CENTRAL TEXAS — 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.
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.
DECEMBER 4, 2025
Hewitt - Tree Lighting
The City of Hewitt will hold its Christmas tree lightning 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.
DECEMBER 5
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.
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.
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.
