TEXAS, USA — With the holidays right around the corner, we have prepared a list to help you prepare for your holiday outings this season.
Temple
75th Annual Christmas Parade
Where: E. Adams Ave. and N. 8th Street
When: Dec. 6 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:20 p.m.
Admission: Free, more information here
Holiday Season First Friday
Where: Downtown Temple
When: December 4th, evening hours
Admission: Free, special deals found here
Winter Wonderland at Wilson
Where: Wilson Park Recreation Center
When: Dec. 11 from 9 am until 11 a.m.
Admission: Free
Downtown Temple Holiday Market
Where: 8109 S General Bruce Dr.
When: Dec. 11 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
General Admission: $5 per person - Tickets on sale Dec. 18
of the River Christmas, Reuben D. Talasek Bend of the River Ranch
Where: 8109 S General Bruce Dr.
When: Dec. 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission: $5 per person - Tickets on sale Dec.18
Santa at the Depot
Where: Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum
When: Dec. 4 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $5 per person, purchase here.
Waco
Waco Wonderland
Location: 8109 S General Bruce Dr.
Hours of Operation: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission: $5 per person - Tickets on sale Dec. 18
The GrinchMobile Holiday Fire Engine
When: Dec. 14, Dec.16, Dec. 21
Where: Dec. 14- Chapel & Trail Blazer Parks
Dec. 16 - Bridge Street Plaza & Gurley Parks
Dec. 21 - Dewey Park & North Waco Parks
Admission: FREE
The Big Christmas Expo
When: 8109 S General Bruce Dr.
Where: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission: $5 per person - Tickets on sale Dec.18
Texas Holiday Market
Where: 8109 S General Bruce Dr.
When: Dec. 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission: $5 per person - Tickets on sale Dec. 18
Christmas Lights in the Village
Where: Mayborn Museum Complex 1300 S University Parks Dr, Waco, TX
When: Dec. 10-12 & Dec. 17-19, 6 to 8 p.m.
Admission: $10 - Tickets on sale here
Killeen
Holiday Market and Christmas Celebration
Where: Lions Club Park
When: Dec. 2 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Admission: FREE, more info here.
Holiday Under The Stars
Where: Downtown Killeen - 330 N Gray St
When: Dec. 3rd - 5th, Hour vary
Admission: Free, more info here.
Epically Hogwarts Holiday
Where: Mayborn Science Theater 6200 W Central Texas Expy, Building 152
When: December 4th, 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Admission: Ticket price range
Jingle Bell Dash Marathon
Where: Andy K. Wells Hike and Bike Trail
When: Dec. 4 at 8 a.m.
Admission: FREE, sign up here.
Letters to Santa
Where: Letters can be dropped off at Killeen Family Recreation Center
When: Now through Dec. 13
Admission: FREE
58th Annual Christmas Parade
Where: Historic Downtown Killeen, parade starts at Ave D & 2nd St
When: December 11th at 1 p.m.
Admission: Free
Belton
Christmas on the Chisholm Trail
Where: E. Central Ave
When: Dec. 3rd, 6 - 8 p.m., December 4th, 12 - 7 p.m.
Admission: FREE, more info
Christmas on the Farm
Where: Bell County Expo, 301 W Loop 121
When: Dec. 4 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Admission: 50¢ per person, $2.00 per family, more info
Parade of Lights
Where: Belton Lake
When: Dec. 5 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Salado
61st Annual Salado Christmas Stroll
Where: Main Street
When: Dec. 3rd-5th, 10th-12th, Friday/Saturday until 9 p.m., Sunday until 5 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Copperas Cove
7th Annual Krist Kindl Charity Pageant
Where: 1206 W Ave. B
When: Dec. 4 from 9 a.m. until Noon
Admission: Sign up for tickets here
Krist Kindl Markt
Where: Copperas Cove City Park
When: December 4th - 5th, starts at 10 A.M.
Admission: Free admission and parking
Copperas Cove Christmas Parade
Where: Copperas Cove High School
When: Dec 4 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Adaptive Cookies with Santa
Where: Copperas Civic Center
When: Dec. 11 from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m.
Admission: $7 per child, more information here.
Hot Cocoa in the Park
Where: 1206 W. Avenue B
When: Dec. 2 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Admission: Free with registration for event.
Harker Heights
Frost Fest & December Movies in the Park
Where: Harker Heights Community Park, 1605 Knights Way
When: Dec. 10 from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Selfie With Santa
Where: Express ER Harker Heights, 980 Knight's Way
When: Dec. 11th at 11 a.m.
Admission: FREE, more info
Bryan
Downtown Bryan Holiday Stroll & Lighted Parade
Where: Casa Rodriguez on Bryan Avenue
When: Dec. 9 from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Fort Hood
The Annual Christmas with the CAV Concert
Where: Howze Theater, 3300 Battalion Ave
When: Dec. 10 at 7 p.m.
Admission: FREE - Open to public arrive at Visitor Center