The Shops at Highland Village recently announced details about many family-friendly events and activities, beginning this weekend, through the end of the year.
The shops center is kicking off the holidays with Our Village Glows — an annual festive event celebrating the holiday season with a tree-lighting ceremony. Presented in partnership with the Highland Village Women’s Club and the city of Highland Village, the event is set to take place on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 5:30-8 p.m. Our Village Glows’ main event is a holiday-themed light show that illuminates the center’s 35-foot Christmas tree, covered in over 150,000 LED lights synchronized to holiday music. During the event, Santa will arrive on a firetruck, and then be available — along with Mrs. Claus and other Christmas characters — to take photos near the Christmas tree, according to a news release from The Shops.
Guests will also be able to participate in various family-friendly activities, including horse-drawn carriage rides, face painting, ornament making and cookie decorating. The celebration will conclude with a live musical performance of holiday classics by The Rosana Eckert quartet from 7-8 p.m.
Holiday fun at The Shops at Highland Village will continue after Our Village Glows with various events and activities for the entire family, including:
Photos with Santa, Nov. 19 – Dec. 24
A brand new set for photos with Santa will be located inside a space next door to Great American Cookies. Reservations and walk-ups are welcome. Schedule photos with Santa here. Pet photos with Santa will also be available, though those dates have yet to be determined.
Elf at The Shops – Nov. 24 – Dec. 20
Find the elf scurrying around handing out treats from his giant stocking. Take a picture and tag The Shops on social media for a chance to win an Elf On A Shelf. Dates and times are listed below:
- Nov. 24-25 – noon to 3 p.m.
- Dec. 7-8, 14-15, 18-21 – noon to 3 p.m.
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides – Nov. 25 – Dec. 23
Enjoy complimentary horse-drawn carriage rides around the center. Pick-up will be located outside of Great American Cookies and will be first come, first serve. Rides will be available on Fridays and Saturdays from 4-8 p.m. and Sundays from 2-6 p.m. Carriage rides will not take place during inclement weather.
The Living Christmas Card – Dec. 1-23
Dressed in Victorian costumes, the Living Christmas Card Quartet will be singing holiday classics around The Shops. Dates and times are listed below:
- Dec. 1-17 – Fridays and Saturdays 5-8 p.m.; Sundays 2-5 p.m.
- Dec. 18-23 – Monday-Saturday from 5-8 p.m.
Holiday Open House – Dec. 7
The Shops at Highland Village will hold a shopping event featuring special promotions, holiday decorating ideas, party dressing tips and holiday gift-giving ideas from your favorite tenants from from 5-7 p.m.
Mrs. Claus Storytime – Dec. 7, 14 and 21
Sponsored by Denton County Transportation Authority, Mrs. Claus will be reading holiday classics at Cheeky Monkeys on Thursdays in December. Guests will be admitted with the purchase of a snack from Cheeky Monkey’s café. Readings will take place from 4-6 p.m.
Santa Brunch – Dec. 10
The annual Santa Brunch at Shoal Creek Tavern will take place from 9 a.m. to noon. Guests will have a chance to meet Santa, receive a craft and treat, and enjoy a delicious meal in the cozy, decorated space.
New Year’s Noon – Dec. 31.
Celebrate 2024 before everyone else at this event meant for families who can’t stay up until midnight. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., guests can enjoy a party featuring music, dancers, a 360-degree photo booth, face painting, and a balloon drop with special surprises at noon.
For more information about holiday hours, deals and events at The Shops at Highland Village, click here.
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