Christmas Time in San Angelo

There are so many things going on in San Angelo this weekend having to do with Christmas and the Holidays. I don't want you to miss anything, so here is a list of some of the opportunities you have to enjoy.

The San Angelo Civic Ballet presents 'The Nutcracker' at the Lake View High School Auditorium through this Sunday, Dec. 20th. For tickets and showtimes, go to sanangelocivicballet.org.

Concho Valley PAWS is having 'Catnip, Caffeine, and Christmas' at their adoption center in the Mall this Saturday from 10 until 4. All of PAWS adoptable cats will be there for you to meet as you enjoy a cup of coffee. Get more information at conchovalleypaws.org.

Take the beautiful ‘Tour of Lights’ where you will enjoy over 3 million lights in a number of holiday displays during the two and a half mile drive. The tour is open Fridays & Saturdays 6 pm to midnight. Sundays through Thursdays, 6 pm to 10 pm through December 31st. The Tour begins on 1st Street & Abe (just north of the Post Office). A Donation of $5 per vehicle may be made at the start of the tour.

'Twas the Night Before Christmas' Boxes is running through December 31st on Algerita Drive near Santa Rita Park in the Santa Rita subdivision. It's free for all to enjoy. There are 10 boxes with miniatures in each box telling the story of Twas the Night Before Christmas! The Santa Rita Christmas lights and shadowboxes are well lit and open for viewing every night from 6 until 10 p.m.

Every 3rd Saturday of the month (which is this Weekend) it's time for Cactus Market Days. Just in time for some Christmas Gift shopping, the outdoor market will showcase local crafters, designers and artists who will offer a variety of handmade items for sale. The monthly arts and crafts fair will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday in the parking lot between the O.C. Fisher Federal Building and Tarpley Music Store, 13 E. Twohig Ave. For more information, contact Judy Fowler at 325-949-6200.

Enjoy a Santa Fe Christmas at the Railway Museum every Friday & Saturday night through Jan. 2nd. There are Christmas stories each evening at 7, a Craft Room for the kids, pictures with Santa, 6 model train layouts and much more. Admission is $5.00 for ages 12 & up, $3.00 for kids 4 to 11, children under 4 are free. Call 486-2140 for more information.