Good morning, Tyler.

When local shoppers spend their holiday money close to home, Tyler businesses use the funds to help improve community services — WAGS Boutique donates for animal care, Habitat for Humanity ReStore supports building repairs, and Hangers of Hope makes healthcare more affordable.

Christus Health partnered with local churches to give 900 smoked turkeys to families at a drive-through event on Friday morning in Tyler — the fifth annual giveaway that aimed to ease food insecurity in rural areas.

Tyler shoppers will see stable turkey prices for Thanksgiving (despite a 70% rise in wholesale costs) because local grocers locked in early contracts that kept retail prices flat or even slightly lower than last year.

Consumers can count on affordable centerpiece options as they plan their holiday meals.

LaPoynor's Savannah Reynolds reached 1,000 career points on Tuesday as she has played basketball since pre-K & she said the milestone motivates her goal to lead her team to state in her senior year.

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.

The Rider Open Mic Night

6:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. — Texas African American Museum — Affordable tickets include refreshments — Share your talents or enjoy a night of music and poetry.