ONGOING HOLIDAY EVENTS

• VISIT WITH SANTA – Stop by and let Santa entertain your wee little guests at his gingerbread house in Downtown Paris on the square November 28–December 17 on Saturdays from 10am-2pm and Sundays from 2-4 pm.
• PLAY INSIDE – The Paris Civic Center has an indoor pool, track, weights, and fitness machines. Pay by the visit or become a member. Located on Volunteer Drive. Call 731-644-2517.
• QUOTA CLUB ANNUAL PECAN SALE – Beginning in November, these delicious pecans are up for grabs! They also offer specialty pecans such as dark chocolate, milk chocolate, cinnamon and glazed. Stop by Commercial Bank, First Bank, Security Bank, or Paris Family Chiropractic to purchase them. >For more information, call Dr. Elizabeth Craig at 731-642-3761.
• POPCORN ANYONE? – It’s time for holiday movies! Enjoy a night out at the Parisian Theatre with nightly shows on six screens and matinees on Saturday and Sunday. For more information and movie schedules, call 731-642-7171.

NOVEMBER

• NOVEMBER 6 – A delicious yearly tradition known as the Carl Perkins Center Pancake Day will be at First Baptist Church, 7am-7pm with all-youcan-eat yummy pancakes and sausage. Tickets are $12 at the door. Call 731-642-8455 for more information.
• NOVEMBER 6 – Lifeline Blood Mobile is open from 12-6pm at First United Methodist Church. Call Dan Rogers at 731-427-4431 for more information.
• NOVEMBER 7-9 – It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in festive Downtown Paris! Candlelight Open Houses are Friday and Saturday 10am-8pm and Sunday from 1-4pm. Call 731-642-3431 for information.
• NOVEMBER 8-9 – Get a jump on holiday gifts! Stop by the Christmas In
  Paris Shopping Extravaganza that’s
  grown so much that it will be at the Paris Convention Center and also at the Henry County Fairgrounds. Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 12-4pm. Free admission! For more information, please email christmasinparistn@yahoo.com or find them on Facebook.
• NOVEMBER 11- Veterans Day. Thank a veteran for their military service today. Be sure to watch for local celebrations around town.
• NOVEMBER 15 – Head over to KPAC for an exciting night with REZA performing the Edge of Illusion audience immersive production. For tickets and more information, visit kridercenter.com.
• NOVEMBER 16 – Operation Christmas Child Packing Party at First Baptist Church starting at 1:30 pm. Kick off the holiday season by giving back. For more information contact Scott at 731-642-5074.
• NOVEMBER 19-20 – Henry County FCE Club presents the annual Homemaker’s Holiday in the Enoch Building at the fairgrounds from 3-6pm on the 16th and 10am-1 pm the 17th. On Thursday, be sure to come hungry. They’re serving soup and sandwiches from 11am-1 pm! Lots of goodies to buy. For more information, contact Michele Atkins at 731-642-2941.
• NOVEMBER 24-December 14 – The annual Festival of Trees will be on the square in Downtown Paris! Located at The Old 5 & 10 Event Center at 110 W. Washington Street. Call 731-642-3431 for more information.
• NOVEMBER 26-28 – Thanksgiving Break for city and county schools
• NOVEMBER 27- Thanksgiving Day. Spend time with loved ones as you celebrate all that we have to be thankful for.
• NOVEMBER 28 – It’s North Pole Family Fun Day from 10am-2pm in Downtown Paris today. Enjoy Santa, Rudolph and the Elves rolling in on a fire truck, craft booths and more. For more information, call 731-642-3431.
• NOVEMBER 30 – Join the fine folks at Paris First United Methodist Church for the 1st Sunday of Advent and the traditional “Hanging of the Greens” at 8:30am and 10:30am. For more information call, 731-642-4764.

DECEMBER

• DECEMBER 3 – Participate in the Candlelight Advent Walk to churches in Downtown Paris starting at 6pm. For more information, call 731-642-5074 or 731-642-4764.
• DECEMBER 4 – Take time out of your busy schedule to give back. Visit the Lifeline Blood Mobile at First United Methodist Church, 12pm-6pm. For more information, contact Dan Rogers at 731-427-4431.
• DECEMBER 5-7 – Live Nativity at New Harmony Baptist Church from 6-8 pm each night. Remember the reason for the season and start it off right with a beautiful drive through this community treasure. For more information, call 731-593-5276.
• DECEMBER 6 – Inman Middle School PAC is hosting the 10th Annual Mistletoe Market in the Inman gym with over 25 booths with local small businesses and crafters from 10 am – 4pm. This would be a great place to do some early Christmas shopping and find those one-of-a-kind gifts. For more information, call 731-642-8131.
• DECEMBER 7- Support the youth of Henry County as the KPAC Young Artists HarmoniX acapella group and the Vocal Express, present their Christmas Concert at the KPAC. To learn more, call 731-644-2517.
• DECEMBER 8 – For fun galore, check out the Holly Jolly Electric Parade at 5pm. Awards include Clark Griswold, Golf Cart, Cutest Critter, and Best Decorated. For details and entry information, contact downtownparistn@gmail.com.
• DECEMBER 13 – Get in the holiday spirit by listening to the elite group of singers from HCHS in Christmas with the Madrigals. Starts at 7 pm at the KPAC. For more information, call 731-644-2517.
• DECEMBER 14 – The Paris -Henry County Community Concert Band will play at 2:30pm featuring Christmas music and guest artist, Charles Lewis. Tickets: $8 in advance and can be purchased from a band member or at The Closet Consignment store downtown. $10 at the door. For more information, contact 731-644-2517.
• DECEMBER 17- First Baptist Church’s Candlelight Communion Service in the sanctuary at 6pm. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 731-642-5074.
• DECEMBER 22- JANUARY 6 – Joyeux Noel! Winter Break for the kiddos in all schools!
• DECEMBER 24 – Christmas Eve Services are held at many area churches. Programs include carols, special music, Christmas messages and communion. Call local churches for information.
• DECEMBER 25 – Wishing you and yours a blessed Merry Christmas!

JANUARY

• JANUARY 1 – HAPPY NEW YEAR! It’s time to make those resolutions for 2026.

DINING

There’s no shortage of delicious local dining in our area Please peruse our restaurant guide and drop in for a meal. *Beer and/or other alcohol available.

• ACE’S RESTAURANT * 1516 E. Wood Street, 731-644-0558
• BLUES LANDING RESTAURANT* 130 Tate Drive, Buchanan, 731-407-4926
• CARMELITA’S COMIDA MEXICANA * 15575 Hwy. 79N, Buchanan, 731-407-9173
• DAIRY DELIGHT 1324 E. Wood Street, 731-642-1795
• DEW DROP IN GROCERY * 125 Cypress Road, Buchanan, 731-232-8300
• EL VALLARTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT * 1113 Mineral Wells Avenue, 731-642-3626
• EL VAQUERO MEXICAN RESTAURANT * 600 Spruce Street, 731-641-0404
• EAGLE’S NEST MARINA * (Seasonal) 500 Eagle Nest Road, Buchanan, 731-642-6192
• ESHA COUNTRY KITCHEN 14300 Hwy 79N, Buchanan, 731-642-4111
• FOURMANS 3615 Hwy. 79 N, 731-407-7191
• 4-WAY GRILL 6121 E. Antioch Road, Springville, 731-641-0100
• GOLDEN DRAGON CHINESE RESTAURANT 114 W. Washington Street, 731-644-3288
• HONG KONG CHINESE RESTAURANT * 1021 Mineral Wells Avenue, 731-644-1810
• JACK’S JAVA URBAN CAFE 210 N. Poplar Street, 731-407-4410
• KENNY’S MEAT MARKET Highway 79 South, 731-644-1123
• LL’S BAR & GRILL* 334 E. Washington Street, 731-644-1888
• LAIRD’S BBQ 77 W. Main Street, Puryear, 731-247-3060
• MEO MIO’S SPORTSMAN GRILL * 14275 Hwy. 79N, Buchanan, 731-924-5060
• MISO JAPANESE RESTAURANT* 915 Mineral Wells Ave. 731-704-6030 / 731-407-6029
• MOUSTOS PASTA-GRILL* 1305 E. Wood Street, 731-407-9155
• OLD WEST STEAKHOUSE 1122 E. Wood Street, 731-924-5180
• OISHII JAPANESE HIBACHI STEAKHOUSE * 1055 Mineral Wells Avenue, 731-642-7778
• THE OLIVE PIT * 905 Mineral Wells Avenue, 731-642-5030
• PERRY’S BBQ AND CATERING 1055 Mineral Wells Avenue, 731-407-9040
• PRATER’S TATERS 1055 Mineral Wells Avenue, 731-642-7224
• SOUTHSIDE CAFE 1875 Highway 69 S, 731-407-4694
• SPANKY’S COUNTRY KITCHEN 9505 Hwy 641N, Puryear, 731-247-5527
• SWEET JORDAN’S 849 Volunteer Drive, Suite 123, 731-642-0161
• TAKE ME BACK CAFE 302 W. Wood Street, 731-642-1952
• THE BREAKERS MARINA & GRILL * (Seasonal) 526 Shamrock Road, Buchanan, 731-232-8299
• THE FAMILY TABLE 9 Dogwood Street, Henry, 731-243-5117
• THE FRESH MARKET RESTAURANT * 2255 E. Wood Street, 731-644-1900
• THE LODGE AT PARIS LANDING * 400 Lodge Rd, Buchanan, 731-924-4300
• THE POINT BBQ 510 Pleasant Grove Road, Springville, 731-225-4488
• THE LODGE AT PARIS LANDING * 400 Lodge Rd, Buchanan, (731) 924-4300
• THE SPOT BAR & GRILL 11180 Hwy. 79N, Springville, 731-227-2134
• TICKLED TUMMY 206B Tyson Avenue, 731-407-901
• T-N-T PIZZA 14244 Hwy. 79 N., Buchanan, 731-642-2246
• TOM’S PIZZA & STEAK HOUSE * 2501 E. Wood Street, 731-642-8842
• TROLINGER’S BBQ 2305 E. Wood Street, 731-642-8667
• UNCLE BILLY’S DOWNTOWN EATERY 200 S Market Street, 731-407-9277
• WESTSIDE MARKET & RESTAURANT 45 Hwy 69, 731-642-7796
• WOODY’S HAND-TOSSED PIZZA * 849 Volunteer Drive, Suite 10, 731-641-2222
• YODER’S COUNTRY STORE 75 Anderson Rd, (731) 644-7535