Dec. 4, 2022

The holidays are in full swing! Mark your calendars for holiday fun around Garland!

Visit GarlandforChristmas.com to learn more and see a full lineup of events.

Shop in Downtown Garland this holiday season! Enjoy holiday shopping sprees over tasty beverages, holiday movie classics, carolers and more. Plus, make sure to check out the festively decorated storefronts all season long, and vote for your favorite from Dec. 9-19. To learn more about holiday festivities in Downtown Garland, visit DowntownGarlandforChristmas.com. While construction continues around Downtown, plenty of parking is available.

Holiday Storefront Contest

Downtown storefronts will be dressed to the nines this holiday season! Stroll past the festive, twinkling displays throughout Downtown Garland as businesses show off their unique holiday décor.

Vote for your favorites from

Friday, Dec. 9, through Monday, Dec. 19, on VisitGarland’s (@visitgarlandtx) Facebook album with likes, shares and comments.

Sip N' Stroll Friday, Dec. 9

The Garland Downtown Business Association will host its second

annual Holiday Sip N’ Stroll from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, in Downtown Garland.

Check in at The Foundry, 525 W. Avenue A, from 5:45 to 7 p.m., then visit participating Downtown businesses to shop and sip tasty seasonal beverages.

Get your tickets now!

Downtown Garland Scavenger Hunt

Visit the Landmark Museum at Heritage Crossing, 393 N. Sixth St., between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, to get your scavenger hunt clues, lanyard and starting pin.

Head to the business you think is the correct answer. If you're right, they will give you another pin. Once you have all 10 pins, return to the museum for your prize!

Ho ho ho! Santa's coming!

Snacks with Santa Tuesday, Dec. 6

Join us from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, for an evening of holiday fun at Fields Recreation Center, 1701 Dairy Road.

Enjoy making crafts at Santa's Craft Workshop, playing reindeer games, taking pictures with Santa, watching instructor-led demonstrations, and having a snack with Santa and his helpers.

Pancakes with Santa Saturday, Dec. 10

Enjoy pancakes and take your picture with Santa hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Garland and Citizens' Fire Club of Garland.

Tickets are $7 in advance and $8 at the door. Tickets include all-you-can-eat pancakes, one sausage patty, milk or coffee, and a photo with Santa! Learn more.

Experience a new take on a holiday classic!

Feeling crafty? There's fun for every age!

Urban Market Saturday, Dec. 10

This “Food & Finds” market at 717 W. Avenue A features local vendors specializing in farm-fresh foods as well as vintage, repurposed, upcycled and handcrafted goods.

Explore the market from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. You never know what treasures you'll find! Learn more.

Holiday Maker Fest Events at the Library Saturday, Dec. 10

Adults can make three different holiday ornaments at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at the South Garland Branch Library, 4845 Broadway Blvd. Registration is required by calling 972-205-3931. 

Families can participate in an all-ages maker event with four craft stations at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Walnut Creek Branch Library, 3319 Edgewood Drive. Registration is not required.

City Council Meetings

Dec. 5 and 6

The Garland City Council Work Session will begin at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5. Regular Meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, at City Hall, 200 N. Fifth St.

Boards & Commissions Meetings

All upcoming Boards & Commissions meetings can be found on the Public Meetings calendar at GarlandTX.gov.

In-person meetings have resumed, but you can continue to watch the meetings online.

View agendas at GarlandTX.gov and be sure to click the "subscribe" button to receive notifications when meeting agendas are posted.

Transportation Public Meeting

Dec. 12

The North Central Texas Council of Governments will host a transportation public meeting at noon Monday, Dec. 12, at 616 Six Flags Drive in Arlington. Attend in person, watch the presentations live at

publicinput.com/nctcogDec22 or participate via phone by dialing 855-925-2801 then code 3711. Learn more at nctcog.org.

Flu Shots and Bivalent COVID-19 Booster Available at Garland Public Health Clinic

This year's flu vaccine and the bivalent COVID-19 booster are available at the Garland Public Health Clinic. Flu shots are available for adults, children and seniors who are insured. Low-cost flu vaccines for uninsured children and adults are also available. It is recommended that individuals wait at least two months after completion of the primary COVID vaccination series or their most recent booster. For full eligibility information, visit GarlandTX.gov. Both vaccinations are available at the Garland Public Health Clinic, 206 Carver St., from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays. Call 972-205-3370 for pricing and to learn what insurance plans are accepted. Learn more.

Winter Activities and Events

Check out all the upcoming activities and events in Garland at VisitGarlandTX.com. There's something fun for everyone!