December 3
Look at lights
Flower Mound rings in the holidays with its annual tree lighting ceremony and parade. The parade will begin at Spinks Road and Lexington Avenue, and end at the Flower Mound Community Activity Center. The tree lighting ceremony will feature performers, Santa and more. 6-9 p.m. Free. Flower Mound Community Activity Center, 1200 Gerault Road. 972-874-6000.
www.flower-mound.com.
December 3
Meet the Argyle mayor
Argyle residents can get to know their mayor at Mornings with the Mayor. Residents can join Mayor Bryan Livingston for coffee, doughnuts and discussion. 9-10 a.m. Free. Argyle Town Hall, 308 Denton St. E., Argyle. 940-464-7273. www.argyletx.com
December 5
Enjoy a Christmas celebration
The town of Northlake hosts its Christmas at the Commons Celebration event. The event will feature vendors, food, children’s activities and Santa. The Argyle High School A Cappella Remedy Choir will perform as well. A Polar Express train ride will be available. People can bring nonperishable food item donations for the North Texas Church of Christ food drive benefiting The Table Food Pantry. The Northlake Police Department will be collecting new, unwrapped toys benefitting Denton County Friends of the Family. 6-8 p.m. Free. Northlake Town Hall, 1500 Commons Circle. 940-648-3290. www.town.northlake.tx.us
December 9
Sip with the Grinch
Highland Village will host its “Wine Down with the Grinch” event. The event is limited to people who are age 21 and older. Organizers call the event a perfect date night for couples during the holiday season. The event features musical entertainment, adult beverages, hors d’oeuvres and a special guest appearance by the Grinch. Space is limited, and registration is required before Dec. 2. 6-9 p.m. $25 (residents), $30 (nonresidents). Doubletree Ranch Park Barn, 310 Highland Village Road, Highland Village. 972-317-7430. https://tinyurl.com/4nhxpd3u
December 9
Give blood
The Shops at Highland Village will host a blood drive. The blood drive will benefit the American Red Cross. People can register to donate. Blood and Power Red blood donations reservations are being taken at this time. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. The Shops at Highland Village near Buffalo Wild Wings, 3780 Justin Road, Highland Village. 972-317-7500.
www.theshopsathighlandvillage.com/event/American-Red-Cross-Blood-Drive/2145566393
December 10 through 11
Listen to music
The Flower Mound Symphony Orchestra, Trietsch Choir and Voices of Flower Mound will host a two-day Christmas concert. The Flower Mound Community Orchestras were established in 1994 to provide area residents a vehicle for the performance and enjoyment of classical music. The symphony orchestra is a nonprofit organization. The Christmas concerts will ring in the holiday season with holiday favorites. 7 p.m. (Dec. 10), 2:30 p.m. (Dec. 11). $10. Trietsch Sanctuary, 6101 Morriss Road, Flower Mound.
972-899-2238. http://fmco.org/christmas
December 10
Celebrate Christmas
Highland Village celebrates Christmas with its annual Christmas at the Ranch event. The event will feature Santa’s workshop with reindeer, ice skating, a trackless train, a toboggan slide and more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Doubletree Ranch Park, 310 Highland Village Road, Highland Village. 972-317-7430. www.highlandvillage.org
December 10
Dance with seniors
December 13 Flower Mound Seniors in Motion will host a social dance. The dance will feature ballroom, Latin, swing and country dancing on the second Tuesday of each month. Andy Guarino will play a variety of songs and take requests. Free. 4-5 p.m. RSVP required. Flower Mound Senior Center, 2701 W. Windsor Drive, Flower Mound. 972-874-6110. www.flower-mound.com /749/Seniors-In-Motion
December 10
Eat breakfast with Santa
Flower Mound residents and families can enjoy breakfast with Santa. The crowd will be served a pancake breakfast. Children and parents will also be able to make crafts and write a wish list to Santa. Photos will also be available. Preregistration is required. $10-$13. 8-10:30 a.m. Flower Mound Community Activity Center, 1200 Gerault Road, Flower Mound. 972-874-6000. https://tinyurl.com/2n25ckx5
