Texas Towns All Aglow: Holiday Lights That Spark Small-Town Magic
The holidays are a magical time of year for us all. We enjoy the many traditions, the celebrations, and the 3 Fs – Family, Friends, and Food. But only the scroogiest of Texans doesn't enjoy the incredible – you’ve got to see to believe – holiday light displays found in small towns all over the Lone Star State.
From East to West and North to South, there’s no place better than Texas to celebrate the holiday season. So, to prevent the “Bah Humbugs” from setting in, here’s a roundup of holiday light displays and celebrations in each of our ten heritage trail regions that will brighten even the darkest night.
Texas Brazos Trail Region
- Nature in Lights (Through December 31): Ft. Cavazos/ Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area (BLORA)
- Lights of West (Through December 30): West
Texas Forest Trail Region
- Wonderland of Lights (Through December 29): Marshall
- Christmas in Lindale (Through January 1): Lindale
Texas Forts Trail Region
- Concho Christmas Celebration (Through December 31): San Angelo
Texas Hill Country Trail Region
- Lights Spectacular (Through January 5): Johnson City
- Christmas Nights of Lights (Through January 6): Fredericksburg
Texas Independence Trail Region
- Old West Christmas Light Fest (Through December 23) and Boerne Bright (Through December 29 ): Boerne
- Trail of Lights (Through December 22): La Grange/Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill state historic sites
Lakes
- Whistle Stop Christmas (Through January 5): Cleburne
- Christmas in Granbury https://www.visitgranbury.com/christmas-in-granbury/
Texas Mountain Trail Region
- Magic of Lights (Through December 31): El Paso
Texas Pecos Trail Region
- Starbright Village (Through December 29): Odessa
- Midland’s Merry Lights (Through January 1): Midland
Texas Plains Trail Region
- Comanche Trail Festival of Lights (Through December 25): Big Spring
- Santaland (Through December 22): Lubbock
Texas Tropical Trail Region
- Festival of Lights (Through January 5): Hidalgo
So, round up the family and head out to the small-town Texas holiday light display closest to you. Who knows? This could become a new holiday tradition!