Events
What is happening around Texas this week and this season.
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Santa’s Wonderland 2026 in College Station: Dates, Tickets and What to Expect
Santa’s Wonderland opens Nov. 13, 2026, in College Station. Here are the dates, ticket prices and what’s included this season.
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Prairie Lights 2026 in Grand Prairie: Dates, Tickets and Tips for the Drive-Through Show
Prairie Lights runs nightly Nov. 26 to Dec. 31, 2026, at Lynn Creek Park. Here’s what to know about tickets, Fast Pass…
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Texas Cowboys’ Christmas Ball 2026 in Anson: Dates, Bands, Tickets and Dress Code
The Texas Cowboys’ Christmas Ball returns to Anson’s Pioneer Hall Dec. 17–19, 2026. Here are the bands, ticket prices and dress code.
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Fredericksburg’s Christmas Season: The Marktplatz Tree, German Pyramid and Eisbahn Ice Rink
Fredericksburg lights its Marktplatz tree and German Christmas pyramid nightly each holiday season. Here’s what to know for 2026.
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Austin Trail of Lights 2026: Free Nights, Ticket Prices and Parking Tips for Zilker Park
Austin’s Trail of Lights runs Dec. 10–23, 2026, at Zilker Park, with seven free nights. Here are tickets, parking and shuttle tips.
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Marshall’s Wonderland of Lights 2026: What to Expect at the East Texas Holiday Festival
Marshall’s courthouse lights up each holiday season. Here’s what to expect at Wonderland of Lights 2026 and when it usually opens.
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San Antonio River Walk Holiday Lights and the 2026 Ford Holiday River Parade: Date, Tickets and Free Viewing
The 2026 Ford Holiday River Parade is Nov. 27, and San Antonio’s River Walk lights glow nightly into January. Here’s how to…
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Johnson City’s Lights Spectacular 2026: Dates, Free Displays and How to See the Blanco County Courthouse Lit Up
Johnson City’s Lights Spectacular runs Nov. 27, 2026, to Jan. 3, 2027. Here’s how to see the courthouse square and PEC lights.
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Moody Gardens Holiday in the Gardens 2026: Dates, ICE LAND and the Mile-Long Lights Trail in Galveston
Moody Gardens’ holiday season runs Nov. 21, 2026 to Jan. 2, 2027, with a mile-long lights trail, ICE LAND, skating and a…
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Texas Book Festival 2026 in Austin: Free Author Talks at the State Capitol Nov. 14–15
The free Texas Book Festival returns to the State Capitol grounds in Austin Nov. 14–15, 2026. Here’s what to know before you…