Here is a boatload of family-fun holiday events in West Texas.
During the holidays, while the far northeast has snow, we down in Texas have everything but. However, who knows what winter will bring us? Sometimes, it does snow in West Texas when the rest of Texas has none. I know one thing for sure—holiday events in West Texas are all about hot cider, a fire in the fireplace, ice skating, and Santa. Towns in West Texas have their fill of holiday events.
See what holiday events in West Texas, including attractions in the Panhandle, you and your family would like to see and participate in. It will be magic!
Holiday Events In West Texas
I’m working hard on this list, which includes the Big Bend Area and El Paso. Happy Holidays, West Texas!
1. Christmas in Abilene, TX
Many holiday events are happening in The Storybook Capital of Texas – Abilene.
• Winter Lightfest In Abilene
November – December – on Weekends Only
Winter Lightfest is seventeen days of breathtaking lights along a 3/4 mile path as you stroll through twinkling lights and animated displays. Food trucks nightly.
• City Halliday Happenings in Abilene
November
City Hall Christmas Tree Lighting will be at 6 p.m. Music from Abilene ISD Revolution Strings will begin at 5:30, and Espressoak will be on hand selling warm drinks.
• 34th Fox West Texas Christmas Lights Parade
November 28th, downtown – Fox West Christmas Lights Parade
• Christmas in the Garden: Welcome to Narnia
Early December
At the Abilene Convention Center
• Christmas Celebration At Abilene Zoo
Middle of December from 4 – 9 pm
For more holiday events in Abilene and a list of all the holiday films in the park – see Abilene Holiday Events.
You can have a wonderful weekend getaway to Abilene, TX.
2. Christmas In San Angelo
San Angelo is gearing up for the holidays with special events and Santa visits.
• Concho Christmas Celebration
- Tour of Lights
- Tree Lighting
- Parade
See all the excitement here – Concho Christmas Celebration.
• San Angelo Christmas Parade
See all events – Discover San Angelo
If you’re wondering what all there is to do in the town, read our article – “Family Attractions In San Angelo, TX.”
3. Holiday Events In Odessa
• Parade Of Lights – Downtown Odessa
December 2nd, 6:30 p.m.
Free pictures with Santa
• Parade of Lights Market – Odessa
Shop before the parade starts …or after. Find out where you can write letters to Santa.
Parade of Lights
• Starbright Village
First of December through January 2025 – 6 pm to 11 pm (open nightly)
A drive or walk-through display. Starbright Village
4. Holiday Events In Amarillo
• Gingerbread Lane -Betenbough Homes Christmas Celebration
It is located at Betenbough Homes New Home Center. Time 6-8 pm – free.
Check out more holiday events at Visit Amarillo.
5. Christmas Events In Lubbock
• Gingerbread Lane -Betenbough Homes Christmas Celebration
December
Location: Betenbough Homes New Home Center at 6517 82nd St. All free.
Enjoy complimentary:
Family Photos with Santa
Hot Cocoa Bar and Treats
Cookie Decorating and Christmas Music
• Annual Carol of Lights
December
Texas Tech University Memorial Circle and Science Quad. Free.
• Three Redneck Tenors Christmas
December
A very rare Christmas performance – Cactus Theater.
Tickets: $35-$70
• Llano Estacado Christmas Market
December
Llano Estacado Winery.
• Winter Market
December
at 13603 Slide Rd
• Candlelight at the Ranch
First of December
See what Christmas would have looked like in the 1800s and 1900s as actors re-create holiday and daily-life activities in the 15 historic National Ranching Heritage Center structures. Listen to live music while enjoying hot cocoa and kettle corn, visit with Santa, and join in singing Christmas carols.
Tickets: Suggested donation: $5
See more at Visit Lubbock.
6. Holiday Events Wichita Falls
• Hangar Holiday Bazaar
November, free
Shop with over 200 vendors at the Hangar Holiday Bazaar in Wichita Falls.
Check times for Saturday.
• Christmas Holidays in Wichita Falls
November – December
A lot is happening during the holidays in Wichita Falls, starting in early November. Refer to each event to see more. Check out more at Christmas in Wichita Falls, TX.
- Christmas Magic Fundraiser – a shopping event from vendors around the world.
- A Christmas Story: The Musical – Wichita Theatre
- The Best Christmas Pageant Ever – Backdoor Theatre
- The Fantasy of Lights – One of the largest holiday displays in the region – MSU
- Carriage Rides Tours through country club neighborhood – ptlcarriages.com
- ElectriCritters: A Lighted Christmas Display – 60k lights and 200 displays light up the River Bend Nature Center
- Santa House – Let Santa’s elves guide you through a winter wonderland. Kell House Museum
- The Big Christmas Expo
7. El Paso Holiday Events
El Paso kicks off the holiday season with its iconic WinterFest with many bright lights.
• WinterFest
November – January
- Ice Skating
- Parade
- Holiday movies
8. Midland Holiday Events
• Miss Cayce’s Wonderland
I just got chills at this website – it’s so festive and has definitely got me into the Christmas spirit …and shopping!!
A must-see for all Christmas and Holiday Decor at Miss Cayce’s Wonderland.
• Ugly Christmas Sweater Run
December
• Christmas At The Mansion
December
Join in on all the special holiday season events! They will have something for everyone – lunch, tea, open house, Santa visits, and their annual ReinBeer event!
• ReinBeer
December
Annual beer festival with beer tastings, live music, and much more! Woohoo!
• Christmas Open House
December
See it all at the Museum of the Southwest
9. Mineral Wells Holiday Events
• Merry Wells Christmas Festival & Lighted Parade
November
Lighted parade at 6 pm.
• Merry Wells Driving Tour
See it all at Merry Wells Christmas
10. Big Bend Area Holiday Celebrations
• Marathon Christmas
It’s a small town with big fun during Christmastime.
Marathon does Christmas the right way.
11. Holiday Events In The Texas Panhandle
• Texas Cowboys’ Christmas Ball
December at Pioneer Hall in Anson, TX
12. Radiance! at The Ranch – Weatherford
The Christmas drive-thru light show is at Sheriff’s Posse Grounds in Parker County. See it all at Radiance! at the Ranch.
Tickets: $30 & $50
For more events in the Lone Star State:
Christmas Holiday Events In North Texas
Christmas Celebrations In East Texas
South Texas Christmas Celebrations
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