Your 2019 Holiday Lighting Guide to a Beautiful Christmas

Marble Falls is home to the Walkway of Lights; two million lights on more than 130 sculptures live here! Located at Lakeside Park (307 Buena Vista Drive), it operates from 6 to 10 p.m. each day, November 22nd through January 1st. Santa and his elves show up with cheer on weekends and holidays. The lighting is truly amazing! Trail is open per weather and takes about 30 minutes to complete. www.marblefalls.org/events/2019/walkwayoflights

In New Braunfels, under a 50 foot Christmas tree, lies Santa’s Ranch. Over 1.5 million, custom made lights run from November 8th to January 4th, Sunday through Thursday 6-10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday 6-11 p.m. Food, beverages, and souvenirs are available! Located at 9561 I-35 North, New Braunfels, this site is open rain or shine. Pricing is $30 plus tax per vehicle or a season pass is $60 plus tax per vehicle. santasranch.net

San Saba brings joy via their Dancing Lights of Mill Pond Park, from November 29th through January 5th. Enjoy the warmth of your car while the radio plays on FM 88.7, synced to over 30 acres of seasonal magic. Open dusk until 10 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday, and dusk until 11 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. www.sansabatexas.com/dancing-lights-mill-pond-park

Photo courtesy of Marble Falls Parks and Recreation Dept.

Welfare’s (located between Boerne and Comfort) generous holiday spirit can be found at the Don Strange Ranch. Their Christmas on the Ranch features over three million lights, alongside food, fun, and plenty of photo opportunities with Santa every night. Open Thursday through Sunday from November 28th to December 23rd, from 6-10 p.m., drive-thru in your own vehicle or take a hayride! Music is synchronized on FM 99.1. christmas.donstrangeranch.com

The Wimberley 2019 Trail of Lights at 1101 FM 2325 is gearing up for greatness! Open November 30th to December 28th, on Sundays through Thursdays 6-9 p.m., and 6-10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Admission is free; donations are greatly appreciated! December 14th is Chocolate Night! Be sure to check the calendar for each night’s entertainment and when Santa will be in his house. emilyann.org/trailoflights.html

So many wonderful ways to celebrate the season. Support Texas towns and small businesses. Best of luck and weather on your holiday twinkle chase!

Originally published in the Winter Issue of Heart of Texas Magazine.