Reminder: Mr. & Mrs. Claus Will Land At CTMC Dec. 3 To Help Kick Off Sights And Sounds

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SANTA WILL LAND AT CTMC DEC. 3 TO HELP KICK OFF ANNUAL SIGHTS & SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES

SAN MARCOS, TEXAS – This year’s Sights & Sounds of Christmas activities will unofficially kick off Dec. 3 when Santa returns to Central Texas Medical Center (CTMC) via a helicopter landing. CTMC invites area families and children of all ages to come enjoy this free event featuring hot chocolate, cookies, candy canes, musical entrainment, photo opportunities with Santa and Mrs. Claus and a free book for small children.

Festivities will begin at 4:30 p.m., and Santa and Mrs. Claus are scheduled to land at the CTMC helipad at 5:30 p.m. Upon arrival, the pair will spend approximately 30 minutes getting up close and personal with the crowd. At approximately 5:45 p.m., Santa and Mrs. Claus will move to the stage to sit in large chairs and read The Night Before Christmas to attendees before flipping the giant switch to turn on the CTMC holiday lights. At 6:20, the pair will again board the helicopter and head to the Sights & Sounds opening events downtown.

The annual Sights & Sounds celebration, which will run Dec. 3 – 6 in downtown San Marcos, features the largest carnival to hit San Marcos, an ice skating rink, opportunities to take free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, arts and crafts from more than 30 local vendors, a diverse food court, pony rides, a Town of Bethlehem exhibit and two stages for live entertainment from local artists and community schools.

Additional Sights & Sounds festivities will include:

Wednesday, Dec. 3:

• 5 to 11 p.m. – Family Night

Enjoy half price carnival rides with the entire family.

• 8 p.m. – Texas State Strutters take the stage
• 9:50 p.m. – Two Tons of Steel

Thursday, Dec. 4:

• 5 to 11 p.m. – Wear your Texas State University t-shirt and enjoy $1 drinks. TXST faculty, staff and students may show school ID for discount.
• 9:45 p.m. – Kyle Park

Friday, Dec. 5:

• 5 to 11 p.m. – Enjoy live performances on the Sights & Sounds main stage.
• 7:45 p.m. – Mariachi Infintile
• 9:05 p.m. – Public Orchestra

Saturday, Dec. 6:

• 5K and 1K Run

Registration will take place at 7:30 a.m. The 5K will start at 9 a.m., and the kids 1K will start at 10 a.m.

• 10 a.m. – Parade in downtown San Marcos

The San Marcos Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association will partner with Sights & Sounds of Christmas to host a Blue Santa Parade.

• 5 to 11 p.m. – Special Music

Special guest artists from around the community join in on the festival fun.

For more information about Santa’s Landing at CTMC, please call 512-753-3818.