Family Christmas Activities in Grand Prairie, Texas & Greater Ellis County

I love Christmas time it's my favorite Holiday. I remember when we would go out riding around our neighborhood and look at all the Christmas lights when we were little. I still love going out and looking at the lights now that I'm grown. Two days of great food, family and presents who wouldn't love that. Christmas time definitely brings out my inner child. I still get excited the night before and can't wait to get up and open presents with the family. The great part we get to celebrate with both sides of our family. We celebrate with my husband's family on Christmas Eve and then go to my family's house on Christmas Day.

Here is a listing of fun events and activities the whole family can enjoy even on a low budget in Ellis County. Most of these are free events/activities. I've listed by city and date and if there is a fee. Please check out the links for more information on the event/activity. I hope you enjoy the great events and activities this year in your city and this helps make your season a little brighter. Wishing a Merry Christmas to everyone.

Cedar Hill, Texas

December 3, 2009 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Holiday on the Hill (Santa visits downtown) - Yearly Christmas tree lighting, with musical and dance performances and free pictures with Santa Claus
Cost: FREE
Link: http://www.cedarhilltx.com/CurrentEvents.aspx?EID=1738

Ferris, Texas

December 5, 2009
Christmas on the Square - See the beautiful decorations and visit all the cute shops.
Cost:?
Link: http://www.cityofferristexas.org/

Grand Prairie, Texas

November 26, 2009 6:00pm - 10:00pm (check website for other dates or times)
Prairie Lights - Thousands of lighted Christmas displays to drive through and see. There is also a lighted forest that you can walk through.
Cost: $15 - $20
Link: http://www.prairielights.org/

December 1, 2009 (check website for other dates)
Santa's Mailbox - Drop of your child's letter to Santa Claus
Cost: FREE
Link: http://www.gptx.org/index.aspx?page=15&recordid=1797

December 3, 2009 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tree Lighting Ceremony - 25 decorated trees with choirs & an orchestra and the Mayor will light up the cities giant Christmas Tree.
Cost: FREE
Link: http://www.gptx.org/index.aspx?page=15&recordid=766

December 5, 2009 11:45am - 4:00pm
Winter Wonderland Festival - Train rides and bounce houses with Christmas food. Santa will make an appearance for the kids.
Cost:?
Link: http://www.gptx.org/index.aspx?page=15&recordid=772

December 5, 2009 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tours of Historic Copeland Home - Celebrating 100 Years
Cost: FREE
Link: http://www.gptx.org/index.aspx?page=15&recordid=774

December 12, 2009 11:00am - 4:00pm
Nativity Scene Exhibit - Celebrating West Fork Presbyterian Church's Centennial and having exhibits of over 50 nativity scenes.
Cost: FREE
Link: http://www.gptx.org/index.aspx?page=15&recordid=1233

December 19, 2009 9:00am - 11:00am
Breakfast with Santa - Have breakfast do arts and crafts and then have your picture taken with Santa Claus and get a chance to tell him what you want for Christmas.
Cost: $10
Link:http://www.grandfungp.com/

Mansfield, Texas

December 4, 2009 6:30pm (check website for other dates or times)
Hometown Holiday's (multiple events see flyer link)
Cost:?
Link:http://www.mansfield-tx.gov/apps/b2/media/HometownHolidays.pdf

Midlothian, Texas

December 6, 2009 10:00am - 4:00pm (check website for other dates or times)
Festival of the Trees - Get your picture taken with Santa Claus, enjoy holiday music & food, view the great display of Christmas Trees.
Cost:?
Link: http://www.midlothian.tx.us/DocumentView.aspx?DID=883

December 7, 2009 6:00pm
Annual Holiday Light-Up Christmas Parade
Cost: FREE
Link: http://www.midlothian.tx.us/DocumentView.aspx?DID=885

December 13, 2009 11:00am
Gryphons 25^th Annual Ellis County Toy Run - Toy Drive with Parade that starts 11am downtown, toys will be presented at 12pm by Santa to children invited from the Health & Human Services Office.
Cost: FREE / $5 to Enter In Parade
Link:http://www.midlothian.tx.us/DocumentView.aspx?DID=882

Red Oak, Texas

December 12, 2009
Christmas Downtown Red Oak - Toy drive, bounce houses and other fun stuff to so, Santa Claus will be visiting & taking pictures and there will be a Christmas parade.
Cost:?
Link:http://www.redoaktx.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Christmas%20Downtown%20Red%20Oak.pdf

Waxahachie, Texas

December 4, 2009 (check website for other dates or times)
Bethlehem Revisited - Live reenactment of Bethlehem
Cost: FREE
Link:http://www.waxahachiechamber.com/bethlehem/bethlehemrevisited.php

December 5, 2009 10:00am - 5:00pm
Waxahachie Junior Service League's Christmas Market & Gift Show
Cost: $5 and Kids are FREE
Link:http://waxahachietxcoc.weblinkconnect.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1380

December 5, 2009 10:00am
Waxahachie Christmas Parade - Christmas parade will be downtown.
Cost: FREE
Link:http://waxahachietxcoc.weblinkconnect.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1381

December 10, 2009 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Holiday Open House - Family photos with Santa and Buddy the elf, tour of Trinity Mission of Italy, LLC
Cost:?
Link:http://waxahachietxcoc.weblinkconnect.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1578

December 12, 2009 9:00am - 5:00pm(check website for other dates or times)
Trade Days of Waxahachie - Shop till you drop at the Ellis County Expo Center
Cost: FREE
Link: www.tradedaysofwaxahachie.com