Celebrate the Holidays in Texas State Parks!

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'Tis the season and Texas State Parks have festive holiday events available throughout the state. In addition to the experiences listed below, be sure to visit the Holidays in the Parks page and the Calendar of Events.


Austin Area

LBJ family around tree

3rd Annual Mother Neff Christmas at Mother Neff (Dec. 2) - Join us for creative Christmas crafts, special guests, a holiday hike and more!

Trail of Lights at Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery (Dec. 8) - Walk through the lighted trails and enjoy a traditional German-Texas Christmas.

48th Annual LBJ Tree Lighting at Lyndon B. Johnson (Dec. 17) - Join the Texas Hill Country Community in this special tradition started 48 years ago by President and Mrs. Johnson.

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Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Santa Geocache

Ghosts of Christmas Past at Fort Richardson (Dec. 9) - Observe "ghosts" of cavalry soldiers and their families as they celebrate a traditional 1870s Christmas.

Holly Jolly Cache at Eisenhower (Dec. 16) - Learn how to use GPS to find caches in order to assemble a unique snowman ornament. Stick around to join the Santa Hat Hike that afternoon.

Santa in the Park at Meridian (Dec. 16) - Don't miss your chance to see Santa while overlooking our beautiful lake.

Winter Solstice Celebration at Dinosaur Valley (Dec. 22) - Celebrate the start of winter with stories by a campfire, the burning of a yule log, and winter-themed crafts.

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East Texas

Christmas in the Park

Christmas in the Park at Lake Bob Sandlin (Dec. 8-9)Join us for family fun at our 6th Annual Christmas in the Park!

Christmas in the Park at Daingerfield (Dec. 13-16) - Drive through the park to enjoy an evening full of Christmas spirit and get to meet Santa himself!

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Houston Area

Santa on the Battleship Texas

Yuletide TEXAS at Battleship Texas (Dec. 9) - Kids of all ages can come out and enjoy the spirit of the season, complete with decorations, crafts, and a visit with Santa!

Holiday in the Park at Sheldon Lake (Dec. 10) - Get in the holiday spirit with our rangers for an afternoon filled with festive fun!

Holiday Beach Stroll at Galveston Island (Dec. 25) - Join us on an easy, mellow beach stroll for treasures after the eating, drinking, and merriment of the holidays.

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Panhandle

Christmas Balloon Glow at Palo Duro (Dec. 16) - See the canyon glow with the hot air balloons, visit with Santa, and even make a souvenir ornament!

Holly-days at San Angelo (Dec. 16) - Enjoy the campground light tour, a visit with Santa, ornament crafts, s'mores around the campfire, and more!

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San Antonio Area

taffy pull

Christmas at the Ranch and North Star Party at South Llano River (Dec. 2) - Celebrate Christmas with us at Mr. Buck's historic ranch home, then enjoy the starry skies!

Fourth Annual Christmas Boat Parade at Lake Casa Blanca (Dec. 2) - Join us for music, lights, and activities for the entire family!

Old-Fashioned Holiday Taffy Pull at Palmetto (Dec. 16) - Homemade candy and holiday fun!

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West Texas

Davis Mountains Ornaments

Holiday Cookie Walk at Davis Mountains (Dec. 9) - Take part in the fun annual walk through the park that includes cookies and warm drinks at each stop!

Arts in the Parks - Ornament Making! at Wyler Aerial Tramway (Dec. 9) - Need some more decorations for the Holidays? Join us and make your own!

Holly Jolly Women's Hike! at Davis Mountains (Dec. 17) - Let's go, ladies: This 11-mile hike is a challenge but we can do it! Be sure to bring water, snacks, hiking sticks, and sturdy shoes to walk our longest trail.

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