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Christmas Lights in Port Aransas, TX

The top places to see Christmas lights in Port Aransas this season are Candy Cane Lane (Schanen Estates) (From Dec 1), Winter Wonderland in Artesian Park (From Nov 6) and Christmas Tree Forest at the Art Museum of South Texas (Nov 21 – Jan 3). We've mapped 1 display in Port Aransas and 13 more nearby (4 home displays, 3 parades, 3 tree lightings). 13 are free. 2 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Near Port Aransas (within 25 miles)

Winter Wonderland in Artesian Park

Event · Corpus Christi, TX · Free

On now

21 miFrom Nov 6

H-E-B Christmas Tree at Water's Edge Park (Holidays on the Harbor)

Tree lighting · Corpus Christi, TX · Free

Opens soon

10 miDec 5 – Dec 5

Christmas Tree Forest at the Art Museum of South Texas

Event · Corpus Christi, TX · See museum website

Opens soon

21 miNov 21 – Jan 3

Port of Corpus Christi Illuminated Boat Parade

Parade · Corpus Christi, TX · Free

Opens soon

21 miDec 5 – Dec 5

Candy Cane Lane (Schanen Estates)

Neighborhood · Corpus Christi, TX · Free

Opens soon

23 miFrom Dec 1

Christmas on the Beach

Drive-thru · Rockport, TX · Free

11 mi
13 mi

Holiday Tree at La Retama Park

Tree lighting · Corpus Christi, TX · Free

21 mi

Mazoch Holiday Display

Home display · Corpus Christi, TX · Free

21 mi

Garcia Holiday Light Show

Home display · Corpus Christi, TX · Free

Music

22 mi

Bocanegra Family Life-Size Nativity

Home display · Corpus Christi, TX · Free

22 mi

Mr. Bill's Christmas Wonderland

Home display · Corpus Christi, TX · Free

Music

23 mi

Port of Corpus Christi Holiday Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Corpus Christi, TX · Free

Season ended

21 miNov 6 – Nov 6

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Christmas lights in Port Aransas: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Port Aransas?

Popular picks this season include Candy Cane Lane (Schanen Estates) (From Dec 1), Winter Wonderland in Artesian Park (From Nov 6), Christmas Tree Forest at the Art Museum of South Texas (Nov 21 – Jan 3) and H-E-B Christmas Tree at Water's Edge Park (Holidays on the Harbor) (Dec 5 – Dec 5). In all, 14 displays are mapped in and around Port Aransas, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Port Aransas?

Free options include Candy Cane Lane (Schanen Estates), Winter Wonderland in Artesian Park, H-E-B Christmas Tree at Water's Edge Park (Holidays on the Harbor) and Port of Corpus Christi Illuminated Boat Parade. 13 of the 14 displays near Port Aransas are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Port Aransas?

Yes. Christmas on the Beach (Free). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.

Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Port Aransas?

Yes. Mr. Bill's Christmas Wonderland and Garcia Holiday Light Show (tune to 100.7 FM). Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Port Aransas?

The earliest Port Aransas-area displays turn on Nov 6, and most are running by the weekend after Thanksgiving. Many stay lit through New Year's; check each display's page for its exact dates and nightly hours.

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