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Your Holiday Season Guide To Downtown Lubbock

Your Holiday Season Guide To Downtown Lubbock

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!


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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

Tickets and Info

A Blackwater Draw Christmas Show At Cactus Theater

Friday, December 6th and Saturday, December 7th, 7:30 p.m.

Cactus Theater

Tickets and Info

The Nutcracker

December 12th - 15th

The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences

Tickets and Info

Merry-Achi Christmas

Thursday, December 19th, 7:00 p.m.

The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences

Tickets and Info

The Illusionists Magic of the Holidays

Monday, December 23rd, 7:30 p.m.

The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences

Tickets and Info


One thing's for sure—Downtown Lubbock has all the sights, sounds, and holiday feels to make your holiday season absolutely magical.