Holiday Events
HOLIDAYS!
ACTION!
SEGUIN ALWAYS MAKES THE HOLIDAYS A MAJOR PRODUCTION NUMBER.
Holiday Stroll in the Park
Thursday, Dec. 3, 6:30 PM
The annual lighted parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. featuring Seguin area school bands, lighted floats and entertainment. Winners of the tree decorating contest and parade entries are announced. City Mayor Betty Ann Matthies lights up Central Park and Santa arrives in his village. The Parade is best viewed along Austin Street between Ireland and Nolte Streets. Announcer stand is located at Central Park. For more information on the Holiday Parade call 830-401-2480.
The annual lighted parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. featuring Seguin area school bands, lighted floats and entertainment. Winners of the tree decorating contest and parade entries are announced. City Mayor Betty Ann Matthies lights up Central Park and Santa arrives in his village. The Parade is best viewed along Austin Street between Ireland and Nolte Streets. Announcer stand is located at Central Park. For more information on the Holiday Parade call 830-401-2480.
Friday Dec. 4, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Evening activities kick off at 6:30 p.m.
in Central Park. All local pets are invited to dress in their finest and join the annual Pet Parade. Carriage rides are available (for a fee). Santa will be in his village to visit with good little boys and girls and entertainment is held throughout the evening. Stroll downtown and view beautiful decorated window displays. For information on Holiday Stroll events contact the 830-401-5000.
in Central Park. All local pets are invited to dress in their finest and join the annual Pet Parade. Carriage rides are available (for a fee). Santa will be in his village to visit with good little boys and girls and entertainment is held throughout the evening. Stroll downtown and view beautiful decorated window displays. For information on Holiday Stroll events contact the 830-401-5000.
Sebastopol State Historic Site Holiday Concert
Friday Dec. 4, 7 p.m.
Music performed by Dottsy Dwyer, Marianne and Buzz Hudiburg. Free admission.
Friday Dec. 4, 7 p.m.
Music performed by Dottsy Dwyer, Marianne and Buzz Hudiburg. Free admission.
Moore House Luncheon
Thursday, Dec. 3, 11:30 AM & 1 PM
Make your reservations early for the December Moore House Luncheon sponsored by the Conservation Society. Call Cascades Gift Shop for reservations 830-379-7713.
Heritage Museum Multi-Cultural Christmas
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31
Visit the multi-cultural Christmas Exhibit at the Heritage Museum located at 114 N. River St. Free Admission. For more information call 830-372-0965
Tour of Heritage Homes
Dec. 5 - Dec. 6
Tour selected historic and noted homes festively adorned for the Holidays. Sponsored by the Seguin Conservation Society, the tour will begin at 2 PM and conclude at 5 PM. Refreshments will be served. Tickets $10/$8 pre-sale and may be purchased at Cascades Gift Shop, Gift & Gourmet, Keepers, and the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce. For information call 830-303-7333.
Yulefest Arts & Crafts Sale
Sunday, Dec. 6, 10 AM
Stop by the Seguin Coliseum from 10 AM to 5 PM and deck your halls for the holiday season and purchase great gifts from a wide selection of handmade Christmas and all-season arts and crafts. Yulefest is sponsored by the Oakwood Art League. For more information call 830-303-5434.
Teatro de Artes de Juan Seguin
Las Posadas
Las Posadas
Dec. 6
Held in conjunction with Texas Lutheran University, coordinated by the students of Teatro de Artes de Juan Seguin, TLU Chapel of Abiding Presence, 6:30 PM.
An Offering of Worship
Friday, Dec. 11, 7 PM
An Offering of Worship is an exciting compilation of traditional and contemporary Christmas music led by the First Baptist Church musical staff including members of the Symphony Orchestra. Admission is free. First Baptist Church is located at 1314 E. Cedar Street. For information call 830-379-4208.
An Offering of Worship is an exciting compilation of traditional and contemporary Christmas music led by the First Baptist Church musical staff including members of the Symphony Orchestra. Admission is free. First Baptist Church is located at 1314 E. Cedar Street. For information call 830-379-4208.
Mid-Texas Symphony An Old English Christmas
Sunday, Dec. 13, 4 p.m.
David Mairs, Music Director
Amanda Grooms, Soprano, Winner of the 2008-09 Mid-Texas Symphony Young Artist Competition.
David Mairs, Music Director
Amanda Grooms, Soprano, Winner of the 2008-09 Mid-Texas Symphony Young Artist Competition.
Program will also include the Mid-Texas Symphony Chorus, Children's Chorus from Seguin.
Reserved seat tickets are available at the MTS office. General admission tickets may be purchased at the Chamber of Commerce or Cascades Gift Shop. For information call
830-303-8089. www.mtsymphony.org.
Reserved seat tickets are available at the MTS office. General admission tickets may be purchased at the Chamber of Commerce or Cascades Gift Shop. For information call
830-303-8089. www.mtsymphony.org.
Las Posadas
Sunday Dec. 20, 6 PM
A Re-enactment of the journey of
Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem. Sponsored by St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Our Lady of Guadalupe, and St. James Catholic Church. The journey of Mary and Joseph is led by a Mariachi band and travels to different buildings in downtown
Seguin. A brief service and refreshments conclude the event. Meet at City Hall in downtown Seguin at 6 p.m. For more information call one of the sponsoring Churches.
Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem. Sponsored by St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Our Lady of Guadalupe, and St. James Catholic Church. The journey of Mary and Joseph is led by a Mariachi band and travels to different buildings in downtown
Seguin. A brief service and refreshments conclude the event. Meet at City Hall in downtown Seguin at 6 p.m. For more information call one of the sponsoring Churches.
Country Christmas
Saturday Dec. 19 & Sunday Dec. 20
Presented by the Texas Ag Ed. & Heritage Center, “The Big Red Barn”. Food, entertainment and fun for the entire family. Hayrides, campfires, photos with Santa, animals, live nativity, chuck wagon. Observe pioneer life on the farm with living
history activities including a blacksmith shop, country kitchen, country store, one-room school house, farm house, smoke house and weaving. Admission fee.
history activities including a blacksmith shop, country kitchen, country store, one-room school house, farm house, smoke house and weaving. Admission fee.