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Holiday Events

Articles, guides, and practical Texas travel information tagged Holiday Events.

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Santa Claus greeting children in festive holiday pajamas aboard the Grapevine Vintage Railroad coach

Places to Visit

Polar Express Grapevine: Santa's North Pole Express Guide for Families

Plan your trip on the Polar Express Grapevine holiday train. Explore Santa's North Pole Express tickets, 2026 dates, parking, and family tips.

14 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Dallas

Dallas Holiday Parade: Route, Tickets, Schedule & Viewing Guide

Plan your morning at the Dallas Holiday Parade. Explore the Commerce Street route, reserved bleacher tickets, DART light rail stations, and parking tips.

14 min readUpdated Oct 2026

The illuminated German Christmas Pyramid at Marktplatz in Fredericksburg beneath white-lit live oaks.

Texas Hill Country

Fredericksburg Christmas Events & Eisbahn: Complete Guide

Plan your Fredericksburg Christmas getaway. Explore Marktplatz German pyramid lighting, Eisbahn ice skating tickets, Main Street shopping, and parade dates.

14 min readUpdated Oct 2026

A horse-drawn carriage moves through the light tunnel at Santa’s Wonderland in College Station.

Places to Visit

Santa's Wonderland College Station: Tickets, Hours & Guide

Plan your trip to Santa's Wonderland in College Station. Compare ticket prices, operating hours, hayride vs carriage tours, and snow tubing tips.

14 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Historic Main Street in Grapevine, Texas, lined with illuminated storefronts and overhead Christmas lights at night.

Dallas

Grapevine Christmas Capital of Texas: ICE!, Events & Guide

Plan your trip to the Christmas Capital of Texas in Grapevine. Explore Gaylord Texan ICE tickets, Peace Plaza ice skating, train rides, and holiday lights.

14 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Festive holiday light displays illuminating trees and pathways in Zilker Park at night

Austin

Austin Trail of Lights: Schedule, Dates, Hours, Tickets & Fun Run Guide

Plan your visit to the Austin Trail of Lights at Zilker Park. Explore 2026 operating hours, free admission nights, ticket tiers, parking rules, and the Fun Run.

14 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Austin

Armadillo Christmas Bazaar: 2026 Dates, Tickets, Location & Lineup

Plan your visit to the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar in Austin. Find 2026 dates, ticket prices, Palmer Events Center parking, artist booths, and music.

8 min readUpdated Oct 2026

A Victorian couple in top hat and dark green velvet cloak walking down the brick-paved Strand District under holiday garlands during Dickens on The Strand in Galveston

Houston

Dickens on The Strand Galveston Guide: Dates, Tickets, Costumes & Tips

Plan your trip to Dickens on The Strand in Galveston: ticket prices, free Friday admission, 50% costume discounts, parking garages, and parade schedules.

14 min readUpdated Sep 2026