12/01/25 - 12/01/25 - Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting - 6:00pm


12/03/25 - 12/03/25 - Hempstead County Courthouse Community Coffee - 9:30am-11:00am


12/07/25 - 12/07/25 - Calvary Baptist Church Annual Christmas Concert - 5:00 p.m.

The Harmenizers Quartet from Hope First Baptist Church will be performing this year. There is no charge to attend. The community ismost welcome to come enjoy the sounds of the season! Bro. Gary Johnson - Pastor

12/09/25 - 12/09/25 - “All the Jingle Ladies” / Ladies Night Out - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Just for the ladies! Night of downtown shopping & dining. Included in the evening will be music & refreshments.

12/10/25 - 12/10/25 - Farmers Bank & Trust Community Coffee - 9:30am-11:00am


12/12/25 - 12/12/25 - 39th Annual Christmas and Candlelight - 3pm--8pm

Experience the awe and natural beauty of candlelit streets as you stroll through our historic village. Decorations, music, and more set the mood for this historic holiday experience. The homes of yesterday will be adorned with authentic period decorations while thousands of luminaries will light the streets throughout the town. Tour venues will open at 3 p.m. and remain open until 8 p.m. Luminary lighting and music programs will begin at 5 p.m. Be sure to enjoy an evening meal at Williams Tavern Restaurant, open from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Admission is cash only. For more information, call the park at (870) 983-2684. Admission to all events is $20 per vehicle.

12/12/25 - 12/12/25 - Third Street Auto Ribbon Cutting - 1:00pm


12/13/25 - 12/13/25 - 39th Annual Christmas and Candlelight - 3pm--8pm

Experience the awe and natural beauty of candlelit streets as you stroll through our historic village. Decorations, music, and more set the mood for this historic holiday experience. The homes of yesterday will be adorned with authentic period decorations while thousands of luminaries will light the streets throughout the town. Tour venues will open at 3 p.m. and remain open until 8 p.m. Luminary lighting and music programs will begin at 5 p.m. Be sure to enjoy an evening meal at Williams Tavern Restaurant, open from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Admission is cash only. For more information, call the park at (870) 983-2684. Admission to all events is $20 per vehicle.

12/14/25 - 12/14/25 - Christmas Cantata - 10:50am

Join us for a wonderful Worship Service of Music to prepare your hearts & minds for the coming of our King!

12/17/25 - 12/17/25 - Lance & Associates Real Estate Community Coffee - 9:30am-11:00am


12/18/25 - 12/18/25 - Hempstead County Economic Development CCI Designation RSVP Required - 11

Hempstead County Economic Development CCI Designation RSVP Required edc@hopeusa.com or (870)777-8485

12/20/25 - 12/20/25 - “Hands-On” Candle Making Workshop - 9am-2pm

Join us at Historic Washington State Park’s Candle Shop and be part of a hands-on experience making candles and learning the history of candle making. Not only will you make your own creations, but you will take them home so everyone can enjoy the colors and fragrances of the candle that you create. The candle shop is one of the favorite tour sites within the park, for children and adults alike. Must be 12 years and older. Register by calling the park at (870) 983-2684. Workshop fee is $25 per person.

12/24/25 - 12/24/25 - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service - 5:00pm

We invite you to bring your families out for our traditional Candlelight Service on Christmas Eve. Join us at 5pm in the Sanctuary for a beautiful, moving service!

1/07/26 - 1/07/26 - Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Community Coffee - 9:30am-11:00am


1/21/26 - 1/21/26 - Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home Community Coffee - 9:30am-11:00am


2/11/26 - 2/11/26 - ROCOH Day Services Community Coffee - 9:30am-11:00am


2/25/26 - 2/25/26 - Anna's Grooming Community Coffee - 9:30am-11:00am


4/22/26 - 4/22/26 - Garrett Memorial Christian School Community Coffee - 9:30am-11:00am


5/13/26 - 5/13/26 - Heather Manor Community Coffee - 9:30am-11:00am


8/26/26 - 8/26/26 - Hempstead County Fair Community Coffee - 9:30am-11:00am


12/09/26 - 12/09/26 - Farmers Bank & Trust Community Coffee - 9:30am-11:00am