Hit the town this holiday season with these six events around Denton. Grab a photo with Santa, enjoy a cocktail and make a specialty ornament before Christmas Day.

This list is not comprehensive.

Photos with Santa at Golden Triangle Mall

Guests can take photos with Santa from Dec. 20 through Dec. 24 at Golden Triangle Mall in Denton. Guests can opt for either digital or print photos.

• Dec. 20, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Dec. 21, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Dec. 22-23, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Dec. 24, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
• $36.99-$49.99
• 2201 S. I-35, Denton
• www.shopgoldentriangle.com/events-promos/photos-with-santa

The Sound of Music at the Campus Theater

Enjoy a performance of the classic 1959 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “The Sound of Music” at the Campus Theater. Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer starred in the 1965 film adaptation, which earned Andrews an Academy Award.

• Dec. 20, 7:30-10 p.m.; Dec. 21, 2-4 p.m.
• $26-$33.30
• 214 W. Hickory St., Denton
• www.theatredenton.com/series/the-sound-of-music

Ornaments and mimosas at Wildflower Art Studio

Sip mimosas and paint a custom Christmas ornament at Wildflower Art Studio. Guests can personalize three ornaments and enjoy a coffee and mimosa bar. Patrons can create three additional ornaments for an added charge.

• Dec. 21, noon-1:30 p.m.
• $65-$105
• 715 N. Locust St., Denton
• www.wildflowerartstudio.net/workshops/ornaments-and-mimosas-2025

Holiday movies and crafts at Yellow Dog Art Bar and Gallery

Guests can watch two classic animated holiday movies, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and "Frosty the Snowman," at the Yellow Dog Art Bar in downtown Denton. Visitors can make their own ornaments and enjoy cocktails from the bar.

• Dec. 21, 3:30-5 p.m.
• $10
• 219 E. Hickory St., Denton
• www.tinyurl.com/YellowDogChristmas

Wrap battle at The Bearded Monk

Put your gift-wrapping skills to the test at the Bearded Monk’s Wrap Battle. Guests will compete in present-wrapping challenges for the chance to win prizes.

• Dec. 22, 6-10 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 122 E. McKinney St., Denton
• www.tinyurl.com/WrapBattleDenton

Christmas Eve at Hannah’s Off the Square

Enjoy a curated three-course meal at Hannah’s Off the Square in downtown Denton. Menu items include steak tartare, oven-roasted John Dory and praline chocolate mousse. Reservations are required.

• Dec. 24, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
• $39 for ages 10 and under, $89 for adults
• 111 W. Mulberry St., Denton
• www.tinyurl.com/HannahsEve