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STARS AND SPRINKLES FOR ALL AGES

Sprinkles, sparkles, and slime! Join in on this festive come and go event. Activities include crafting, slime making, story time, and cookie decorating!

When: Saturday, Dec. 4 at 1 p.m. Where: Starr Family Home State Historic Site, 407 W. Travis Cost: Free, reservations requested

MARSHALL SINGS CAROLS

Join us for a celebration of the holiday season through a community sing-a-long as we sing all the traditional Christmas carols in the historic auditorium of Memorial City Hall.

Sponsored by: Marshall Music Club. Affiliated with Texas Federation of Music Clubs and National Federation of Music Clubs.

When: Friday, Dec. 17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: Memorial City Hall Cost: Free admission and participation

SUPPER WITH SANTA

Join Cypress Junior Women’s Club for the annual Supper with Santa, where families enjoy a spaghetti dinner with the big man himself! Mix and mingle with your favorite fantasy characters from Story Book Party and more! Supper with Santa is a longstanding tradition in Marshall. Proceeds are donated back to non-profits serving Harrison County. All attendees will also receive the infamous Supper with Santa coloring book, which is sponsored by local businesses. Search the event on Facebook for more details.

When: Friday, Dec. 10 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Where: Marshall Convention Center, 2501 East End Blvd. South Cost: $5 per attendee. Raffle tickets are also available. OH CHRISTMAS TREE! EXHIBITION

An exhibition of elegant and unique Christmas trees decorated by designer and board trustee, Raymond Kelly.

When: Nov. 18, 2021 to Jan. 29, 2022, Tuesday – Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Where: 216 N. Bolivar St. Cost: Free admission

Opening Reception: Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

MARSHALL REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL & PANOLA COLLEGE PRESENT: THE WONDER OF LIGHT CHRISTMAS CRAFT MARKET

When: Saturday, Nov. 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Marshall Place Gallery (formally known as Marshall Mall) Cost: Free admission

TEXAS BIGFOOT FILM FESTIVAL

Bigfoot films screened. Film directors and cryptozoologists in attendance to discuss the films.

When: Saturday, Dec. 11 Where: Memorial City Hall Cost: Tickets available at www.memoriallcityhall.com

Crowds gather for the annual Christmas Parade in downtown Marshall. This year’s parade will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. Special to the News Messenger

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