Current with the Citizen – Dec. 10, 2025

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 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 for unique gifts, handmade crafts and artisanal goods. Ro Manor will also host a Holiday Cookie Walk for Colorado County EMS. Drop off donated sweets at Ro Manor or 305 Radio Lane, Columbus.

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 the 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 | 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. 12 to enjoy free wine, refreshments and a chance to meet the artist. Editor's Note: A previous version of this listing had the date incorrectly listed as Sunday, Dec. 14.

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 | 8 a.m. | 337 Walnut St | Columbus 

Join Classical Conversations in a 5k fun run to support the scholarship fund for Classical Conversations Columbus campus. Check in and registration starts at 8 a.m. with the race to follow at 9 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 13 | 9-11:30 a.m. | Rice High School, 1094 Raider Drive | Altair 

For an $8 entry fee, enjoy pancakes, photos with Santa, reindeer games, Christmas crafts and a holiday market. Hosted by Rice HS PTO.

Saturday, Dec. 13 | 10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Fayetteville Town Square | Fayetteville 

The event includes a Christmas market of vendors, homes tour, parade and a Christmas tree display with Santa and Mrs. Claus available to meet the family and take pictures. Those wishing to participate in the lighted Christmas parade are not required to register.

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.

Wednesday, Dec. 17 | 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. | Weimar

Wednesday, Dec. 17 | 4-5 p.m. | Nesbitt Memorial Library, 529 Washington St | Columbus 

Family program. Children ages six and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Friday, Dec. 19 | 5-8 p.m. | Hound Song Brewing Co., 535 Walnut St | Columbus 

Join Hound Song for their holiday traditions with a Christmas sing-along at 5 p.m., an ugly Christmas sweater competition with prizes at 6 p.m. and a new Christmas cookie baking competition from 5-7 p.m. Bakes can sign up by emailing events@houndsongbrewing. com by the Wednesday, Dec. 17, deadline.

Saturday, Dec. 20 | 8-11:30 a.m. | St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 815 St Mary’s Church Rd | Ellinger 

Shop for kolaches, cakes, homemade candy, cookies, pies, Christmas items and more. Hot dogs, chili and sandwiches will be available at 9 a.m. Raffle tickets for sale with prizes awarded at 11:30 a.m. In St. Mary’s Parish Hall next to St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Saturday, Dec. 20 | 3-9 p.m. | Twin Oaks Resort, 5390 South I-10 | Alleyton 

Join Twin Oaks for their “Don’t Be a Grinch!” Holiday Bash filled with family fun, Christmas shopping, live music, dinner, movies and bingo. From 3-6 p.m., shop with vendors set up along the walkway by the dance hall and barn, followed by live music by Darrel Appelt from 4-7 p.m. Enjoy a spaghetti dinner at 5 p.m. and an outdoor showing of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” Bingo will kick off at 7 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 22 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Weimar Public Library, 1 Jackson Square | Weimar 

Enjoy free popcorn and hot chocolate while watching “The Santa Claus 3,” rated G.