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Christmas markets in Texas, 2026
7 Texas Christmas markets have official 2026 dates. The first opens Nov 12 (Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market, Houston) and the last closes Dec 23 (Texas Christkindl Market, Arlington).
Every listing here was checked against its source on October 22, 2026. Dates come from each organizer's own page, or from an official tourism listing where the listing says so.
Dates, hours and prices come from each organizer's own website or the official listing named with it and can change, and some sites still show last season's details. Check with the organizer before you go. How we check
When are Texas's Christmas markets open in 2026?
| Market | City | 2026 dates | Hours | Entry | Indoor or outdoor | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollydays Market of Plano | Plano | Oct 16 to 18, 2026 | Varies by day (see listing) | Paid, prices vary | Indoors | See listing |
| Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market | Houston | Nov 12 to 15, 2026 | Not posted yet | Paid, prices vary | Indoors | Not stated |
| Chi Omega Christmas Market | Dallas | Nov 19 to 22, 2026 | Varies by day (see listing) | Paid, prices vary | Indoors | Free and paid, shuttle |
| Texas Christkindl Market | Arlington | Nov 20 to Dec 23, 2026, closed Nov 23-26 | 11am-8pm daily | Free | Outdoors | Free |
| Weihnachtsmarkt (Sophienburg Museum) | New Braunfels | Nov 20 to 22, 2026 | 10am-5pm on market days | Paid | Indoors | Not stated |
| Tomball German Christmas Market | Tomball | Dec 11 to 13, 2026 | Varies by day (see listing) | Free | Outdoors | Street, shuttle |
| Armadillo Christmas Bazaar | Austin | Dec 12 to 21, 2026 | Varies by day (see listing) | Paid, prices vary | Indoors | Paid, garage |
Which Texas markets are free or indoors?
- Free to enter: Texas Christkindl Market, Tomball German Christmas Market.
- Indoors (including heated tents): Hollydays Market of Plano, Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market, Chi Omega Christmas Market, Weihnachtsmarkt (Sophienburg Museum), Armadillo Christmas Bazaar.
Which markets have confirmed 2026 dates?
- 2026Oct 16 to 18, 2026
Hollydays Market of Plano
Source: homefortheholidaysgiftmarket.com, checked 2026-10-22
- 2026Nov 12 to 15, 2026
Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market
Source: houstonballet.org, checked 2026-10-22
- 2026Nov 19 to 22, 2026
Chi Omega Christmas Market
Source: chiomegachristmasmarket.org, checked 2026-10-22
- 2026Nov 20 to Dec 23, 2026
Texas Christkindl Market
Source: txchristkindlmarket.com, checked 2026-10-22
- 2026Nov 20 to 22, 2026
Weihnachtsmarkt (Sophienburg Museum)
Source: sophienburg.com, checked 2026-10-22
- 2026Dec 11 to 13, 2026
Tomball German Christmas Market
Source: tomballtx.gov, checked 2026-10-22
- 2026Dec 12 to 21, 2026
Armadillo Christmas Bazaar
Source: armadillobazaar.com, checked 2026-10-22
What else is on in Texas this season?
See all 20 light displays in Texas and 19 tree farms in Texas, each with its source named.
| Name | Type | City | 2026 opening | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa's Ranch | Light display | New Braunfels | Nov 6 | Drive-through; paid entry |
| The Light Park Arlington | Light display | Arlington | Nov 6 | Drive-through; entry not stated |
| The Light Park Frisco | Light display | Frisco | Nov 6 | Drive-through; entry not stated |
| The Light Park Katy | Light display | Katy | Nov 6 | Drive-through; entry not stated |
| The Light Park Mesquite | Light display | Mesquite | Nov 6 | Drive-through; entry not stated |
| The Light Park Round Rock | Light display | Round Rock | Nov 6 | Drive-through; entry not stated |
| The Light Park San Antonio | Light display | San Antonio | Nov 6 | Drive-through; entry not stated |
| The Light Park Spring | Light display | Spring | Nov 6 | Drive-through; entry not stated |
| Holiday at the Arboretum | Light display | Dallas | Nov 11 | Walk-through; paid entry |
| Dallas Zoo Lights | Light display | Dallas | Nov 13 | Walk-through; paid entry |
| TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights | Light display | Houston | Nov 19 | Viewing: check the official site; paid entry |
| Athens Christmas Tree Farm | Tree farm | Athens | Nov 20 | Choose and cut |
| Illuminate at the San Antonio Botanical Garden | Light display | San Antonio | Nov 20 | Walk-through; timed tickets |
| Radiant Nature | Light display | Houston | Nov 20 | Walk-through; timed tickets |
| Sugar Land Holiday Lights | Light display | Sugar Land | Nov 20 | Viewing: check the official site; paid entry |
| Elgin CHRISTmas Tree Farm | Tree farm | Elgin | Nov 21 | Choose and cut, plus pre-cut |
| Family Roots TX Christmas Tree Farm | Tree farm | Hockley | Nov 21 | Choose and cut |
| Holiday in the Gardens (Festival of Lights) | Light display | Galveston | Nov 21 | Walk-through; paid entry |
| Kadee Farm | Tree farm | Greenville | Nov 21 | Choose and cut |
| Spring Creek Growers | Tree farm | Magnolia | Nov 21 | Choose and cut, plus pre-cut |
| Pipe Creek Christmas Tree Farm | Tree farm | Pipe Creek | Nov 23 | Choose and cut, plus pre-cut |
| Solstice Tree Farm | Tree farm | Big Sandy | Nov 25 | Choose and cut, plus pre-cut |
| Prairie Lights | Light display | Grand Prairie | Nov 26 | Drive-through and walk-through; paid entry |
| Austin Trail of Lights | Light display | Austin | Dec 10 | Walk-through; free and paid options |
| Bozeman's Christmas Tree Farm | Tree farm | Lumberton | Not announced | Choose and cut |
| Christmas in the Garden | Light display | Fort Worth | Not announced | Walk-through; timed tickets |
| Double Creek Farm | Tree farm | Livingston | Not announced | Choose and cut, plus pre-cut |
| E-5 Family Farm | Tree farm | Henderson | Not announced | Choose and cut, plus pre-cut |
| Evergreen Farms Christmas Trees | Tree farm | Elgin | Not announced | Choose and cut, plus pre-cut |
| Gift of Lights at Texas Motor Speedway | Light display | Fort Worth | Not announced | Drive-through; paid entry |
| HSH Tree Farm | Tree farm | Shady Shores | Not announced | Choose and cut |
| Kadee Farm Trail of Lights | Light display | Greenville | Not announced | Walk-through; paid entry |
| KaJiN Farm | Tree farm | Caddo Mills | Not announced | Choose and cut, plus pre-cut |
| Native Branch Farm | Tree farm | Brownsboro | Not announced | Choose and cut |
| Old Time Christmas Tree Farm | Tree farm | Spring | Not announced | Choose and cut, plus pre-cut |
| Panola Orchard & Gardens | Tree farm | DeBerry | Not announced | Choose and cut |
| Plantation Pines | Tree farm | Tyler | Not announced | Choose and cut, plus pre-cut |
| Schuch Farms | Tree farm | Rockdale | Not announced | Choose and cut, plus pre-cut |
| Seiler's Christmas Tree Farm | Tree farm | Seguin | Not announced | Choose and cut |
Christmas markets in neighboring states: Oklahoma.
Know a Texas market we are missing, or see a date that changed? Tell us. We confirm it on the organizer's site before we add or change anything. A market gets a page of its own once it has posted 2026 dates, and a market still waiting on dates gets one only in a state with at least 3 dated markets; until then its full details sit on this page.
