THE POLAR EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE
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The magical story comes to life before the train departs for the journey to the North Pole . Enveloped by the motion picture soundtrack , passengers will relive the magic of the tale as they are whisked away on THE POLAR EXPRESS™ . Once onboard , chefs serve hot chocolate and cookies as they recite the classic children ’ s book , The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg . Tickets available at texasstaterailroad . net or by calling 855-632-7729 . Texas State Railroad 789 Park Road 70
SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Join the Anderson County Choir and Orchestra for an evening of Christmas music and magic , always the first Sunday in December at 1600 S . Loop 256 .
PANCAKES WITH MRS . CLAUS
Join Mrs . Claus for a stack of pancakes with your choice of toppings . For dates and details , visit palestine . com / christmas
FESTIVAL OF TREES
Follow the trail of lights throughout downtown to explore the annual Festival of Trees . Each tree is decorated by a local non-profit organization and displayed in our historic buildings downtown . On display each December . Hosted by Dogwood Garden Club .
LIVE SHOW AT THE HISTORIC TEXAS THEATRE
Each Christmas , the Historic Texas Theatre presents a holiday themed show in the beautifully renovated 1930 movie palace turned theatre house . thetexastheater . com
A WALK THROUGH BETHLEHEM
Guided tours through the streets of Bethlehem begin with a hay ride to the gates . Walk through the streets , complete with live animals , local Bethlehem vendors and a very happy ending . Montalba Baptist Church , SH 19 and FM 321 903-549-2319
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