Events for December 2017
Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce
Nov 9 - Dec 30    Breakout Brownwood
For a limited time,experience the excitement of an escape room that is the rage in many of the larger cities around the country. You and some of your family or friends are "locked" into an enjoyable scenario and have only one hour to solve riddles and discover clues that enable you to escape. Come live the adventure and support your local museum of History! *By appointment only*
Date: November 9, 2017
Time: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: 212 Broadway Street, Brownwood, Texas
Contact: Call 325-998-5938 or visit BreakOutBrownwood on Facebook to make reservations
EMail: breakoutbrownwood@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Bookings are Thursday, Friday and Saturdays by reservation. Other times possible by appointment
Fees/Admission: $25 per person with group discounts available
Dec 1 - Dec 2    Christmas Under the Stars Festival
The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce and Brownwood Regional Medical Center present the 9th Annual Christmas Under the Stars Festival Friday, December 1st and Saturday, December 2nd at the Depot Plaza Complex and the Lehnis Railroad Museum.

Funnel Cakes and hot chocolate are a few of the tasty treats to try while the kiddos build crosses and decorate Christmas ornaments, cookies, and more.

This year will include the giant inflatable snow slides, Big Wheel Races, and plenty of activties for kids and adults.

Take a carriage ride and then stroll to the Railroad Museum and experience holiday train demos, live entertainment and mini-train rides. 

Start a new tradition and create lasting memories at the 9th annual Christmas Under the Stars Festival Friday December, 1st and Saturday, December 2nd from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Go to BrownwoodChristmas.com for more info.
 
Date: December 1, 2017
Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Depot Plaza Complex and the Lehnis Railroad Museum.
Contact: Sunni Modawell Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce 325-646-9535
EMail: tourism@brownwoodchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Friday, December 1st and Saturday, December 2nd
Dec 6    Ambassador Meeting
Ambassador meeting   
Date: December 6, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Brownwood Chamber board room
Contact: Jennifer Barberie
EMail: membership@brownwoodchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, December 6th
11:30 AM
Dec 8    Chili lunch and Small Art Sale
Annual Chili Lunch and Small Art Sale at the Brownwood Art Center.
Date: December 8, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: 215 Fisk St.
Brownwood, TX
Dec 8    Tuna Christmas
A fun Christmas performance at the Lyric Theatre. For more information go to Brownwoodlyrictheatre.com
Date: December 8, 2017
Time: 7:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Center Avenue
Downtown Brownwood
Contact: 325-600-4303
Date/Time Details: 7:30 on Dec. 8,9,15, & 16
2:30 on Dec. 9,10,15,& 17
Fees/Admission: $8 students
$12 adults
Tickets available online or at the box office
Dec 9    The Artisan Market
The Artisan market will provide hand crafted, home baked, and locally grown items for the community on a seasonal schedule the 2nd and 4th Saturdays. Items you you might find are breads and pastries, jams, farm fresh eggs, herbs, produce, homemade soaps, jewelry, locally roasted coffee and more!
Date: December 9, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 700 Main Street in the lot next to Saint John's church
Contact: Becca Morelock- 325-998-2600 or the Artisan Market facebook page
EMail: theartisanmarketbwd@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month
Dec 9    Early Chamber of Commerce Christmas Expo
The Early Chamber of Commerce will be holding their Christmas Expo at the CARR Center in Early from 10:30am to 4pm. Come get your picture taken with Santa and enjoy shopping one of a kind gift items from a variety of vendors!
Date: December 9, 2017
Time: 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.earlychamber.com
Location: The CARR Center 1031 Early Blvd
Contact: Shelly Taff 325-649-9317
EMail: ecoc@earlytx.com
Date/Time Details: December 9, 2017 10:30am- 4:00pm
Fees/Admission: Free to all shoppers
Dec 9    Tuna Christmas
A fun Christmas performance at the Lyric Theatre. For more information go to Brownwoodlyrictheatre.com
Date: December 9, 2017
Time: 2:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Center Avenue
Downtown Brownwood
Contact: 325-600-4303
Date/Time Details: 7:30 on Dec. 8,9,15, & 16
2:30 on Dec. 9,10,15,& 17
Fees/Admission: $8 students
$12 adults
Tickets available online or at the box office
Dec 9    A Stagecoach Christmas
Hayride under the lights! Food Music Photos with Santa by Shayla Kirby Raffle Park at Hearland Mall and take the short walk through Santa Lane to the gates!
Date: December 9, 2017
Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://stagecoachstationvenues.com
Location: Stagecoach Station Venues 400 Old Comanche Road Early Tx
Contact: Pam 325-200-8198
EMail: stagecoachstationvenues@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: December 9, 2018 4-8pm
Fees/Admission: $3 - Adults $2 - Students Children Free
Dec 9    Tuna Christmas
A fun Christmas performance at the Lyric Theatre. For more information go to Brownwoodlyrictheatre.com
Date: December 9, 2017
Time: 7:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Center Avenue
Downtown Brownwood
Contact: 325-600-4303
Date/Time Details: 7:30 on Dec. 8,9,15, & 16
2:30 on Dec. 9,10,15,& 17
Fees/Admission: $8 students
$12 adults
Tickets available online or at the box office
Dec 10    Tuna Christmas
A fun Christmas performance at the Lyric Theatre. For more information go to Brownwoodlyrictheatre.com
Date: December 10, 2017
Time: 2:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Center Avenue
Downtown Brownwood
Contact: 325-600-4303
Date/Time Details: 7:30 on Dec. 8,9,15, & 16
2:30 on Dec. 9,10,15,& 17
Fees/Admission: $8 students
$12 adults
Tickets available online or at the box office
Dec 14    Ribbon Cutting for KW Plumbing Heat and Air Conditioning
Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting for KW Plumbing Heat and Air Conditioning.
Date: December 14, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Chamber Board Room at
600 East Depot Street
Contact: Jennifer Barberie 646-9535
EMail: membership@brownwoodchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, December 14th
11:30 am
Dec 14    Business After Hours hosted by Prosperity Bank
Please join us for a Business After Hours Hosted by Prosperity Bank!
Stop by unwind and mingle with light hors d' oeuvres and refreshments.
Date: December 14, 2017
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: 1221 Austin Avenue, Brownwood
Contact: Jennifer Barberie 325-646-9535
EMail: membership@brownwoodchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, December 14th
5:30pm to 7:30 pm
Dec 15    Tuna Christmas
A fun Christmas performance at the Lyric Theatre. For more information go to Brownwoodlyrictheatre.com
Date: December 15, 2017
Time: 2:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Center Avenue
Downtown Brownwood
Contact: 325-600-4303
Date/Time Details: 7:30 on Dec. 8,9,15, & 16
2:30 on Dec. 9,10,15,& 17
Fees/Admission: $8 students
$12 adults
Tickets available online or at the box office
Dec 15    Trail of Lights at Greenleaf Cemetery
Holiday Trail of Lights at Greenleaf Cemetery. Lights, Choirs, and Carolers
You can participate by sponsoring a solar Powered Memorial wreath on a stand or Rosemary tree For a suggested donation of $45.00 each.
Date: December 15, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Entrance ONLY at the west end of Center Ave through the old cemetery gate.
Exit only through the gate on 377.
Contact: 325-646-6919
Fees/Admission: suggested donation of $6.00 per car
Dec 15    Tuna Christmas
A fun Christmas performance at the Lyric Theatre. For more information go to Brownwoodlyrictheatre.com
Date: December 15, 2017
Time: 7:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Center Avenue
Downtown Brownwood
Contact: 325-600-4303
Date/Time Details: 7:30 on Dec. 8,9,15, & 16
2:30 on Dec. 9,10,15,& 17
Fees/Admission: $8 students
$12 adults
Tickets available online or at the box office
Dec 16    Toys for Kids Distribution
Parents register during hours of 10am-5:30 pm Nov 6- Nov 22 for their child to receive toys on Sat. Dec. 16th. The parents will come to the warehouse at an assigned time and with the help of an elf, will pick out toys for their children. The toys can then be wrapped by one of the many Santa's helpers. all 500+ families will come on December 16 to get toys at no charge.
Date: December 16, 2017
Location: Grand Starz
   2323 Belle Plain  325-646-6822
Contact: Wanda Thacker Martin 325-643-3224 Grand Starz 646-6822
Dec 16    Trail of Lights at Greenleaf Cemetery
Holiday Trail of Lights at Greenleaf Cemetery. Lights, Choirs, and Carolers
You can participate by sponsoring a solar Powered Memorial wreath on a stand or Rosemary tree For a suggested donation of $45.00 each.
Date: December 16, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Entrance ONLY at the west end of Center Ave through the old cemetery gate.
Exit only through the gate on 377.
Contact: 325-646-6919
Fees/Admission: suggested donation of $6.00 per car
Dec 16    Tuna Christmas
A fun Christmas performance at the Lyric Theatre. For more information go to Brownwoodlyrictheatre.com
Date: December 16, 2017
Time: 7:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Center Avenue
Downtown Brownwood
Contact: 325-600-4303
Date/Time Details: 7:30 on Dec. 8,9,15, & 16
2:30 on Dec. 9,10,15,& 17
Fees/Admission: $8 students
$12 adults
Tickets available online or at the box office
Dec 17    Tuna Christmas
A fun Christmas performance at the Lyric Theatre. For more information go to Brownwoodlyrictheatre.com
Date: December 17, 2017
Time: 2:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Center Avenue
Downtown Brownwood
Contact: 325-600-4303
Date/Time Details: 7:30 on Dec. 8,9,15, & 16
2:30 on Dec. 9,10,15,& 17
Fees/Admission: $8 students
$12 adults
Tickets available online or at the box office
Dec 19    Heart of Texas Dutch Oven Society Monthly Meeting
The group gets together monthly to cook, share recipes and do demonstrations.  Members may learn about the latest techniques and equipment.
 
Public is welcome.
Date: December 19, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://www.brownwood.com
Location:
Riverside Park for January meeting.  Future locations TBA.
Contact: Mansel Clay
EMail: trevmclay1@verizon.net
Date/Time Details:
Start at 10 AM--finish approximately 2:00 or so.
Fees/Admission:
No charge.
Dec 19    Ribbon Cutting for Melda's Elite Cuts
Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting to welcome new member Melda's Elite Cuts!
Date: December 19, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 1500 Beaver Street, Brownwood (behind Gomez)
 
Contact: Jennifer Barberie 646-9535
EMail: membership@brownwoodchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, December 19th
11:30 AM
Dec 19    Ribbon Cutting for new owner His & Her Scrubs
Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting for new member His and Her Scrubs!
Date: December 19, 2017
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: 203 Center Avenue, Brownwood
Contact: Jennifer Barberie 646-9535
EMail: membership@brownwoodchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, December 19th
4:30 pm
Dec 19    Discover Downtown Brownwood

Downtown Merchants will be extending hours on Tuesday, December 19th for Discover Downtown Brownwood. Come shop, stroll, and dine in Downtown Brownwood from 5:30-7:30pm.

 
Date: December 19, 2017
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Downtown Brownwood
Date/Time Details:
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Dec 22    Trail of Lights at Greenleaf Cemetery
Holiday Trail of Lights at Greenleaf Cemetery. Lights, Choirs, and Carolers
You can participate by sponsoring a solar Powered Memorial wreath on a stand or Rosemary tree For a suggested donation of $45.00 each.
Date: December 22, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Entrance ONLY at the west end of Center Ave through the old cemetery gate.
Exit only through the gate on 377.
Contact: 325-646-6919
Fees/Admission: suggested donation of $6.00 per car
Dec 23    The Artisan Market
The Artisan market will provide hand crafted, home baked, and locally grown items for the community on a seasonal schedule the 2nd and 4th Saturdays. Items you you might find are breads and pastries, jams, farm fresh eggs, herbs, produce, homemade soaps, jewelry, locally roasted coffee and more!
Date: December 23, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 700 Main Street in the lot next to Saint John's church
Contact: Becca Morelock- 325-998-2600 or the Artisan Market facebook page
EMail: theartisanmarketbwd@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month
Dec 23    Trail of Lights at Greenleaf Cemetery
Holiday Trail of Lights at Greenleaf Cemetery. Lights, Choirs, and Carolers
You can participate by sponsoring a solar Powered Memorial wreath on a stand or Rosemary tree For a suggested donation of $45.00 each.
Date: December 23, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Entrance ONLY at the west end of Center Ave through the old cemetery gate.
Exit only through the gate on 377.
Contact: 325-646-6919
Fees/Admission: suggested donation of $6.00 per car
Dec 28    TexasBank Holiday Classic
Boys and Girls Highschool basketball tournament. 57 games in 3 days!
 
Date: December 28, 2017
Time: 8:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Location: Brownwood Coliseum and Brownwood High School
Contact: https://www.facebook.com/texasbankholidayclassic/ https://twitter.com/TexasBankHC Roland Soto- 325-430-0395 office or 325-642-0323 cell
Date/Time Details: Games begin daily at 8:30 am
Fees/Admission:
Ticket Prices    
     
Day 1    
Tournament Pass   Day Pass
$15-Adult   $6-Adult
$10 Student/Senior   $4-Student/Senior
     
Day 2    
Tournament Pass   Day Pass
$10-Adult   $6-Adult
$6 Student/Senior   $4-Student/Senior
     
Day 3    
Day Pass    
$6-Adult    
$4-Student/Senior    
Dec 28    Souper Thursday
Souper Thursday is a monthly get-together and fundraiser for the Brownwood Community Garden. For a $10 donation, you receive a mug with soup donated by a local restaurant. The  next month you can bring the mug back and fill it with soup for only $5.00 !
Date: December 28, 2017
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Held in the arbor at the community garden behind the Salvation Army. 1510 Dublin Street
Dec 29    TexasBank Holiday Classic
Boys and Girls Highschool basketball tournament. 57 games in 3 days!
 
Date: December 29, 2017
Time: 8:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Location: Brownwood Coliseum and Brownwood High School
Contact: https://www.facebook.com/texasbankholidayclassic/ https://twitter.com/TexasBankHC Roland Soto- 325-430-0395 office or 325-642-0323 cell
Date/Time Details: Games begin daily at 8:30 am
Fees/Admission:
Ticket Prices    
     
Day 1    
Tournament Pass   Day Pass
$15-Adult   $6-Adult
$10 Student/Senior   $4-Student/Senior
     
Day 2    
Tournament Pass   Day Pass
$10-Adult   $6-Adult
$6 Student/Senior   $4-Student/Senior
     
Day 3    
Day Pass    
$6-Adult    
$4-Student/Senior    
Dec 30    TexasBank Holiday Classic
Boys and Girls Highschool basketball tournament. 57 games in 3 days!
 
Date: December 30, 2017
Time: 8:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Location: Brownwood Coliseum and Brownwood High School
Contact: https://www.facebook.com/texasbankholidayclassic/ https://twitter.com/TexasBankHC Roland Soto- 325-430-0395 office or 325-642-0323 cell
Date/Time Details: Games begin daily at 8:30 am
Fees/Admission:
Ticket Prices    
     
Day 1    
Tournament Pass   Day Pass
$15-Adult   $6-Adult
$10 Student/Senior   $4-Student/Senior
     
Day 2    
Tournament Pass   Day Pass
$10-Adult   $6-Adult
$6 Student/Senior   $4-Student/Senior
     
Day 3    
Day Pass    
$6-Adult    
$4-Student/Senior    
Dec 31    Candlelight Celebration at Greenleaf Cemetery
New Years Eve Candlelight Celebration
Come enjoy black eyed peas, sausage, fried cabbage  and cornbread!
Date: December 31, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Greenleaf Cemetery
Hwy 377 south
Brownwood, TX
Contact: 325-646-6919
Date/Time Details: 6pm
Fees/Admission: suggested donation of $10.00 a plate
Dec 31    Tribute to George Strait
Celebrate New Year's Eve with Tribute to George Strait featuring Derek Spence and Southern County Line. Tickets include dinner and benefit CASA in the Heart of Texas, Inc.
Date: December 31, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM - 11:55 PM
Website: https://casabrownwood.org/
Location: Brown County Fair Grounds Home Economics Building 4206 Hwy. 377 South Brownwood, Texas 76801
Contact: CASA in the Heart of Texas, Inc. 325-643-2557
EMail: CASA@familysc.net
Date/Time Details: Doors open at 7:00 pm, December 31, 2017
Fees/Admission: Tickets are $50 per person open seating. Reserved tables for eight are available.