Gear up for an amazing holiday season in Port Arthur with our ultimate festive guide! For Port Arthur locals and seasonal visitors alike, our guide unlocks the city's holiday potential.
Popular events this season feature the enchanting Holiday in the Park at Lake Brownwood State Park, where twinkling lights and festive activities transform the park into a winter wonderland. You'll also find Christmas in the Park, showcasing beautiful holiday displays and community spirit. And definitely don't forget A Very Marshy Christmas, where unique marsh-themed festivities bring a different flavor to the season. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Port Arthur
- A Very Marshy Christmas
- Christmas in the Park (Cuero)
- Christmas on Main Street (Palestine)
- Holiday in the Park at Lake Brownwood State Park (Brownwood)
- Palestine Christmas Market (Palestine)
- Breakfast with Santa (Marble Falls)
- Home for the Holidays Gift Market of Katy (Katy)
- Home for the Holidays Gift Market of Humble (Humble)
See these and even more events listed below!
Port Arthur Holiday Light Displays
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 free entry with donations accepted. It includes 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
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' decorated campsites will be visible as you drive through, and you can enjoy a fire with a ranger and paint your own ornament at the Group Dining Hall. 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
Port Arthur Holiday Markets and Shopping
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
Palestine Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Local artisans and festive food offerings.
Description:
The Palestine Christmas Market offers a variety of local vendors, festive delicacies, and handmade ornaments in a charming holiday setting.
Where: Palestine | More Info: Palestine Christmas Market
Home for the Holidays Gift Market of Humble
What to Expect:
Unique gifts and local vendor interactions.
Description:
The Home for the Holidays Gift Market of Humble features over 100 merchants offering unique, one-of-a-kind gifts, clothing, food, and home decor. It is a place where customers can experience face-to-face interactions with local artists and small businesses, creating a memorable shopping experience.
Where: Humble | More Info: Home for the Holidays Gift Market of Humble
Home for the Holidays Gift Market of Katy
What to Expect:
Supporting local small businesses with a wide range of unique gifts.
Description:
Home for the Holidays Gift Market of Katy is a premier shopping event featuring over 130 local vendors offering unique, handmade, and seasonal gifts. The market provides an opportunity to support small businesses and experience a variety of products in a festive atmosphere.
Where: Katy | More Info: Home for the Holidays Gift Market of Katy
Port Arthur Other Holiday Activities
A Very Marshy Christmas
What to Expect:
Airboat arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Description:
Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at Sea Rim State Park by airboat, offering hot cocoa, Christmas crafts, and photo opportunities.
Where: Port Arthur | More Info: A Very Marshy Christmas
Breakfast with Santa
What to Expect:
Intimate breakfast setting with Santa.
Description:
Join Santa for a delightful breakfast at the Marble Falls Visitor Center, where you can enjoy a special morning with family and friends.