Coppell December Event Guide

City of Coppell

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Coppell Youth Soccer

December 1Youth Spring Season Registration and Adult Co-Ed Spring Registration are open, go to coppellyouthsoccer.com to learn more.

EcoExplorer

December 1 | 9 am - Noon | Biodiversity Education Center The EcoExplorer program is venturing outdoors. Activity Kits will be available for pick up at the office window during visitor hours. Kits contain instructions and materials to complete learning activities throughout the trails of Coppell Nature Park. Themes change weekly and will be posted on the BEC Facebook page. Limit one kit per child. Take your trail experience up a notch! Visit coppellactivities.com and search 'Adventure Packs' for information on how to purchase these new packs and enhance your learning on the trail! Supplies are limited.

Virtual Coppell Writers Group

December 1 | 5 pm | J Macklin's GrillHey Coppell Residents, Pilla's Purpose a Coppell based non profit is having a fundraiser event to celebrate their 1ST birthday at J Macklin's Grill on December 1, at 5pm till close that night. Their non profit supports worthy causes like animal welfare, children's education, feeding and clothing the under privileged. They hope you will come out and support these causes and your very own Coppell nonprofit. Enjoy some great food while doing a whole lot of good!Pay It Forward Find YOUR Purpose. https://pillaspurpose.org

EcoExplorer

December 3 | 9 am - Noon | Biodiversity Education Center The EcoExplorer program is venturing outdoors. Activity Kits will be available for pick up at the office window during visitor hours. Kits contain instructions and materials to complete learning activities throughout the trails of Coppell Nature Park. Themes change weekly and will be posted on the BEC Facebook page. Limit one kit per child. Take your trail experience up a notch! Visit coppellactivities.com and search 'Adventure Packs' for information on how to purchase these new packs and enhance your learning on the trail! Supplies are limited.

Virtual Coppell Writers Group

December 3 | 7 pm | Cozby Library and Community CommonsBring your notebook and pen and join discussions on all things writing! The Cozby Library and Community Commons share tips and tricks from a wide variety of sources and offer optional writing prompts, timed exercises, and chances to share your writing in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Facilitated by Amanda Kennedy and Tara Henderson. For adults aged 18 and up. Registration required at https://cozbylibrary.librarymarket.com/.

Fa La La La Lights: Holiday Lights and Display Contest

December 4 – 31Homes are decked with rows of lights! Coppell's Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting event has been an amazing tradition for the Coppell community for many years. This year, to provide a safe holiday experience for everyone, we are bringing the celebration to you! Our first-ever holiday lights contest is underway and Coppell residents and businesses have decorated homes, yards, or storefronts with their holiday best. Beginning Friday, December 4, check out the Fa La La La Lights virtual map to find locations of registered participants. Plan a nighttime walk or drive around neighborhoods to see the lighted displays and share in the celebration. Take pictures of the displays you find and tag us on social to help share the joy! The more people who take part, the more celebration there is to share, so get your friends and neighbors involved! From Monday, December 7 through Monday, December 21, pictures of the decorated spaces will be posted on the Coppell Parks & Recreation Facebook page. Followers can vote via likes for their favorite display for our Cindy Lou Who Citizen's Choice award! Winners in the three award categories will be announced the afternoon of Monday, December 21 and will include the Clark Griswold Award (brightest/most lights), Buddy the Elf Holiday Cheer Award, and Cindy Lou Who Citizen's Choice Award. Don your favorite holiday apparel and join in this year's holiday celebration! Stay tuned to coppelltx.gov/holidays and Coppell Parks & Recreation Facebook and Instagram (@coppellparks) for more details!

Digi Land Experience: A Digital Game Room

December 4 | 10 am – 7 pm | Coppell Arts Center, 505 Travis St.Created with gesture tracking technology, Digi Land features interactive surface games, a selfie station, Draw Alive, and a kinetic energy art wall called Quantum Space. The contactless experience makes it a fun, safe space for anyone looking for a creative escape.Tickets are available for $16 per person, or a Group Ticket Deal for up to 20 people for $100. Digi Land is open every Friday and Saturday through January 30 (except December 25 and January 1) from 10 am to 7 pm, with the last reservation of the evening at 6 pm. Each ticketed time slot is ONE HOUR. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the reservation time to check-in.In compliance with local regulations and national health agency recommendations, masks are required to enter the Coppell Arts Center. In addition, you will go through a pass/fail thermal temperature screening to enter the building.For more information, or to buy tickets, please visit CoppellArtsCenter.org .

Virtual Hang Teen: Tails of Equestria

December 4 | 4:30 pm | Cozby Library and Community CommonsStarting December 4th, the Cozby Library and Community Commons will be exploring the world of My Little Pony in the RPG game, Tails of Equestria! So bring your dice, your pencils, and your adventuring spirit! Participants will be able to interact with the host and other participants through video and audio. For teens in 6 - 12 grade. Registration is required. https://cozbylibrary.librarymarket.com/

Candle Lighting Day of RemembranceDecember 5

The act of lighting a candle in honor of those who have passed is a centuries old tradition that allows individuals to express what they cannot communicate with words. By lighting a candle for loved ones, individuals remember and honor their life and their memory.Generate Life Church understands it has been a tough year and whether you have lost a loved one on earth to Covid or any circumstance and any age we would be honored to remember your loved one with you in a free online candle lighting ceremony.They will light a candle and say your loved one's name on Facebook live, at noon on December 5, 2020.For questions or information, please email cjay_anderson@yahoo.com.

Coppell Farmers Market

December 5 | 8 am – Noon | Old Town CoppellThe Coppell Farmers Market is the best unique, small market in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Vendors feature grass-fed meats and poultry, organic eggs, artisan breads, honey, and other specialty products. Come out to the Farmers Market to find local healthy food, develop a relationship with those providing your food, meet up with friends and neighbors, and be a part of the local movement. Open every Saturday 8 am - Noon. Check out coppellfarmersmarket.org for more information.

EcoExplorer

December 5 | 9 am - Noon | Biodiversity Education Center The EcoExplorer program is venturing outdoors. Activity Kits will be available for pick up at the office window during visitor hours. Kits contain instructions and materials to complete learning activities throughout the trails of Coppell Nature Park. Themes change weekly and will be posted on the BEC Facebook page. Limit one kit per child. Take your trail experience up a notch! Visit coppellactivities.com and search 'Adventure Packs' for information on how to purchase these new packs and enhance your learning on the trail! Supplies are limited.

Digi Land Experience: A Digital Game Room

December 5 | 10 am – 7 pm | Coppell Arts Center, 505 Travis St.Created with gesture tracking technology, Digi Land features interactive surface games, a selfie station, Draw Alive, and a kinetic energy art wall called Quantum Space. The contactless experience makes it a fun, safe space for anyone looking for a creative escape.Tickets are available for $16 per person, or a Group Ticket Deal for up to 20 people for $100. Digi Land is open every Friday and Saturday through January 30 (except December 25 and January 1) from 10 am to 7 pm, with the last reservation of the evening at 6 pm. Each ticketed time slot is ONE HOUR. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the reservation time to check-in.In compliance with local regulations and national health agency recommendations, masks are required to enter the Coppell Arts Center. In addition, you will go through a pass/fail thermal temperature screening to enter the building.For more information, or to buy tickets, please visit CoppellArtsCenter.org .

Holly Jolly Holiday Lights in the Park

December 5 – 31 | Andrew Brown Park EastIt's the most wonderful time of the year! Visit Andrew Brown Park East as it is transformed into a winter wonderland. Marvel at the lighted 50 ft. tree and enjoy a nighttime stroll through the park throughout the month of December. The park will be aglow with over 300,000 holiday lights from Saturday, December 5 – Thursday, December 31. Bring your cup of hot chocolate and camera and enjoy this festive, nighttime holiday display!

Home For The Holidays – Coppell Community Orchestra

December 6 | 3 pm | Coppell Arts Center – 505 Travis StThe Coppell Community Orchestra invites those of all ages to their holiday concert on Sunday, December 6, at 3 pm. The concert will be held at the Coppell Arts Center, located at 505 Travis St., Coppell. Admission for this concert is free, though donations are appreciated and tax-deductible. This concert will promote social distance both on and off the stage. Visit the Coppell Arts Center website for your digital E-tickets at coppellartscenter.org.This concert, entitled "Home For The Holidays", will feature classic seasonal favorites that will get you in the Christmas spirit! In addition to wonderful music, the Coppell Community Orchestra will feature small ensembles groups from within the orchestra. The concert is titled "Home For The Holidays" in honor of our new home, The Coppell Arts Center and also marks their first performance within the Coppell Arts Center. This concert will surely put you in the holiday spirit and will entertain those of all ages.The Coppell Community Orchestra is a non-profit organization that provides a performance outlet for musicians and opportunities for patrons to enjoy live music. The orchestra also promotes and provides musical education within community events. Starting their fourth season, the Coppell Community Orchestra actively seeks musicians and sponsors all year. You can learn more at their website CoppellOrchestra.org.

Deck the Yard by The CORE

December 7 – 18Deck your yard with holiday treats delivered by The CORE! Register online or in person and make selections to customize your "Deck the Yard" experience, then during your selected delivery time, staff members from The CORE will deliver and hide your treats in the yard, ready for the kiddos to find them!Packages begin at $20 with the option to add on a holiday bucket or additional filled ornaments. Register at coppellactivities.com or in person at The CORE. Delivery time slots will be available Monday-Friday, December 7-18. Available to Coppell residents only.

EcoExplorer

December 8 | 9 am - Noon | Biodiversity Education Center The EcoExplorer program is venturing outdoors. Activity Kits will be available for pick up at the office window during visitor hours. Kits contain instructions and materials to complete learning activities throughout the trails of Coppell Nature Park. Themes change weekly and will be posted on the BEC Facebook page. Limit one kit per child. Take your trail experience up a notch! Visit coppellactivities.com and search 'Adventure Packs' for information on how to purchase these new packs and enhance your learning on the trail! Supplies are limited.

EcoExplorer

December 10 | 9 am - Noon | Biodiversity Education Center The EcoExplorer program is venturing outdoors. Activity Kits will be available for pick up at the office window during visitor hours. Kits contain instructions and materials to complete learning activities throughout the trails of Coppell Nature Park. Themes change weekly and will be posted on the BEC Facebook page. Limit one kit per child. Take your trail experience up a notch! Visit coppellactivities.com and search 'Adventure Packs' for information on how to purchase these new packs and enhance your learning on the trail! Supplies are limited.

Digi Land Experience: A Digital Game Room

December 11 | 10 am – 7 pm | Coppell Arts Center, 505 Travis St.Created with gesture tracking technology, Digi Land features interactive surface games, a selfie station, Draw Alive, and a kinetic energy art wall called Quantum Space. The contactless experience makes it a fun, safe space for anyone looking for a creative escape.Tickets are available for $16 per person, or a Group Ticket Deal for up to 20 people for $100. Digi Land is open every Friday and Saturday through January 30 (except December 25 and January 1) from 10 am to 7 pm, with the last reservation of the evening at 6 pm. Each ticketed time slot is ONE HOUR. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the reservation time to check-in.In compliance with local regulations and national health agency recommendations, masks are required to enter the Coppell Arts Center. In addition, you will go through a pass/fail thermal temperature screening to enter the building.For more information, or to buy tickets, please visit CoppellArtsCenter.org .

What's in Your Mug? Virtual Baking Program

December 11 | 7 pm | Cozby Library and Community CommonsSometimes you want to bake just for yourself. Join the Cozby Library and Community Commons for a demonstration of basic mug baking from the Library kitchen. They'll go over a few recipes and some tips and tricks. Pick up a bag with a mug, prepackaged mix, recipes, and measuring spoon from the Library starting November 30th. Bags are first come, first served, limit one per household as supplies last. You do not need to have the bag to attend the program. This program is for ages 18 and up. All ages may attend with a parent. Registration is required. Only one registration needed per household. Please visit https://cozbylibrary.librarymarket.com/events/whats-your-mug-virtual-baking-program.

Coppell Farmers Market

December 12 | 8 am – Noon | Old Town CoppellThe Coppell Farmers Market is the best unique, small market in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Vendors feature grass-fed meats and poultry, organic eggs, artisan breads, honey, and other specialty products. Come out to the Farmers Market to find local healthy food, develop a relationship with those providing your food, meet up with friends and neighbors, and be a part of the local movement. Open every Saturday 8 am-Noon. Check out coppellfarmersmarket.org for more information.

EcoExplorer

December 12 | 9 am - Noon | Biodiversity Education Center The EcoExplorer program is venturing outdoors. Activity Kits will be available for pick up at the office window during visitor hours. Kits contain instructions and materials to complete learning activities throughout the trails of Coppell Nature Park. Themes change weekly and will be posted on the BEC Facebook page. Limit one kit per child. Take your trail experience up a notch! Visit coppellactivities.com and search 'Adventure Packs' for information on how to purchase these new packs and enhance your learning on the trail! Supplies are limited.

CPR-AED

December 12 | 9 am – Noon | Life Safety ParkCPR AED is an instructor-led course that teaches critical skills needed to respond to and manage an emergency situation until emergency medical services arrives. Skills covered in this course include first aid, choking relief, and what to do for sudden cardiac arrest in adults, children, and infants. There is no minimum age requirement for this class; however, all registrants need to be capable of comprehending the material and participating in the activities. In general, this class suits ages 15+.Registration is required for CPR, and can be found by visiting our website, LifeSafetyPark.org.

Food and Toy Drive – Coppell Lions Club

December 12 | 10 am – 3 pm | Frost BankCoppell Lions Club Food and Toy Drive is a 30-year tradition. Donate non-perishable food items and unwrapped toys for all ages at Frost Bank!

Digi Land Experience: A Digital Game Room

December 12 | 10 am – 7 pm | Coppell Arts Center, 505 Travis St.Created with gesture tracking technology, Digi Land features interactive surface games, a selfie station, Draw Alive, and a kinetic energy art wall called Quantum Space. The contactless experience makes it a fun, safe space for anyone looking for a creative escape.Tickets are available for $16 per person, or a Group Ticket Deal for up to 20 people for $100. Digi Land is open every Friday and Saturday through January 30 (except December 25 and January 1) from 10 am to 7 pm, with the last reservation of the evening at 6 pm. Each ticketed time slot is ONE HOUR. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the reservation time to check-in.In compliance with local regulations and national health agency recommendations, masks are required to enter the Coppell Arts Center. In addition, you will go through a pass/fail thermal temperature screening to enter the building.For more information, or to buy tickets, please visit CoppellArtsCenter.org .

Old Time Radio: 'Tis the Season

December 13 | 2 pm | Cozby Library and Community CommonsFor many people, the holidays are a time of traditions—and there were plenty of entertaining traditions during the "Golden Age" of radio, from Jack Benny's annual shopping trips to Lionel Barrymore's portrayal of Ebenezer Scrooge. This presentation offers a box full of classic seasonal sounds from radio's past, designed to spur the imagination and share a bit of Yuletide spirit. This program is for ages. Children must attend with a parent. Registration is required. Only one registration needed per household at https://cozbylibrary.librarymarket.com/events/old-time-radio-tis-season-virtual.

Believe: A Coppell Community Chorale Holiday Live Stream Concert

December 13 | 3 pm | Coppell Arts Center Website or Facebook pageThe Coppell Arts Center presents the Coppell Community Chorale's annual holiday concert. Join the Chorale as they sing holiday songs, along with selections from the Coppell Children's Chorus! This will be an online streaming concert, live from the Coppell Arts Center.
The Coppell Arts Center will stream this concert live from the Arts Center Facebook page and Arts Center website .See more information about our events at CoppellArtsCenter.org.

Virtual Page Turners Book Club

December 13 | 7 pm | Cozby Library and Community CommonsJoin the Cozby Library and Community Commons for an evening of discussing books! This month they are discussing A Summons to Memphis by Peter Taylor. Participants will be able to interact with the host and other participants through video and audio. For adults aged 18 and up. Registration required at https://cozbylibrary.librarymarket.com/events/virtual-page-turners-book-club-6.

EcoExplorer

December 15 | 9 am - Noon | Biodiversity Education CenterThe EcoExplorer program is venturing outdoors. Activity Kits will be available for pick up at the office window during visitor hours. Kits contain instructions and materials to complete learning activities throughout the trails of Coppell Nature Park. Themes change weekly and will be posted on the BEC Facebook page. Limit one kit per child. Take your trail experience up a notch! Visit coppellactivities.com and search 'Adventure Packs' for information on how to purchase these new packs and enhance your learning on the trail! Supplies are limited.

EcoExplorer

December 17 | 9 am - Noon | Biodiversity Education Center The EcoExplorer program is venturing outdoors. Activity Kits will be available for pick up at the office window during visitor hours. Kits contain instructions and materials to complete learning activities throughout the trails of Coppell Nature Park. Themes change weekly and will be posted on the BEC Facebook page. Limit one kit per child. Take your trail experience up a notch! Visit coppellactivities.com and search 'Adventure Packs' for information on how to purchase these new packs and enhance your learning on the trail! Supplies are limited.

Virtual Coppell Writers Group

December 17 | 7 pm | Cozby Library and Community CommonsBring your notebook and pen and join our discussions on all things writing! The Cozby Library and Community Commons share tips and tricks from a wide variety of sources and offer optional writing prompts, timed exercises, and chances to share your writing in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Facilitated by Amanda Kennedy and Tara Henderson. For adults aged 18 and up. Registration required at https://cozbylibrary.librarymarket.com/.

Digi Land Experience: A Digital Game Room

December 18 | 10 am – 7 pm | Coppell Arts Center, 505 Travis St.Created with gesture tracking technology, Digi Land features interactive surface games, a selfie station, Draw Alive, and a kinetic energy art wall called Quantum Space. The contactless experience makes it a fun, safe space for anyone looking for a creative escape.Tickets are available for $16 per person, or a Group Ticket Deal for up to 20 people for $100. Digi Land is open every Friday and Saturday through January 30 (except December 25 and January 1) from 10 am to 7 pm, with the last reservation of the evening at 6 pm. Each ticketed time slot is ONE HOUR. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the reservation time to check-in.In compliance with local regulations and national health agency recommendations, masks are required to enter the Coppell Arts Center. In addition, you will go through a pass/fail thermal temperature screening to enter the building.For more information, or to buy tickets, please visit CoppellArtsCenter.org .

Virtual Hang Teen: Tails of Equestria

December 18 | 4:30 pm | Cozby Library and Community CommonsStarting December 4th, the Cozby Library and Community Commons will be exploring the world of My Little Pony in the RPG game, Tails of Equestria! So, bring your dice, your pencils, and your adventuring spirit! Participants will be able to interact with the host and other participants through video and audio. For teens in 6 - 12 grade. Registration is required at https://cozbylibrary.librarymarket.com/.

Coppell Farmers Market

December 19 | 8 am – Noon | Old Town CoppellThe Coppell Farmers Market is the best unique, small market in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Vendors feature grass-fed meats and poultry, organic eggs, artisan breads, honey, and other specialty products. Come out to the Farmers Market to find local healthy food, develop a relationship with those providing your food, meet up with friends and neighbors, and be a part of the local movement. Open every Saturday 8 am-Noon. Check out coppellfarmersmarket.org for more information.

EcoExplorer

December 19 | 9 am - Noon | Biodiversity Education Center The EcoExplorer program is venturing outdoors. Activity Kits will be available for pick up at the office window during visitor hours. Kits contain instructions and materials to complete learning activities throughout the trails of Coppell Nature Park. Themes change weekly and will be posted on the BEC Facebook page. Limit one kit per child. Take your trail experience up a notch! Visit coppellactivities.com and search 'Adventure Packs' for information on how to purchase these new packs and enhance your learning on the trail! Supplies are limited.

Digi Land Experience: A Digital Game Room

December 19 | 10 am – 7 pm | Coppell Arts Center, 505 Travis St.Created with gesture tracking technology, Digi Land features interactive surface games, a selfie station, Draw Alive, and a kinetic energy art wall called Quantum Space. The contactless experience makes it a fun, safe space for anyone looking for a creative escape.Tickets are available for $16 per person, or a Group Ticket Deal for up to 20 people for $100. Digi Land is open every Friday and Saturday through January 30 (except December 25 and January 1) from 10 am to 7 pm, with the last reservation of the evening at 6 pm. Each ticketed time slot is ONE HOUR. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the reservation time to check-in.In compliance with local regulations and national health agency recommendations, masks are required to enter the Coppell Arts Center. In addition, you will go through a pass/fail thermal temperature screening to enter the building.For more information, or to buy tickets, please visit CoppellArtsCenter.org .

Teen Crafternoon

December 19 | 2 pm | Cozby Library and Community CommonsTeens 6th-12th grade can join the Cozby Library and Community Commons for an instructor-led crafting session with Teresa Mungo. They'll be making a fabric ornament that makes a lovely holiday or room decoration! Supplies for this craft are included in the November Teen Craft Bag. These bags are available for pickup in the library lobby starting 11/2 and will remain available while supplies last. Attendees with supplies from the library will need to provide their own scissors & ruler for the project. For teens in 6 - 12 grade. Registration is required at https://cozbylibrary.librarymarket.com/events/teen-crafternoon-virtual-0.

Virtual Got Books Book Club

December 21 | 7 pm | Cozby Library and Community CommonsFind your next read at the Cozby Library and Community Commons book club, where everyone shares some of their favorite books. Participants will be able to interact with the host and other participants through video and audio. For adults aged 18 and up. Registration required at https://cozbylibrary.librarymarket.com/events/virtual-got-books-book-club-6.

EcoExplorer

December 22 | 9 am - Noon | Biodiversity Education Center The EcoExplorer program is venturing outdoors. Activity Kits will be available for pick up at the office window during visitor hours. Kits contain instructions and materials to complete learning activities throughout the trails of Coppell Nature Park. Themes change weekly and will be posted on the BEC Facebook page. Limit one kit per child. Take your trail experience up a notch! Visit coppellactivities.com and search 'Adventure Packs' for information on how to purchase these new packs and enhance your learning on the trail! Supplies are limited.

EcoExplorer

December 26 | 9 am - Noon | Biodiversity Education CenterThe EcoExplorer program is venturing outdoors. Activity Kits will be available for pick up at the office window during visitor hours. Kits contain instructions and materials to complete learning activities throughout the trails of Coppell Nature Park. Themes change weekly and will be posted on the BEC Facebook page. Limit one kit per child. Take your trail experience up a notch! Visit coppellactivities.com and search 'Adventure Packs' for information on how to purchase these new packs and enhance your learning on the trail! Supplies are limited.

Digi Land Experience: A Digital Game Room

December 26 | 10 am – 7 pm | Coppell Arts Center, 505 Travis St.Created with gesture tracking technology, Digi Land features interactive surface games, a selfie station, Draw Alive, and a kinetic energy art wall called Quantum Space. The contactless experience makes it a fun, safe space for anyone looking for a creative escape.Tickets are available for $16 per person, or a Group Ticket Deal for up to 20 people for $100. Digi Land is open every Friday and Saturday through January 30 (except December 25 and January 1) from 10 am to 7 pm, with the last reservation of the evening at 6 pm. Each ticketed time slot is ONE HOUR. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the reservation time to check-in.In compliance with local regulations and national health agency recommendations, masks are required to enter the Coppell Arts Center. In addition, you will go through a pass/fail thermal temperature screening to enter the building.For more information, or to buy tickets, please visit CoppellArtsCenter.org .

EcoExplorer

December 29 | 9 am - Noon | Biodiversity Education CenterThe EcoExplorer program is venturing outdoors. Activity Kits will be available for pick up at the office window during visitor hours. Kits contain instructions and materials to complete learning activities throughout the trails of Coppell Nature Park. Themes change weekly and will be posted on the BEC Facebook page. Limit one kit per child. Take your trail experience up a notch! Visit coppellactivities.com and search 'Adventure Packs' for information on how to purchase these new packs and enhance your learning on the trail! Supplies are limited.

This press release was produced by City of Coppell. The views expressed here are the author’s own.