Are looking for the most festive place to be in Nacogdoches every day before Christmas? We are down to only 19 days (as of this writing) before Christmas 2021, so let's get planning.

The oldest town in Texas is one of the best places to celebrate the holidays. The Nacogdoches Public Library has lots of events leading up to Christmas that are perfect for the season.

Now that the parade and fireworks are over, don't count out Nacogdoches as the place to get that Christmas Cheer. Here are three family-friendly events that you can take part in with the library.

Ugly Christmas Sweater Cookies 

Do you have a fantastically gaudy Christmas sweater that you always wear? This is the place to wear it while you make mini replicas of it in cookie form.

It would really bring your tragic Christmas sweater to the forefront of any friendly competition if you were passing out cookies to match.

This free all-ages event is coming up on Wednesday, December 15th, 2021 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the Nacogdoches Public Library at 1112 North Street Nacogdoches, Texas 75961.

Free Showing Of The Polar Express 

The library has gotten together with their friends at Nacogdoches Historic Sites to show and celebrate "The Polar Express". Come at 5 pm and join Ms. Emily for a quick storytime and reading of the book.

No showing of "The Polar Express" would be complete without hot chocolate and sweet treats. These will be provided free of charge.

Be there Friday, December 17th, 2021 from 6 pm to 8 pm for the movie.

Gingerbread House Decorating

They are calling this a "Mock Gingerbread House Decorating" because they will be using graham crackers instead of gingerbread for this event.

This event is on Tuesday, December 21st, 2021 from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Even though all of these events are free, they do ask that you register in advance. Click here for more details. 

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These events are for all ages and will all be at the Nacogdoches Public Library.

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