Holiday Events Near Lake Granbury, TX

Old-fashioned car decorated for seasonal parade.
Photo Courtesy of Visit Granbury
  • Granbury, TX, features many holiday events and attractions:
    • Christmas Movie Trivia
    • Christmas Cookies, Crafts, Karaoke, & Kris Kringle
    • Historic Downtown Carriages
    • Santa’s House
    • Holiday Lights

You’ve seen it in Hallmark movies—small-town charm, decorated downtown squares, and cookie-decorating extravaganzas. Now, you get to see it in real life. Situated by Lake Granbury, historic Granbury takes Christmas to new levels with its family-friendly events and attractions. So, if you want to experience Texas’s real-life snow globe, check out these holiday events near Lake Granbury!

Christmas Movie Trivia at Oz Coffee Bar

A latte with coconut shavings in front of a green plant with a red pot.
Photo Courtesy of Oz Coffee Bar

Can you quote “Elf,” “Home Alone,” “The Santa Clause,” and “It’s a Wonderful Life” like nobody’s business? Then, Christmas Movie Trivia at Oz Coffee Bar is the holiday event for you! The evening festivities will feature films from various decades, so prepare to put on your thinking cap. Also, don’t forget to wear your favorite Christmas sweater—teams who don the best holiday attire earn extra points. And the winners get a “really cool prize.” So—as Buddy the Elf would say—don’t be a “cotton-headed ninny muggins” and attend trivia night!

  • When: December 16, from 6:30–8 p.m.
  • Where: Oz Coffee Bar, 112 N. Houston Street, Granbury, TX
  • Cost: Free

Christmas Cookies, Crafts, Karaoke, and Kris Kringle

Gingerbread man in front of blurred Christmas cookies being decorated.
Photo Courtesy of Shutterstock | Theera Disayarat

Delicious sugar cookies put the icing on top of the holiday season. This year, the Hood County Library will host the ultimate seasonal—and alliterative—event: Christmas Cookies, Crafts, Karaoke, and Kris Kringle. If you enjoy singing along to your favorite holiday tunes and designing unique crafts, you will love this cozy Christmas event.

  • When: December 17, from 2–4 p.m.
  • Where: Hood County Library, 222 N. Travis St., Granbury, TX
  • Cost: Free

Historic Downtown Carriages

Horse-drawn carriage ride in historic Granbury, TX, adorned for the holiday season.
Photo Courtesy of Historic Granbury Square

Horse-drawn carriage rides coupled with twinkling holiday lights create a fantastical fairytale. Yet, at Lake Granbury, dreams do come true. During December, you can enjoy an evening leisure ride along the historic streets adorned for the holidays. This is the perfect way to soak in Christmas in charming Granbury. If you’re looking for a more intimate setting, book the Vis a Vis carriage, which seats four. However, if you have a larger group, select the Wagonette, which accommodates eight people.

  • When: December 12–24, Friday & Saturday 6–9 p.m., Sunday 3–6 p.m. by appointment only.
  • Where: Eagle Eye Ranch Carriage Company, 105 N Stockton St., Granbury, TX 76048
  • Cost: Vis A Vis (Seats 4 ) $40+tax; Wagonette (Seats 8) $50+tax. Book online here.

Santa’s House

Santa and Mrs. Clause posing with a child for a picture.
Photo Courtesy of Granbury Santa House

Santa and Mrs. Claus have been working hard all year to make Christmas special, so they decided to take a break from the hustle and bustle to relax at Lake Granbury for the holidays. They are ready to hear your Christmas wishes and take photos with you for free. All you have to do is bring your camera and do your best to stay on the nice list!

If you wish to write a letter to Santa, you can drop it off in Santa’s mailbox in front of the Courthouse on the Historic Square. Or, you can mail it to Santa’s House, 1 Pearl St., Granbury, TX 76048.

  • When: November 25–December 18
    • Fridays: 6–8 p.m.
    • Saturdays 10 a.m.–12 p.m., 2–4 p.m., 6–8 p.m.
    • Sundays: 1–4 p.m., 6–8 p.m.
    • Last Week Dates, December 19–23: 6-8 p.m.
  • Where: Historic Granbury Square and Gazebo, 201 E Pearl St b202, Granbury, TX 76048
  • Cost: Free

Holiday Lights

A small church in Granbury, TX, decorated for Christmas.
Photo Courtesy of Granbury – A Candlelight Tour

Nothing can compare to the thrill of seeing the season’s best lights. So, pack the kids in the car, grab some hot cocoa, and drive around to see Granbury’s adorned homes, churches, and stores. During the holidays, Granbury infuses the nation’s best small-town charm into Christmas and becomes a Hallmark movie wonderland. So driving around the historic square is a must-do event!

If you participate in these holiday events near Lake Granbury, you will have a merry and bright season. Cheers to the holidays, and Merry Christmas from Lake Granbury!

FAQs

112 N. Houston Street, Granbury, TX.

222 N. Travis St., Granbury, TX.

December 12–24, Friday & Saturday 6–9 p.m., Sunday 3–6 p.m. by appointment only.

If you’re looking for a more intimate setting, book the Vis a Vis carriage, which seats four.

However, if you have a larger group, select the Wagonette, which accommodates eight people.

  • When: November 25–December 18
    • Fridays: 6–8 p.m.
    • Saturdays 10 a.m.–12 p.m., 2–4 p.m., 6–8 p.m.
    • Sundays: 1–4 p.m., 6–8 p.m.
    • Last Week Dates, December 19–23: 6-8 p.m.

Historic Granbury Square and Gazebo, 201 E Pearl St b202, Granbury, TX 76048

If you wish to write a letter to Santa, you can drop it off in Santa’s mailbox in front of the Courthouse on the Historic Square. Or, you can mail it to Santa’s House, 1 Pearl St., Granbury, TX 76048.