Winter in Waco brings a number of holiday attractions, from light displays to festivals.
Check individual websites for safety policies, schedule changes and other updates, and visit Waco Insider for a weekly roundup of events.
WACO WONDERLAND
This family-centered event is the City of Waco's annual holiday festival running Friday through Sunday, with a tree lighting Friday, parade Saturday and performances all weekend.
DETAILS: December 5 - 7 at Heritage Square, 311 Austin Avenue. Admission is free, but ride bands must be purchased for the Ferris Wheel, Snow Tube hill and Holiday Express train. More information here.
CHRISTMAS AT THE SILOS
Another Waco classic, this annual event captures all the normal Silo excitement and adds photos with Santa, on-site entertainment and more.
DETAILS: Fridays and Saturdays November 28 - December 20 at the Silos at Magnolia, 601 Webster Avenue. See here for a schedule of events.
A DR. PEPPER CHRISTMAS
The annual event includes free admission to the Dr. Pepper Museum all day, educational events, photos with Santa and even a special holiday "Make-a-Soda."
DETAILS: December 13 at the Dr. Pepper Museum, 300 South Fifth Street. The holiday "Make-A-Soda" must be reserved in advance.
WILD LIGHTS AT CAMERON PARK ZOO
This after-hours event transforms the Cameron Park Zoo into a walk-through light display, perfect for families or date-night. Enjoy a walk through the zoo, visit Santa and your favorite critters under millions of lights.
DETAILS: Weekends November 28 - December 30 at the Cameron Park Zoo, 1701 North Fourth Street. Tickets start at $15.
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS IN THE VILLAGE
The annual event brings 1890s Christmas to a modern audience on the grounds of the Mayborn Museum. Enjoy visits from Santa and new this year, a nightly tree lighting.
DETAILS: December 12-14 & 19-21 at the Mayborn Museum, 1300 South University Parks Drive. Tickets start at $12 per person.
WACO TROLLEY'S CHRISTMAS LIGHTS TOUR
The Waco Trolley offers a tour of residential and business light displays in Wooday, Hewitt and South Waco.
DETAILS: December 1 - 28 leaving from 6500 Woodway Drive. Tours are $25 per person.
LIGHTS OF WEST CHRISTMAS PARK
The Lights of West Christmas Park features a drive through light tunnel, light maze, and giant Santa. On weekends, expect music, petting zoos and photos with Santa.
DETAILS: Open nightly November 28 - December 30 at 2818 Wiggins Road. Entry starts at $35 per car.
