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The holidays are here! Mark your calendars for holiday fun around Garland!
Visit GarlandforChristmas.com to learn more and see a full lineup of events.
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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 through Dec. 19. To learn more about holiday festivities in Downtown Garland, visit DowntownGarlandforChristmas.com. While construction continues around Downtown, plenty of parking is available. | |
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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 through Monday, Dec. 19, on VisitGarland’s (@visitgarlandtx) Facebook album with likes, shares and comments.
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Sip, Shop and See at Thirsty Third Thursday
Celebrate Thirsty Third Thursdays in Downtown Garland from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15. Visit participating locations during their extended business hours and enjoy a complimentary beverage while you shop. There will also be live holiday jazz music by Matthew Banks and Bryce Biffle, along with free Downtown Garland holiday ornaments and hot chocolate, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 506 Art (506 Main St.).
Check in at the Garland Landmark Museum, 393 N. Sixth St., to pick up your wristband and map, and get started. Return to BGM Science of Esthetics & Eyelashes, 605 W. State St., for a gift card raffle at 8 p.m. See VisitGarlandTX.com to learn more.
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Final Week: 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!
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Oh Cozy Night Saturday, Dec. 17
Make your list and check it twice! Downtown businesses will keep their doors open late on the last Saturday before Christmas Eve for those final items on your list.
Join the fun from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, to get your last-minute shopping done. Be sure to keep an eye out for Santa and the Grinch! Presented by the Garland Downtown Business Association.
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"Nailed It" Holiday Snack Challenge for Teens | |
Inspired by the Netflix show "Nailed It!," this program allows teens to express their creativity through holiday-themed snacks ... the wackier, the better!
Teens will have a set amount of time to assemble and customize rice crispy trees or snowman cupcakes before the treats are evaluated by judges! The fun will take place at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, at the Central Library, 625 Austin St.
Registration required. Register online or by calling 972-205-2501.
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Toy Drives Spread Holiday Cheer | |
Make this holiday special for a child in need!
The Garland Fire Fighters Association and Garland Fire Department are collecting new, unwrapped toys for their annual toy drive through Wednesday, Dec. 21. Toy collection boxes are available at each of Garland's 11 fire stations and at the Fire Administration and Training Facility, 1500 State Highway 66. Garland firefighters will deliver the toys to local children in time for the holidays.
Firewheel Golf Park is also collecting toys as for its 16th Annual Toy Drive. Drop off new, unwrapped toys at the sleigh in the Branding Iron, 1535 E. Brand Road, through Friday, Dec. 16.
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Get your fill of holiday entertainment this weekend! | |
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"The Santa Clause" Thursday, Dec. 15
The Garland Downtown Business Association presents a free showing of this 1994 classic starring Tim Allen at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, at the Plaza Theatre, 521 W. State St.
Admission is free and open to the public. Free parking for all Plaza Theatre events is available at Garland Central Library, 625 Austin St.
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Garland Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert Friday, Dec. 16
Join the holiday fun in this concert that features the Annual Carol Sing-Along and Aquiles Machado at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, at the Granville Arts Center, 300 N. Fifth St.
Get your tickets online, by calling 972-205-2790, or at the Granville Arts Center Box Office.
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"Christmas in Mexico" Saturday, Dec. 17
Mexico 2000 Ballet Folklorico presents its 20th annual performance of more than 100 participants in a choreographic montage, a gift from the Garland-based dance studio.
This year's performance of "Christmas in Mexico" will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at the Granville Arts Center, 300 N. Fifth St. Tickets are available online.
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"If Every Day Was Like Christmas" Sunday. Dec. 18
Stardom Entertainment presents "If Every Day Was Like Christmas" at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, at the Plaza Theatre, 521 W. State St.
This Christmas special of Elvis music is presented by tribute artists Bill Cherry and Moses Snow, doo-wop group Shake, Rattle and Roll, and FEVER The Band. Tickets are available online.
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Blood Drives Dec. 19 and 28 | |
Give the gift of health this holiday season at upcoming blood drives hosted by the Garland Fire Department and Garland Library.
Time slots are available for appointments Monday, Dec. 19, at the Garland Fire Department Administration parking lot, 1500 State Highway 66.
Time slots are available for appointments Wednesday, Dec. 28, at the Central Library parking lot, 625 Austin St.
Reserve your spot today! Participants will receive a fleece blanket after a successful donation, while supplies last.
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Plan Commission
Dec. 12
The Garland Plan Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12, 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.
Winter Activities and Events
Check out all the upcoming activities and events in Garland at VisitGarlandTX.com. There's something fun for everyone!
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Live: Customer Service Portal
The Customer Service Department has introduced a new customer account web portal that provides additional utility billing detail, customer account information, options to make a payment and many new features that will enhance users' online experience. Visit GarlandUtilities.org to learn more.
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Public & Media Relations
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