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Georgetown
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Christmas lights in Texas
18 Christmas events at 18 Texas attractions, running Nov 14 to Jan 15: light displays, decorated trees and visits with Santa, with prices and times on each venue’s page.
Popular over the last 30 days: Christmas venues in Texas
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Abilene Field of Dreams
Abilene
Mon–Sun: Open 24 hours
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Longview Arboretum and Nature Center
Longview
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Heritage Museum & Potton House
Big Spring
Tuesday–Saturday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (closed Sunday–Monday)
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Cameron Park Zoo
Waco
BFF Mondays
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#6 · last 30 daysPark & beachWHAT'S ONDec 5 – 23 · Christmas at the Caverns
Natural Bridge Caverns
San Antonio
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#7 · last 30 daysMuseumWHAT'S ONNov 7 · Veterans Day Celebration and Dedication of "The Line"
Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park
Conroe
Mon–Sun: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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Christmas lights season runs from the start of November to the first week of January: drive-through and walk-through light shows, festivals of decorated trees, seasonal ice rinks and visits with Santa. A holiday market or a holiday concert is a different evening out and is not listed here, and nor is an autumn lantern or light festival that opens before November.
What’s on
18 dated events across 18 attractions, soonest first. Many run on selected evenings only and several are ticketed separately — the venue’s own page, linked under every quote, is the one to check before you set off.
Nov 14, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027Season
Independence Plaza, Houston
Galaxy Lights
A space-themed outdoor light show with a galactic snow slide, open select evenings from November 14 through January 3, 6pm–10pm.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Open select dates from November 14 through January 3”
Nov 15 – Dec 20Season
Heritage Museum & Potton House, Big Spring
Christmas Tree Forest Open for Viewing
Between 60–70 decorated Christmas trees are displayed throughout the museum for viewing during the holiday season.
Venue admission is free; event tickets may differ.
The venue: “Free admission to the Museum for you and guests”
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“November 15 - December 20, 2026: Christmas Tree Forest Open for Viewing”
Nov 15, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027Season
Santa's Wonderland, College Station
Sensory Friendly Night
Santa's Wonderland reduces music and sound levels, offers reservations at select areas, adds seating around queues, and provides staffing interpreters. General admission ticket required.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Nov 15 & Jan 3 - 3:00PM - 6:00PM”
Nov 21 – Dec 30Season
Dewberry Farm, Brookshire
A Berry Merry Christmas
Families enjoy a hay wagon ride through a winter wonderland of lights, toss real snowballs, meet Santa Claus, and ride the Jingle Bell Express through five million synchronized Christmas lights. Over 40 holiday attractions are available.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“NOV 21st- Dec 30th”
Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027Season
Museum of East Texas, Lufkin
Festival of Trees
A brightly colored forest lined with rows of festive holiday-decorated trees, ranging from 4 to 12 feet tall, sponsored by businesses, families, and individuals. Families visit to view the display and take photos.
Venue admission is free; event tickets may differ.
The venue: “We are always FREE and encourage visitors to return again and again!”
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“November 21, 2026 through January 15, 2027”
Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Season
Palm Beach At Moody Gardens Water Park, Galveston
Holiday in The Gardens
Moody Gardens' 25th holiday season features ICE LAND: Caribbean Christmas, a mile-long Holiday Lights Trail with two million lights, evening ice skating, the Arctic Slide, and the new live show A Very Electric Christmas from Lightwire Theater, nightly November 21 through January 2.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Holiday in The Gardens, running nightly from November 21, 2026 through January 2, 2027.”
Nov 27 – Dec 30Season
Cameron Park Zoo, Waco
Wild Lights 2026
Wild Lights transforms the zoo's inner loop with more than 3 million twinkling lights from November 27 through December 30. Santa spreads holiday cheer to children of all ages.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“November 27 @ 6:00 pm - December 23 @ 9:00 pm”
Nov 28Event
Abilene Field of Dreams, Abilene
Winter Lightfest
A 3/4-mile paved walking path through nearly 3 million lights features photo ops, Santa, a scavenger hunt, hot chocolate, and s'mores. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., last admission 9 p.m., walking trail 6–10 p.m.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Saturday, November 28th”
Nov 28, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027Season
Longview Arboretum and Nature Center, Longview
BRIGHT! A Season of Lights
Illuminated holiday gardens with twinkling lights, festive music, live entertainment on select nights, and Santa meet-and-greet. Gates open at 5:30pm, last entry 9pm.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“November 28 – January 3 - Hours: Gates open at 5:30 and the last entry is at 9pm”
Nov 28 – Dec 24Season
Sweet Eats Adventure Farm & Petting Zoo, Georgetown
Choose & Cut Christmas Trees, Santa & Reindeer, Candy Cane Hunts
Families choose and cut their own Christmas trees, meet Santa and real-life reindeer, and participate in candy cane hunts across the farm during the holiday season.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“CHOOSE & CUT CHRISTMAS TREES 🎅 SANTA & REAL LIFE REINDEER 🦌🛷 + CANDY CANE HUNTS:NOV. 28TH - DEC. 24TH”
Dec 1, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Season
Harlingen Arts and Heritage Museum, Harlingen
Christmas Tree Extravaganza
Beautifully decorated trees fill the museum with holiday warmth and wonder. Guests stroll through glowing displays, vote for favorite designs, and enjoy holiday music and lights. A reception with live music and refreshments is held Thursday, December 10, 6–8 PM.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Dec 01, 2026, 10:00 AM CST – Jan 02, 2027, 4:00 PM CST”
Dec 1Event
Old Hidalgo Pumphouse Museum and World Birding Center, Hidalgo
Hidalgo Festival of Lights
A South Texas holiday tradition featuring over 5 million lights along a 2.5-mile illuminated trail, Santa Express Train Tour, Santa's Village, live performances, and family-friendly activities.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Experience the magic of the holiday season at the Hidalgo Festival of Lights—a cherished South Texas tradition that brings families and communities together each December.”
Dec 1 – 19Season
Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, Orange
Christmas Strolls
The Gardens transform with thousands of Christmas lights, decorated trees by community members, and holiday flowering displays. Families stroll through on select December evenings with limited capacity.
Venue admission is free; event tickets may differ.
The venue: “Admission into the gardens is free of charge”
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Christmas Strolls: Tuesdays – Saturdays, December 1-19, 2026 – 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.”
Dec 5Event
Natural Bridge Caverns, San Antonio
Christmas at the Caverns
Families enjoy caroling, lights, Santa, s'mores, ice skating, reindeer maze, trail of lights, campfire, and storytime with Mrs. Claus from 4:30pm to 9:00pm.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“🎄 12/5 – 12/6”
Dec 5 – 21Season
Sundrop Springs, New Braunfels
Christmas Fun for the Family
Families enjoy a trail of lights, meet Santa Claus, warm up by fire pits with hot chocolate, ride a tractor-pulled hayride through a holiday light display, and participate in outdoor games and activities.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Dates: 5PM - 9PM | Dec. 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21”
Dec 10Event
The Discovery Science Place, Tyler
Holiday Open House
Downtown Tyler's museums and attractions host an evening of holiday wonder where families explore the museum, get a picture with Santa, enjoy face painting, holiday snacks, and participate in an exciting experiment.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“DEC. 10, 20264:00 pm - 8:00 pm”
Dec 19Event
Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park, Conroe
Holiday in the Park
Families meet Santa, make s'mores, enjoy a holiday cookie walk, visit a festive photo booth, and walk through lighted displays with carolers at this seasonal celebration.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Holiday in the Park December 19, 2026 at 5:00-8:00 p.m.”
Dec 19 · 8:00 amEvent
USS Lexington Museum, Corpus Christi
Breakfast with Santa
Families enjoy a festive pancake bar breakfast and meet Santa aboard the USS Lexington Museum. A holiday memory-making experience for children.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“December 19 @ 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM”