Join us for a month full of holiday activities in North Richland Hills! Yes, before you ask this is my families #Hometown and we would like to invite you out to join us in the Events happening in our area. if you have the means and opportunity look at the bottle of the post for ways you can help our City by donating to local charities Please.
Christmas in Color at NRH2O– Nightly, Nov. 21 – Jan. 4
Experience a drive-through holiday show featuring more than a MILLION twinkling lights that dance to festive tunes at NRH2O Family Water Park! Christmas in Color is open nightly Nov. 21 through Dec. 28, plus there will be bonus nights with a change-up in lights and music Dec. 29 through Jan. 4. Purchase tickets online in advance at christmasincolor.net. You only need one ticket per vehicle and should plan for this experience to take about 30 minutes to complete.
Holiday Lights on Hawk Avenue
Nightly, Nov. 27 – Jan. 5
Take a stroll down Hawk Avenue by the NRH Centre and NRH Library to enjoy thousands of twinkling lights, the City’s 46-foot-tall Christmas Tree and other holiday scenery. The lights come on nightly at dusk, around 5:30 p.m., from Nov. 27 through Jan. 5. The area provides many opportunities for your holiday photos, so don’t forget your camera!
Iron Horse Golf Course Holiday Open House
Tuesday, Dec. 3 | 5 – 8 p.m.
Stop by Iron Horse Golf Course for their holiday open house on Tuesday, Dec. 3 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. This is a come-and-go community event at the Iron Horse Clubhouse with hors-d’oeuvres, beverages, raffles, pictures with Santa and an end-of-year merchandise sale. The golf course is located at 6200 Skylark Circle.
Christmas Tree Lighting
Thursday, Dec. 5 | 6 – 9 p.m.
North Richland Hills annual Christmas Tree Lighting will take place on Thursday, Dec. 5 from
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. in Stormy Plaza Park, 9010 Grand Avenue. In addition to the tree lighting and a holiday DRONE show, SANTA will be visiting with families and posing for photos. There will also be crafts for youngsters to make and take, school choirs performing, a holiday market for shopping, hot chocolate, popcorn, and a variety of food available for purchase. You’ll be able to take a stroll down Hawk Avenue to enjoy thousands of twinkling lights, the City’s 46-foot-tall Christmas Tree and other holiday scenery. The area provides many opportunities for your holiday photos, so don’t forget your camera!
Parking will be available at the NRH Centre, with overflow at Birdville High School. Thank you to our sponsors: the City of NRH, Medical City North Hills, Aqua Tots Swim School NRH, Prosperity Tax Group and Peppa Pig Theme Park. EVENT MAP & SCHEDULE
Run Run Rudolph 5K Family Fun Run
Saturday, Dec. 7 | 8 a.m.
Families and friends will share holiday spirit and enjoy fitness and fun at the annual Run Run Rudolph 5K on the morning of Saturday, Dec. 7. This untimed, fun run benefits the NRH WS365 Water Safety Program. The run will begin and end at the NRH Centre, 6000 Hawk Ave.
Participants are encouraged to dress in fun and festive holiday attire! Register online for the 5K. Run Run Rudolph is sponsored by the City of NRH, Medical City North Hills and Aqua Tots Swim School NRH.
Pinterest Party – Felt Poinsettia Wreaths
Saturday, Dec. 7 & 21 | 11 a.m.
Learn how to make felt poinsettia flowers and use them to make a fun holiday wreath! (Available while supplies last.) This free event at the NRH Library is for ages 18+.
Art Elf Day Camp
Saturday, Dec. 7 | 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Children (ages 6 – 17) will hand-paint 5 shatterproof ornaments, craft 5 holiday cards with envelopes, and sculpt a polymer clay Christmas Elf Terrarium with fairy lights—all in one magical art adventure with Art Teacher Elf Candice!
This 5-hour workshop at the NRH Centre wraps up with a Christmas movie, pizza party, and Hot Chocolate. Elf hats, supplies, and dinner included for $125. Sign up now for the most festive fun of the Season!
Uptown Carolers– Tuesday, Dec. 10 | 6 p.m.
The Uptown Carolers will perform at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at the NRH Library, 9015 Grand Ave. Performing in elegant Victorian costumes that appear to be plucked from the pages of a Dickens novel, they’re sure to bring musical merriment to NRH! This free performance will take place on the second floor of the Library.
Teen DIY: Scrapbooks– Tuesday, Dec. 10 | 4:30 – 6 p.m.
Create a scrapbook from paper bags or cardstock to preserve pictures and memories. This makes a great gift for friends, family, or you! For grades 6-12. This free event takes place in The Maker Spot on the second floor of the NRH Library.
Stories with Santa– Wednesday, Dec. 11 | 4 p.m.
The NRH Library will host Stories with Santa at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Children will enjoy special stories with Santa and make a cute paper ornament for the Library’s tree. After the stories, families will have the chance to get a photo with Santa. Stories with Santa will take place on the second floor of the Library, 9015 Grand Ave. Admission is free.
Make It/Take It Craft- Wednesday, Dec. 11 | 5 p.m.
Bring your creativity and your wacky sense of fashion to create a paper holiday sweater using fun craft materials and cardstock! This free event is at the NRH Library, 9015 Grand Ave., and is best for ages 3-8.
Christmas Lighting Contest– Entry Deadline Friday, Dec. 13 | 3 p.m.
If you love Christmas lights like Clark Griswold, then you should enter Keep NRH Beautiful’s annual Christmas Lighting Contest. Nominations will be accepted until 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 and winners will be announced on Tuesday, Dec. 17.
Visit the Christmas Lighting Contest page to find out more information about the contest and submit your nominations. Please call 817-427-6651 with any questions.
Holiday Splash Flix Family Movie Night– Friday, Dec. 13 | 6 p.m.
Bring the whole family for a night of fun in the Pool at the NRH Centre, 6000 Hawk, on Friday, Dec. 13. Float on a tube or watch poolside as we show a family-friendly holiday movie. Enjoy popcorn and activities prior to the start of the movie. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the movie beginning at 6:30 p.m. Purchase your Splash Flix tickets online before they sell out!
Toys for Tennis Tournament-Saturday, Dec. 14 | 8:30 a.m.
Join Richland Tennis Center on Saturday, Dec. 14 for their annual Toys for Tennis Tournament. Entry fee is $20 per person and an unwrapped toy. All of the toys will go to the Community Enrichment Center in North Richland Hills.
Divisions will include: Men’s, Women’s, Mixed, and Parent/Child Doubles for 3.0, 3.5 and 4.0+. The entry deadline is Dec. 4 and there will be food, fun and prizes for everyone. Please call 817-427-6680 to sign up.
Breakfast With Santa- Saturday, Dec. 14 | 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Join Iron Horse Golf Course on Saturday, Dec. 14 for a magical morning of joy and laughter at the Breakfast with Santa event! Seating times are 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Adults $22.95 and Children 10 & under $13.95.
Bring the whole family for a delicious breakfast spread, festive activities, and a chance to meet the one and only Santa Claus himself! Reservations are required by calling 817-485-6666 ext. 1. The golf course is located at 6200 Skylark Circle.
Bad Art Night: Ugly Sweater Edition- Monday, Dec. 16 | 6 p.m.
Don we now our trash apparel, for it’s Bad Art Night: Ugly Sweater Edition at the NRH Library! Bring a used sweater or cardigan to adorn with all the bells and whistles that make a sweater truly hideous. The library will provide the tools and decorations for the job, so designers, make it work.
Flutasia Flute Choir- Monday, Dec. 16 | 7 p.m.
Enjoy a selection of holiday music by the Flutasia Flute Choir at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 16 at the NRH Library, 9015 Grand Ave. A community flute ensemble founded in 1991, Flutasia performs a wide variety of music, from classical to modern, including works unique to the group. This free performance will take place on the second floor of the Library.
Artsy Evenings-Tuesday, Dec. 17 | 6 p.m.
Create beautiful holiday wall hangings using an array of colorful papers and festive designs to brighten up your home this holiday season. This free event is at the NRH Library, 9015 Grand Ave. Available while supplies last.
NRH Holiday Drone Show & Toy Drive presented by Sky Elements Drone Shows- Friday, Dec. 20 | 5 p.m. parking lot opens, 7 p.m. show begins
Friday, Dec. 20 Sky Elements Drone Shows will provide a holiday drone show and toy drive benefiting the Community Enrichment Center in North Richland Hills. The drone show will occur at the BISD Fine Arts & Athletic Complex, 9200 Mid Cities Blvd. The primary designated public viewing area is the parking lot on the stadium’s north side. The parking lot spaces are available on a first come first serve basis when donating a new unwrapped toy. Vehicles can enter the lot off Mid-Cities (across from Home Depot), city staff and volunteers will collect your new unwrapped toy upon entry, and spectators can then park within the designated parking lot area. The parking lot will open at 5 p.m. with no entry to the parking lot permitted after 6:45 p.m. or earlier if the lot fills prior. The drone show starts at 7 p.m. and will last approximately 20 minutes.
Holiday Giving Opportunities
If you’re wanting to help local families in need this holiday season, here are some options to consider.
The North Richland Hills Police Department is preparing for the annual Heroes & Helpers event. This event takes a moment to let child victims of crime from our community know how special they are by showering them with love and support around the holidays. You can join in supporting these special kiddos this holiday season!
Monetary donations are being accepted to the NRH CPAAA Venmo: @CPAAA-4301 Memo: Heroes & Helpers; or you can make a direct donation to the Police Department via cash or check. Contact NRHPD Community Resources at 817-427-7021 or email sgibson@nrhtx.com if you have questions or would like more information.
Fire Department Toy & Food Drive
The NRH Fire Department is working with the community to support the Community Enrichment Center of North Richland Hills to provide for families in need in our area. Please drop new, unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items at any NRH Fire Station. Donations are being accepted now through Christmas.
Red Kettle Challenge
Mayor Jack McCarty is competing against Mayors of other area Cities to see who can raise the most money for the Salvation Army this holiday season. If you would like to help, you can donate through the Mayor’s virtual red kettle link.
Helpers will also be ringing the bell at NRH Kroger and WalMart locations on Saturday, Dec. 14. All donations help the Salvation Army assist local families in need at Christmas time and throughout the year.
Whether you give to one of these causes or another charity of your choosing, we thank you for giving back to the community!
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Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
