Christmas time is here, and Waco Moms offers our Guide to Christmas Activities in Waco to make this holiday season a little easier. Waco Moms is your go-to resource to plan for your family fun experiences.
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Below is a list of the fun activities for the whole family! Subscribe to our Newsletter and follow @wacomoms on our social media to get the latest and most updated events.
Christmas Activities
Christmas at the Silos
- Join Magnolia for a month of merry at the Silos! There will be fun events and daily surprises to keep you in the Christmas spirit. Bring your family and friends as we delight in the holiday season together.
- Nov 28 – Dec 20th
For more details on all the Christmas at the Silos events, visit our Event Page - Dec 5th: Night at the Silos
Silos Grounds, restaurants, and shops will have extended hours, closing at 8pm
Little Shop on Bosque will be closing at 6pm - Dec 9th: Private Event
All grounds, restaurants, and shops will close at 4pm - Dec 24th: Christmas Eve
All grounds, restaurants, and shops will close at 3pm
- Dec 25th: Christmas Day
All Magnolia entities will be closed
New Years
- Dec 31st: New Years Eve
All grounds, restaurants, and shops will close at 3pm - Jan 1st: New Years Day
All Magnolia entities will be closed
Christmas Lights in the Village at the Mayborn Museum
- Dec 12th – 14th & 19th – 20th, 6:00-8:30 pm
- Tree Lighting each Night at 6:15 p.m.
- Thousands of lights illuminate the Gov. Bill and Vara Daniel Historic Village
- Village includes a petting zoo, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, food for purchase from local vendors, and more!
- Purchase Tickets Here
Christmas on 5th Street with Baylor
- Thursday, Dec 4th – 5:00-9:00pm |Bill Daniel Student Center
- A trail of lights begins on 5th Street and continues throughout campus. Horse-drawn carriages trot past activities like a faux ice rink, face painting, vendor market, and local food trucks.
- Visit website to see schedule of events, locations, and other info
Nutcracker Ballet with Waco Symphony Orchestra
- Sunday, Dec 14th at 2:00pm
- Waco Hall
- A Beautiful tradition of ballet and symphony comes together in the Nutcracker.
- Purchase tickets and see more info on the website
Wild Lights at Cameron Park Zoo
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- Nov 25, 2021 – December 31, 2022
- Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday | 6:00-9:00pm (last entry at 8:00pm)
- Friday & Saturday – 6:00-10:00pm
- Closed Dec 24 & 25
Vienna Light Orchestra Christmas Tour 2025
- Dec 3rd | 3 pm and 7pm | Waco Hall
- Purchase Waco Tickets Here
Waco Wonderland
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- Dec 5 -7th
- Friday: 5-10pm, Saturday: 10am-10pm, Sunday: 12-6pm
- Food trucks, Santa, Ferris wheel, vendor market, snow tube hill, parade and more!
- Purchase Wristband Tickets here and visit their website to see times and events for each day, location, & more
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McGregor Christmas Parade and Cookies with Santa
- Saturday, Dec 13th | 6-8 pm
- Parade down Mainstreet and after the parade Santa will be at Legacy Park for free cookies, juice, and pictures
- Visit Facebook page for more info
Light Up Christmas Parade – Robinson
- December 4th | 6:00pm
- The City of Robinson and The Greater Robinson Chamber of Commerce are excited to announce the annual Christmas parade
- The parade will begin at Robinson High School and end at Peplow Park for the annual tree lighting.
Central Waco Library Santa Visits Storytime
- Dec 17th | 10:30 – 11:30 am
- Enjoy the puppet show “Santa Cures a Cold”.
- Photos and Santa Craft Included
