Spread the festive joy in Amarillo! Our guide highlights all the events and activities that make this season special. For Amarillo inhabitants and guests, our guide is the ultimate tool to navigate the holiday season.
Join the fun at Amarillo Lights at Maxwell's, where dazzling displays illuminate the night and create a whimsical atmosphere for families. Experience the enchantment of Maxwell's Magical Christmas, featuring delightful activities and holiday treats for everyone to enjoy. And don't forget the Chisholm Trail Christmas Ball, a charming event set to bring the community together in celebration. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Amarillo
- Maxwell's Magical Christmas
- Amarillo Lights at Maxwell's
- Santa's Wonderland (College Station)
- Holidays at the Heard (McKinney)
- Chisholm Trail Christmas Ball (Belton)
- 65th Annual Historic Home Tour and Holiday Market (Fredericksburg)
- Marble Falls Light-Up Christmas Parade (Marble Falls)
- Hollydays Market of Rosenberg (Rosenberg)
- Palestine Christmas Market (Palestine)
- Home for the Holidays Market of Midland (Midland)
See these and even more events listed below!
Amarillo Holiday Light Displays
Amarillo Lights at Maxwell's
What to Expect:
Spectacular holiday light displays with Santa appearances.
Description:
At Maxwell's Pumpkin Farm, Amarillo Lights features over 1 million lights illuminating various displays, including a Santa Claus Trail and holiday attractions like a lighted hayride trail and photo ops.
Where: Amarillo | More Info: Amarillo Lights at Maxwell's
Maxwell's Magical Christmas
What to Expect:
Immersive holiday light displays with Santa Claus appearances.
Description:
Maxwell's Magical Christmas features over 1 million lights illuminating various holiday attractions, including a Santa Claus trail, lighted hayride, and photo ops. Explore the Christmas gift market, enjoy fire pits, and experience activities like the magic carpet ride and tube slides.
Where: Amarillo | More Info: Maxwell's Magical Christmas
Holiday in the Park at Lake Brownwood State Park
What to Expect:
Drive-through holiday lights display with decorated campsites.
Description:
Celebrate the holiday season at Lake Brownwood State Park with a drive-through holiday lights display. Campers have decorated their campsites for you to view, and the Group Dining Hall offers a fire and ornament-painting activity. The event is free, with donations collected for the Brown County Humane Society.
Where: Brownwood | More Info: Holiday in the Park at Lake Brownwood State Park
Christmas In The Park
What to Expect:
Drive-through tour of over 250 lighted scenes.
Description:
Cuero's Christmas in the Park features a drive-through tour of over 250 lighted scenes, with nightly visits from November 25th to New Year's Day. The event includes fan-favorite Hot Chocolate Nights on Thursdays in December and a Live Nativity on select nights the week before Christmas.
Where: Cuero | More Info: Christmas In The Park
Holidays at the Heard
What to Expect:
Holiday lights and live music in a natural setting.
Description:
Holidays at the Heard is a family-friendly event that brings the beauty of the holiday season into nature. The event features a nighttime hike through the Heard nature trail, adorned with holiday lights and décor. Visitors can enjoy a glimpse of the Dinosaurs Live exhibit and live music under the stars in the outdoor amphitheater.
Where: McKinney | More Info: Holidays at the Heard
Marble Falls Light-Up Christmas Parade
What to Expect:
Vibrant light displays and festive floats.
Description:
The Marble Falls Light-Up Christmas Parade features floats filled with lights of every color parading down Main Street Marble Falls in celebration, accompanied by the Walkway of Lights and Ice Skating Rink.
Where: Marble Falls | More Info: Marble Falls Light-Up Christmas Parade
Old Town Holiday Stroll 2024
What to Expect:
Immersive holiday experience with Santa, live music, and interactive activities.
Description:
Explore a 6-acre Old West town filled with millions of dazzling lights and holiday fun. Enjoy beautifully decorated Christmas trees, sparkling light installations, and live entertainment every evening. Meet Santa Claus, participate in the Children's Scavenger Hunt, and experience the magic of Santa's Workshop.
Where: Boerne | More Info: Old Town Holiday Stroll 2024
Santa's Wonderland
What to Expect:
Immersive holiday celebration with extensive light displays and activities.
Description:
Santa's Wonderland in College Station, Texas, features millions of dazzling lights, REAL Texas snow and ice, and a multitude of cheerful attractions. Enjoy delightful Shoppes, specialty Texas-sized food and drinks, train rides, bull rides, photo ops, and more. The event includes a hayride through millions of lights, Marshall Frostbites Snow Playground, meeting Texas Santa, snow tubing, Frostbites Mountain, nightly live entertainment, and petting corral and pony rides.
Where: College Station | More Info: Santa's Wonderland
Amarillo Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas In Downtown
What to Expect:
Vintage Downtown Christmas experience with horse-drawn carriage rides and live reindeer.
Description:
Cuero's 12th Annual Christmas in Downtown Cuero features a 30-foot Christmas tree, an old-fashioned carousel, ice-skating rink, and festive decorations. Enjoy attractions like the Snowzilla Slide, Petting Zoo, Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, Santa, and Christmas Market. The event also includes the Ninja Nation Mobile Obstacle Course and NEW Snow Globe Live for outstanding photo opportunities.
Where: Cuero | More Info: Christmas In Downtown
Home for the Holidays Market of Midland
What to Expect:
Supporting local small businesses with 100-175 vendors.
Description:
The Home for the Holidays Market of Midland is a premier event where shoppers can experience face-to-face interactions with local artists and small businesses, offering a variety of unique gifts in a festive atmosphere.
Where: Midland | More Info: Home for the Holidays Market of Midland
Palestine Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Local artisanal goods and festive delicacies.
Description:
The Palestine Christmas Market features top-notch vendors, food stalls, and fun activities, creating a vibrant holiday destination with great entertainment.
Where: Palestine | More Info: Palestine Christmas Market
Hollydays Market of Rosenberg
What to Expect:
Indoor shopping with 130 vendors and food trucks.
Description:
Hollydays Market of Rosenberg features 130 vendors selling new, unique, and one-of-a-kind gifts across three indoor buildings. The event offers a fun shopping experience with food trucks available on site and free parking.
Where: Rosenberg | More Info: Hollydays Market of Rosenberg
Home for the Holidays Gift Market of Katy
What to Expect:
Supporting local small businesses with face-to-face interactions.
Description:
Home for the Holidays Gift Market of Katy is a premier shopping event featuring over 100 small businesses with handmade crafts, gourmet foods, jewelry, home decor, and more. It offers a unique shopping experience where customers can interact with local artists and small business owners, making it a tradition for many families.
Where: Katy | More Info: Home for the Holidays Gift Market of Katy
Home for the Holidays Gift Market of Humble
What to Expect:
Unique gifts and local vendors in a festive setting.
Description:
The Home for the Holidays Gift Market of Humble is a holiday shopping event featuring over 100 local vendors selling unique gifts, gourmet foods, jewelry, and home decor. It offers a variety of choices in a festive atmosphere, making it a great place to support small businesses and enjoy face-to-face interactions.
Where: Humble | More Info: Home for the Holidays Gift Market of Humble
65th Annual Historic Home Tour and Holiday Market
What to Expect:
Self-guided tours of historic homes and a holiday market with local artisans.
Description:
Explore seven historic homes in Fredericksburg, Texas, and the Pioneer Memorial Library during the 65th Annual Historic Home Tour. The event also features a Holiday Market with 20 boutique artisans selling unique gifts and holiday items.
Where: Fredericksburg | More Info: 65th Annual Historic Home Tour and Holiday Market
Amarillo Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Chisholm Trail Christmas Ball
What to Expect:
Fundraiser for Bell County Youth Fair scholarships with live and silent auctions.
Description:
The Chisholm Trail Christmas Ball is a premier holiday event featuring a live and silent auction, dinner, and dance to support the Bell County Youth Fair Scholarship program. It showcases the talents of students from 4-H, FFA, and FCCLA Clubs with projects ranging from livestock to art and textiles.