The region most known for antiques also embraces the season with a fervor few other places can match.
The holidays are underway and the Round Top area is transforming into a winter wonderland. (At least, Texas’ version of it.) The region most known for antiques also embraces the Christmas season with a fervor few other places can match. From a Santa Museum to the Polar Express to Christmas fests and much more, you can celebrate the holidays in a major way in the Texas countryside. These are the best holiday happenings in greater Round Top.
Not far from Round Top, the only Santa Museum in the South can be found in Columbus, Texas. With more than 2,500 Santa figurines, ornaments, dolls, paintings, music boxes and more, this is the place to get into the holiday spirit with Kris Kringle. This one-of-a-kind museum is open the first three Fridays and Saturdays in December from 11 am to 4 pm each day. Better yet? Admission is free.
The Polar Express is also making its way to Carmine. Kids get to ride the train and meet Santa on Sunday, December 5. Lunch will be served at the Carmine Hall with your choice of beef stew or homemade burgers. There is also the chance to shop local vendors and get into the holiday spirit during this Christmas Fest.
Deck the halls and homes with the Chappell Hill Garden Club. The group’s 5th annual Christmas Home Tour takes place on Saturday, December 11. This is your chance to tour truly decked out homes this holiday season. You’ll never look at holiday decorating the same again.
Tickets are $20 pre-tour and $25 on tour day.
Get into the Christmas spirit early in Winedale on Saturday, December 11 from noon until 4 pm. With crafts, folklife demonstrations, music, theater performance and food, Christmas at Winedale is a truly festive party with something for the whole family.
The Ovation Ballet Company is putting on a live performance of The Nutcracker, the ultimate holiday classic, on Saturday, December 11 at the Round Top Festival Institute. A wonderland of its own, the Round Top Festival Institute’s grounds are a magical place to experience a Christmas classic.
For much more, check out RoundTop.com’s full Events Calendar. It is updated regularly with all the latest new events and happenings. You can even submit your own event for consideration to be included in the calendar.