Sights & Sounds of Christmas returned to San Marcos Dec. 1-3 and will continue Dec. 8-10 from 5:30-11 p.m. at 401 E. Hopkins St., San Marcos.

Entry is free for those age 12 and under; otherwise, admission is $5 per person per day.

None of the vendors or rides accept cash, credit or debit cards. Attendees must load money onto a "Magic Money Band." The bands are plastic cards that can be reloaded at stations throughout the venue.

Sights & Sounds features live performances, a carnival full of rides, a petting zoo, a gift shop featuring local vendors, food and more.

www.sights-n-sounds.org