Everything you need for the holidays in Laredo is in our guide. Discover all the top festive events and activities. For Laredo residents and newcomers, our guide is your key to the festive season.
This year, Lightscape at Fort Worth Botanic Garden transforms the garden into a dazzling display of lights and captivating art installations, creating a magical experience. Meanwhile, Santa’s Ranch welcomes families to enjoy a drive-through holiday light park, showcasing whimsical scenes and festive cheer. And definitely don't forget Lone Star Lights, featuring intricate light displays that enchant visitors of all ages. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Laredo
- Lightscape at Fort Worth Botanic Garden (Fort Worth)
- Santa’s Ranch (New Braunfels)
- Elf Acres (San Antonio)
- Lone Star Lights and Carolina Creek (Huntsville)
- Holidays at the Heard (McKinney)
- Old Town Holiday Stroll 2024 (Lewisville)
- Christmas in the Park (Cuero)
- Chisholm Trail Christmas Ball (Belton)
- Hollydays Market of Rosenberg (Rosenberg)
- Ranch Hand Weekend Festival (Kingsville)
See these and even more events listed below!
Laredo Holiday Light Displays
Lightscape at Fort Worth Botanic Garden
What to Expect:
Immersive light and sound experience with over 80% new installations.
Description:
Lightscape at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden features custom-designed light installations set against a serene natural backdrop, creating a captivating atmosphere with over 80% new and reimagined displays.
Where: Fort Worth | More Info: Lightscape at Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Lone Star Lights and Carolina Creek
What to Expect:
Immersive light displays with interactive activities and live music.
Description:
Lone Star Lights at Carolina Creek features over 1.2 million lights, immersive thematic zones, live music, and interactive activities like zip lining and visiting Santa's workshop. The event includes a petting farm, snow zone, and local food vendors, making it a comprehensive holiday experience.
Where: Huntsville | More Info: Lone Star Lights and Carolina Creek
Santa’s Ranch
What to Expect:
Over 2.5 million lights and animated displays.
Description:
Santa's Ranch is a premier holiday light exhibition featuring over 2.5 million lights and animated displays along a winding country road. Enjoy homemade hot chocolate and kettle corn while creating memorable moments with family and pets.
Where: New Braunfels | More Info: Santa’s Ranch
Elf Acres
What to Expect:
Synchronized light and sound show on a 1-mile trail.
Description:
Elf Acres offers a 1-mile drive-thru trail of Christmas lights and animated displays, accompanied by festive music. The event includes a walkable Santa's Village with a synchronized light show on three mega trees, photo opportunities with Santa, and a variety of treats and gifts available for purchase.
Where: San Antonio | More Info: Elf Acres
Christmas in the Park
What to Expect:
Drive-through tour of lights with community volunteering.
Description:
Cuero's Christmas in the Park features hundreds of lighted scenes, thousands of LEDs, and festive events like Hot Chocolate Nights and a Live Nativity.
Where: Cuero | More Info: Christmas in the Park
Holidays at the Heard
What to Expect:
Holiday light display in a nature preserve setting.
Description:
Holidays at the Heard is a family-friendly event featuring holiday lights and décor along a half-mile nature trail. The event includes a glimpse of the Dinosaurs Live exhibit, live music under the stars, and festive settings for photo opportunities. Warm hot cocoa and snacks are available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting the Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary.
Where: McKinney | More Info: Holidays at the Heard
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 can decorate their sites to view, and enjoy activities like painting ornaments and gathering donations for the Brown County Humane Society.
Where: Brownwood | More Info: Holiday in the Park at Lake Brownwood State Park
Laredo Holiday Markets and Shopping
Hollydays Market of Rosenberg
What to Expect:
Indoor shopping with 130 vendors.
Description:
Hollydays Market of Rosenberg is a three-day holiday shopping event featuring 130 vendors in three indoor buildings, offering unique and one-of-a-kind gifts for all festive events.
Where: Rosenberg | More Info: Hollydays Market of Rosenberg
Christmas on Main Street
What to Expect:
Community-driven holiday festivities with local vendors and decorations.
Description:
Christmas on Main Street is a vibrant holiday celebration featuring festive decorations, holiday markets, and community events.
Where: Palestine | More Info: Christmas on Main Street
Laredo Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Ranch Hand Weekend Festival
What to Expect:
Authentic cowboy culture and heritage celebration.
Description:
Ranch Hand Weekend is a celebration of Texas ranching culture, featuring food, live music, cooking demonstrations, art, storytelling, a car show, and two-step dancing.
Where: Kingsville | More Info: Ranch Hand Weekend Festival
Chisholm Trail Christmas Ball
What to Expect:
Live and silent auctions with unique items to support youth scholarships.
Description:
The Chisholm Trail Christmas Ball is an annual scholarship fundraiser featuring a live and silent auction, dinner, and dancing. It supports the Bell County Youth Fair Scholarship program, which has awarded over $725,500 to 173 students since 2007.
Where: Belton | More Info: Chisholm Trail Christmas Ball
Breakfast with Santa
What to Expect:
Holiday breakfast with Santa and photo opportunities.
Description:
Join Breakfast with Santa at the Marble Falls Visitor Center for a delightful morning with holiday treats and photos with Santa.
Where: Marble Falls | More Info: Breakfast with Santa
Laredo Other Holiday Activities
Christmas in God’s Country
What to Expect:
Interactive holiday activities and festive light displays.
Description:
Christmas in God’s Country is a festive event featuring a vendor parade, Christmas cards, light post banners, and various activities like Reindeer Games and Non-Profit spaces. It includes a lighted night parade with categories for the best floats and decorations.
Where: Hondo | More Info: Christmas in God’s Country
Old Town Holiday Stroll 2024
What to Expect:
Hayrides and tree lighting ceremony in historic Old Town.
Description:
The Old Town Holiday Stroll 2024 in Lewisville features hayrides, a tree lighting ceremony, movie nights, pancake breakfasts, and a Christmas parade with Santa, along with various vendors and winter carnival activities.