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9 Christmas Events in Texas You Won't Want to Miss

By Perri Ormont Blumberg
November 15, 2018
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Maybe you've already planned a small town Christmas getaway with your girlfriends. Or perhaps your own hometown is a gold mine for holiday joy. Either way, if you're based in Texas or headed there this winter, these nine holiday attractions are worth planning a detour around. Catch y'all on the skating rink.
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Holiday Lights on the River Walk in San Antonio, Texas

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Gorgeous holiday lights take over San Antonio's famed River Walk from the day after Thanksgiving through January 6th, 2019. Fun fact: In total, there are 100,000 lights used on the bald cypress trees along the River Walk.

For more information, click here.

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Azalea District Trail of Lights in Tyler, Texas

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Throughout November and December, visitors can take a walking or open-air shuttle tour to see the colorful homes (many of which are historic) in the Azalea District and Brick Street Village.

For more information, click here.

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Holidays at Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas

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From November 17th, 2018 through January 6th, 2019 enjoy holiday attractions ranging from ice skating and an "arctic slide" to train rides and holiday 3D films.

For more information, click here.

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Houston Zoo Lights in Houston, Texas

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Sparkling lights and holiday merriment abounds at the Houston Zoo from November 17th, 2018 to January 13th, 2019 where the zoo gets decked out with eye-catching decorations and lights. Sip hot chocolate as you take in the holiday train village, enchanted forest, and other amazing sights.

For more information, click here.

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Dickens on the Strand in Galveston, Texas

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Make like a 19th century monarch and enjoy this festive gathering — which runs from November 30th through December 2nd — with parades, strolling carolers, bagpipers, Victorian-inspired crafts and clothing, and more.

For more information, click here.

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Fredericksburg German Christmas Pyramid Lighting in Fredericksburg, Texas

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On Friday November 23rd, join locals and tourists alike at the festive pyramid and community Christmas tree lighting ceremony, which will also feature live music and free cookies and hot chocolate, on a first-come, first-served basis.

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The Nutcracker by Houston Ballet in Houston, Texas

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Treat yourself to ballet tickets this November 23rd to December 29th when the Houston Ballet returns home to The Wortham Theater Center to perform the holiday classic set to the music of Tchaikovsky.

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Christmas at Old Fort Concho in San Angelo, Texas

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From December 7th to December 9th venture to this West Texas town for period entertainment, shopping, children's workshops, holiday displays, and plenty of stellar grub.For more information, click here. https://www.discoversanangelo.com/events/2018/christmas-at-old-fort-concho

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SeaWorld San Antonio Christmas Celebration in San Antonio, Texas

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Kids will love the holiday attractions at SeaWorld San Antonio during their annual Christmas Celebration running from November 17th through January 6th, 2019. Highlights include Christmas shows, dinner with Santa, and visits from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and his friends.

For more information, click here.

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