Have you always wanted to take a Christmas vacation to the Texas Hill Country? With its mild weather, beautiful scenery, and endless opportunities to shop, dine, and play, Fredericksburg is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing getaway with family and friends. This guide reveals what to expect during Christmas in Fredericksburg TX, including things to do and holiday events!
Where To Stay
Our luxury RV resort on the Pedernales River is the ultimate destination for those looking for a peaceful place to stay that’s only a few minutes from all the fun in downtown Fredericksburg. In addition to our spacious, full-hookup RV sites, amenities at Arch Ray on the River include an onsite winery, brewery, distillery, espresso bar and restaurant, a live entertainment ampitheatre and event center, a resort-style pool, and more to come!
What To Do
Here is a list of some of the top Christmas events in Fredericksburg:
- Fredericksburg's Christmas Nights of Lights– the holiday light displays at the Marktplatz in historic downtown Fredericksburg mark the kickoff of the Christmas season, from the traditional Christmas tree to the Christmas Pyramid, a 26-foot carousel-like structure called a Weihnachtspyramide.
- Light the Night Christmas Parade– if you’re visiting during the first Friday in December, head to Main Street in Fredericksburg for the best holiday parade of the season!
- Santa Day Parade– Santa can be found at numerous local businesses during the holiday season, but the best time to spot him is on the first Saturday in December downtown; the Fredericksburg Jaycees sponsor this special event.
- Annual Tree Lighting at LBJ State Historic Site– this popular attraction transforms during the holiday season, so even if you can’t make it for the tree lighting, you can still enjoy the lights and festivities throughout the month of December!
- The Christmas Journey Drive Through– through the work of the Bethany Lutheran Church, this free drive-through nativity features 9 scenes depicting the time of Jesus’s birth with hundreds of volunteers dressed in costume!
- The Greatest Story Ever Told– a free orchestra concert at the Marktplatz featuring live music and scenes from Christmas with The Chosen.
- Christmas Wine Affair– over 50 area wineries (including Arch Ray) offer special discounts and tastings on this festive wine trail!
Other fun and festive activities include Eisbahn outdoor ice skating at the Marktplatz and the glassblowing ornament workshops at the Enchanted Fredericksburg Glassblowing studio!
Where To Eat
There is certainly no shortage of delicious Fredericksburg restaurants, from traditional Texas barbeque to Tex-Mex, authentic German cuisine, burgers, and the list goes on! Many restaurants also have live music and dog-friendly outdoor patios, so you’ll have plenty of options. On Christmas Eve, you won’t need to leave the resort in search of a holiday meal, because Arch Ray’s 1894 Farm to Table Restaurant will be serving a Christmas Eve Buffet!
Be sure to follow our Facebook page for holiday event details, resort updates, our wine of the month posts, special discounts and deals, and so much more!
Book your stay at one of our luxury RV sites today and get ready to experience Christmas in Fredericksburg TX. We can’t wait to show you how fun a real Texas Christmas can be!
