Holiday Events

ONGOING

7 a.m. to 6 p.m. today through Friday and Dec. 27-30 - Holiday Blast Camp for children in kindergarten through sixth grade at the Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St. Camp includes activities and field trips during the holiday break. Each day costs $28 per child, and participants must register in advance at the Civic Center. For more information, including field trips and activities, visit www.dentonparks.com .

Through Thursday - Ann's Haven VNA Hospice Auxiliary's Light Up a Life tree, honoring the memory of family members and friends, in the J.C. Penney Court at Golden Triangle Mall, 2201 S. I-35E. A paper dove bearing the name of an honoree can be placed on the tree for a $20 donation. To make a donation, visit between 2 and 6 p.m. weekdays or noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays, call 940-349-5900 or e-mail hudsong@vnatexas.org .

Through Saturday - Gift-wrapping by youth group members from First United Methodist Church in Denton, in the Macy's wing at Golden Triangle Mall. Proceeds benefit youth missions. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today through Friday; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.

Through Dec. 31 - Snow village display at the Wood House, 516 N. Locust St. Display includes more than 200 miniature buildings, four trains and a monorail. Free admission with donation of dry goods or nonperishable food items for Denton County Friends of the Family. Open 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, or by appointment by calling 940-387-4098. For a list of suggested donations, visit www.dcfof.org  and click on "Get Involved/Donate Items."

Through Jan. 1 - Pet Santa Tree at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Donations will be delivered to the Denton Animal Shelter. Suggested items include pet food and treats, dog and cat toys, bedding, clay cat litter, dishwashing liquid and bleach. Call 940-349-8752 or e-mail library@cityofdenton.com .

Through Jan. 1 - Gift of Lights at Texas Motor Speedway featuring more than 1 million LED light displays on a 1.7-mile drive-through course and seasonal festivities. Donations of gently used items collected for Goodwill of Fort Worth. Hours of operation are 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; and 6 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Admission is $15 per vehicle Monday through Thursday, or $20 per vehicle Friday through Sunday. Visit www.texasgiftoflights.com.

Weekends and evenings from 5 to 9 p.m. - Bethlehem in Denton County, a gallery of more than 2,900 nativities and creches collected by Sanger resident Judy Klein. By appointment only. For directions or more information, call 940-231-4520 or visit www.bethlehemindentonco.com .

TUESDAY

2 to 2:45 p.m. - Free Christmas decor tour focusing on tree ornaments at the Denton County African American Museum, 317 W. Mulberry St. Call 940-349-2865 or visit www.dentoncounty.com/dcaam .