Good morning, Temple.

Downtown Temple was filled with holiday cheer on Dec.

1 when the 79th annual Christmas Parade featured over 100 festive floats and community groups. Organizers said the parade—marking the start of the season—brought families together.

H-E-B is hosting its annual Feast of Sharing in Temple on Dec.

4 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Mayborn Convention Center to offer free holiday meals and community activities — the event also provides flu shots and live music for local residents.

Texas A&M University-Central Texas is hosting its third annual Student Research Symposium this week—students will present research projects on campus—offering a chance for innovative ideas to be shared.

Temple High School’s student-run restaurant The Blue Plate gives students hands-on culinary training in its Career and Technical Education building as they manage menus and service.

The restaurant will host a French Bistro Dinner Series on Dec. 9th at 5 p.m. + runs Tasty Tuesday lunch service for local teachers, staff and community members.

65th Annual Salado Christmas Stroll

7 p.m. – 5:59 p.m. — Christmas Stroll — Free entry — Experience twinkling lights, holiday shopping, and festive performances in Historic Salado, TX.

Silent Advent Retreat

Dec 5, 3 PM – Dec 7, 3 PM — Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center — Registration required — Experience a time of reflection and silence to encounter God through talks and Eucharistic adoration.

Wafer Paper Techniques

3-7 p.m. — 603 Pumpkin Dr, Temple, TX — Ticket required — Craft beautiful wafer paper blossoms and enhance your skills in this hands-on class.

Education & Networking with Cen-Tex Real Estate Investors

6-9 p.m. — MasFajitas Mexican Restaurant — Free entry — Connect with fellow real estate enthusiasts in a collaborative learning environment.

Rink on the Rails 2025-26

11:00 AM – 8:30 PM — MLK Festival Grounds — Check event page for pricing — Skate under festive lights and enjoy the holiday spirit in Temple.

Photos with Santa at Texell

9 a.m.–12 p.m. — Texell Credit Union — Free entry — Capture the holiday spirit with a photo opportunity with Santa for your child.

McGregor Girls Varsity Basketball Game

2-3:15 p.m. — Central Texas Christian School — Admission details not provided — Witness a competitive non-conference matchup between local high school basketball teams.