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November 1, 2024

Holiday Cheer Starts Here!

It’s time to deck the halls and plan your holiday season in Bryan! We’ve gathered a list of holiday festivities to add to your calendar.

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Lights On!

Friday, Nov. 22 | 5 – 10 p.m.
Historic Downtown Bryan
Admission: Free

At 6:30 p.m., join the countdown to illuminating the Sale Park Christmas tree and Historic Downtown Bryan. You’ll also get to enjoy photo backdrop stations, train rides, live entertainment, bounce houses, free hot chocolate, a special appearance by Santa Claus, and other holiday-themed activities hosted by local businesses.

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Legends Event Center Merry and Bright Marketplace

Merry & Bright Marketplace

Saturday, Nov. 23 | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Legends Event Center
Admission: $5

Searching for unique, locally-crafted gifts? Stop by Legends Event Center as it transforms into a holiday shopping extravaganza where you’re sure to find something special for everyone on your list. Bonus: there will be seasonal cocktails to enjoy while you support local, small businesses.

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Reindeer on the Run

Reindeer on the Run

Friday, Nov. 29 – Friday, Dec. 13
Various Parks and Recreation facilities
Admission: Free

Oh deer! Santa’s reindeer have escaped from the North Pole and are hiding out in Bryan. We need your help to find and return them to Santa before Christmas Eve! All you have to do is follow the clues to locate all nine reindeer and then you’ll be entered into a prize drawing.

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Holiday Magic glowing sign with a gingerbread man standing next to it

Holiday Magic

Thursday, Dec. 5 | 5:30 – 9 p.m.
Sue Haswell Memorial Park
Admission: Free

Returning for its 26th year, Holiday Magic offers snow hills, holiday music by Bryan ISD choirs, inflatables, train rides, face painting, cookies, hot chocolate, letter to Santa, a character scavenger hunt and a special showing of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”. Park at Blinn College and take the complimentary shuttle service for a hassle-free evening of festive fun.

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Winter Wonderland

Saturday, Dec. 7 | Noon – 3 p.m.
Travis Fields, Travis Bryan Midtown Park
Admission: Free

Presented by the George H.W. Bush Library and Museum, the whole family is invited to enjoy holiday games, a petting zoo, a vendor market, a toy drive by The Marine Corps League, and a chance to meet Santa and other favorite holiday characters.

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Ballet Brazos Nutcracker Storytime

Thursday, Dec. 12 | 5 p.m. | Clara B. Mounce Library
Sunday, Dec. 15 | 2 & 3 p.m. | Larry J. Ringer Library
Admission: Free, tickets required

Experience the magic of the holiday season with the Bryan + College Station Public Library System as Ballet Brazos dancers bring “The Nutcracker” to life, narrated by a librarian. Free tickets will be available at the door 30 minutes before each performance, on a first-come, first-served basis. Seating is limited.

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Smiling family sitting on a holiday float surrounded by lights and decorations

Downtown Holiday Stroll & Lighted Parade

Thursday, Dec. 12 | 5 – 9 p.m. (Parade starts at 7 p.m.)
Historic Downtown Bryan
Admission: Free

The season wouldn’t be complete without Destination Bryan’s annual Downtown Holiday Stroll & Lighted Parade. Stroll through Historic Downtown Bryan to shop, eat, drink, and partake in holiday-themed activities. At 7 p.m., be dazzled by floats, fire engines and vehicles festively decorated for the only lighted parade in Bryan-College Station.

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Wreaths Across America

Saturday, Dec. 14 | 11 a.m.
Bryan City Cemetery & Oakwood Cemetery
Admission: Free

Honor military veterans this holiday season by volunteering with Wreaths Across America to place wreaths on graves at Bryan City Cemetery and Oakwood Cemetery.

The balsam fir wreaths symbolize the eight services: Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine, Space Force, and POW/MIA.

Interested in sponsoring a wreath? Each wreath costs $17, and the deadline is Dec. 2.

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