Tis the season for FREE holiday-themed children’s activities, Santa's reindeer games, Christmas carols, and festive food trucks! Select a limited-edition holiday souvenir mug and enjoy hot cocoa with the Chamber's annual Hot Cocoa Stroll. Shop the local businesses in Historic Downtown Elgin and enjoy Elgin's Lighted Christmas Parade.
Elgin’s signature holiday event returns on Saturday, December 6, 2025, transforming our historic downtown into a wonderland of lights, music, and memories. From morning crafts to the evening parade, Holiday by the Tracks brings our community together with the charm and creativity that makes Elgin shine.
Daytime Festivities (10 AM–4 PM)
> ELGIN PUBLIC LIBRARY AND PARKS & RECREATION: Free children’s, teen, and adult activities, multicultural crafts, games, and photos with Santa.
> Christmas Bazaar at Veterans Memorial Park: Local artists, makers, food vendors, and live performances.
> HOT COCOA STROLL (1–4 PM) — Sponsored by the Elgin Chamber of Commerce. Collect your 2025 mug, sample cocoa around downtown, and vote for your favorite. For more information:
https://www.elgintxchamber.com/holiday-by-the-tracks/
Evening Highlight
> LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE (6 PM) — Floats, performers, and maybe even a little snow light up Main Street from 11th to Brenham Street.
To sign up to participate in the parade, find it online at
https://forms.gle/oXgHxMtwRKx6nvDG8
OR download a form to fill out >>
https://elgintexas.gov/DocumentCenter/View/13091/Elgin-Lighted-Christmas-Parade-information-2025
(You can also pick-up a registration form at the Fleming Center in front of Morris Memorial Park, 802 N. Avenue C.)
Elgin Lighted Christmas Parade PARTICIPANTS information form must be completed. We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring this information is provided. Link to form >>
https://elgintexas.gov/DocumentCenter/View/13090/Elgin-Lighted-Christmas-Parade-PARTICIPANTS-information-2025
Beyond Downtown
> Make a family tradition at Elgin’s Choose-and-Cut Christmas tree farms (open Thanksgiving weekend while supplies last) with hayrides, games, and fresh trees and wreaths.
> Shop, Stroll & Celebrate All Season
Every Saturday during Home for the Holidays features festive markets, open houses, themed entertainment, and more.
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