DeSoto Hometown Holiday Celebration

Pictures with Santa - 12pm-4pm

Santa Claus is coming to town! Create your magical and meaningful memories with us at the Home Town Celebration. Be sure to line up early so you won’t miss out.

Santa's Village - 12pm-4pm

Activities will include Letters to Santa, Wreath Designing, Craft Stations, Cookie Decorating, DIY Gift Wrap Station, Holiday Karaoke, Gingerbread House Competition, Christmas Tree Decorating Competition, and more!

Magical Christmas Show - 1pm-2pm

To celebrate the Magic of the Holidays we invite you to a family Magic Show. DeSoto's own, Geoffrey Grimes and Michael Smith are our guest magicians. They are both highly entertaining and experienced illusionists who will illustrate a "different kind of magic" for children young and old.

Youth Holiday Marketplace - 1pm-4pm

Join us for this one day pop-up event to celebrate the holidays. Spend time and shop for amazing gifts for everyone on your list. There will be over 15 youth and teen vendors on-site for you to shop with.

Story Time with Mrs. Claus - 2pm-3pm

Christmas is a special time for stories, and free story time with Mrs. Claus is extra special. Join Mrs. Claus as she tells the stories of the adventures, the joy of Christmas, and the Holiday Season.

Sing-A-Long with Mr. Grinch - 3pm-4pm

You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch. Have a sing-a-long with the Grinch himself. Sing all of the festive and memorable holiday songs with the Grinch.

Home Town Holiday Parade - Cancelled

Christmas Tree Lighting - Postponed until December 12 at 7PM

Join us as we usher in the holiday season with the lighting of our beautiful Christmas tree.

For sponsorship opportunities email specialevents@desototexas.gov.