Celebrate the season of giving by donating a new toy to the Nine Flags Festival to ensure every child in Nacogdoches County has a magical Christmas. Donated toys will be distributed through the Nacogdoches County Children's Charities. Drop off your unwrapped toy November 14-December 12 at the Visitor Center, 200 E. Main St.

See beautifully decorated Christmas trees--one representing each of the nine flags that have flown over Nacogdoches throughout its rich history. Trees will be on display November 14-December 31 during business hours in the lobby of the Visitor Center, 200 E. Main St.

Sign up to win “The Best Christmas Gift Basket Ever” valued at over $600 that includes something for the entire family. Items include a gift certificate to Milford's Barbershop, gift certificate to Macy May's, gift certificate to Cason-Monk Hardware, Day at the Spa from Nirvaana Medispa, fresh cut christmas tree of your choice from Holly Hill Tree Farm, manicure from 310 Salon, outdoor family portrait and 11x14 print from Creative Photography, assorted goodies from Shelley's Bakery Cafe, artistic Texas wall hanging from The Heart of Texas Gift Gallery, Waterford Crystal ornament from Kennedy's Jewelers, and a gift from Nacogdoches Floral.

Raffle tickets are only $1 per ticket or 6 tickets for $5 and the drawing will be held during the Nine Flags Festival Lighted Christmas Parade sponsored by First Bank and Trust East Texas on Saturday, December 5. To purchase tickets, stop by the Visitor Center, 200 E. Main St., or call (936) 564-7351.

November 20-January 24. A photographic record of 19th and early 20th century community churches preserving Texas cultural history. Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House. Opening night: November 20 at 6 p.m.

7:30 p.m. at SFA's Cole Concert Hall. Tickets available online at www.finearts.sfasu.edu or call (936) 468-6407.

2:30 p.m. at SFA's Cole Concert Hall. Tickets available online at www.finearts.sfasu.edu or call (936) 468-6407.

Holly Hill Farm, a local Nacogdoches Christmas tree farm, will be selling Christmas trees downtown behind the Visitor Center, 200 E. Main St., on November 28-December 24. Bring the family and come pick out that "perfect" tree under 3 million twinkling lights. Holly Hill Farm will also be selling fresh garlands and wreaths.

7:30 p.m. at SFA's Cole Concert Hall. Tickets available online at www.finearts.sfasu.edu or (936) 468-6407.

Revisit Christmas at the annual, "An Old-Fashioned Christmas," at Millard's Crossing Historic Village. This charming Christmas candlelit event offers a nostalgic setting for a variety of Christmas activities in a historic village. Catch a performance of Charles Dicken's "A Christmas Carol" or try your hand at the player piano. Enjoy demonstrations of how things were done in the "old days" from lace makers to old-fashioned games, and don't forget your favorite yuletide treats! The event will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. at Millard's Crossing Historic Village, 6020 North Street. $5 adults, $4 children.

Click here for more information about "An Old-Fashioned Christmas."

Sponsored by Nacogdoches Main Street

Join us in historic downtown Nacogdoches, and shop late till eight! Participating downtown merchants will stay open late so you can finish up or get started on your Christmas shopping list. What better way to spend a Friday night than strolling the red brick streets with 3 million plus Christmas lights in the background. For more information call 936-559-2573.  The Nacogdoches Convention & Visitors Bureau, 200 E. Main St., will be open late with a list of participating merchants as well.  

Sponsored by Tipton Ford-Lincoln Mercury and Regions Bank

SFA's Original Cast will perform "Christmas at the Movies" a holiday musical celebration featuring your favorite Christmas movie songs. From Polar Express and White Christmas to Meet Me in St. Louis and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Showings at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $8 adults, $5 students. SFA's W.M. Turner Auditorium. Tickets available at the Visitor Center, 200 E. Main Street and online at www.finearts.sfasu.edu or call (936) 468-6407. 

Sponsored by R&K Distributors

The symbol of quality and tradition for Anheuser-Busch since 1933. Area residents are invited to attend a "Stable Showing" at Barn #1 of the Nacogdoches County Exposition Center from 5-8 p.m. on December 4 and December 6. Free Admission.

Sponsored by Nacogdoches Main Street , Cesar DelAguila, & R&K Distributors    

This certified 5K run is set for 8:30 a.m. in downtown Nacogdoches with the 3K walk beginning shortly thereafter. The awards presentation will be held at 10 a.m. Registration forms will be available at the Visitors' Center, 200 E. Main St. and online. The race winds its way through the historic streets of the oldest town in Texas and will kick off a full day of festival activities downtown. Entry fees are $15 for early registration, $20 for regular registration and $6 for children. Click here for a Jingle Bell Run brochure and entry form.

Enjoy a fun-filled breakfast with Santa at the Cafe Fredonia (inside the Hotel Fredonia, 200 N. Fredonia St., downtown). Cafe opens at 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Pancake breakfast price: $9.95 adult, $5.95 children 4-6 years of age, children under 3 are free.  Don't forget your camera!

Sponsored by First Bank & Trust East Texas

Special Guests: The Budweiser Clydesdales sponsored byR&K Distributors

The largest lighted Christmas parade in East Texas will be winding its way through the historic streets of downtown Nacogdoches, which itself will be glowing with more than 3 million festive holiday lights. Following the parade is the annual fireworkds show that has become an anticipated highlight of the Nine Flags Festival. The 30-minute explosive display lights up the sky above the oldest town in Texas. Parade starts at 6:30 p.m. Arts, crafts, and food vendors will be set up in the square from 4-9 p.m. Free Admission.

Sponsored by Tipton Ford-Lincoln Mercury and Regions Bank

SFA's Original Cast will perform "Christmas at the Movies" a holiday musical celebration featuring your favorite Christmas movie songs. From Polar Express and White Christmas to Meet Me in St. Louis and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Showings at 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. Tickets $8 adults, $5 students. SFA's W.M. Turner Auditorium. Tickets available at the Visitor Center, 200 E. Main Street and online at www.finearts.sfasu.edu or call (936) 468-6407.

The members of the First United Methodist Church invite you inside. Come enjoy music, refreshments, and a tour of the decorated church from 5:00-6:00 p.m. with the Youth "Live Nativity" at 6:00 p.m. on the front lawn. The Bell Choir will perform from 5-6 p.m. on the front porch and wassail will be served in the Bell Tower. Free Admission. 5:00-6:30 p.m., 201 E. Hospital St.

Junior and senior divisions followed by an out-of-state division which will feature some the best fiddlers in the country from outside the state of Texas. The contest is open to the public so come on out for some of the best family entertainment you'll ever hear. This year's competition will be held at Banita Creek Hall. Festivities will begin Saturday around 9:30 a.m. and will finish around 4-5 p.m. The music will begin again Sunday around 12:30 p.m.

Join us the first Saturday of the month in downtown Nacogdoches for a variety of unique and specialty holiday items all at your fingertips. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call the Nacogdoches Main Street Manager at (936) 559-2573.

Sponsored by Baskin's Department Store, Mike's BBQ, and the Nine Flags Festival

Dress your little cowpokes in their best duds for this costume contest. Contest open to all children ages 12 and under, and entry into the contest is free. Entries will be judged on overall appearance, neatness, and creativity. Prizes will be awarded for categories 6 & under and 7-12 years. First place prize in each category is a Montana Silversmith belt buckle. Second place prize is a gift certificate to Mike's BBQ. The third place winner will receive a candy-filled boot. Registration begins at 4 p.m. on the Plaza Principal Stage (downtown square on Pilar St.). Judging begins at 4:30 p.m. Click here for an entry form for the Little Cowboy & Cowgirl Contest.

Sponsored by Tipton Ford-Lincoln Mercury and Regions Bank

SFA's Original Cast will perform "Christmas at the Movies" a holiday musical celebration featuring your favorite Christmas movie songs. From Polar Express and White Christmas to Meet Me in St. Louis and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Showings at 2 p.m. Tickets $8 adults, $5 students. SFA's W.M. Turner Auditorium. Tickets available at the Visitor Center, 200 E. Main Street and online at www.finearts.sfasu.edu or call (936) 468-6407.

Sponsored by R&K Distributors

The symbol of quality and tradition for Anheuser-Busch since 1933. Area residents are invited to attend a "Stable Showing" at Barn #1 of the Nacogdoches County Exposition Center from 5-8 p.m. on December 4 and December 6. Free Admission.

Junior and senior divisions followed by an out-of-state division which will feature some the best fiddlers in the country from outside the state of Texas. The contest is open to the public so come on out for some of the best family entertainment you'll ever hear. This year's competition will be held at Banita Creek Hall. Festivities will begin Saturday around 9:30 a.m. and will finish around 4-5 p.m. The music will begin again Sunday around 12:30 p.m.

Sponsored by The Skoop and Commercial Bank of Texas

Gingerbread Homes for the Holiday Contest! Adult and children's categories. Come view the best gingerbread homes in Nacogdoches! These delicious works of art will be on display at the Visitor Center, 200 E. Main St., on December 9-December 31. Click here for an entry form.

Sponsored by Citizens 1st Bank       

Tour the Old University Building, Sterne-Hoya House Museum along with three other elegantly decorated residences during the 2009 Christmas Tour of Homes, benefiting Historic Nacogdoches, Inc. Tickets are $10 and are available in advance at the Visitor Center, 200 E. Main St., Sloane's Antiques, 404 E. Main St., and four locations the day of the tour. 1 to 4 p.m. Click here for a Tour of Homes map.

Enjoy a fun-filled breakfast with Santa at the Cafe Fredonia (inside the Hotel Fredonia, 200 N. Fredonia St., downtown). Cafe opens at 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Pancake breakfast price: $9.95 adult, $5.95 children 4-6 years of age, children under 3 are free.  Don't forget your camera!

Whimsical storytelling blends with exquisite dancing, spectacular sets and costumes to make this a memorable holiday treat. 7:30 p.m. SFA's Turner Auditorium. $35 for A seating, $29 for B seating and $17.50 for C seating. Tickets available at the online at www.finearts.sfasu.edu or call (936) 468-6407.

Whimsical storytelling blends with exquisite dancing, spectacular sets and costumes to make this a memorable holiday treat. 7:30 p.m. SFA's Turner Auditorium. $35 for A seating, $29 for B seating and $17.50 for C seating. Tickets available at the online at www.finearts.sfasu.edu or call (936) 468-6407.

Enjoy a fun-filled breakfast with Santa at the Cafe Fredonia (inside the Hotel Fredonia, 200 N. Fredonia St., downtown). Cafe opens at 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Pancake breakfast price: $9.95 adult, $5.95 children 4-6 years of age, children under 3 are free.  Don't forget your camera!