Current with the Citizen – Dec. 3, 2025

Thursday, Dec. 4 | 4-9 p.m. | downtown Columbus 

Enjoy shopping specials, food trucks, Santa bingo, wine sampling and horse and carriage rides. Buy a collectible wine glass and enjoy wine sampling. Glasses are on sale at the Chamber office.

Saturday, Dec. 6 | 8 a.m. – noon | Columbus Hall, 3845 W I-10 Frontage Road | Columbus

Join Columbus Elementary School for their annual Christmas event free for everyone. Enjoy games, crafts, breakfast, hot cocoa, a silent auction, vendors and much more.

Saturday, Dec. 6 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | McCoy’s, 805 County Road | Weimar

Bring the kids out to your local McCoy’s to decorate ornaments and write letters to Santa – all project supplies provided. McCoy’s will also be collecting toys for its Holiday Toy Drive. Event is free of charge and while supplies last. No registration required. Happening at all McCoy’s locations.

Saturday, Dec. 6 | 7 p.m. | The Rez 1908, 312 E Main St | Eagle Lake

Whether you’re a bingo veteran or just joining for festive fun, this night is sure to be full of joy, community, and seasonal magic. The Rez 1908 will have great donated prizes, plenty of Christmas cheer, and a meaningful way to give back. This year, The Rez 1908 is supporting Toys for Tots, so guests are kindly asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy to help brighten the holidays for local kids in need.

Sunday, Dec. 7 | noon | Veterans Memorial Hall, 503 Park Drive | Weimar

All members and spouses of VFW Post 5875 and American Legion Post 259 are cordially invited to Veterans Memorial Hall’s annual Christmas party. RSVP as soon as possible.

Wednesday, Dec. 10 | 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | St. Paul Lutheran Church, 201 Veterans Drive | Columbus

The public is invited to join Columbus Garden Club at the The Lighthouse next to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church for a festive time of chatting, shopping the silent auction and Mistletoe Bag raffles, and sampling delicious dishes from our members. The drawing for our Scholarship Quilt raffle will happen at this event! To ensure the club has plenty of food for all, please RSVP by texting or calling Cheryl Rose at 713-444-6500.

Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 10-11 | 9a.m. – 7 p.m. | RO Manor, 1022 Schultz Road | Columbus

Celebrate the holidays with photos with Santa, a cookie walk and shopping unique gifts, handmade crafts and artisanal goods.

Thursday, Dec. 11 | 5-8 p.m. | Weimar Gazebo, 198 S Center St | Weimar

Join the community for a magical hometown Christmas celebration with a lighted parade, Santa at the Gazebo after the parade, food trucks and vendors, colorful lights and Christmas music. The parade will start at 6 p.m. with lineup starting at 5 p.m. at Weimar Junior High. No registration is required to join the parade.

Thursday, Dec. 11 | 6-9 p.m. | Live Oak Art Center, 1014 Milam St | Columbus

This class, taught by Hailey Noska, will guide participants through the process of making their own Happy and Hearty Holiday Wreath. Everyone of all skill levels is welcome, and all supplies will be included. Tickets are $65.

Friday, Dec. 12 | 6 p.m. | The Rez 1908, 312 E Main St | Eagle Lake

Join The Rez for a step-by-step Christmas painting session led by Connie Herman. Participants will get to create and personalize their own holiday door hanger with all painting supplies provided. Tickets are $36 and include one complimentary beverage of choice.

Saturday, Dec. 13 | 6 p.m. | The Rez 1908, 312 E Main St | Eagle Lake

Enjoy a fantastic view of the parade right from the patio of The Rez 1908 with illuminated floats from local community members and businesses lighting up Main Street. The Rez will have live music featuring Larry Waddell, delicious gumbo from Monster Bites Food Truck and plenty of festive cheer to go around! Seating starts at 6 p.m. Parade starts at 6:45 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 14 | 4 p.m. | Columbus High School Auditorium, 103 Cardinal Lane | Columbus

A timeless story of God’s love presented by Columbus Community Choir, a ministry of the First United Methodist Church.

Sunday, Dec. 14 | 4 p.m. | Faith Lutheran Church, 615 South Eagle | Weimar

Kist by Grace, a Christian band based in Orchid, will perform a Christmas concert free and open to all. Following the concert, attendees are invited to come to Faith’s Fellowship Hall for refreshments, desserts, beverages and a celebration of the season.

Sunday, Dec. 14 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Live Oak Art Center, Live Oak Art Center, 1014 Milam St | Columbus

From Dec. 3 through Jan. 31, come see the Live Oak Art Center’s newest exhibit on the first floor in the Emma Hay Gallery. This exhibit showcases the unique intricacies of Svitlana’s work, ‘painting’ with dyed wool. Attend the reception on Dec. 14 to enjoy free wine, refreshments and a chance to meet the artist.