The weather is beginning to cool down and holiday festivities are around the corner. So make sure to mark your calendars for all these amazing events happening across Texas this November.

A Christmas Affair in Austin, Image by @twotequilasisters

Pearland – Pearland Restaurant Weeks (November 7-20)
From Asian-Cajun fusion to classic Italian favorites, you’re invited to explore Pearland’s unique realm of restaurants with specialty Pearland Restaurant Weeks menus where there’s something special for every palate.

Dallas – Holiday at the Arboretum (November 9 – December 31)
Holiday at the Arboretum returns with a garden transformed for the magic of the season including the return of the beloved Christmas Village, the 12 Days of Christmas, and the Dazzling Musical Tree!

Allen – ‘Neath the Wreath (November 10-13)
It’s time to shop ’till you drop at the annual ‘Neath the Wreath Holiday Gift Market featuring 125 merchants over four days of holiday fun.

Pearland – Pearland Country Showcase (November 13)
The Pearland Country Music Showcase is excited to welcome Holly Tucker to the Pearland Town Center stage for an afternoon of country music under the open-air pavilion.

Austin – A Christmas Affair (November 16-20)
With more than 200 vendors from across the country and more than 25,000 patrons in attendance each year, what began as thirty booths in the Driskill Hotel in 1976 has grown into the largest League event of its kind in the nation.

Frisco – Radiance! Frozen in Frisco (November 18 – December 31)
Frozen in Frisco features 2- story ice tubing hills, ice skating under the stars and the opportunity to throw snowballs and build snowmen from REAL snow, plus so much more!

San Antonio – Zoo Lights (November 18 – January 1)
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.

Fort Worth – Lightscape (November 18 – January 8)
Taking place within the 120-acre Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Lightscape will feature spectacular artistic installations that come to life after dark with color, imagination, and sound.

Fredericksburg – Historic Home Tour & Holiday Market (November 19)
The Gillespie County Historical Society will be offering tours of seven historic homes in and around Fredericksburg as well as a Holiday Market featuring 21 boutique vendors!

San Angelo – Goodfellow AFB Annual Santa Market (November 19)
Santa’s Market is the ultimate artisan and handmade craft fair with 130 craft booths plus Santa photos, a craft booth, and food vendors.

Plano – Santa’s Arrival Party (November 19)
Join the Shops at Willow Bend the morning of Saturday, November 19 from 11am – 1pm to welcome Santa to the mall. This Texas November event is FREE to attend!

Frisco – Christmas in the Square (November 19 – January 3)
Christmas in the Square is the largest choreographed lights and music display in North Texas! The nightly show begins at 6 p.m. and features more than 175,000 lights, 11.5 miles of wiring and over 8 miles of extension cords.

El Paso – WinterFest (November 19 – January 1)
WinterFest is one of El Paso’s most beloved signature events that takes place in downtown. The seasonal festival starts the weekend before Thanksgiving through the first Sunday in January.

Fredericksburg – Christmas Nights of Lights Begins (November 22)
Experience Christmas like nothing before with Fredericksburg’s Christmas Nights of Lights including a 26-foot tall wooden German Christmas Pyramid, Community Christmas Tree, and countless lights dotting the night sky.

Fredericksburg – Trade Days Holiday Encore (November 25-27)
Over 350 vendors in seven barns and acres of antiques, collectibles, tools, crafts, shabby chic, primitives, ranch furniture, hunting accessories, candles, unique clothing, jewelry, food and so much more.

Waxahachie – Christmas Parade & Community Tree Lighting (November 29)
Enjoy a lighted Christmas parade culminating with the community tree lighting on the courthouse lawn! Various activities for families to enjoy downtown including Jingle Jam at Railyard Park and photos with Santa.