BEAUMONT, Texas — Bring out hot chocolate, and turn on your favorite holiday movie! It’s Christmas time in Southeast Texas and each holiday season brings fun activities for the entire family.
Here’s a list of activities in the Beaumont area to get you into the holiday spirit and out of the house. This is not an exhaustive list. If we’re missing an activity happening around town, email us at 12News@12NewsNow.com.
A brand-new outdoor holiday light attraction is coming to Ford Park this holiday season.
“Holiday at Ford Park Presented by 5 Under” will bring the magic of the holiday season to Southeast Texas through an immersive, one-of-a-kind event where guests can stroll through a winter wonderland of lights, shopping, dining, and other holiday experiences.
Holiday at Ford Park will run on select nights from November 26 through January 2. Tickets are limited and are on sale at the Ford Park box office or at www.fordpark.com.
December 19, 2021
For the fourth Sunday in Advent, the St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Beaumont will create special cards for their homebound members. Those who attend are asked to go to the Payne Hall at 9 a.m. The event will begin at 6 p.m. and take place at St. Mark's Episcopal Church located at 680 Calder Ave
Parents are invited to bring kids to the Pine Tree Lodge in Beaumont to welcome Santa and his elves. There will be face painting, mechanical bull riding, and kids will be able to take pictures with Santa. Parents must bring their own camera. This event will take place at the Pine Tree Lodge located at 3296 Pine Tree Rd, from noon to 2 p.m.
The Exceptional Emergency Center in Port Arthur is hosting an event where kids can take complimentary photos with Santa. The center is located at 3330 FM 365 and will last from noon until 2 p.m. Canned goods donation for the Southeast Texas Food Bank will also be collected there.
The Southeast Texas community is invited to visit Mrs. Claus and her Texas Blue Lacy therapy dog at Pop Central Popcorn in Beaumont form 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Children can take photos and will get a special popcorn treat. The store is located at 2612 Dowlen Rd.
Southeast Texans are invited to enjoy music, hot chocolate, letters to Santa, carols, and more at the Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum's: Christmas in Boomtown: City of Lights. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for senior citizens, $2 for children under the age of 12 and free for anyone who brings five non-perishable food items.
The St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Beaumont is inviting community members to join their choir to sing Christmas carols. They will also offer readings and anthems, "in praise and preparations for Christ's birth."
December 20, 2021
Lunch at the Lake is back for a special 2-day Holiday event on December 20 and 21 featuring Beaumont’s newest food truck KO Korean Grill and Shop BMT Merch Pop Up for all your last-minute gifts. Mabel’s will make a special appearance on December 20 and Sachi’s on December 21 with fun festive holiday sweets!
Beaumont Animal Care will offer pet adoptions on both days from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m..
The event is open to the public and the community is encouraged to come out and enjoy local bites with coworkers, family and friends all while admiring the views of Downtown Beaumont. Say hello to the resident ducks, enjoy the playground or grab a bite to go.
December 23, 2021
Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular will show for one performance on Dec. 23, 2021 at the Ford Park located at 5115 Interstate 10 South. Ticket prices start at $25. Cirque Musica is an all-new production that will have acrobats, aerialists, and holiday songs performed by the world-renowned cast of Cirque Musica.
Southeast Texans are invited to celebrate the holiday season with friends by heading to local bar to hear Luke Whitney. The event will be held at Pour 09 Bar & Rooftop which is located at 6165 Muela Creek Dr., Suite A .
This ExxonMobil sponsored event will show a classic movie featuring Bruce Willis as New York Police Department cop John McClane.
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