Where to See Holiday
Lights in Bryan, Texas
Information courtesy of | Destination Bryan
‘Tis the season for holiday lights! There are plenty of places to soak in the magic of the season in Bryan, Texas.
There’s nothing quite like driving around town, admiring Christmas lights. Bryan, Texas, shines bright with twinkling lights this time of year. From Historic Downtown Bryan to Lake Walk, there are plenty of places to see beautiful displays of holiday lights while you’re in town.
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Historic Downtown Bryan
Gloria Stephan Sale Park
315 S Main St, Bryan, TX 77803 During the holidays, all of Historic Downtown Bryan is merry and bright with Christmas lights lining the street. Sale Park is where you’ll find a lot of festive lights and the town’s Christmas Tree, which is first lit up during Lights On!, an annual tradition in Bryan, Texas.
Carnegie History Center
111 S Main St, Bryan, TX 77803 Outside of the Carnegie History Center is a larger-than-life ornament, surrounded by light-wrapped trees. Not only is it magical sight to see, it’s a great photo op! Santa’s Mail Box is also outside the Carnegie History Center, where you can mail a letter to Santa (and receive a response from the holly jolly man himself) until December 15th.
Corner of W 22nd and Main Street
502 N Main St, Bryan, TX 77803 There’s a giant Christmas tree across from Alice’s Attic and Tavo Coffee Co. that lights up every night, towards the end of Main Street. It’s a great place to take a date night photo on the way to Ronin, or even during the daytime after the Farmer’s Market, which happens here every Saturday morning.
Sue Haswell Park
1142 E William Joel Bryan Pkwy, Bryan, TX 77803 Take a walk through historic Sue Haswell Park, where you’ll find twinkling lights around every corner. There are outdoor light sculptures throughout the park, including penguins throwing snowballs and Santa’s Sleigh on top of the central pavilion. Join the community to enjoy lights and fun in the park during Holiday Magic on Thursday, December 5, from 5:30PM – 9PM.
Lake Walk
The Lookout Tower at Lake Walk
4100 Lake Atlas Dr, Bryan, TX 77807 This 75-foot tower and observation deck overlooks is a great place to see all the lights in Aggieland from above! The team at Lake Walk also strings lights from the tower each year, creating a massive Christmas Tree out of holiday lights.
North Star Lounge
4100 Lake Atlas Dr, Bryan, TX 77807 For even more lights and Christmas decor, head to Hershel’s at The Stella Hotel. The holiday-themed pop-up bar, North Star Lounge, is open on Fridays and Saturday evenings throughout December. It’s the perfect place to see twinkling lights inside and raise a glass to the holiday season!
Annual Events
Lights On!
November 22 | 5-10PM | 315 S Main St, Bryan, TX 77803 The holiday season in Bryan, Texas, officially begins with Lights On!, a free, family-friendly event. The annual celebration often has photos with Santa, live music and performances, bounce houses, train rides for children, cookies and hot chocolate, and of course, an annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
Holiday Stroll and Lighted Parade
December 12 | 5-10PM | 105 S Main St, Bryan, TX 77803 Experience the joy of the holidays during the Holiday Stroll and Lighted Parade, a longtime tradition in Historic Downtown Bryan. Members of the community decorate themed floats with hundreds of lights, all with a different style. At this free event, crowds gather to watch the floats as they drive down Main Street, spreading holiday cheer.
Nearby Holiday Lights
Santa’s Wonderland
18898 Hwy 6, College Station, TX 77845 They say that everything is bigger in Texas…and it’s true! The world’s largest Christmas park is less than a 20-minute drive away from Bryan, Texas. Santa’s Wonderland spans over 150 acres, and it’s filled with holiday lights and photo ops. Everything is merry and bright in Santa’s Town, Santa’s Station, Santa’s Farm and along the Trail of Lights, which can be enjoyed by hayride or VIP horse and carriage tour.
Merry & Bright, Maroon & White Holiday Light Show at The Gardens
578 John Kimbrough Blvd, College Station, TX 77845 Throughout December, The Gardens at Texas A&M University are adorned with magical holiday lights. Find picture-perfect photo ops at the Merry & Bright, Maroon & White Holiday Light Show with beautiful light tunnels and twinkling pathways. This holiday experience is free and open to the public.
Christmas in the Park
1000 Krenek Tap Rd, College Station, TX 77840 Head to Stephen C. Beachy Central Park to experience a festive tradition that’s been a community mainstay since 1984. Christmas in the Park began when a local family funded several light panels for a holiday light display, and since then, it’s grown into a holiday tradition with more than one million lights and hundreds of illuminated panels. You can walk or drive through the park anytime from 6PM-11PM, November 28th through January 1st. Be sure to tune in to 97.3 FM radio to enjoy Christmas music during your drive, and don’t miss Christmas in the Park event weekend on Dec. 6 and 7 from 6-10PM. Admission is free!