Dec. 14 | Mesquite Symphony Orchestra: Christmas Memories

The Mesquite Symphony Orchestra is excited to bring its annual Christmas concert to the Mesquite Arts Center. This year a 100-person chorus made up of students from Mesquite ISD, including Mesquite High School, North Mesquite High School, John Horn High School, and West Mesquite High School, will join the Symphony. Catch one of the two concerts starting at 5 p.m. and the other beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Dec.14 - 15 |Deck the Paws Holiday Pet Expo

The Mesquite Convention Center will be home to the largest holiday festival for animal lovers in North Texas, Deck the Paws. The two-day event includes Christmas fun and tail waggin’ holiday shopping and entertainment that benefits local animal rescues. Bring your favorite four-legged family member from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Dec. 21 | Mesquite Outlaws vs. Kansas City Comets

The Mesquite Outlaws' inaugural season is in full swing. Welcome in the family for the holidays by cheering on the home team inside the iconic Mesquite Arena as the Outlaws take on the Kansas City Comets.

Dec. 7 - 8 | Christmas in the Park

Christmas in the Park is Mesquite’s largest annual event to kick off the holiday season. Bring the family for free carnival games, free make-and-take crafts, roasting marshmallows on the yule log, and Mrs. Claus’ story time all while enjoying cookies and hot cocoa. Stay for the Christmas parade featuring all your favorite holiday characters. Make your way to Westlake Park for all the festivities from 1 - 7 p.m.

Dec. 14 - 15 | Premier Gun Shows Big Town Event Center

Do not miss the last chance to stock up on your collectible firearms and antiques for the year at the Premier Gun Show. Find the perfect gift for the dedicated hunter in the family. The two-day trade show is from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.  on Saturday and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Dec. 6 - 15 | Mesquite Arts Theatre presents FruitCakes

There is still time to catch the moving story of alienation, understanding and reconciliation as the Mesquite Arts Theatre continues its production of FruitCakes. Do not miss your chance to enjoy a heaping helping of holiday warmth and Christmas cheer. Catch performances on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m.

Dec. 28 - 29 | Mesquite Winter Classic Rodeo

Do you have family staying past the holidays? Make more family memories at the Mesquite Winter Classic Rodeo. Enjoy all your favorite rodeo events, Texas barbecue, and more inside the Mesquite Arena. Doors open at 6 p.m., and your favorite cowboys and cowgirls will saddle up at 7:30 p.m. Two exciting additions this year will be the opportunity to attend a Meet and Greet with Chet Gardner of the Emmy Award-winning show, The Daytripper and a performance by Charley Crockett, a Dallas native, singing some Texas Swing/Blues, two-stepping, and gulf coast boogie. Both take place on Saturday night with the Meet and Greet from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. and the concert starting after the last rodeo event.

Dec. 7 | Mesquite Community Band: A Christmas Celebration

The Mesquite Community Band will present its Winter Concert event in the Concert Hall of the Mesquite Arts Center. Admission is free and all are welcome. The music begins at 4 p.m.

Dec. 21 | Cocoa and Carols on the Square

Bundle up and get into the holiday spirit with this free event on the downtown square. Enjoy hot cocoa and singing Christmas carols with the crowd. To add to the holiday cheer, watch a screening of a classic holiday film. All activities start at 6 p.m.