“North Pole in the Plaza” Tomorrow at CityLine
This family-friendly annual event features a winter wonderland with real snow in the Plaza and festive rides on the Choo Choo Express, backed by holiday tunes spun by a live DJ. It’s also a great time to capture holiday photos in front of the 18-foot Christmas tree.
“Saturday Morning Kids” Family Storytime Tomorrow at the Library
A family storytime program geared toward children ages 3-6 years. All children must be accompanied by at least one adult.
Upcoming at the Eisemann Center
The following events are coming up at the Eisemann Center.
“Cease the Grease” 2025 Round 2 Begins Today
Help our water system stay clog-free (and save yourself hundreds of dollars in plumbing bills) by avoiding pouring leftover holiday cooking oil and grease down the drain. Instead, bring it to the City’s temporary cooking oil/grease drop-off site today through Jan. 5 at the Municipal Service Center.
Holiday Box Recycling, “Tree-cycling” Underway
Turn your Christmas tree into mulch and compost and keep large gift boxes out of the trash (and out of sight of would-be thieves) through the City’s Tree Cycling and Holiday Box Recycling programs. Both programs began today (Friday, Dec. 19) and continue through Jan. 30.
Jobs
The City of Richardson is hiring for the following positions.
Pet of the Week
Graham is a sweet and friendly 3-year-old Carolina dog mix who’s looking for a forever home.
Fire Department Donates Toys, Food to Network of Community Ministries
On Dec. 16, Richardson firefighters delivered 1,640 unwrapped toys and 422 pounds of food to Network of Community Ministries.
Adaptive Night at Santa’s Village
Thursday night, Santa’s Village transformed into a quieter, more comfortable holiday experience for families who benefit from a sensory-friendly celebration. Adaptive Night is designed for children and adults with disabilities to enjoy the magic of the season without...
Santa’s Village Open through Dec. 21
Richardson’s Santa’s Village opened for the 2025 holiday season last Saturday at Huffhines Park (1500 Apollo Rd.) and continues for two more weekends. The annual free event includes time-treasured “dwellings” along with interactive activities in each; free photos with Santa; live entertainment; concessions for sale, and free parking.