Holiday Marketplace

December 14, 2019, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Farmers Branch Market

Shop for handmade and vintage gifts, and other unique items at the Holiday Market. There will be live holiday music, Santa Claus, concessions, beer and wine, and lots of shopping.

Holiday Marketplace

December 21, 2019, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Farmers Branch Market

Shop for handmade and vintage gifts, and other unique items at the Holiday Market. There will be live holiday music, Santa Claus, concessions, beer and wine, and lots of shopping.

Dickens of Christmas - Exhibit Tours

December 7, 2019, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM @ Historical Park

See a literary classic come to life with the holiday exhibit, A Christmas Carol: A Celebration of Christmas Past. Join Ebenezer Scrooge on his journey visiting the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Tours are free and require no registration. Don't be a humbug, come join us on a Christmas tour! Although this is free, preregistration is recommended.

Dickens of Christmas - Exhibit Tours

December 13, 2019, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM @ Historical Park

See a literary classic come to life with the holiday exhibit, A Christmas Carol: A Celebration of Christmas Past. Join Ebenezer Scrooge on his journey visiting the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Tours are free and require no registration. Don't be a humbug, come join us on a Christmas tour! Although this is free, preregistration is recommended.

Dickens of Christmas - Exhibit Tours

December 14, 2019, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM @ Historical Park

See a literary classic come to life with the holiday exhibit, A Christmas Carol: A Celebration of Christmas Past. Join Ebenezer Scrooge on his journey visiting the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Tours are free and require no registration. Don't be a humbug, come join us on a Christmas tour! Although this is free, preregistration is recommended.

Dickens of Christmas - Exhibit Tours

December 20, 2019, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM @ Historical Park

See a literary classic come to life with the holiday exhibit, A Christmas Carol: A Celebration of Christmas Past. Join Ebenezer Scrooge on his journey visiting the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Tours are free and require no registration. Don't be a humbug, come join us on a Christmas tour! Although this is free, preregistration is recommended.

Dickens of Christmas - Lantern Led Exhibit Tours

December 20, 2019, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Historical Park

See a literary classic come to life with the holiday exhibit, A Christmas Carol: A Celebration of Christmas Past. Join Ebenezer Scrooge on his journey visiting the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Tours are free and require no registration. Don't be a humbug, come join us on a Christmas tour! Although this is free, preregistration is recommended. This session is our evening tour and is lantern-led!

Dickens of Christmas - Exhibit Tours

December 21, 2019, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM @ Historical Park

See a literary classic come to life with the holiday exhibit, A Christmas Carol: A Celebration of Christmas Past. Join Ebenezer Scrooge on his journey visiting the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Tours are free and require no registration. Don't be a humbug, come join us on a Christmas tour! Although this is free, preregistration is recommended.

The Clock Strikes Noon

December 27, 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Historical Park

Ring in the New Year at the Farmers Branch Historical Park with your little ones at a reasonable hour. The morning will be filled with crafts, snacks and celebrating 2020 at noon! *This event is for ages 5 - 12. Four-year-olds are allowed to register with a registered sibling. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

Historical Park Christmas Tea

December 7, 2019, All Day @ Farmers Branch Historical Park Dodson House

Enjoy an afternoon of live harp music, delectable treats, Christmas décor, and of course, tea. There are two timeslots: 1 - 2:15 p.m. and 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. Space is limited and preregistration is required by calling 972.406.0184

Santa & Cookies

December 11, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Meet our cowboy Santa, listen to a special guest read Twas' the Night Before Christmas, and enjoy a delicious cookie while you make a special Christmas craft at the library. All ages welcome.

"A Dickens of a Dinner": Progressive Dinner in the Park

December 13, 2019, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Historical Park

Come to our second annual progressive pop up dinner and celebrate Christmas Past at the Historical Park. Sample canapés and cocktails as you tour the historic structures. As you stroll the grounds, enjoy Victorian Christmas carolers courtesy of Vocal Magic and characters from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol provided by Firehouse Theater. The evening concludes with a traditional Victorian dinner and dessert prepared by Cedar Creek Brewhouse and Eatery in the Dodson House. The event will require some low-impact walking outdoors. For any dietary accommodations, please call 972.406.0184 This event is for ages 18 and up, and ages 21 and up will be served alcohol with a valid ID. Space is limited and registration is required.

Historical Park Christmas Tea

December 14, 2019, All Day @ Farmers Branch Historical Park Dodson House

Enjoy an afternoon of live harp music, delectable treats, Christmas décor, and of course, tea. There are two timeslots: 1 - 2:15 p.m. and 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. Space is limited and preregistration is required by calling 972.406.0184

Pancakes & Pajamas

December 14, 2019, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Farmers Branch Community Recreation Center

Wear your PJs and come to the Farmers Branch Community Recreation Center for a Christmas-themed pancake breakfast! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be making a visit. There's also a holiday craft to make!

Christmas Holiday - All facilities closed

December 24, 2019 - December 25, 2019

Santa & Cookies

December 11, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Meet our cowboy Santa, listen to a special guest read Twas' the Night Before Christmas, and enjoy a delicious cookie while you make a special Christmas craft at the library. All ages welcome.

Library Closed

December 24, 2019, 10:00 AM - December 25, 2019, 9:00 PM

Closed for Christmas holiday

Library Closing Early

December 31, 2019, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Library will close at 5 PM on New Year's Eve.

City Council Meeting

December 10, 2019, 6:00 PM @ City Hall Council Chambers

All meetings subject to change

Senior Advisory Board Meeting

December 12, 2019, 1:00 PM @ The Branch Connection

Historical Preservation & Restoration Board

December 12, 2019, 6:30 PM @ Farmers Branch Community Recreation Center

Library Board Meeting

December 12, 2019, 7:15 PM @ Manske Library

Parks & Recreation Board

December 19, 2019, 6:30 PM @ Community Recreation Center

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

December 16, 2019, 7:00 PM @ City Hall Council Chambers

Christmas Tree Lighting

December 7, 2019, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Liberty Plaza and The Grove @ Mustang Crossing

Welcome the yuletide with the annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Liberty Plaza. There will be an outdoor ice skating, fun activities for children, festive holiday music featuring local schools and theaters, and the lighting of the Christmas Tree with Santa Claus himself. Grab something to eat while enjoying a classic holiday movie. Shop local vendors for unique handmade/homemade gifts at our Holiday Marketplace at the Grove.

Holiday Marketplace

December 21, 2019, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Farmers Branch Market

Shop for handmade and vintage gifts, and other unique items at the Holiday Market. There will be live holiday music, Santa Claus, concessions, beer and wine, and lots of shopping.

Monday Night Dance with Jim Baker's Swinging 50s

December 9, 2019, 7:00 PM @ The Branch Connection

For seniors 50 and better, enjoy live music and friendly people. Refreshments served at intermission.

Monday Night Dance with Solid Country

December 16, 2019, 7:00 PM @ The Branch Connection

For seniors 50 and better, enjoy live music and friendly people. Refreshments served at intermission.