The Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District hosts the 49th annual “Christmas on Fifth” from 5-10 p.m. Dec. 2 and from 10 a.m.- 10 p.m. Dec. 3. The event includes a Living Nativity, a skating rink, a showcase of cars by Porsche Naples, live Christmas music and a special appearance by Santa Claus. FifthAvenueSouth.com
Santa’s Block Party, part of the 16th annual Festival of Trees, runs from 10 am.-2 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center. Kids can perform, create holiday art, color Christmas and holiday cards, decorate cookies, enjoy a train ride and write letters to Santa and military service members. Memphis Motown Soul Experience performs from 7:30-9:30 p.m. sbdac.com