Thursday
Deck the Stage
Join the Bryan Adams Theatre Co. for a performance of “Deck the Stage.” Bring a nonperishable food item, which will be donated to the North Texas Food Bank.
Where: The Little Theatre, 2101 Millmar Drive
Cost: Bring a boxed or canned food item for entry
Info: facebook.com/events
Friday
All Aboard the Polar Express
Mockingbird Station is celebrating the holiday season with a free outdoor screening of “The Polar Express.” Attendees will enjoy free popcorn, hot apple cider and hot chocolate. Sip your drinks in complimentary mugs and stay warm with free blankets and gloves that guests can take home.
Where: Mockingbird Station, 5307 E. Mockingbird Lane
Cost: Free
Info: facebook.com/events
Stuff a Bus
Stuff a 40-foot long DART bus by donating unwrapped toys, canned food, socks and blankets. The toys and food will assist “Santa Cops” as they provide meals and gifts for area families. New adult socks and blankets will go toward the “Comforting of the Souls” program, aimed at Dallas-area nursing homes.
Where: SMU/Mockingbird Station, 5465 E. Mockingbird Lane
Cost: Free
Info: dartdallas.dart.org
Sunday
Deutscher Weihnachtsgottesdienst
Join the oldest German congregation in Dallas for an Advent service completely in German. Singers from across the metroplex will participate in the interdenominational service, which will be followed by a reception.
Where: St. Paul’s Church, 6464 E. Lovers Lane
Cost: Free
Info: stpauluccdallas.org
Lantern Walk
The Aldredge House will illuminate seasonal celebrations of the past with its third annual lantern walk. Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served at five Swiss Avenue home, where costumed volunteers will talk about early Christian and Jewish celebrations on Swiss Avenue.
Where: Tours will begin at the Aldredge House, 5500 Swiss Ave.
Cost: $65-$70
