Canyon Lake Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Canyon Lake and surrounding areas
Canyon Lake welcomes the Christmas season with glittering Christmas lights along the lakefront and a calendar full of holiday activities. Between Celebrate the Season in Boerne and the Weihnachts Parade, plus the Boerne Stocking Stroll nearby in the Hill Country Village, there are festive events for every taste. Explore waterfront markets, meet Santa at local square pop-ups, and enjoy seasonal concerts and boat-lighting displays around the marina and neighborhoods for a scenic, family-friendly winter festivities experience.
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Christmas Lights
27 eventsMile-long drive-through light display with animated scenes.
Christmas Markets
26 eventsAustin's iconic winter arts fest for 50 years.
Christmas Shows
12 eventsHoliday circus spectacle with live music and aerial feats.
Other Christmas Activities
29 eventsTheme park transformed for the holidays with rides and fireworks.
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Santa's Ranch
(New Braunfels)
Mile-long drive-through light display with animated scenes.
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River of Lights
(San Antonio)
Winter wonderland with real snow and Santa.
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Mozart's 2025 Lake Austin Festival of Lights
(Austin)
Millions of lights synchronized to music with aerial LED stunts.
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Holiday Lights on the San Antonio River Walk
(San Antonio)
Over 100,000 lights illuminating the River Walk
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Ford Holiday River Parade
(San Antonio)
Illuminated floats themed around iconic holiday movies on the River Walk.
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Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
(Cedar Park)
Holiday circus spectacle with live music and aerial feats.
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Christmas Parties Near Canyon Lake
Festive dining experiences, holiday parties, and Christmas-themed food and drink events in Canyon Lake.
Pflugerville Holiday Luncheon and Awards Ceremony
Annual holiday awards ceremony and networking luncheon
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The Lone Star Light Show drive-thru and the CRRC North Pole Village are among the biggest annual Christmas events in Canyon Lake, drawing families for festive light displays and holiday celebrations.
Canyon Lake’s North Pole Village, hosted by the CRRC, is a unique tradition where children meet Santa and receive holiday goodies, creating a cherished community celebration each December.
Neighborhoods near Canyon Park and other residential areas around Canyon Lake are known for their festive displays, offering walkable routes to enjoy neighborhood holiday lights.
Local makers and Christmas markets can be found at community events like the Christmas in July market at Tye Preston Memorial Library and seasonal fairs hosted by the Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce.
Visiting neighborhood light displays and attending free community events such as the North Pole Village offer budget-friendly ways to enjoy the holiday season in Canyon Lake.
Families will enjoy the North Pole Village with Santa visits and free goodies, as well as the Lone Star Light Show’s interactive light tunnels, both providing memorable holiday experiences for children.