The Junior League of Waco’s annual Deck the Halls event is back with some changes this year

WACO, Texas (KWTX) – The Junior League of Waco’s annual Deck the Halls event is underway, but with some changes this year.

The 3-day Christmas themed shopping market will be based at the Extraco Event Center rather than the Waco Convention Center where it is traditionally held.

The Ladies Night pre-shopping event was also moved to Friday night instead of Thursday due to Halloween.

Co-chair Lindsay Benning said the excitement was real as the doors opened to shoppers Friday morning.

“It’s just a great way to start the season with your family,” Benning said.

Shopping started on Friday at 9:00 AM and closes at 5:00 PM

Ladies Night, which gives ladies a chance to shop with friends over food and drink, will follow on Friday from 7pm to 10pm.

The market will reopen on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m

Breakfast with Santa, where children are encouraged to wear pajamas, is Saturday at 10 a.m., with a gingerbread party at 2:30 p.m.

The final day of Deck the Halls will be on Sunday from 10am to 4pm

There will also be a mother-daughter tea at 12:30 p.m.

Benning says the money raised at Deck the Halls will help pre-K students in the Waco School District.

“Deck the Halls is the main revenue generator for all the work the leagues do around the year,” Benning said.

For more information or to buy a ticket, you can go to jlwaco.org.