The much-anticipated Christmas In The Park will be held Saturday, December 11th from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Fairfield Lake State Park at Cooks Ferry Camping Loop.

Bundle up for a hayride through the tour of lights while listening to Christmas music.

Gather around the campfire with hot chocolate or wassail and cookies before stopping for a visit with Santa.

Or, stop by the crafts table to make a special Christmas decoration.

Don’t forget to bring your camera or smartphone for pictures.

FREE admission for this event. Contact the State Park with any questions at 903-389-4514.

Also this week will be the annual Parade of Lights in Teague, Friday Movie Nights in both Teague and Fairfield, and Santa visits all around Freestone County, Texas.

Check below for more event details:

DEC 9TH-11TH
–Fairfield Boys & Girls Invitational Basketball Tournament at Fairfield ISD.

THURS., DEC 9TH
–Teague annual Parade of Lights, hosted by the Teague Chamber of Commerce. Line up 5:30 p.m. at Elementary School; Parade begins at 6:00 p.m. Hamburger Supper begins at 5:00 p.m. at the Teague Community Center, annual fundraiser for the Methodist Church. Also, activities to follow the parade at the Teague Hotel.

FRI., DEC 10TH
–Holiday Movie Night at Fairfield Library beginning at 5:30 p.m. Popcorn and Hot Chocolate provided.
–Christmas Movie Night on the Big Screen at the 8th Ave City Park in Teague from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Bring your family, friends, blankets & chairs and come enjoy a movie with FREE hot chocolate and popcorn.

SAT., DEC 11TH
–Breakfast with Santa at Lakeside United Methodist Church from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at 515 FM 416. Event is FREE to all who attend.
–Breakfast with Santa at the Teague Hotel from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Pancakes and pictures.
–Dutch Oven Demo at Fairfield Lake State Park at 2:00 p.m. at the Volleyball Fields. Cooking and equipment demonstration with Uncle Mike of Uncle Mike’s Outdoor Kitchen.
–Community Outreach Program at Teague Public Library from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Kids will make Christmas cards / gifts for residents of Teague Nursing Home.
–Christmas in the Park at Fairfield Lake State Park from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy Christmas music, hot chocolate, Cookies, Hot wassail, Campfires, Crafts, Pictures with Santa, and a Hayride through the Tour of Lights. Free admission.

MON., DEC 13TH
–Holiday In the Halls at FHS from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Band Concert will be from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the FHS Auditorium.

TUES., DEC 14TH
–Santa Claus at Southern Oaks Volunteer Fire Department from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.

THURS., DEC 16TH
–Shopping Late in Teague with surprise visits from Santa. Shop small and stay local in your favorite business in downtown Teague, Texas.
–Lions Light Up the Halls presented by Teague Junior High and High School. Open House from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. and Christmas Concert with Sixth Grade (6pm), Seventh & Eighth Grade (6:15pm), and High School & High School Jazz Band (6:30pm).

FRI., DEC 17TH
–Christmas BINGO at Teague Public Library from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
–Toy Drive & Ugly Christmas Sweaters: bring an unwrapped toy and wear an ugly Christmas sweater to Teague’s Farmers Market on Main Street in Teague. Live music, food, and BYOB.

FRI., DEC 24TH
–Candlelight Christmas Eve service at First Baptist Church in Donie beginning at 5:30 p.m. Come enjoy music, reading of the Christmas story, and gift for the children.

THURS., JAN 27TH
–Awards Banquet for Fairfield Chamber of Commerce at Twisted Vines Event Center in Fairfield. Cocktails at 5:30 p.m., Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $25 per person. Theme for the evening will be the Roaring Twenties.

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