Where to See the Best Christmas Lights This Year
Updated 12/4/2023
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Every year, downtown Boerne becomes a beautiful winter wonderland. The shops deck their storefronts with Christmas lights and decorations. The main plaza and river road park also have beautiful lights displayed this time of year! Take a walk down Main Street and enjoy the festive atmosphere.
Boerne Parade of Lights
The Boerne Parade of lights is an annual lighting contest that all City of Boerne residents can participate in. Check back here on December 10th to see a map of all the participants.
Old West Christmas Light Fest
242 State Highway 46 West, Boerne, TX 78006
To make even more Christmas dreams come true, Christmas Light Fest is bringing the sparkle everyone knows and loves to a new location, Enchanted Springs Ranch. Drive through sparkling Christmas displays then stroll through the Old West as you step back in time, with holiday lights to dazzle and delight! Get your fill of holiday flavors, shopping, and family fun under the lights at Old West Christmas Light Fest.
Make sure you check out their website for hours of operation!
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Santa’s Ranch
9561 I-35 North, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Bring your friends and family and enjoy one of the best holiday light exhibits in the state! You’ll take a drive through over a mile of winding country roads while taking in the beautiful lights, and animated Christmas displays. You can also enjoy homemade hot cocoa, kettle corn, and snacks.
Holiday Lights on the Riverwalk
849 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
San Antonio invites you to experience the spectacular display of over 100,000 lights (2,250 strings of light) draped over the towering bald cypress trees that line the River Walk. Visiting these beautiful lights is free and they are turned on every year on the day after Thanksgiving. They will remain on every day from dusk till dawn until January 7th, 2024.
The Jones’ CHRISTmas Ranch
43360 IH-10 W, Boerne, TX 78006
The Jones’ are a local Boerne family who loves to spread the joy of Christ’s birth through their Christmas light show each year. They have thousands and thousands of lights on display at their house every year! They do take monetary donations every year that they donate to other families in need.
Keep up with them on Facebook to find out when they will open their display.
Hinijosa Family Lights
140 Shadow Knolls, Boerne, TX 78006
The Hinijosa Family Lights feature about 100K lights all tuned to music. The show runs from 5:30-10:00 PM, and a little later on the weekends. Tune in to 93.1 FM to listen to the lights. The show starts every 30 minutes with a 10-minute break between with all the lights on. If it’s rainy, the show is not able to run.
University of the Incarnate Word
4301 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
The University of the Incarnate Word lights up its campus with gorgeous Christmas lights every year starting the Saturday before Thanksgiving! The lights turn on every night at 6:15 p.m.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
17000 W IH-10, San Antonio, TX 78257
Holiday in the Park: Presented by H-E-B – The Season’s Brightest Thrills – is back for select days from November 18-January 7 at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. It’s the most magical time of the year filled with enchanting experiences that will help create those special family fun outings again and again. Our breathtaking winter wonderland features a variety of delightful and interactive activities to help capture the holiday spirit.
SeaWorld San Antonio
10500 SeaWorld Drive, San Antonio, TX 78251
SeaWorld San Antonio is decking out the halls for its annual Christmas Celebration, an extraordinary holiday event! This wintery, watery wonderland features Christmas shows, holiday lights, festive foods, Santa Claus, and more!
San Antonio Zoo
3903 N St Mary’s St, San Antonio, TX 78212
Whataburger Zoo Lights is open Now – December 31st. When the animals tuck in for the evening, San Antonio Zoo transforms into a wild, winter wonderland filled with a jaw-dropping array of twinkling lights. Bigger and brighter than before, Zoo Lights is a must-see for families that is sure to put everyone in the holiday spirit! Guests can see life-sized animals from the savanna, including a 15-foot tall illuminated giraffe in Starry Safari.
Where to See the Best Christmas Lights This Year
