Ready for holiday fun in Little Elm? Let our guide show you the best festive events! Whether Little Elm is your home base or your holiday escape, our guide maximizes your seasonal enjoyment.
One of the standout attractions this season is the enchanting **Lights on the Lake**, where dazzling displays illuminate the waterfront, creating a festive atmosphere for all ages. You can also experience the holiday cheer at the **Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting**, featuring festive floats and the ceremonial lighting of the town's Christmas tree. And the **Christmas in the Park** is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering a delightful mix of holiday activities and family-friendly entertainment. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Little Elm
- Lights on the Lake
- Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting (Flower Mound)
- Lights at Legacy (Plano)
- Light the Night (Watters Creek)
- Christmas in the Park (Murphy)
- Tree Lighting Celebration (Princeton)
- Christmas on the Square (Celina)
- Miracle on 134th Street (Celina)
- Dickens (Downtown Plano)
- Cookies With Santa (Fairview Town Center)
See these and even more events listed below!
Little Elm Holiday Light Displays
Lights on the Lake
What to Expect:
Drive-thru holiday light display with over 600,000 lights.
Description:
Lights on the Lake is a drive-thru holiday light display featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights. The event includes a larger-than-life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, colorful section arches, memorable animated scenes, and a fairy tale magic grand finale. Visitors drive through the show while listening to the wonderful sounds of the season.
Where: Little Elm | More Info: Lights on the Lake
Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting
What to Expect:
Spectacular tree lighting ceremony with over 100,000 LED lights.
Description:
The Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting in Flower Mound features lighted floats, live performances, pictures with Santa, a community tent, food trucks, and kids' activities culminating in the lighting of over 100,000 LED lights on a 50-foot-tall Christmas tree.
Where: Flower Mound | More Info: Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting
Light the Night
What to Expect:
Vibrant holiday light display in a shopping village setting.
Description:
Light the Night at Watters Creek Village features a spectacular display of holiday lights and decorations, creating a vibrant and festive atmosphere perfect for the season.
Where: Watters Creek | More Info: Light the Night
Lights at Legacy
What to Expect:
Annual Christmas tree lighting with festive activities for all ages.
Description:
Lights at Legacy is a free outdoor holiday celebration featuring Santa visits, complimentary rides on the Marriott Christmas Train, balloon artists, toy soldier stilt walkers, little drummer boys, live entertainment, and complimentary food and drink samples from The Shops at Legacy retailers and restaurants.
Where: Plano | More Info: Lights at Legacy
Tree Lighting Celebration
What to Expect:
Ice skating and festive crafts with Santa.
Description:
Join us at the Princeton Municipal Center for a festive celebration featuring ice skating, festive crafts, and pictures with Santa. This free, family-friendly event is a wonderful way to usher in the holiday season with community fellowship and Christmas spirit.
Where: Princeton | More Info: Tree Lighting Celebration
Miracle on 134th Street
What to Expect:
Immersive holiday experience with Santa's workshop and extensive Christmas lights.
Description:
Miracle on 134th Street is a festive holiday event in Celina, Texas, featuring an 8,500-square-foot Santa workshop, over 2 million Christmas lights, a Christmas train, carousel, s'more station, and various interactive activities for all ages.
Where: Celina | More Info: Miracle on 134th Street
Marble Falls Light-Up Christmas Parade
What to Expect:
Vibrant light displays and festive community celebration.
Description:
The Marble Falls Light-Up Christmas Parade features floats filled with colorful lights parading down Main Street, accompanied by choreographed performances and a special appearance by Santa.
Where: Marble Falls | More Info: Marble Falls Light-Up Christmas Parade
Holidays at the Heard
What to Expect:
Holiday lights and live music along a nature trail.
Description:
Holidays at the Heard is a family-friendly event featuring holiday lights and décor along a half-mile nature trail, live music, and a glimpse of the Dinosaurs Live exhibit. Enjoy warm hot cocoa and festive settings while supporting the Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary.
Where: McKinney | More Info: Holidays at the Heard
55th Annual LBJ Tree Lighting
What to Expect:
Traditional Texas-German Christmas celebration with live music and homemade treats.
Description:
The 55th Annual LBJ Tree Lighting at LBJ State Park and Historic Site features carolers, a live nativity, Santa Claus, and refreshments. Enjoy the spectacular tree lighting amidst festive activities and a lantern-lit path to the Sauer-Beckmann Farm.
Where: Fredericksburg | More Info: 55th Annual LBJ Tree Lighting
Little Elm Holiday Markets and Shopping
Holiday Bazaar In The Lakefront District
What to Expect:
Local artisans and vendors showcasing handmade crafts and holiday decor.
Description:
Join us for a joyful celebration at the Holiday Bazaar in the Lakefront District, featuring an array of vendors offering unique gifts, delicious treats, and festive decorations. Explore local artisans showcasing handmade crafts and holiday decor, and indulge in a variety of delicious holiday treats. Immerse yourself in the holiday ambiance with dazzling decorations and twinkling lights.
Where: Little Elm | More Info: Holiday Bazaar In The Lakefront District
Hollydays Market of Rosenberg
What to Expect:
Indoor shopping with 130 vendors and free parking.
Description:
Hollydays Market of Rosenberg is a three-day holiday shopping event featuring 130 vendors in three indoor buildings. Shop for unique gifts, enjoy food from on-site food trucks, and take photos at the market's photo booth.
Where: Rosenberg | More Info: Hollydays Market of Rosenberg
Little Elm Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Dickens
What to Expect:
Tree lighting festival with vendors and snow slide.
Description:
Dickens in Downtown Plano is a free annual event in the heart of the Historic Downtown Plano Arts District, featuring a tree lighting festival, vendors, a snow slide, and activities for the whole family.
Where: Downtown Plano | More Info: Dickens
Chisholm Trail Christmas Ball
What to Expect:
Live and silent auction with unique items to support youth scholarships.
Description:
The Chisholm Trail Christmas Ball is an annual fundraiser for the Bell County Youth Fair Scholarship program, featuring a live and silent auction, dinner, and dance. The event supports exceptional students in Bell County who may not be able to attend college without financial assistance.
Where: Belton | More Info: Chisholm Trail Christmas Ball
Little Elm Other Holiday Activities
Christmas in the Park
What to Expect:
Annual toy drive benefiting local children.
Description:
Christmas in the Park is a festive event held at the Murphy City Hall Complex, featuring live music, performances, and an annual toy drive benefiting the Collin County Children's Advocacy Center.
Where: Murphy | More Info: Christmas in the Park
Christmas on the Square
What to Expect:
Live music performances by Barefoot Nation, Buffett Beach Band, and Party Kings.
Description:
Christmas on the Square is a family-friendly event in Celina's Downtown Square, featuring a Christmas parade, tree lighting ceremony, visits with Santa, live music, and local vendors selling handmade and homemade items.
Where: Celina | More Info: Christmas on the Square
Cookies With Santa
What to Expect:
Interactive cookie decorating with Santa.
Description:
Decorate cookies and visit Santa in a relaxed environment, using your personal camera.
Where: Fairview Town Center | More Info: Cookies With Santa
Christmas on the Chisholm Trail
What to Expect:
Historic downtown Christmas celebration with movie screening and tree lighting.
Description:
Christmas on the Chisholm Trail features a historic downtown setting with a movie screening of "Arthur Christmas," followed by a City Tree Lighting Ceremony. The event includes shopping, food vendors, music, and visits with Santa, culminating in a Christmas parade at 6 PM.
Where: Belton | More Info: Christmas on the Chisholm Trail
Old Town Holiday Stroll
What to Expect:
Family-friendly holiday activities with a variety of entertainment options.
Description:
The Old Town Holiday Stroll in Lewisville, TX, features First Fridays vendors, a Children's Entrepreneur Market, food vendors, and a Winter Carnival. Highlights include hayrides through the Old Town Historic Home District, the Lewisville Lights tree lighting ceremony, and a movie in the plaza. The event also includes a pancake breakfast with Santa, a motorcycle toy run, and the Huffines Auto Dealerships Lewisville Christmas Parade.
Where: Lewisville | More Info: Old Town Holiday Stroll
Christmas in the Park Weekend & Jingle Bell Fun Run
What to Expect:
Holiday festivities with a fun run.
Description:
Join us for the Christmas in the Park Weekend & Jingle Bell Fun Run, featuring old-fashioned hayrides, cookies, hot cocoa, local performances, and photos with Santa. This event includes a festive fun run to support local causes.
Where: College Station | More Info: Christmas in the Park Weekend & Jingle Bell Fun Run
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- The Colony (6 miles)
- Frisco (7 miles)
- Corinth (7 miles)
- Lewisville (9 miles)
- Denton (12 miles)
- Flower Mound (14 miles)
- Carrollton (15 miles)
- Coppell (15 miles)
- Allen (16 miles)
- Farmers Branch (16 miles)
- Plano (17 miles)
- Grapevine (18 miles)
- McKinney (19 miles)
- Southlake (19 miles)
- Richardson (19 miles)
- Murphy (21 miles)
- University Park (23 miles)
- Colleyville (23 miles)
- Sachse (24 miles)
- Euless (24 miles)
- Keller (24 miles)
- Irving (24 miles)
- Garland (24 miles)
- Bedford (25 miles)
- Wylie (25 miles)
- Hurst (27 miles)
- Dallas (27 miles)
- Watauga (28 miles)
- Rowlett (28 miles)
- North Richland Hills (28 miles)
- Grand Prairie (29 miles)
- Arlington (31 miles)
- Haltom City (32 miles)
- Rockwall (32 miles)
- Saginaw (32 miles)
- Mesquite (34 miles)
- Balch Springs (35 miles)
- Duncanville (35 miles)
- Fort Worth (38 miles)
- Sherman (38 miles)
- Cedar Hill (40 miles)
- DeSoto (40 miles)
- Lancaster (41 miles)
- Mansfield (43 miles)