Holiday calendar
Nov. 23-24
Merchants’ Christmas Open House
Sallisaw merchants offer festive holiday sales, complimentary refreshments and new items for Christmas.
Nov. 27
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Celebrate the season of gratitude 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sallisaw Middle School. Delicious food combined with the joy of togetherness.
Nov. 30
Main Street Holiday Market
Shop Small Saturday is the local retail emphasis as the natural followup to Black Friday. Sponsored by Main Street Sallisaw.
Dec. 2
Christmas Around the World
Vian Elementary students present “Christmas Around The World.” Kindergarten, first- and second-graders begin at 6 p.m., and third-, fourth- and fifth-graders start at 7 p.m. Concession will be available.
Dec. 5
Vian Christmas Parade
Parade through downtown beginning at 6 p.m. Food trucks are invited to set up.
Dec. 6
Entry forms due
Entries are due to the Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce at noon for the Christmas parade, and storefront and Deck the Yard decorating contests.
Dec. 12
Downtown in December
Carriage rides, pony rides, petting zoo and visits with Santa in downtown Vian beginning at 6 p.m.
Dec. 14
Roland Christmas Parade
Parade through downtown Roland beginning at noon.
Dec. 14
Webbers Falls Christmas Parade
Parade through downtown Webbers Falls beginning at 10 a.m.
Dec. 14
Gore Christmas Parade
Parade through downtown Gore beginning at 11 a.m.
Dec. 14
Webbers Falls Historic Downtown Christmas
There’s something for everyone with music, raffle, food, drinks and, of course, Santa.
Dec. 14
Sallisaw Christmas Parade
The annual spectacle around which the entire holiday calendar revolves. Parade steps off at 6:30 p.m. through downtown Sallisaw.
Dec. 17
Sensitive Santa
Pervasive Parenting Center hosts this special event for families coping with Autism and other disabilities. By appointment only. Call 918-647-1255 or email TYarbery@PervasiveParentingCen-ter. org.
Dec. 20
Elflandia
Gore Elementary School’s production of “Elflandia” will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the Gore Event Center.