The Gift of Art holiday sale exhibition encourages support for local artists through purchase of their work. More than 20 North Texas artists will have their works in various media available for sale during this exhibition. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Free admission. Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 N. Charles St., Lewisville. 972-219-8446. www.lewisvillegrand.com
Dec. 17, 18, 19, 22, 23: Tour the shops by carriage
Horse-drawn carriage rides will be offered through The Shops at Highland Village, weather permitting. Passengers will be picked up outside of the Nestle Toll House Café. 5-9 p.m. (Dec. 17, 18, 22, 23); 2-6 p.m. (Dec. 19). Free. The Shops at Highland Village, 1701 Shoal Creek, Highland Village. 972-317-7500. www.theshopsathighlandvillage.com/events
Dec. 17: Count the birds for survey
The Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area invites those age 5 and older to join in the Kid’s Christmas Bird Count, which is the city’s version of the annual survey conducted by the National Audubon Society to provide data on local bird populations. 9-11 a.m. Registration required. $5 per person plus $5 per vehicle entry. LLELA Classroom, 201 E. Jones St., Lewisville. 972-219-3550. www.llela.org
Dec. 18: Get help wrapping gifts
Lewisville Public Library provides supplies for this Holiday Gift Wrapping Workshop. At this come-and-go event, guests may use the wrapping paper, gift bags, tags, tape and scissors to wrap their own gifts. There will also be some gift-wrapping tricks and ideas available. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 1-3 p.m. Lewisville Public Library, 1197 W. Main St., Lewisville. 972-219-3570. https://tinyurl.com/nh9n8cck
Dec. 18: Check out Will Hearn’s Grand Ol’ Christmas Show
Lewisville Grand Theater Will Hearn’s Grand Ol’ Christmas Show featuring Blue Water Highway combines music and comedy sketches into a one-of-a-kind musical variety show. The event is produced by The Grand Ol’ Production Company. Showtimes are at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $30-$50. Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 N. Charles St., Lewisville. 972-219-8446. www.lewisvillegrand.com.
Dec. 30: Celebrate the end of the year
Families with children of all ages are invited to Lewisville Public Library’s End-of-The-Year Bash, which includes a countdown and balloon drop at noon in the Bennett Children’s Wing. No registration required. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Lewisville Public Library, 1197 W. Main St., Lewisville. 972-219-3570. https://library.cityoflewisville.com/
Jan. 15: Get help with a healthy lifestyle
The Flower Mound Parks and Recreation Department will host an open house at its Community Activity Center. The event includes free fitness classes, drinks and snacks. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Flower Mound CAC, 1200 Gerault Road, Flower Mound. 972-874-7275. www.flower-mound.com/112/Special-Events
Jan. 17: Honor Martin Luther King Jr.
The Committee to Commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day will host this 29th annual celebration to honor King. The theme is “World Divided: Tomorrow United.” Essay, art and photo contest winners will be announced. 6 p.m. Free. Marcus High School Auditorium, 5707 Morriss Road, Flower Mound. www.mlkofnorthtexas.org
Find more or submit Lewisville, Flower Mound or Highland Village events at communityimpact.com/event-calendar.
