Good morning, Tyler.

Tyler’s historic Bergfeld Center will host its annual Holiday Open House from 5 to 8 p.m. on Nov.

20—closing 8th Street so local shops like Village Bakery and House of Wynne can offer unique holiday specials.

Peruvian native Nadia Long — who moved to Tyler six years ago — discovered a hidden talent for making polymer clay jewelry and launched her business, CORA, at the end of 2021.

She now sells her handcrafted pieces at local markets, shops, and online while relying on family and community support to grow her brand.

Tyler Junior College will present its 37th annual production of The Nutcracker at Wise Auditorium from Dec.

5-14, featuring over 200 dancers and live music by the East Texas Symphony Orchestra. The event brings the community together with a new twist that includes a rotating role for Mother Ginger in each show.

As cooler air replaces summer's heat, trees around Tyler are showing bright fall colors when chlorophyll fades and other pigments emerge.

Horticulturist Greg Grant advises planting trees like maples and oaks to boost colorful displays—each season depending on weather and soil conditions.

Local gardeners note that native ladybugs are becoming rare as invasive Asian lady beetles—orange and with many spots—start to dominate local gardens.

The Smith County Master Gardeners warn that these beetles sometimes bite and enter homes, displacing the native species that naturally control garden pests.

Coach Tanner Jacobson said TJC survived a second-half comeback attempt — edging out Cisco to advance to the SWJCFC Finals in a close game.

Childbirth Education Class Series

6:30-8:30 p.m. — CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler — Ticket required — Prepare for childbirth with essential knowledge and support in an interactive class series.

Christmas Market at Andy's Frozen Custard

5:30-10 p.m. — Andy's Frozen Custard — Free entry — Discover local vendors and enjoy festive treats at this holiday market.

The Holiday Showdown

6:45-11:15 AM — Rose Rudman Park — Registration fee applies — Compete in a festive run with custom holiday finisher medals to mark your achievement.

2025 Rose City Christmas Parade and Drone Show

6:30-11:59 p.m. — CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium — $1.00 or one canned food item — Experience the festive fun of the Rose City Christmas Parade and Drone Show with a theme of ‘Unite For Good’.

Season's Greetings Running Event

8:00 a.m. — Southside Park — Free entry — Run or walk in a friendly atmosphere with multiple distance options and medals for all participants.

Chanukah Klezmer Concert

7-9 p.m. — True Vine Brewing Company — In-person only — Celebrate Chanukah with joyful Klezmer music from the Tyler Klezmer Ensemble.

Holiday Lights in the Garden

5-8 p.m. — Tyler Rose Garden — Free admission — Experience a dazzling display of thousands of holiday lights in a festive wonderland.

A Dickens' Christmas Celebration

4 PM-8 PM — East Texas State Fair Administration Office — Paid parking — Experience a charming Olde English Christmas town with hot cocoa, carolers, and festive vendors.

Do The Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl

4:30-9:00 p.m. — The SportsZone Bar and Grill — Tickets available online only — Celebrate the season in your ugliest sweater with games, contests, and festive cheer in Downtown Tyler.