a free movie screening of “Home Alone” at 10 a.m. at the Plestex 4 Theater followed by the Plestex Kids Zone at 12 noon at the Plestex parking lot. Along with food and craft booths, the schedule includes Christmas caroling from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. by local churches and the Wheels and Wagons Parade at 12:30 p.m.

Entertainment will continue from 1-3 p.m. with performances by Ms. Tera’s Tap ‘N Toes and Tae Kwon Do.

Get the little ones ready for Pictures with Santa from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

At 3 p.m. will be the Telling of the Christmas Story, followed by Texas Dance Culture Ballet Folklorico at 3:30 p.m.

The Old-Fashioned Kids Carnival with a Cup Cake Walk is set for 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Bakers in the Cookie Contest can turn in their entries in the afternoon at the Merry on Main tent next to Nest Feathers by 3:45 p.m. Cookie Contest juding is at 4 p.m.

At 4 p.m. entries will be announced in the Business Light Decorating Contest.

The Santa Run will take place at 5 p.m. and the fireworks will fill the nighttime sky starting at 6:45 p.m. The Merry On Main Lighted Night Parade will kick-off with the fireworks show.

There will also be appearances by The Grinch, Frosty the Snowman, Santa Claus, Blue Santa and much more.

This event is presented by The City of Pleasanton with the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce, Pleasanton Express, KSAQ and downtown businesses Cece’s and Plestex, Nest Feathers, The Woman’s Club of Pleasanton, Temper Services and Threads.

Those with any other questions may call the Pleasanton Civic Center at 830-569-5904 or the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce Office at 830- 569-2163.

Merry on Main Lighted Night Parade

The Merry on Main Lighted Night Parade will light up the streets of Pleasanton on Saturday, Dec. 15. It is scheduled to kick off with the fireworks show at 6:45 p.m. The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce extends an invitation for you to join in the fun and participate in the parade.

Parade entries need to be submitted to the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce by Wednesday, Dec. 12.

Entries need to be lined up in the River Park by 6 p.m. Please allow adequate time for lineup and be prepared for the judges to make their assessment. Shortly thereafter, parade participants winners will be presented with their award.

Those with questions may contact the Chamber office at 830-569-2163. Parade forms are available on the Chamber website: pleasantoncofc.com

Poteet Chamber Santa Ride on Dec. 14

The Poteet Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a “Santa Ride” on Friday, Dec. 14. Santa will take off from Poteet High School at 6 p.m. and ride throughout the town.

Santa will end up at the Poteet Fire Station, where he will greet children with a visit and goodies. Anyone wishing to participate in the Santa Ride is welcome.

Pleasanton Elem. Drama Troupe Christmas Performance Dec. 19

The Pleasanton Elementary Drama Troupe will perform on Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center.

Christmas Musical on Dec. 15 at FBC Pleasanton

The choirs of First Baptist Churches in Pleasanton and Charlotte will present the Christmas musical, “How Great Our Joy!,” on Saturday Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Charlotte and on Sunday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Pleasanton. It is free and everyone in the community is cordially invited to this musical celebration of Christ’s birth.

Pleasanton’s First Baptist Church handbell choir will also present songs during the musical presentation. A fellowship time will follow with cookies, hot chocolate and coffee.

Poteet Intermediate Dual Language Christmas Program Dec. 20

Poteet Intermediate School will hold their Dual Language Christmas Program on Thursday, Dec. 20 from 6-7 p.m. at the high school gymnasium.

School Band Christmas Concerts

Below is a list of all local school band Christmas concerts: Charlotte ISD Christmas Band Concert on Monday, Dec. 17 at 6:15 p.m. at the high school gymnasium.

Pleasanton Junior High Christmas Band Concert will perform during their regular lunch times on Thursday, Dec. 20 at 11:10 a.m., 12:10 p.m. and 1:10 p.m. at the Pleasanton Junior High Cafeteria.

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