Christmas Lights in Temple, TX

Popular picks this season include Nature In Lights at Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Rink on the Rails (Dec 11 – Jan 3), Kringle Krawl (Dec 4 – Dec 4) and Christmas at the Plaza (Nov 28 – Nov 28). In all, 18 displays are mapped in and around Temple, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Free options include Kringle Krawl, Christmas at the Plaza, City of Temple Christmas Parade and Downtown Temple Holiday Lights and Trees. 12 of the 18 displays near Temple are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Yes. Nature In Lights at Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area (Per vehicle (2025: $20 per car or pickup)) and Nature in Lights at Belton Lake (2025: $20 per car, minivan or pickup; $35 limo, 15-passenger van or RV). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.

Yes. Fort Hood Tree Lighting and Sopko family synchronized light show. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

The earliest Temple-area displays turn on Nov 20, 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.