If you haven't 100% transitioned into winter mode by now, what exactly are you waiting for? The Crossroads is full of holiday time fun and we have quite a few events happening this week.

Get the kids ready to give Santa their wish list and bring the family out for some holiday cheer. This week alone there are going to be plenty to do in and around Victoria. So check out a few of these awesome events.

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THURSDAY 12/2

DeTar Hospital's Drive-Thru Christmas Event
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Come stop by Detar North this Thursday for this drive-thru-only event. Coast along their Christmas path to pick up goodies and drop off letters for Santa.

FRIDAY 12/3

Christmas Nights The Texas Zoo
6 pm – 9 pm

Every Friday through Sunday untilDecemeber 19th, The Texas Zoo will be transforming their site into Christmas Nights. You can sip hot cocoa, eat candy canes, and take a ride on the Reindeer Express. Look out for Santa because he will be at the Zoo with everyone too! There will be Christmas stories read every half an hour and vendor booths to get some holiday shopping done.

Christmas On The Square
5:30 pm

Gather around for the H-E-B Tree lighting ceremony. Snap a picture with Santa and grab a bite to eat at the food trucks. There will be live music, hot cocoa & cookies, hayrides, inflatables, a petting zoo, children’s arts & crafts, and so much more!

SATURDAY 12/4

Christmas in the Country
10 am – 4 pm

Mother Cluckers Flea Market and Country Home Grown Pasture is having their first annual Christmas in the Country. Get the kids ready to have a blast of fun with more than 20,000 pounds of snow! Of course, there will be plenty of vendor booths to shop at and good food to fill those bellies!

Santa will also be making an appearance, in style. Escorted by the Shroeder Volunteer Fire Department, all donations will go towards this amazing station.

City of Victoria Christmas Parade of Lights
6 pm

Grab your lawn chair and head out downtown, the parade will start at Church and S. Bridge Street. If you want to stay in the comforts of your own home, there will be a live broadcast too!

Oh What Fun Christmas Car Show
10am - 4pm

The Crossroads Cruisers Car Club and Velocityare bringing much more than just a car show. There will be kids and adult chili cookout, RC car races, jump house, monster truck, and so much more. If you are interested in being in the car show the entry fee is just one unwrapped toy that will go to very deserving children in the community.

Merry on Main
10 am– 4 pm

Port Lavaca is getting in the holiday spirit! Go check out the vendors, participate in the pajama contest, eat some cookies and drink hot cocoa.
There will also be carolers and a photo station!

SUNDAY 12/5

Oh What Fun Event
10:30 am – 3:30 pm

There will be 'Snow Much Fun' at Peaches and Tortillas this Sunday. Stop by their hot chocolate station and get creative with presents this year. They will have baking spirits bright cookie kits, gift-wrapping station, and much more.