Watch in awe as the top architects and engineers put their skills to the test during this gingerbread design and construction competition! This event is put on in efforts to raise money for the AIA Brazos Architecture in Schools Program, an AIAS TAMU leadership grant, and continuing education opportunities for local architecture Emerging Professionals. Friends and family are invited to watch as teams build their gingerbread houses on-site in front of expert judges before selecting winners! Children are welcome to decorate cookies and practice their own skills in the Kids Build Area during the competition!

Celebrate the holiday season at Breakfast With Blue Santa! Come by the College Station Police Department for a morning of festive fun for the whole family!
Enjoy donuts, milk and juice, pictures with Santa, bounce houses for the kids, miniature train rides, and plenty of holiday cheer! Kids 12 and under will receive a wrapped gift (one per child, while supplies last).
This event is free and open to the public. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

In College Station, one of the highlights of the holiday season is always Christmas in the Park event weekend. With the addition of the second annual College Station Christmas Parade, this year's event promises to be better than ever. The two nights of fun and activities are December 6th & 7th at Stephen C. Beachy Central Park. Holiday-themed festivities are scheduled from 6-10 PM each night. Featured fun included old-fashioned hayrides, cookies, hot cocoa local song and dance groups, photos with Santa and more. Registration required for the Jingle Bell Fun Run.

Guests can continue the family tradition of viewing more than one million lights that will decorate the beautiful 47-acre Stephen C. Beachy Central Park.
Don't forget to bring your wish list for Santa. Our staff has arrangements with his elves to accept letters for Santa in our North Pole mailbox outside the Central Park Office. Drop your letter off from Nov. 23-Dec. 24 to ensure safe delivery.

Swing into the holiday spirit at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church with a festive performance, back for the 4th year and proudly sponsored by the Brazos Valley Jazz Society! Enjoy a magical mix of Christmas classics, hidden gems, and delightful surprises, all wrapped up with a special Irving Berlin "White Christmas" tribute. Don't miss out on this jazzy holiday tradition!

The College Station Christmas Parade is the ultimate holiday kickoff, where the magic of the season comes alive! Join the community for a night of dazzling floats, jolly tunes, and holiday cheer that fills the air. Whether you're singing along to Christmas classics or marveling at the twinkling lights, it's a festive celebration that wraps Aggieland in the spirit of the season!

Holiday who-be what-ee? Join us for the first movie in our Deck the Halls at Stage 12 Movie Series, Dr. Seuss’, How the Grinch Stole Christmas on Thursday, December 5 at 6 p.m. We have all your movie go to’s like popcorn and concessions, along with a wide variety of meals from the deli, your late night coffee order, and even themed treats and drinks to go along with the movie!
Best of all, the movie is FREE! Grab your friends, family, and join us for a night where the best memories are made at Stage 12, our venue right outside of Brookshire Brothers College Station!

Hot! Hot! Ooh, we got it! Hot! Hot! Hey, we got it! Hot! Hot! Say, we got it! Hot Chocolate! Join us for the second movie in our Deck the Halls at Stage 12 Movie Series for the month of December on Thursday, December 12 at 6 p.m. We have all your movie go to’s like popcorn and concessions, along with a wide variety of meals from the deli, your late night coffee order, and even themed treats and drinks to go along with the movie, including HOT CHOCOLATE! Get into the Christmas spirit by wearing your Christmas PJ’s for this one. Best of all, the movie is FREE! Grab your friends, family, and join us for a night where the best memories are made at Stage 12, our venue right outside of Brookshire Brothers College Station!

Join us Thursday, December 5, as we light the Bush Library and Museum’s Community Christmas Tree. Modeled after the tree lighting ceremony that takes place annually on the White House grounds, the ceremony begins at 6:30 p.m. and will include musical entertainment and a special guest tree lighter. The ceremony will take place outside, and a reception will follow inside.
RSVP at reservations.bush@nara.gov.

Join The Singing Cadets, Century Singers, and Women's Chorus for the Holiday Spirit of Aggieland concert at Rudder Auditorium! This festive holiday performance is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy uplifting music and celebrate the season with your fellow Aggies.
TAMU students can receive one free ticket at the Box Office with a valid student ID, while general admission tickets are available for $10, increasing to $12 on December 8th. Don't miss this joyous celebration of music!

Get into the holiday spirit with our annual Holidays in the Rotunda celebration on Saturday, December 14, starting at 10 a.m.! This free event takes place in front of the museum's magnificently decorated Christmas tree in the rotunda.

Live holiday entertainment, along with ornament making in Santa's Workshop, will get you in the yuletide spirit. Santa Claus will be here to hear your children's wish lists, so bring your cameras! There will be cookies, hot chocolate, and punch served during the activities.
RSVP by email @ reservations.bush@nara.gov.

Gather your family and friends for a festive day at the Northgate Patricia Street Promenade! Explore over 50 vendors offering unique shopping, enjoy live music, capture memories with photo opportunities including a chance to take pictures with Santa, and let the kids dive into exciting activities. And yes, you can even experience SNOW! Best of all, entry is completely FREE! Don’t miss out on this winter wonderland filled with fun and holiday spirit.

Get into the holiday spirit at Jingle on The Green! Join us at Century Square for a festive celebration filled with cheerful activities and seasonal fun. Enjoy live music, holiday treats and festive games as you stroll through the beautifully decorated outdoor space. Bring the whole family to experience the magic of the season with activities for all ages including a visit from Santa, holiday crafts and more. Admission is free and there's plenty of parking available. Santa and his elves may even be in attendance, don't forget your list and be ready to grab a free photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus!

Families can ring in the New Year a little early with the “Noon Year’s Eve” celebration at Century Square on December 31st from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This fun-filled event features a lively DJ, free face painting, and talented balloon artists to entertain the kids. Guests can watch as a master Bubbler creates enormous bubbles, culminating in a bubbly explosion at noon. It’s a festive way for parents and children to celebrate together without missing out on the excitement!

Your holiday experience in The Heart of Aggieland® begins with Santa's Wonderland, the South’s largest Christmas Park. Enjoy the spectacle of millions of holiday lights, real Texas snow & ice, family hayrides, horse & carriage tours, nightly entertainment, shopping and, of course, the must-have holiday photo ops including one with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Spanning over 150 acres, you’ll find Santa’s Town, the West Pole, Santa’s Station, Santa’s Farm with petting zoo and of course, the incomparable Trail of Lights. With tons of food options, you won’t want to miss the Texas shaped funnel cake or S’mores over the roasting pit. Tickets on sale now at www.santas-wonderland.com

Get ready to shop 'til you drop at the third annual holiday shopping event! Discover unique artisanal, handmade, homegrown, vintage, and Aggie-themed treasures crafted by local vendors. Whether you’re crossing off names on your list or treating yourself to something special, you’re bound to find the perfect gift. Plus, admission is FREE, so bring your friends and family for a festive shopping spree you won’t want to miss!

Their show stopping performance of “Stand by Me” at the Royal Wedding was viewed by over two billion people around the world. Since then, the gospel choir’s version of this beloved classic has gone straight to the top of the Billboard charts and is an internet sensation receiving over 10 million views on YouTube. The pure joy and spiritual essence of this extraordinary London ensemble under the direction of Karen Gibson will continue to capture the hearts of millions across the globe. For this one-night-only concert, they’ll perform holiday classics sure to get your family in the spirit of the season!

Come travel to the Land of the Sweets and let us show you the ballet world's time-honored holiday event that brings together young and old for an evening of magic and enchantment.

A Brazos Valley tradition since 2012, the 2024 production of The Nutcracker this December 6-7 will feature preeminent ballet dancers from the New York City Ballet as our Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. Our cast includes dancers from professional ballet companies, guest artists from Texas, and pre-professional performers from across the Brazos Valley. And, to add the Mother Ginger magic, our Celebrity Mother Ginger will perform at our evening shows.

Exciting Nutcracker experiences await at our pre-show events including Photos with Clara, Red Carpet Photo Area, live holiday music played by string ensembles, and our Nutcracker Market so come early and start your holidays with The Nutcracker!