NOV. 22 – Free Thanksgiving Dinner, 6-8 p.m., First Christian Church, 302 NW Sixth St., Mineral Wells. For more information, call 940-325-4277.

NOV. 30 – Merry Wells Festival and Lighted Christmas Parade in downtown Mineral Wells. The festival runs 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., $5 entry fee, featuring artisan-made goods, shopping, kids’ activities, food trucks and live performances from local musicians and dance troops. The parade starts at 6 p.m., followed by photos with Santa.

NOV. 29 – Christmas Tree Lighting and photos with live reindeer, 5-7 p.m., The Commons, Mineral Wells. For details, visit www.merrywells.org.

NOV. 30 – Photos with Santa, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., The Crazy Water Hotel, 401 N. Oak Ave., Mineral Wells.

DEC. 7 – Strawn Area Chamber of Commerce Merry Hometown Christmas Parade, 6:30 p.m. House decorating and Christmas float contests with cash prizes. Santa will be available for photos at the pavilion following the parade. Cookies and hot cocoa provided. Holiday Open House at the Strawn Depot complete with Christmas Village and Model Train exhibits. Free admission.

DEC. 7 – Tommy’s Angel Tree Toy Run, meet at 10 a.m. and leave at noon. American Legion Post 75 in Mineral Wells. Lunch at Mineral Wells Fire Auxiliary after the ride. Bring one unwrapped new toy per entry. 50/50 ticket drawing. For more information contact 940-654-0539.

DEC. 9 – The 11TH Annual Tree of Angels ceremony, 6:30 p.m., Palo Pinto County Courthouse Annex, 100 SE Sixth Ave., Mineral Wells. Participants are invited to place an angel ornament on a tree in memory and support of victims of violent crimes. Ornaments will be provided, but attendees are welcome to bring their own. A reception follows the ceremony. For additional information, contact Adina Morris at 940-659-1251 or amorris@co.palo-pinto.tx.us.

DEC. 12 – Frontier Christmas at the Old Jail Museum Complex, 231 S. Fifth Ave., Palo Pinto. Old-fashioned Christmas featuring musicians, caroling, storytelling, hayrides and Frontier Fare Tasting starting at 5:30 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m. Come in period dress and shop the country story for holiday gifts! Admission by donation. Follow the Old Jail Museum on its new Facebook page.

DEC. 14 – Very Merry Community Craft Fair, 9-4 p.m., Mineral Wells Senior Center, 102 NW Sixth Ave. Crafts, snacks and vendors. All are welcome, free entry. For more information, call 940-325-6470.

DEC. 14 – Santo Hometown Christmas – shopping, kids area, parade, food and drinks, tree lighting, photos with Santa and more! Also, Santo Cookie Contest – bring one dozen homemade cookies to the pavilion at 66 Bell St. in Santo by 5:15 p.m. Label cookies with name and phone number under the plate. First and second prizes awarded to adult category (age 18 plus) and kids category (2-18 years old). For details visit the Santo Community Association’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SantoCommAssn.

DEC. 14 – Frosty 5K Run, 8 a.m., Zappe Park, 200 NW First Ave., Mineral Wells. Wear your favorite Christmas attire! Hot cocoa party following the race until 11 a.m. Event packet pick up is 7-7:45 a.m. The 5K is hosted by The Outfitters of Palo Pinto County.

DEC. 14 – Each and Everyone Foundation benefit, 6-11 p.m., at the Trio Club, 908 S. Mingus Blvd., Mingus. Beneventi‘s Italian is catering a lasagna dinner with Elvis tribute artist Hunter Cole as dinner show entertainment. Doors open at 6 p.m. Elvis starts at 7 p.m. 50-50 raffle and door prizes. Show headliner Justin Ross & Deadwood Revival perform at 9 p.m. Dinner/show tickets $75. General admission starting at 9 p.m. is $30. Austin’s Underdawgs will have their famous Hot Dawgs for sale from 8:30-10 p.m. The Trio Club offers a full bar.

THROUGH DEC. 15 – Palo Pinto County Old Jail Museum, 231 South 5th Ave., Palo Pinto. Open first weekend of March through the second weekend of December. Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free admission. To schedule a special or group visit, call 940-769-2600.

EVERY TUESDAY – Mineral Wells Something to Talk About Toastmasters Club, 6:15 p.m., Palo Pinto General Hospital Main Building or on Zoom. For details, contact Karen Shadden at 940-682-6772.

FIRST TUESDAY – Palo Pinto County Humane Society Mtg. 5:30 p.m. at You Maka Me Hot Coffee/You Maka Me Sweet Candy across from the Baker Hotel. Contact PPC Humane Society VP Crystal Cameron at 940-445-1493.

THIRD TUESDAY – Palo Pinto County Retired Teachers meet at 11:30 a.m., Southside Church of Christ. Lunch $15. Please call or text 940-859-1450 to make your reservation.

EVERY WEDNESDAY – Karaoke with Ray Ray at Mel’s Diner, 5-9 p.m., 816 South Mingus Blvd., Mingus.

FIRST FRIDAY – The Palo Pinto County Caregiver Support Group is for those caring for someone with memory loss, dementia and/or Alzheimer’s disease. Starts at 1 p.m., Boyce Ditto Public Library, 2300 SE M.L.K., Jr. St., Mineral Wells. Call 940-328-7880.

SECOND WEDNESDAY (SEPT. – MAY) – Bible Study Club meets every second Wednesday of the month from 3-4:40 p.m. Location of meeting TBA each month. Women of all denominations are welcome. This year we will be studying Women of the Bible found in the Old Testament. For information call or text Bata Boyd at 940-654-0885.

FOURTH FRIDAY – Free community dinner at First Christian Church, 302 NW 6th St., Mineral Wells. All are welcome.

FRIDAY–SATURDAY – Strawn Historical Museum – 119 E. North Front St., Strawn. Open Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Free admission. Tours of the recently renovated Texas & Pacific train depot are also available during museum hours.

FIRST & THIRD SATURDAY – Let’s Grow Crazy Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m.–noon, April–Oct., 500 SE 2nd Ave., Mineral Wells.
FOURTH SATURDAY – Trailer Full of Treasures, 9 a.m.–noon, free entry, Thurber Trading Post. Right next door to the Smokestack Restaurant & Patio in Thurber.

EVERY SUNDAY – Community Kitchen free dinner, 5-7 p.m., Jesse’s Drive-In 1504 S. Oak Ave., Mineral Wells.