Well, it's time for hot chocolate and caroling in the Brazos Valley.  Are you new to the area and needing to know the hot places to go?

November 28th- Christmas by Candlelight, Christ United Methodist Church.  Holiday benefit with music and great food ( the desserts are supposed to be heavenly!).  Call (979)690-4673 for ticket information.  College Station

November 28th&30th-Holidays in the Rotunda-George Bush Library with local musicians, crafts and refreshments.  Admission is free, so join them from 6-8 pm.   The library is always a great place to visit and the extra lights and Christmas cheer makes it especially wonderful!  College Station

November 30-MSC OPAS-The Irish Tenors 7:30 pm.  Irish Tenors with full onstage orchestra for holiday music.  Visit www.mscopas.org/irishtenors.htm or call (979)845-1234 for tickets. College Station

November 30-December 2, December 7-9, 14-16 7:30 pm.  Inspecting Carol: A Christmas Comedy  Written by Daniel Sullivan and the Seattle Repertory Theatre.  http://www.stagecenter.net/ or call (979)696-2787 for more information.

Santa's Wonderland Now through December 31.  Millions of lights and great shopping.  Go to this website for pictures of this awesome attraction.  Guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit!  http://www.santas-wonderland.com/ (979)696-7212 College Station

Christmas in the Park Dec. 1,2,8,9,15&16.  Lots of free entertainment,past years have included Aggie Wranglers, pet contests and caroling from local groups, free hayrides, hot cocoa.  (979)764-3486 College Station

Brunch With Santa December 2 9-noon at the Children's Museum.  Holiday arts and crafts, playtime and photos with Santa.  $20/each.  http://www.mymuseum,.com/ Bryan

Rudolph's 5K Fun Run and Walk December 2 9 am.  Downtown Bryan. $15 to register, $20 for 5K Run/Walk and Brunch with Santa.  http://www.mymuseum.com/ Bryan

Breakfast with Santa December 2nd 9-noon at the Lincoln Center.  http://www.cstx.gov/ (979)764-3779 College Station

25th Anuual Christmas Shoppers Arts and Craft Show December 2-3 10a.m - 5 pm at the Brazos Center 3232 Briarcrest Drive. Awesome shopping opportunitie with unique gifts, handmade jewelry and woodwork, gift baskets and more!  Bryan

Bryan-College Station's Holiday Parade December 3rd at 2 pm.  Sponsored by the Eagle.  Starts on University Drive and ends on Villa Maria and Texas Avenue.  Floats from all over Brazos Valley and free candy tossed from many floats!  (979)776-4444.  Bryan & College Station

Messina Hof:  Big Reds for a Winter Evening December 5th. 7 pm.  $25 class fee.  Red wine class and tour of winery with gourmet foods.  http://www.mesinahof.com/ (979)778-9463 X 34 Bryan

Food for Families Food Drive December 7th.  The largest fundraiser for Brazos Valley Food Bank.  Drop off non-perishable food items at The Brazos Center in Bryan, the Kimbro Center in Madisonville, or the Mid South Synergy office in Navasota.

Christmas Carnival at the Lincoln Center.  December 8th 6-9 pm.  (979)764-3779.  College Station

Mistletoe & Merriment Concert, December 9th 7:30 Brazos Valley Chorale presents their holiday concert.  Tickets $15 adult/$6 student.  College Station.

2006 Christmas Favorites from Around the World Ice Show December 15-16 5:45 pm.  Artic Wolf Ice Center, College Station.  (979)694-3900 for tickets.

ChildreNinos Mexican-American Workshop December 18th 10 am.  Bilingual stories, games, songs and activities.  Children's Museum, Bryan (979)229-5625

Don't stay home this holiday season!!!  Get out there and enjoy some of the fun, Brazos Valley Style!!!