TEXAS, USA — The Christmas season is finally here and there are so many events across East Texas that will put you into the holiday spirit!
Below is a list of holiday events all around the Pineywoods:
Nov. 5-Jan. 6
- Carmela's Magical Santa Land in Longview (6-10PM)
Nov. 10-Jan. 4
- Santaland in Tyler (6-10PM)
Nov. 13
- Troup Christmas Tree Lighting at the Troup Library (6PM)
Nov. 17-18
Christmas in the Pineywoods at Maude Cobb Convention Center in Longview
Nov. 17-Dec. 24
Nov. 18
Longview Christmas Tree Lighting at Heritage Plaza in Downtown Longview (4-7PM)
Nov. 22-Dec. 30
- Wonderland of Lights in Marshall
Nov. 23- Dec. 31
- Plantation Pines Christmas Tree Farm opens in Tyler
Nov. 24
- Lighting of the Vines n the Azalea District near Downtown Tyler (5-8PM)
Nov. 24- Dec. 31
- Carriage Rides at the Kiepersol Vineyard
Nov. 28
Kilgore Christmas Parade in Downtown Kilgore (6:30-8:30PM)
Nov. 29- Dec. 2
- Mistletoe & Magic at the W.T. Brookshire Center in Tyler
Nov. 30
Dec. 1
- Merry Motown Christmas at the Liberty Theater in Downtown Tyler (7-9PM)
- Lighting of Rudolph the Red Nose Pumping Unit at Lufkin Industries (5:30PM)
- Tree lighting at the Lillie Russell Memorial Library in Lindale (7PM)
Dec. 1-31
- Azalea District Trail of Lights in the Azalea District near Downtown Tyler
Dec. 2
- Whitehouse Christmas on Main on Main St. in Whitehouse (9AM-7PM)
- Breakfast with Santa: at the W.T. Brookshire Center in Tyler (9-10AM)
- Yulefest in Downtown Gilmer
- Lindale Christmas Parade in Downtown Lindale (5:30PM)
- A Cozy Christmas at True Vine in Tyler (4-9PM)
- Lufkin Christmas Parade in Downtown Lufkin (5:30PM)
- Santa's Bake Shop at the Lille Russell Memorial Library in Lindale (10AM-8PM or until cookies run out)
Dec. 4
- White Oak Christmas Parade in Downtown White Oak (7PM)
Dec. 5
- Henderson Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting in Downtown Henderson (6PM)
Dec. 7
- City of Longview Christmas Parade in Downtown Longview (6:30-9:30PM)
- Troup Christmas Parade in Downtown Troup (6PM)
- A Christmas Carol at Tyler Civic Theatre (7:30-9:30 PM)
Dec. 8-9
- A Pineywood Christmas at Tyler State Park (5-9PM)
- The Nutcracker at TJC (7-9 p.m.)
- Whitehouse Christmas (Sing along) at Liberty Hall (7-9PM)
- A Christmas Carol at Tyler Civic Theatre (7:30-9:30PM)
Dec. 8-31
- Lights at the Rose Garden in Tyler (5-8PM)
Dec. 9
- Breakfast with Santa: at the Glass Recreation Center in Tyler (9:30-11:30AM)
- Holiday Market at Broadway Square (11AM-4PM)
- Holly Jolly Ladies Christmas Party & Sip and Shop at the Kalico Creek Wedding Venue in Tyler (12-8PM)
- Family Day at Tyler Museum of Art (1-4 PM)
- Winter Fest with Santa at Bergfeld Park (1-5PM)
- Holiday Tea at Three at the Goodman Museum (3-6PM)
- Gladewater Christmas in Downtown Gladewater (4:30PM)
- Christmas at the Park at the Children's Park of Tyler (5 PM)
- Hit the Bricks Christmas Market in Downtown Tyler on the Square (11 AM-4 PM)
Dec. 10
- Pictures with Santa at FRESH in Tyler (11 AM-9 PM)
- Christmas on Elm at the Foundry Coffeehouse (1-8PM)
- Santa Sunday at HIgh Hill Farms (2-4:30 PM_
- Light up Longview Trails at City Walking Trails (7PM)
- Rangerette Christmas Show at Kilgore College's Dodson Auditorium (2PM, 5PM)
- A Christmas Carol at Tyler Civic Theatre (2:30PM)
- The Nutcracker at TJC (7-9 p.m.)
- A Christmas Carol at Tyler Civic Theatre (7:30-9:30PM)
Dec. 11
- Chanukah-Klezmer 2023 at True Vine Brewing Co.-Earl Campbell (7-9PM)
Dec. 14
Dec. 15
- Photos with Santa at Origin Bank (1-3PM)
- It's a Wonderful Life (Original B&W) at Liberty Hall (7-9PM)
- 25th Annual Christmas with Strangers Concert at Tyler Christian Fellowship (7-10PM)
Dec. 16
- Saint Nick's Run Fest at Lindsey Park (8-11AM)
- Breakfast and Pictures With Santa at Keller Williams (9-11 AM)
- Mosaic Christmas Market at True Vine Brewing Co-Earl Camobell (9AM-1:30PM)
- Lone Star Christmas Luau at Lone Star Harley Davidson (9AM-2PM)
- Breakfast with Santa at Daniel Boone's (9AM-11PM)
- Holiday Fiddle Zoo for Kids at New Texas Sinfoniac(10-11:30AM)
- “A Who-ville Grinchmas” at Smith County Animal Shelter (10AM-2PM)
- Cookies & Cocoa at Mosaic District (10AM-2PM)
- Christmas Under the Trees Market at Ye Olde City Antique Mall (10AM-5PM)
- Double I Ranch Riding Lessons Christmas Camps (12-4PM)
- Apache Belles Christmas Extraganza at Rogers Palmer Performing Arts Center (2PM)
- Holiday Celebration Side-by-Side Concert at New Texas Sinfonia (3-5PM)
Christmas Under the Bridge at 300 E Valentine St. in Tyler (6-8PM)
Christmas Under the Bridge at 300 E Valentine St. in Tyler (6-8PM)
Apache Belles Christmas Extraganza at Rogers Palmer Performing Arts Center (7PM)
Stardom Entertainment presents Elvis Blue Suede Christmas (7-10PM)
The 3 Wise Men Comedy Show at The Understudy (8-11PM)
Dec. 17
- The Enrichment Tree at Caldwell Zoo
- Holiday Remembrance Service at Lloyd James Funeral Home (5-6PM)
Dec. 19
- Santa at the Plaza Tower (10AM-12PM)
Meet Santa at Circle M Crawfish (6-8PM)
Dec. 20
Dec. 21
- Santa at the Plaza Tower (10AM-12PM)
- Double I Ranch Riding Lessons Christmas Camps (12-4PM)
- Photos with the Grinch at the Tyler Rose Garden (5-8PM)
Dec. 23
- Santa is at Midway Package & Feed (12-4:30PM)
- 7th Annual ETX Ugly Sweater Contest & Christmas Party plus Carol Sing Along with Rafael Espinoza & the Rockabilly Railroad at ETX Brewing Co. (7-11PM)
- Christmas Memories: An Evening with Barry Corbin at Liberty Hall (7-9PM)