Christmas Downtown

Information for the 2026 Christmas Downtown will be updated at a later date. Until then, take a look at this past year’s event details to see what you can expect and start planning your visit!

Celebrate the magic of the season at Christmas Downtown in Orange, Texas!

Experience the charm of downtown during the first weekend of December as the heart of Orange transforms into a winter wonderland! 

Schedule of Events:

Saturday, December 6th

🍳7:30 am – 10:00 am: Start your day with a delightful Breakfast with Santa hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Orange, TX at Spanky's Bar & Grill

🚒 8:00 am – 5:00 pm: Donate new and unwrapped toys at the fire station during the City of Orange Fire Department 10th Annual “Fill the Fire Truck” Toy Drive

🎁 9:00 am – 3:00 pm: Explore unique gifts and holiday treasures, taste delicious treats from food vendors, and enjoy kid activities at the Gumdrop Shop Holiday Market, presented by Explore Orange Convention & Visitors Bureau

🏡10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Immerse yourself in history with Christmas Open House and talk to Santa on the ham radio with the Orange Amateur Radio Club at The W.H. Stark House

🎅2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Meet Buddy the Elf at the Stark Museum of Art

🦌2:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Enjoy art and festive cheer during the Cookies & Crafts at the Stark Museum of Art

⛪️5:00 pm: Warm up with some hot chocolate before the parade at the First Presbyterian Church Open House

🚨6:00 pm: The evening kicks off with a timeless tradition, the Kiwanis Club of Orange, TX 76th Annual Christmas Parade, “A Kid’s Christmas Wish,” lighting up the streets of downtown Orange with a spectacular display of holiday lights

🌷6:00 pm – 9:30 pm: End the day with a magical Christmas Stroll while sipping on a tasty beverage from Free State Cellars Winery through illuminated trails of Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center (Tickets are required for this event; last entry is 8:30 pm)

Sunday, December 7th

🐾2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Bring your furry friends for a special Santa Paws photo session at the Heritage House of Orange County

🕯️5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Step back in time with the Candlelight Tours of the Heritage House of Orange County

🎸 7:00 pm: Make the weekend simply the best with the smash hit “TINA – The Tina Turner Musical” presented by the Lutcher Theater. Get your tickets for the Sunday or Monday showings at https://lutcher.org/! 

Christmas Downtown in Orange, Texas is the perfect way to embrace the holiday spirit and create cherished memories with family and friends! Whether you come for the parade, the open houses, or the twinkling lights, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. 

See y’all downtown!