Gideon Christmas Dollhouse Village Exhibit

November 26, 10:30 AM, 2018 - January 5, 2019, 5:00 PM @ Red River Valley Museum

Come experience the Annual Gideon Christmas Dollhouse Village Exhibit. It's truly a treasure!

Microsoft Office PowerPoint Beginner's Course by Rock Dimensional Consulting

December 1, 9:30 AM - December 15, 12:00 PM @ Boys & Girls Club of Vernon

The community Microsoft Office PowerPoint course is open to all who want to learn the basic of working in Microsoft Office Powerpoint. This three-week course will give you insight into how to create presentations and design a presentation for work, community, and business meetings, etc. Register today via emailing rockdimentionalconsulting@gmail.com or contact (940) 227-1615. Hope to see you there!

Shive Elementary Christmas Program

December 10, 6:30 PM @ Wilbarger Auditorium

Vernon ISD, Shive Elementary Christmas Program for 4th and 5th grade students.

Rotary Club

December 11, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ Wilbarger Auditorium

Central Elementary Christmas Program

December 11, 6:30 PM @ Wilbarger Auditorium

Vernon ISD, Central Elementary Christmas Program for 2nd and 3rd graders.

Celebracion de Nuestra Virgen de Guadalupe

December 12, 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM @ Holy Family of Nazareth Catholic Church

El Padre Phil y el Grupo Hispano los invita a la Celebración de Nuestra Virgen de Guadalupe. ?????????????????? El Miercoles 12 de Diciembre, en La Iglesia Católica Sagrada Familia en Vernon, Tx ?????????????????? 5:00a.m. Las Mananitas Despues pan dulce y chocolate! 6:30p.m. Danza afuera de la Iglesia. 7:00p.m. Misa con Mariachi Despues de Misa la comida/Mariachi en el salón parroquial. Se presenta el Mariachi Michoacan! Todos estan invitados y todo es Gratis!! ?????????????????? Mañanitas will be at 5:00a.m. at the Holy Family Catholic Church, followed by sweet bread, coffee, and hot chocolate in the Parish Hall!! Everyone is invited! Danza will begin outside at 6:30p.m. then the Mass with Mariachi Michoacan will be at 7:00p.m. at the Holy Family Catholic Church, followed by a meal with Mariachi for everyone, it will be in the Parish Hall. Everyone is invited!!

Kiwanis Club

December 12, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ Vernon College Faculty Staff Room

Eagle Flats Brats Performance at Waggoner National Bank

December 13, 1:00 PM @ Waggoner National Bank

Northside Elementary Program

December 13, 1:00 PM @ 18040 HWY 283 N

Lions Club

December 14, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ Wilbarger Auditorium

Eagle Flats Brats Performance at Herring Bank

December 14, 1:30 PM @ Herring Bank

How the Grinch Stole Christmas Movie Night by Boys & Girls Club

December 14, 6:00 PM @ Boys and Girls Club of Vernon

Let’s start a new tradition! Come join us as we view Jim Carey’s “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” at the BGC gym. Dress in pjs and bring a family throw blanket to sit on while you feast on warm hot cocoa and popcorn. Tickets available at the club now for $5.

The Michael Hix Show presented by the Santa Rosa Belles

December 14, 7:00 PM @ Wilbarger Auditorium

The Santa Rosa Belles are pleased to present the Michael Hix Christmas Show at the Wilbarger Auditorium. Ticket sales begin Tuesday, November 13th. You can purchase tickets from the Santa Rosa Belles or the Wilbarger Auditorium. Sponsors include: City of Vernon, Family Pharmacy, Herring Bank, North TX Self Storage, Tyson and Vernon Auto Group.

Ruffest & Four on the Floor presented by Vernon Parts

December 14, 8:00 PM @ Vernon Parts

Breakfast with Santa at The Refinery

December 15, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ The Refinery

Grab the kids or grandkids and come enjoy a morning eating a fabulous breakfast with Santa, Story Time with Mrs. Claus, keepsake pictures and a craft to take home. There are only 30 tickets available.

Christmas on the Western Trail Festival & Parade

December 15, 9:00 AM @ Downtown Vernon

Christmas Painting Party by The Treasure Mill

December 15, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM @ The Treasure Mill

Join us for a Christmas Painting Party. We will be hosting 2 classes. In the first we will be painting a snowman, and in the second we will be painting an ornament featuring either your name or a saying/word of choice. Each class includes an 11x14 canvas, full use of paint and painting supplies to complete the project and light refreshments. Classes are $20 each and will last approximately 1-2 hours. If you would like to join us for both classes, we are offering a special 2 for $30. Class 1: 10:00 AM Class 2: 2:00 PM Be sure to sign up before spaces are filled!! At https://form.jotform.co/83157873985879

Breakfast with Santa at The Refinery

December 15, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM @ The Refinery

Grab the kids or grandkids and come enjoy a morning eating a fabulous breakfast with Santa, Story Time with Mrs. Claus, keepsake pictures and a craft to take home. There are only 30 tickets available.

Wreaths Across America

December 15, 11:00 AM @ Eastview Cemetery

Western Trail Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution and Quanah Parker #67, Sons of the American Revolution will be participating in Wreaths Across America at the Eastview Cemetery on Saturday, December 15th. The ceremony takes place at promptly 11:00 AM to coincide with the ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery and more than 600 other locations across the country. Everyone is encouraged to attend. If you would like to sponsor a wreath for a veteran's grave, you may do so by visiting http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/21903/Overview/?relatedId=17170 Members from the Santa Rosa Palomino Club will present the color guard, Santa Rosa Belles will provide music and the Lions Club will provide flags to line the street in and outside of the cemetery.

Kid's Shopping Extravaganza

December 15, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Candy Cane Junction

Hey kids, come on down to Candy Cane Junction and get your gifts for mom and dad, your brothers and sisters, and even your friends. We will have specials with prices that will fit your allowance budget. Grab an adult to bring you in and look for our kid affordable gifts.

Dinner & Story Time with Santa presented by Main Street Grill

December 15, 6:30 PM @ Main Street Grill

A very special guest is coming to visit Main Street Grill on Saturday, December 15th immediately following the parade! That’s right! Santa will be at Main Street Grill to take pictures and read a story to the kids while you are eating dinner. There will also be a family friendly Christmas Concert the same evening beginning at 8:00PM.

Crosswind Band presented by Vernon Parts

December 15, 8:00 PM @ Vernon Parts

Head over to Vernon Parts after the parade for Live Music!

Main Street Grill presents a Live Christmas Concert

December 15, 8:00 PM @ Main Street Grill

Kody Knight presented by The Rusty Spur

December 15, 9:00 PM @ The Rusty Spur

Polar Express Christmas presented by Red River Valley Museum

December 16, 12:00 PM @ Red River Valley Museum

Come experience the magic of the Polar Express! As you enter the depot your little ones will create a lantern to help them find their way to the story station where the Conductor will read the Polar Express. Then they will board the train, take a stroll through the village, have cocoa and cookies, and take pictures with Santa wearing their pajamas.

Vernon ISD Early Release

December 17 - December 18

Vernon ISD will have Early Release December 17th & 18th

Rotary Club

December 18, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ Wilbarger Auditorium

Cookies with Mrs. Claus presented by For Heaven's Confections

December 18, 4:00 PM @ For Heaven's Confections

Enjoy cookies and a story with Mrs. Claus!

Vernon ISD Christmas Break

December 19, 2018 - January 6, 2019

Vernon ISD Christmas Break will be December 19th - January 4th.

Kiwanis Club

December 19, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ Vernon College Faculty Staff Room

Cookies with Mrs. Claus presented by For Heaven's Confections

December 20, 4:00 PM @ For Heaven's Confections

Enjoy cookies and a story with Mrs. Claus!

Lions Club

December 21, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ Wilbarger Auditorium

Ugly Christmas Sweater Party & DJ Jorge Cardenas presented by The Rusty Spur

December 22, 10:00 PM @ The Rusty Spur

The Rusty Spur will be Having an Ugly Christmas Sweater Party!!!!?????? There will be CASH prizes for those who have the ugliest sweater(including couples or groups) sweaters will be judged at midnight!!! We will have cookies and cocoa and of course Jell-O shots!! Aaaaannnd we will have THE DJ Jorge Cardenas starting at 10 pm!!!!!???? Come on out!! And wear your ugly Christmas sweater and be ready to have a Great night!! ??

East Side Baptist Church Program

December 23, 10:30 AM @ East Side Baptist Church

Join East Side Baptist Church for their Christmas Program Sunday, December 23rd.

Holiday Spirit Meal - Christmas Meal Prep Day

December 23, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Wilbarger Auditorium

Prepping for the Holiday Spirit Meal - AFTER CHURCH - for the Christmas Meal to be served on Christmas Day!! Volunteers are welcome to join!

CITY OFFICES CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS

December 24, 8:00 AM - December 25, 5:00 PM

ALL MUNICIPAL OFFICES OF THE CITY OF VERNON WILL BE CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.

Lions Club

December 28, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ Wilbarger Auditorium