Cue the jingling bells, twinkling lights, warm spiced drinks, and festive cheer—Downtown Lubbock is bursting with holiday magic! Get ready to explore special events, sips, and eats that will make this season unforgettable.
Event Musts
Holiday Happening 2024: Oh So Merry
November 20-24 | Lubbock Memorial Civic Center
This is one of Downtown Lubbock's can't-miss annual activities to kick off your festive season. With over 130 unique merchants and specialty events, this five-day market offers a treasure trove of holiday gifts and supports local community projects through the Junior League of Lubbock. Don't miss out on the chance to shop small and make a big impact this holiday season!
Learn more about the event and purchase your tickets here.
-Wednesday, November 20th: SNEAK PEEK
-Thursday, November 21st: LADIES’ DAY
-Friday, November 22nd: FRIDAY NIGHT OUT
-Saturday, November 23rd: BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
-Sunday, November 24th: BRUNCH WITH SANTA
Christmas Vendor Crawl
December 1 | 12:00-5:00 p.m. | Various Locations
This is no ordinary crawl. Enjoy the holiday feels with all sorts of FREEBIES for all ages, including pictures with the one and only Santa and Mrs. Claus! Furry friends are also welcome! Learn more here.
-FREE Admission and Open to the Public
-70 Vendors
-FREE Pictures and Hot Cocoa Bar with Santa & Mrs. Claus at Cotton Court from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
-Food Trucks at The West Table
-FREE Craft for Kiddos at Grand Central Venue
-FREE Bracelet Bar At Metro Tower Lofts and Colberts General Store
Santa Land
December 9-22 | 6:00-10:00 p.m. | Mackenzie Park
As one of Lubbock's most iconic holiday events, Santa Land is a festive place for all the family-friendly holiday fun. Enjoy Christmas lights, animated displays, and the nostalgic holiday village. Lubbock Parks and Recreation has hosted this event for 67 years. Admission is FREE for all ages!
Fun and Festive Concerts & Performances
Enjoy the holiday season through live music concerts and performances. Our venues in Downtown Lubbock have packed their calendars with Lubbock's local legends and even national performers.
Lindsey Stirling - The Snow Waltz Tour
December 3rd, 8:00 p.m.
The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences
A Blackwater Draw Christmas Show At Cactus Theater
Friday, December 6th and Saturday, December 7th, 7:30 p.m.
Cactus Theater
The Nutcracker
December 12th - 15th
The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences
Merry-Achi Christmas
Thursday, December 19th, 7:00 p.m.
The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences
The Illusionists Magic of the Holidays
Monday, December 23rd, 7:30 p.m.
The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences
One thing's for sure—Downtown Lubbock has all the sights, sounds, and holiday feels to make your holiday season absolutely magical.