Holiday Happenings

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Festival of Trees

Nov. 21, 2016 – Jan. 3, 2017

Museum of East Texas, 503 N 2nd St , Lufkin, TX 75901 United States + Google Map

The Festival of Trees held by the Museum of East Texas is an exhibit of trees decorated by residents and businesses of East Texas. It is free to the public, and many visitors come from across Texas each year.

North Pole of East Texas Facebook Photo

North Pole of Texas

Nov. 25 – Dec. 23

227 CR 3378, Pickton, TX 75471 United States + Google Map

This year’s North Pole of Texas includes Christmas lights, a train ride, Santa, and a Toy Shop with all of Santa’s working elves getting presents ready for Christmas.  Stop by the Hot Chocolate Factory while waiting in line for any of the attractions or tickets. 

Train & Trolley Rides

Dec. 1 – Dec. 17

Sandy Creek Park, Jasper, 75951 United States + Google Map

$2 per ride

Train and trolley rides through Christmas in the park are being offered at Sandy Creek Park in Jasper. A special group night will be offered for church groups, civic groups, and more on Dec. 15.

Yule Love Lufkin Facebook photo

2nd Annual Yule Love Lufkin Christmas Festival

December 16 – December 18

Pitser Garrison Convention Center, 601 N 2nd St, Lufkin, TX 75901 United States + Google Map

The Yule Love Lufkin Christmas Festival will be held Friday, Dec. 16, through Sunday, Dec. 18, in the new outside pavilion at the Pitser Garrison Convention Center. There will be a huge ice skating rink, human snow globe, daily performances, breakfast with Santa, tons of vendors and much, much more.

The Polar Express

Dec. 17 – Dec. 18

Nacogdoches Railroad Depot, 101 Tyler Rd., Nacogdoches, United States + Google Map

The Polar Express has pulled in to the Nacogdoches Railroad Depot for Christmas. The Historic Sites Department will be showing this Warner Brothers holiday classic on Friday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 19th, at 7 p.m. Tickets are free, but must be picked up in advance from the Sterne-Hoya House Museum & Library.

There is limited space, so be sure to pick your tickets up early. They will be available starting Nov. 4. We will be serving light refreshments including popcorn and other movie treats. Most of the children’s seating will be on the floor, so feel free to bring pillows and blankets.

Wynonna Judd “A Simpler Christmas”

Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m.

Temple Theater on the Angelina College campus, 3500 South First Street, Lufkin, TX 75901 United States + Google Map

Five-time Grammy winner Wynona Judd will be performing at the Angelina College Temple Theater Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $60 to $75.

Museum of East Texas Facebook photo

Holiday at Museum: Winter Break

Dec. 17 – Dec. 30

Texas Forestry Museum, 1905 Atkinson Drive, Lufkin, TX 75901 United States + Google Map

Winter Break at the Texas Forestry Museum. “Holidays at the Museum” is a series of events throughout the year, occurring on days when children are out of school but the Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Grace Baldwin
Grace Baldwin
(Bethany) Grace Baldwin has an Associate Degree in Journalism from Angelina College and is working on a double major of English and Journalism at Stephen F. Austin State University. She thoroughly enjoys reading, writing, and has an indelible passion for words.

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