Christmas at the Ranch on Dec. 10

Stop by to see the historic Florence Ranch Homestead, 1424 Barnes Bridge Road, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. decorated for Christmas with fresh garlands. Make a craft, and enjoy the many photo opportunities in the park, you can even visit with St. Nicholas! Or, drop by the historical parks anytime this season to see the homes decorated for the holidays. Visit www.historicmesquite.org for more information.

Noche de Fiesta on Dec. 10

Enjoy this holiday-themed event on Dec. 10 from 4 to 8:30 p.m. at Vanston Park, 2913 Oates Drive, that will offer fun for the whole family with yard games, crafts for the children, and inflatables. This event is completely free but will have food trucks and other vendors available. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/nochedefiesta for more information.

Holiday Safety Tips

The holidays are a time of joy but it is also a time to remember not to become a victim to a crime of opportunity. The Mesquite Police Department is reminding citizens how they can be safe this holiday season. Watch the Mesquite Minute to learn more.

Properly dispose of fats, oils and grease during the holidays

Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) is the residue left over from cooking meat, butter, sauces, oil and dairy products. FOG and debris poured down drains can cause expensive sewer backups to homeowners. Used holiday cooking oil may be recycled for free at the Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center, or at a drop-off location listed on the Defend Your Drains website at www.defendyourdrainsnorthtexas.com. For more information about FOG, visit, www.cityofmesquite.com/FOG.

Santa Cop runs through Dec. 9

The Santa Cop Toy Program runs through Dec. 9, 2022. Donations of new, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at the lobby of the Mesquite Police Department at 777 N. Galloway Road. You can also make a monetary donation to the Santa Cop Toy Program here.

Shop Mesquite this holiday season

With the holiday shopping season upon us, the City of Mesquite has launched its annual Shop Mesquite campaign to ask its residents to shop and dine in the community to help support the local economy and businesses. Learn more here.

Celebrate the Season with the Mesquite Community Band

Please join the Mesquite Community Band on Saturday Dec. 10 at 7:00 pm for their concert called, “Celebrate the Season.” The concert will feature many of your favorite holiday selections including Sleigh Ride, It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, and many more. The concert will take place at the Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 N. Galloway Avenue in Mesquite. All Mesquite Community Band concerts are free and open to the public.

Contact Us

Do you have a concern? Send requests for street repair, crime concerns, park issues and more from your computer or mobile device. For more details, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/myMesquite.