Prosper Christmas Festival
Visitors can experience a cozy downtown holiday festival featuring an ice-skating rink, face painters, balloon artists, and two Kids Zones filled with holiday inflatables. Guests can browse decorated exhibitor booths for handmade crafts, unique gifts, and sweet treats while enjoying live entertainment on the Community Stage. The event also includes visits to Santa's Workshop and culminates in a community tree lighting followed by a themed drone show.
What to Expect
Holiday celebration featuring ice skating, tree lighting, and a drone show.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Prosper
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Town of Prosper
Food & Drink
Food trucks and vendors offer sweets, goodies, and other treats.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and cozy
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free.
- Hours: Festival: 3-7 p.m.; annual Community Tree Lighting: 7 p.m.
Tips & Advice
- Arrive before the 7 p.m. Community Tree Lighting to catch the countdown and stay for the drone show that follows.
- Give yourself time to explore: the free festival welcomes thousands of families, and its attractions and decorated exhibits fill downtown Prosper.
- Bring warm layers for the evening festival, especially if you plan to watch the tree lighting and drone show.
- Make Santa’s Workshop your stop for free family photos, then use the Selfie Station’s festive backdrops for additional pictures.
- Look for Adopt-an-Ornament if you’d like to find an ornament handmade by a Prosper ISD elementary art student.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: an ice-skating rink.
- Two Kids Zones with holiday inflatables this year.
- A Prosper-themed drone show follows the Community Tree Lighting with Mayor David Bristol.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for kids?
There are two Kids Zones with holiday inflatables this year, plus face painters, balloon artists and Santa's Selfie Station with festive backdrops.
Can we get photos with Santa?
Yes. Santa's Workshop offers free family photos, and Santa's Selfie Station has backdrops for your own pictures.
How does the festival end?
Mayor David Bristol leads the Community Tree Lighting with a countdown. As the tree lights up, a Prosper-themed drone show begins.
What's new this year?
An ice-skating rink is new this year, and the festival has two Kids Zones.
How can my business or nonprofit get a booth?
Booth applications are open for hometown businesses, juried artisans and nonprofits. Food vendors apply separately. The Town never asks for payment by Zelle, Venmo, Cash App, text or Facebook Messenger.
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