Your go-to guide for the holidays in Burleson is here! Discover all the top festive events and activities. From Burleson aficionados to curious cats, our guide illuminates the city's seasonal hotspots.
One popular attraction this holiday season is Lightscape at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, where stunning light displays create a magical experience set among beautiful flora. Unique to the season, Galaxy Lights at Space Center Houston offers a dazzling blend of holiday cheer and space-themed visuals, drawing in visitors with its immersive light show. And the Whistle Stop Christmas is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring charming decorations and traditional festivities. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Burleson
- Galaxy Lights at Space Center Houston (Houston)
- Lightscape at Fort Worth Botanic Garden (Fort Worth)
- Whistle Stop Christmas (Cleburne)
- Elf Acres (San Antonio)
- Santa’s Ranch (New Braunfels)
- Mainstay Farm Christmas Adventure (Cleburne)
- Holiday in the Gardens (Galveston)
- BTX-MAS: Christmas in Burleson
- Prairie Lights (Grand Prairie)
- Magical Winter Lights (Katy)
See these and even more events listed below!
Burleson Holiday Light Displays
BTX-MAS: Christmas in Burleson
What to Expect:
Interactive Christmas tree with over 20,000 lights and a drone show.
Description:
The Burleson Rotary Club hosts a lighted Christmas parade followed by the City's tree lighting and drone show. The parade begins at 6 p.m., and the tree lighting and drone show take place at 8 p.m. at Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza. The event features a 34-foot-tall Christmas tree covered in over 20,000 lights, an interactive Santa's cabin, and a spectacular drone show set to holiday music.
Where: Burleson | More Info: BTX-MAS: Christmas in Burleson
Nights of Lights
What to Expect:
Free event with Christmas lights and hot beverages.
Description:
Families are invited to get into the Christmas spirit at the Nights of Lights event, featuring beautiful Christmas lights, hot beverages, and music at the Russell Farm Art Center.
Where: Burleson | More Info: Nights of Lights
Whistle Stop Christmas
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration with extensive light displays and festive activities.
Description:
Whistle Stop Christmas in Cleburne, TX, features millions of lights at Hulen Park and downtown Cleburne, along with a lighted Christmas parade, holiday festivities, and various activities.
Where: Cleburne | More Info: Whistle Stop Christmas
Lightscape at Fort Worth Botanic Garden
What to Expect:
Immersive holiday light display with over 80% new installations.
Description:
Lightscape at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden features custom-designed light installations set against the serene backdrop of nature, creating a festive atmosphere with breathtaking, never-before-seen artistic displays from around the globe.
Where: Fort Worth | More Info: Lightscape at Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Lights on the Farm
What to Expect:
Holiday light display with Santa and festive treats.
Description:
Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit with over 1 million dazzling lights and unique holiday elements at the Heritage Farmstead Museum. Take a quarter-mile stroll through the beautiful grounds, meet Santa Claus, and enjoy delicious treats like hot cocoa, s'mores, and donuts while enjoying festive holiday music.
Where: Plano | More Info: Lights on the Farm
Galaxy Lights at Space Center Houston
What to Expect:
Immersive space-themed light displays and interactive exhibits.
Description:
Galaxy Lights at Space Center Houston is a space-themed holiday light show featuring interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, and dazzling light installations that celebrate the wonders of space exploration.
Where: Houston | More Info: Galaxy Lights at Space Center Houston
Holiday in the Gardens
What to Expect:
Immersive holiday light displays and activities.
Description:
Holiday in the Gardens at Moody Gardens features a one-mile trail with over two million lights, sound-enhanced animated displays, hot cocoa, fireside smores, and holiday films in the MG 3D Theater and Rudolph 4D in the 4D Special FX Theater.
Where: Galveston | More Info: Holiday in the Gardens
Santa’s Ranch
What to Expect:
Spectacular drive-thru light display with themed areas.
Description:
Santa's Ranch is a premier holiday light exhibition featuring over 2.5 million twinkling lights and animated Christmas displays along a mile of winding country roads. Enjoy homemade hot chocolate, kettle corn, and other treats while creating lasting holiday memories.
Where: New Braunfels | More Info: Santa’s Ranch
Elf Acres
What to Expect:
1-mile drive-thru trail of Christmas lights and animated displays.
Description:
Elf Acres offers a 1-mile drive-thru trail of Christmas lights and animated displays, accompanied by festive music on their radio station. The event includes a walkable Santa's Village with a synchronized light show on three mega trees, photo opportunities, and delectable treats. Visitors can also shop for cool light-up toys and gifts.
Where: San Antonio | More Info: Elf Acres
Radiance at the Ranch
What to Expect:
Synchronized light and sound show with hot chocolate and magic light glasses.
Description:
Radiance at the Ranch is a spectacular holiday light display featuring 2 million lights animated to favorite holiday classics. The event includes new scenes, more lights, and a VIP option with hot chocolate, magic light glasses for kids, and popcorn for everyone.
Where: Weatherford | More Info: Radiance at the Ranch
Magical Winter Lights
What to Expect:
Interactive lantern displays and family-friendly carnival rides.
Description:
Magical Winter Lights features over 60 lantern displays, including an interactive Space Maze and Dino Land, with larger-than-life lanterns, festive rides, and mouth-watering treats.
Where: Katy | More Info: Magical Winter Lights
Prairie Lights
What to Expect:
State-of-the-art light tunnel and reimagined walk-thru forest.
Description:
Prairie Lights is a premier holiday light park in Texas featuring 4 million lights, an ALL NEW state-of-the-art light tunnel, a REIMAGINED magical walk-thru forest, CAPTIVATING animated light displays, carnival rides, photos with Santa, and holiday shopping.
Where: Grand Prairie | More Info: Prairie Lights
Christmas in the Park
What to Expect:
Drive-through tour of hundreds of lighted scenes.
Description:
Cuero's Christmas in the Park is a drive-through tour of lights featuring hundreds of scenes and thousands of LEDs, with free entry and donations accepted. The event includes Hot Chocolate Nights on Thursdays in December and a Live Nativity on select nights before Christmas.
Where: Cuero | More Info: Christmas in the Park
Burleson Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Craft Fair
What to Expect:
Unique handmade gifts and local artisans.
Description:
The Christmas Craft Fair at the Burleson Senior Center features local vendors showcasing handmade Christmas gifts, art, jewelry, and other unique items. Attendees can find one-of-a-kind presents and stocking stuffers.
Where: Burleson | More Info: Christmas Craft Fair
Burleson Other Holiday Activities
Christmas at the Library
What to Expect:
Interactive holiday activities with free refreshments and crafts.
Description:
Join us at the Burleson Public Library for Christmas at the Library, where you can enjoy refreshments, participate in a holiday scavenger hunt, and engage in gift and craft stations.
Where: Burleson | More Info: Christmas at the Library
Santa's Breakfast
What to Expect:
Holiday breakfast with Santa and crafts.
Description:
Join Santa's Breakfast at Russell Farm Art Center for a pancake breakfast, holiday crafts, and a visit with Santa. Guests will enjoy pancakes, sausage, juice, and coffee served by Santa's elves. Space is limited, so choose your start time.
Where: Burleson | More Info: Santa's Breakfast
Christmas on the Farm
What to Expect:
Country Christmas celebration with handmade crafts and farm-themed activities.
Description:
Celebrate Christmas at Russell Farm Art Center with Christmas craft stations, donkey pictures, and other festive activities. Explore an array of vendors, including the Kids Farmers Market.
Where: Burleson | More Info: Christmas on the Farm
Mainstay Farm Christmas Adventure
What to Expect:
Interactive holiday activities with Santa and festive farm attractions.
Description:
Mainstay Farm Christmas Adventure offers a wide range of activities including visits with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, choose-and-cut Christmas trees, big time climb and play, Texas tubin' hill, and various food and drink options.
Where: Cleburne | More Info: Mainstay Farm Christmas Adventure
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
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- Mansfield (11 miles)
- Benbrook (12 miles)
- Fort Worth (13 miles)
- Cleburne (14 miles)
- Haltom City (18 miles)
- Arlington (18 miles)
- Midlothian (19 miles)
- North Richland Hills (21 miles)
- Hurst (21 miles)
- Cedar Hill (21 miles)
- Saginaw (22 miles)
- Watauga (22 miles)
- Bedford (23 miles)
- Grand Prairie (23 miles)
- Euless (25 miles)
- Duncanville (25 miles)
- Colleyville (25 miles)
- DeSoto (27 miles)
- Keller (27 miles)
- Irving (29 miles)
- Waxahachie (30 miles)
- Southlake (30 miles)
- Grapevine (31 miles)
- Weatherford (32 miles)
- Lancaster (33 miles)
- Coppell (34 miles)
- Dallas (34 miles)
- Flower Mound (35 miles)
- Farmers Branch (36 miles)
- University Park (37 miles)
- Carrollton (38 miles)
- Lewisville (40 miles)
- Balch Springs (43 miles)
- Richardson (44 miles)
- Mesquite (45 miles)
- Corinth (45 miles)