Hometown Holidays
Visitors can experience Mansfield's annual holiday tree lighting and fireworks display. The celebration includes shopping at a holiday market, carnival rides, live entertainment performances, food options, and visits with Santa.
What to Expect
Features an annual tree lighting, fireworks show, carnival rides, and Santa.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
City of Mansfield
Food & Drink
Food is available.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Festive and lively
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Tips & Advice
- Dress warmly for an evening outdoors at City Hall, since the tree lighting, fireworks show and carnival rides all happen after dark in December.
- Look through the rest of the Hometown Holidays calendar, because other city and partner holiday events run through the whole month of December.
- If you host a holiday-themed event, email communications@mansfieldtexas.gov to ask about getting it listed on the Hometown Holidays calendar.
- Leave time to shop the holiday market and catch the live performances, as well as meeting Santa, before the tree lighting and fireworks.
Special Events & Promotions
- For 2026, Hometown Holidays remains at City Hall for the tree lighting and fireworks.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do at Hometown Holidays?
The night centers on the annual tree lighting and fireworks show. You can also shop the holiday market, ride the carnival rides, catch live performances, grab some food and meet Santa.
Can kids meet Santa?
Yes. Meeting Santa is part of the evening, along with the carnival rides and the holiday market.
Are there other Hometown Holidays events during the season?
Yes. Other city and partner events run through the whole month of December. Most are free. The exceptions are the theatrical productions, the Women's Club Holiday Home Tour and the Snowman Run.
Can I add my own holiday event to the Hometown Holidays calendar?
If you're putting on a holiday-themed event, email communications@mansfieldtexas.gov. The city will decide whether it fits the Hometown Holidays criteria, and if it does, they'll list it.
How can vendors or performers take part?
Vendors and performers can apply through the Vendor & Performer Applications on the Hometown Holidays website.
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