Check out 3 upcoming holiday events in Highland Village

Santa Claus will make an appearance at the Christmas at the Ranch event Dec. 9 at Doubletree Ranch Park, according to information from a city news release.

The event is one of a few coming to Highland Village.

The details

The event, which will take place at 310 Highland Village Road, will be from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The free family-friendly holiday event includes Santa's workshop and reindeer, snow hill sledding, a trackless train, bounce houses, food vendors, and a special visit from Santa.

Also of note

The event is sponsored by Highland Village Parks and Recreation.

What else?

Check out two other events also on tap in Highland Village:

• Parade of Lights: City officials will hold a 2023 Parade of Lights Holiday Lighting Contest, with one winner awarded for each category. A yard sign will be placed at the winners' residence, and the entry deadline is Dec. 8. Judging will take place Dec. 12-13. More details can be found here.
• Cooking with the Grinch: A weeklong Grinch-themed camp will be held Dec. 18-22 at The Robert & Lee DuVall Center. The camp will teach basic nutrition in meal planning, kitchen safety, cooking tools and equipment, small appliance training, table setting, and etiquette. Attendees can receive hands-on experience while making meals, the city news release states. Plus, there will a visit from the Grinch. The event is recommended for children ages 7-14. More details can be found here.