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Holiday Happening In The Brazos Valley
Article By | Lizzie West Photos courtesy of | Local municipal Flickr and Social Media Accounts
Here in the Brazos Valley, there is always so much to do—Our community has tons of ways you can enjoy the holiday season! Here are some highlights of a few things that you, your family, and your friends can do to celebrate the joy of togetherness! Check out what 2025 has to offer!
Brenham (cityofbrenham.org)
A Very Vintage Christmas: Christmas Stroll and Lighted Parade is Friday and Saturday, December 5th and 6th. Start off a weekend with the “Cold Nights, Holiday Tunes” Concert on Friday at 7:00pm in the Commerce Street Parking Lot. After Brunch with Santa on Saturday morning, hang around town for shopping and delicious eats until the Lighted Parade starting at 6:00pm.
Also in nearby Chappell Hill, they will offer a Christmas Home Tour on Saturday, December 13th, from 10:00am to 5:00pm and the Teddy Bear Parade from 3:30 to 5:00pm.
Bryan (bryantx.gov)
Destination Bryan kicks off the holiday season with Lights ON! in Historic Downtown Bryan, Friday, November 21st, from 5:00 to 10:00pm. Help them countdown to the lighting of the Sale Park Christmas Tree and illuminating picturesque Historic Downtown Bryan. This free, family-friendly event includes a variety of holiday activities, live music, and a special appearance by Santa Claus.
Join the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History Tuesday, December 2nd, 5:30 to 7:30pm, for its annual Holiday Showcase! This free event will offer the chance to purchase beautifully crafted items from local artists and authors for the holidays. Talented local artisans will answer questions about the artistic works on sale. Enjoy live music, wine, and hors d’oeuvres while browsing the Museum gift shop & gallery!
Downtown Bryan Holiday Stroll & Lighted Parade is Thursday, December 11th. Enjoy free, family-friendly holiday fun! Stroll around Historic Downtown for an evening of holiday cheer and merriment during the only lighted parade in Bryan-College Station. The Holiday Stroll will begin at 5:00pm and the Lighted Parade will begin at 7:00pm.
Celebrate the season at Holiday Magic, returning for its 27th year on Thursday, December 4th, from 5:30 to 8:30pm at Sue Haswell Memorial Park.
Admission, activities, parking, and shuttle are all free! Food vendors will be in attendance as well. Park in Blinn College lots E, I, and K, and take advantage of free shuttles to Sue Haswell Park
from 5:00 to 9:00pm.
College Station (cstx.gov)
Enjoy Christmas in the Park with more than one million lights decorating Stephen C. Beachy Central Park. The lights will be on from November 27th to January 1st each night from 6:00 to 11:00pm. Admission is free, and parking is available in the park. Don’t forget to bring your wish list for Santa. Staff has arranged with his elves to accept letters in the North Pole mailbox outside the Central Park office. To ensure delivery, letters can be dropped off from November 27th through December 24th. The only night you cannot drive through the park is December 6th, when preparations take place for the Christmas in the Park event.
The College Station Christmas Parade 2025 is on December 6th, at 4:00pm. The parade is a festive celebration bringing the community together to start the holiday season in style. Get ready to be dazzled by beautifully decorated floats, cheerful music, and the spirit of Christmas in Aggieland! The parade begins at Post Oak Mall and travels west down Holleman, turns south on Dartmouth, crosses Southwest Parkway, turns east on Krenek Tap, and ends at Beachy Central Park.
The 2025 Jingle Bell Fun Run in College Station will be held on Sunday, December 7th. The event follows the Christmas Parade, starting at 6:00pm near the hayride line at the tennis courts. This is a one-mile, untimed run through the Christmas in the Park lights, and the entry fee is $15 during early registration by November 17th, and $20 until registration closes on December 1st.
Visit the World’s LARGEST Christmas Park, Santa’s Wonderland, located south of College Station. From November 14th, 2025, to January 4th, 2026. Immerse yourself in millions of dazzling lights, REAL Texas snow & ice, and a multitude of cheerful attractions spread across acres of festive wonderland. Discover delightful shoppes and indulge in downright delicious grub.
There’s so much more we couldn’t fit into this space, so keep your eyes out and tag us on Instagram @brazoslife if you see an event we need to know about!
Navasota (navasotatx.gov)
Christmas at the Tree Farm is a unique Christmas experience held November 14th thru December 31st, that people of all ages can enjoy! The drive-thru option allows guests to drive through the light trail in their own vehicle. The hayride option takes guests through the light trail and to Christmas Town. Christmas Town has Santa and his elves, s’mores roasting, yard games, Christmas arts and crafts, and more!
Home for the Holidays is a family-friendly event held Saturday, December 13th from 9:00am to 8:00pm. Enjoy a day of festive activities including shopping, food trucks, a Winter Wonderland Holiday Market, as well as activities like cookie decorating, a petting zoo, and Santa’s Village. The event concludes with a lighted Christmas parade at 6:00pm and a Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
Join Martha’s Bloomers for Holiday in the Garden! Everybody’s favorite home and garden store is transformed into a Christmas wonderland of festive lights and tasty hors d’oeuvres, adult beverages, and Dulcimer music that primes the senses for Christmas! Celebrate the 25th anniversary of this event on November 21st at 5:30pm.
LIZZIE WEST is the Content Coordinator/Co-Editor of Bryan Broadcasting Publications—as well as a local writer, baker, make-up artist, and Mary Kay consultant. Find more of her contributions and recipes in all our Bryan Broadcasting magazines at BrazosLife.com.
