NOVEMBER 25 - January 5, 2025
HULEN PARK & DOWNTOWN CLEBURNE, TEXAS
VIEW MILLIONS OF LIGHTS EVERY EVENING AT HULEN PARK
1010 HILLSBORO ST. CLEBURNE, TX
Come experience Christmas in Cleburne like you've never experienced it before! Lights in and around downtown, and all over the city! Activities in and near Hulen Park. And of course the Lighted Christmas Parade on Friday, December 6th. "Spectacular!"... "Enchanting!"... "Delightful!"
WHISTLE STOP LIGHTING CEREMONY
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
This year's Annual Whistle Stop lighting will be held at Hulen Park. The ceremony will kick off at 6:30pm followed by the lighting of the park at 7pm.
Over the years our Whistle Stop lighting ceremony has grown to attract over a thousand attendees to see Hulen Park transform into a winter wonderland!
LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE
DECEMBER 6, 2024
The Lighted Christmas Parade will be Dec. 6th at 6:30pm in Downtown Cleburne. After the parade come to Hulen Park for the holiday festivities with food & gift vendors, pictures with Santa & Mrs. Claus ($3 to use your personal device or $5 printed photo), Living Nativity Scene presented by First Baptist Church and more! In addition to the festivities, don’t miss all the other fun activities during this popular Cleburne holiday celebration.
*The parade is subject to cancellation due to inclement weather
WHILE YOU'RE IN TOWN, BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR EVENT CALENDAR FOR MORE LOCAL HOLIDAY FUN INCLUDING LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, SHOPPING AND MORE.
LOOKING FOR OVERNIGHT ACCOMODATIONS, HERE IS A LIST OF CLEBURNE HOTELS
11/22 - 12/23
A Christmas Carol will play every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening from November 22nd thru December 23rd at 7:30pm with Saturday matinees at 3pm. Ticket prices & more information visit Plaza's website.
Nov.25; Dec.6, 13-14, 20-21
Children's Train Rides at Hulen Park on Friday's & Saturday's only from 6 pm-9 pm, Rides are $3 per rider.
Sponsored by: Grandview Bank
12/1/24
Come enjoy Carolers signing Christmas songs through the ages at First United Methodist Church at 2:30 pm. Free Concert
12/1 - 12/25
Enjoy a driving tour featuring various decorated homes throughout Cleburne. Lights on every evening at 6pm, weather permitting. The list of homes & map will be available on online or at the following locations: Cleburne Chamber of Commerce or Layland Museum.
12/6 - 12/15
Cleburne Carnegie Players present "It's a Wonderful Life" playing every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from December 6 thru December 15 at 7:30pm on Fridays & Saturdays with matinees on Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30pm.
12/6 - 12/7
Trail of Campfires - Family Fun Christmas Event at Johnson County Sheriff's Posse Grounds. Friday & Saturday from 5:30pm to 9:00pm. Bring your family out for a night to remember filled with refreshments, Christmas photo ops, animal petting zoo, Christmas hay rides, live Christmas music with a guided tour by Mary of the life of Jesus Christ. The event is free to the public
12/7/2024
Enjoy a tour of historic homes from 1pm to 8pm which are decorated for the holiday season. Local businesses are also open to ticket holders with special activities, exhibits & more. Tickets are $19. Tickets sold at Layland Museum, Antique Findery, Cleburne Chamber of Commerce or Online.
12/7/2024
Songbird Live presents "Candy's Classic Christmas" on Saturday Dec. 7 from 12pm to 10pm. The event features the Vocal Ensemble, Flute Quartet, Brass Quartet & Candy Bawcombe.
12/7/2024
King's Daughters Hearts of Gold presents "Christmas House" at Bird's Nest on the Square from 10am - 6pm. Come out to Hand Print or Foot Print Plates, a Silent Auction and much more.
12/7/2024
Pancake Breakfast with Santa from 8am to 11am at Cleburne High School. Hosted by Cleburne Kiwanis Club "Santa House" and Campfire USA Tesuya Council.
12/7/2024
Come shop at the Save Old Cleburne Holiday Market on Saturday, Dec. 7th from 10am to 4pm at JN Long Cultural Arts Center.
12/7 - 12/8
Follow the Star A Live Christmas Experience at Cleburne Bible Church from 6pm -9pm. It will take you on a journey back through the birth, crucifixion and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. We will experience it in a live outdoor presentation like we may have never experienced it before. Come join us!
12/9/2024
Come and enjoy the Brazos Chamber Orchestra Christmas Concert on Monday, December 9th at the Field Street Baptist Church. Concert begins at 7:30pm, free to the public.
12/12/24
Enjoy Sip N Shop Wine with Holiday Shopping from 4pm - 8pm at Songbird Live.
12/14 - 12/23
Plaza Theatre Company presents "Beauty & the Beast Jr." See the classic movie live on stage performed by the talented students from our Plaza Academy. Ticket Prices: Adult: $15 Senior: $14 Student $14 (13 - college) Child: $13 (12 and under)
12/14/2024
Come have a donuts with Santa starting at 9am at Cedar Lodge!
This event is free with park admission of $6 per person 13 and older.
It is a good idea to make reservations online ahead of time due to capacity limits!
12/14/24
City of Cleburne presents "Holiday Hoopla" featuring Yuletide Ride, Holiday Activities, Crafts, Reindeers, Story Time, Holiday Picture Moments, Cookies and more.
12/14 - 12/15
Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum invites you to experience a ride on a covered wagon through different scenes & listen to the Legends of Texas re-enact life’s during Christmas on the Trail. Food trucks, vendors, Shopping, Cowboy Claus and more!
Times: 3pm, 5pm, 7pm & 9pm
12/18-12/21
The Chisholm Trail Museum invites you to WALK or DRIVE through and look at lights and decorations from December 18-21, 2024, DAILY from 4pm-10pm! FREE Hot Coco, Cider, Giveaways, S’more Station & more!!
12/21/2024
Downtown Cleburne presents "Shop the Block" from 10am - 5pm. Sip, Shop & Stroll our shops for some christmas shopping offering special promotions, refreshments & more. Grab your mom, daughters, girlfriends and come down and shop our Historic Downtown!