CENTRAL TEXAS (KXXV) — Looking for a holiday parade, ice skating, or a tree lighting event? See how area neighborhoods are celebrating the holidays this season. We'll continue to add more events as we see them!
DECEMBER 1, 2025
Belton - Ice Skating
The City of Belton hosts free synthetic ice skating from December 1 - 27.
Skating is available Monday - Saturday, with varying hours.
Temple - Christmas Parade
It's the 79th annual Christmas Parade in Temple, starting at 6:30 p.m. downtown on North Main St.
Then at 7:20 p.m. Santa starts his arrival down W. Adams Avenue.
Harker Heights - Tree lighting
Harker Heights City Hall is the site of this year's Christmas tree lighting at 6:00 p.m.
Cookies and cocoa with the City Council starts at 5:00 p.m.
DECEMBER 2, 2025
Lacy Lakeview - Parade
Lacy Lakeview hosts a Christmas parade and park celebration on Tuesday, December 2.
The parade starts at 6:00 p.m., followed by pictures with Santa and holiday music.
Temple - Festival of Trees
The 15th Annual Chrome & Carols Festival of Trees on Tuesday, December 2.
The United Way of Central Texas invites you to the Mayborn Civic and Conference Center starting at 6:00 p.m.
Guests will be surrounded by the magic of the season with professionally decorated Christmas trees by Precious Memories. Visit the UWCTX Facebook page for a sampling of the trees.
Lott - Christmas parade
The City of Lott hosts the Christmas Parade, dinner, and silent auction on Tuesday. The parade starts at 6:00 p.m.
DECEMBER 4, 2025
Hewitt - Tree Lighting
The City of Hewitt will hold its Christmas tree lighting at 5:30 p.m.
Midway ISD’s Christmas carolers will be in attendance at Warren Park.
Bellmead - Tree Lighting & Parade
Head to Memorial Park in Bellmead on Thursday for the annual Christmas tree lighting and parade.
The event starts at 6:30 p.m.
Robinson - Tree Lighting & Parade
The parade starts at 6:00 p.m., running from Robinson HS to Peplow Park.
This year’s theme is "Rockets around the Christmas Tree."
Salado - Christmas Tree Lighting
The Salado Elves will help hold a Christmas tree lighting at the Civic Center.
It starts at 8:00 p.m.
The parade starts at 6:00 p.m., running from Royal & Main to the Salado Civic Center.
McLane Children’s Hospital - Tree lighting
The Baylor, Scott and White McLane Children's Hospital hosts a Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Thursday at 6 p.m.
DECEMBER 5, 2025
Calvert - Tree Lighting & Festival
Calvert presents a special tree lighting program from 5-9 p.m. at Virginia Field Park.
Waco - Winter Wonderland
Head to Heritage Square, December 5-7, for the City of Waco's annual holiday festival.
Enjoy music, food, a tree lighting ceremony, free photos with Santa, and snow tube hills.
Valley Mills - Holiday movie
You can see 'Home Alone' at the Valley Mills Civic Center starting at 6 p.m.
Fort Hood - Tree Lighting
III Armored Corps and Fort Hood will host thee holiday tree lighting ceremony at 5:15 p.m. at the III Armored Corps Headquarters. Enjoy the sounds of the 1st Cavalry Division Band and caroling led by the Meadows Elementary School Choir.
DECEMBER 6, 2025
College Station - Christmas Parade
The Christmas Parade kicks off at 4:00 p.m.
The parade begins at Post Oak Mall and travels to Beachy Central Park.
College Station - Christmas in the Park
Enjoy old-fashioned hayrides, cookies, hot cocoa, local song and dance groups, photos with Santa, an ice sculpture performance, and more festive fun.
The event is held at Stephen C. Beachy Central Park from 6 - 10 p.m.
Meridian - Parade & movie
It's Christmas on the Bosque on Saturday.
The parade on Main St. starts at 6:00 p.m., followed by 'The Grinch' at 7:30 p.m.
Belton - Christmas parade
The Christmas on the Chisholm Trail event is Saturday.
It runs from Penelope Street to 5th Avenue, starting at 6:00 p.m.
Harker Heights - Frost Fest
The free Frost Fest is held at Harker Heights Community Park.
There is a holiday market, food, and special guests.
It runs from 3 - 8:00 p.m.
College Station - Breakfast with Blue Santa
Head to the College Station Police Department on Saturday from 8 - 10 a.m. for the annual Breakfast with Blue Santa event. It's free and open to the public.
DECEMBER 7, 2025
Killeen - Blue Holiday
The Killeen Police Department is hosting its "KPD Blue Holiday" toy drive and Santa visit on Sunday, December 7 at 1500 Lowe's Boulevard, in the parking lot between Kohl's and Walmart.
There will be free photos with Santa, crafts for your kids, and holiday treats, of course.
Head out there between 12 and 6 p.m. and donate new, unopened toys or books for kids of all ages to help out other children in the community this holiday season for the Blue Holiday Program.
DECEMBER 8, 2025
Lorena - A Very Waco Christmas
For the first time, Locals Love Us - Waco is hosting A Very Waco Christmas. This is a community celebration and a way to give back to local businesses. The event is on Monday, December 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. at 1900 Spring Valley Road in Lorena.
There will be free photos with Santa, activities for the kids, local vendor shopping, concessions, and giveaways.
DECEMBER 12, 2025
Temple - Ice Rink
Central Texas's largest outdoor ice rink, made entirely of real ice, will be open December 12 - January 4 at the MLK Festival Grounds (301 S. 4th St.).
Rink on the Rails is a one-of-a-kind attraction in downtown Temple.
Nolanville - Christmas Parade
The City of Nolanville will host a night of lights, music, and holiday cheer at City Hall.
DECEMBER 13, 2025
Nolanville - Grinch Fest
The Grinch Fest night market in Nolanville will offer food trucks, free hot chocolate, and community vendors.
It runs from 5-8 p.m. at The Corner. (204 Main Street)
Copperas Cove - Breakfast with Santa
Enjoy a pancake & sausage breakfast with Santa at the Copperas Cove Civic Center.
It runs from 8 - 10:30 a.m.
Jarrell - Christmas Festival
The 'Very Merry Jarrell Christmas Festival' runs from 3 - 7:00 p.m. on 5th Street in downtown.
Navasota - Photos with Santa
Bring the family to Navasota City Hall of December 13 for free photos with Santa.
They are available 1 - 5 p.m.
Chilton - Winter Wonderland
Chilton ISD hosts the Pirate Winter Wonderland at the secondary parking lot.
It runs on Saturday from 1 - 6:00 p.m.
DECEMBER 18, 2025
Woodway - A Very Merry Woodway Christmas
A Very Merry Woodway Christmas is Thursday, December 18 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Carleen Bright Arboretum, where you can meet Santa, celebrate the Christmas tree lighting, shop at the homemade vendor market, grab a bite to eat from a local food truck, enjoy arts and crafts, and more!
DECEMBER 20, 2025
Lorena - Holiday Photo
Participate in the inaugural City of Lorena Community Christmas photo. The picture is at 1:00 p.m.
