Date: 12/8/2012

Time & Place:
The Dr Pepper Museum 300 S. 5th St., Waco Dec. 8 and 15, 10 a.m.-noon

Description:
Perfect place to drop the kids for some fun for them and some kid-free Christmas shopping time for Mom and Dad! $10 per child For more information and to register contact 254-757-1025 x129 or tours@drpeppermuseum.com

On the Web: drpeppermuseum.com

Date: 12/8/2012

Time & Place:
Cameron Park Zoo 1701 N 4th St. at 4:30 p.m.

Description:
You know it’s officially the start of the holiday season in Central Texas because the Waco Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis is just around the corner. This year’s festive family-fun event is set for Saturday, Dec. 8 at 4:30 p.m. at Cameron Park Zoo, 1701 N 4th St. The walk/run helps raise awareness and funds for the Arthritis Foundation to make a difference in the lives of people that suffer every minute of every day from the pain of arthritis. Advance registration is available online at www.wacojinglebellrun.org or by calling (254) 315-8509.

On the Web: www.wacojinglebellrun.org

Date: 12/8/2012

Time & Place:
The Dr Pepper Museum 300 s. 5th St., Waco 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Description:
A Dr Pepper Christmas is an event in which the community of Waco is invited to celebrate the holiday season with the Dr Pepper Museum. There will be musical entertainment, holiday soft drinks, hors d'oeuvres, Santa Claus and much more! VIP Admission: $20 for adult and $11 for Children (includes early admittance at 6 p.m. and a gift from Santa!) General Admission: $11 for adults and $6 for Children Contact us at 254-757-1025

On the Web: drpeppermuseum.com

Date: 12/8/2012

Time & Place:
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum 100 Texas Ranger Trail 1:00 to 3:00 pm

Description:
The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, Friends for Life, along with Big 95 KBGO and Mi Familia Car Club, have teamed up for the “Big Texas Christmas Present” to benefit Gifts for Grannies. Gifts for Grannies provides items to the elderly and people with disabilities who have no one to remember them during the holiday season. The Museum staff needs your support to reach a goal of providing unwrapped, new gifts to 4,000 elderly Central Texas citizens. Donations will be accepted at the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum on Saturday, December 8, 2012, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Anyone making a donation to Gifts for Grannies will receive free admission to the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame – one admission per item. Mi Familia Car Club will feature a car show and Big 95 will broadcast live from the museum from 1:00 to 3:00 pm to promote this event. Many items are available in the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum gift shop and can be purchased that day. A donation box is located in the lobby of the Museum for those who want to donate early and cannot attend on December 8, 2012. Those who donate early will receive discounted admission. Visit http://friendsforlife.org/events/gifts-for-grannies-grandpas-too/ to find out what items are needed by Gifts for Grannies. Visit http://www.TexasRanger.org or call 750-8631 for event information.

On the Web: www.texasranger.org