Christmas on the Square
Visitors can experience a gingerbread-themed holiday celebration featuring local shopping, festive food, and live entertainment. The event offers family activities, visits with Santa Claus, and displays from the annual Gingerbread Decorating Contest showcasing creative gingerbread structures.
What to Expect
Gingerbread-themed holiday celebration featuring local shopping, entertainment, and Santa Claus.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Historic Downtown Weatherford
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Weatherford Chamber of Commerce
Food & Drink
The event features festive food.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday shoppers
Vibe
Sweet and festive
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Tips & Advice
- If your family or business wants to enter the gingerbread contest, register ahead through the contest entry form and bring your creation to the Square.
- Stay downtown after the Square winds down, because Weatherford Lights the Night brings lighted floats, the Roo Marching Band and Santa through town that evening.
- Businesses entering the gingerbread contest compete to support a local charity, so choose your charity before you submit your entry.
- Local makers who want to sell food, products or crafts to holiday shoppers can apply for a booth through the Become a Vendor sign-up.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: the first annual Gingerbread Christmas Decorating Contest, with entries on display and judged during the event
- The gingerbread contest has a People's Choice award as well as family and business divisions
- Weatherford Lights the Night, a separate lighted parade with the Roo Marching Band, Weatherford Blue Belles and Santa, follows that evening
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do at Christmas on the Square?
This year's theme is Gingerbread Christmas. Expect local shopping, festive food, holiday entertainment, family activities and Santa Claus, plus displays from the Gingerbread Christmas Decorating Contest.
Can my family enter the gingerbread contest?
Yes. Families and local businesses can make their own gingerbread creation and bring it to Christmas on the Square. Entries go on display, and judges pick the winning family creations. There is a small entry fee, and you register through the contest entry form.
What can we build for the gingerbread contest?
Almost anything. Traditional houses, businesses, barns, churches and historic buildings are all welcome.
Can businesses take part in the gingerbread contest?
Yes. Businesses have their own division, and their entry supports a local charity of their choice. A People's Choice award is also given.
Can I sell at the event?
Yes. Vendors can set up shop and sell products, food and crafts to holiday shoppers. Sign up through the Become a Vendor form.
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