Rose City Christmas
2012
EVENTS Santa Land-11455 I-20 W at exit 557. Nov 1-Jan 4 6-10:30pm. Drive-thru park with over 2.5 million lights. $25 per car, $35 per commercial van (max 15 people) $12 per person to ride on Santa’s Trailer. 903-882-1518; SantaLandTexas.com Tyler Civic Theatre- 400 Rose Park Drive.
‘A Christmas Story’- Nov 26-28 (F/S, 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm) & Nov 29-Dec 2 (T/F/S, 7:30pm & Sun, 2:30pm). Adults $18, Students $15. 903-592-0561 or TylerCivicTheatre.com.
Tyler Jaycees Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony– Nov 29, 6pm on
the downtown square. Floats, marching bands, dignitaries and Santa Claus! Free admission. 903-597-4787; 903-531-1214 or TylerJaycees.org
“Nutcracker” –Wise Auditorium on the TJC Campus.
Nov 30, 7:30pm, Dec 1, 2pm & 7:30pm and Dec 2, 2pm. $12 general, $9 children under 12 and TJC students with ID. For more info or to buy tickets, 903-510-2200.
1400 E. Fifth St.
“Twas the Lights Before Christmas”-
2112 W. Front St. Dec 7-9 & Dec 13-16, 5:30-9:30pm
A most whimsical Christmas celebration! Stroll through a holiday wonderland of all things Christmas, filling guests’ senses with seasonal sights, sounds and flavors. Create a beautiful new tradition for your family. Admission $5. 903-597-2501 TwasTheLights.com
AAUW 43rd Annual Holiday in the Pines Tour of Homes – Various Locations Dec 8, 10am-
5pm. Tour five homes beautifully decorated for Christmas. Tickets available at The Gipson Girl and The Potpourri House for $12 or the event weekend at each home for $15. 903-534-6563. aauwtyler.org
Liberty Hall “Christmas Magic Lantern Show” Family Theater – Dec 8, 2pm & 7pm. An authentic
1890’s visual extravaganza projected on a full size screen. Great show for families & all ages to enjoy. Online tickets are Adults $15, Children 12 & under & Seniors $10. At the door $20 (cash only) 903-595-7274. LibertyTyler.com
Roseland Plantation Christmas Afternoon Tea & Tour- 2591 State Hwy 64W
Dec 11-12, 2pm. Experience the pleasures of a 4-course afternoon tea and historic plantation tour, featuring the completely restored Hambrick House (c.1854) Admission $25. Reservations required 903-849-0205. RoselandPlantation.com
Downtown tyler Museums alliance holiday Open House - Goodman-LeGrand
Museum, 624 N. Broadway; Cotton Belt Depot, 210 E. Oakwood; Smith County Historical Society Museum, 125 S. College; Gallery Main Street, 110 W. Erwin; McClendon House, 806 W. Houston; Discovery Science Place, 308 N Broadway. Dec 13, 4-8pm. Enrich your holiday by visiting the six museums delightfully decorated for Christmas!Make new discoveries while enjoying food, music and seasonal activities. Free 903-593-6905. HeartOfTyler.com
7th Annual Holiday In The Park & Bazaar-Bergfeld Park, Broadway and 4th Street. Dec 7,
4-8pm; Dec 8, 11am-7pm Event includes a “tubing hill”, snow play area, shopping (over 50 vendors), kid’s zone featuring pony rides, a bungee jump, rock wall and inflatables, plus more than 85,000 lbs. of snow! The movie “Arthur Christmas” will be shown at 6pm. Free 903-531-1214. TylerParksandRec.com.
“Beyond the Manger” - Green Acres Baptist
Church Worship Center, 1607 Troup Hwy. Presented by
Green Acres Baptist Church Celebration Choir and Orchestra. Dec 9, 9:45am & 11:15am. Dec 10, 7pm. Free 903-525-1100. gabc.org
Tyler Youth Orchestra Family Christmas Concert – TJC’s Wise Auditorium, 1400 E. 5th St Dec 16, 4-6pm. Enjoy the sounds of the holidays as the Tyler Youth Orchestra plays beautiful Christmas music. Call 903-597-4896 for more info. FREE
Boutiques & Antiques Clothing
Mary V’s- 101 E. 7th St. (903) 595-5111 Fashionable women’s boutique since 1964. Harley’s- 4815 Old Bullard Rd. (903) 534-9799 Men’s Clothing Bridgette’s- 4815 Old Bullard Rd. (903) 561-3136 Upscale contemporary women’s boutique and shoe salon Classic Boutique- 117 E. 7th St. (903) 593-7575 Exquisite boutique for women of classic style Dressin Gaudy- 4724 S. Broadway (903) 534-0012 Contemporary women’s clothing and jewelry boutique Spinout- 117 E 8th Street (903) 526-2226 Packed with great party dresses and easy day pieces from your favorite designers.
Specialty & Gifts
Sweet Gourmet
4554 S. Broadway (903) 534-0840 The Christmas Store 2822 W Erwin 903-526-5556 Karen Horton & Co. 5613 S. Donnybrook (903) 561-4472 Red Barn Flower & Gift Shop 6611 S. Broadway (903) 561-0101 The Potpourri House 3320 Troup Hwy, Ste 300 (903) 592-4148 Jordan’s Plant Farm Christmas 7523 Texas 42 Henderson, TX 903-854-2316 Sterling Grace 4520 S. Broadway (903) 581-2929
Antiques
The Gipson Girl
Tyler Square Antiques
Ye Olde City Antique Mall
302 E. Locust St. (903) 593-9009 117 S. Broadway (903) 593-6888 302 E. Locust St. (903) 705-1145
Unique Shopping Tour Ye Olde City Antique Mall, The Gipson Girl (Tues-Wed only),The Christmas Store(Sun only, Sept 2 - Jan 6) and much more! Total Time: Approx 4hrs Price: $15 Adults, $7 Kids (12 & under) Times: Tues - Wed 1pm, Sun 11:45am
Call to schedule tour: (903) 245-6535 or ToursofTyler.com