Christmas is coming to Lubbock, Texas, and these Lubbock Christmas events will help you plan the best things to do in Lubbock for Christmas, updated for 2023 to ensure you’ve got the real scoop on what’s going on.
Your options range from the sweet (mmm, cupcakes!) to the savory to Christmas lights to Christmas concerts to visits from Santa himself.
While some regular Christmas events in Lubbock may be virtual or not available to go ahead this year, that doesn’t mean that there isn’t still fun to be had and that it can’t be a wonderful and memorable Christmas for all (and to all a good night!)
1. Grab a Winter Cupcake from Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery
Smallcakes is well-loved in Lubbock for their fresh and homemade cupcakes and ice cream, often served up a variety of innovative flavors including cinnamon roll cupcakes (with a mini cinnamon roll on top, yes please) and sweet potato pie cupcakes!
When the Christmas season rolls around, there’s no doubt that Smallcakes is going to be serving up some equally festive Christmas cupcakes and winter-themed treats, and stopping by is a fantastic way to support small businesses as well as eat your feelings with their delicious baked goods.
It’s also one of the best things to do in Lubbock with kids!
2. Texas Tech Carol of the Lights
Usually an in-person event, the Texas Tech Carol of the Lights is one of the best things to do in Lubbock for Christmas with its festive atmosphere, beautiful carols, and twinkling lights that pierce the Texas night sky with their color.
3. Miracles Christmas Parade
Traditionally one of the biggest and most festive parades in West Texas, the Miracles Christmas Parade features everything from dance groups to community clubs to marching bands and is a great way to get the whole family out.
4. Meet Santa at Holland Gardens
The best garden center in Texas is getting festive with their winter weekends where Santa is coming to visit (every weekend at Holland Gardens until Christmas).
While you’re there saying hello to the jolly old fellow, why not shop around the garden center for your Christmas greenery and other fun decorations to help you make your home and backyard merry and bright this Christmas season?
5. Make a Christmas Sign at Board and Brush Lubbock
Board and Brush is the best way to spend a festive winter’s night in Lubbock with your friends or family, participating in one of their woodworking and crafting workshops.
At Board and Brush, an expert guide will walk you through how to make your own woodworking project, and during the holiday season, this ranges from Christmas signs that say things like “Joy” or “Merry” to adorable Christmas tree count downs.
This is such a fun way to socialize, and you can even book a private event if you want your own special holiday party.
6. Second Baptist Church Christmas Concert
Tis the season for Christmas concerts and a range of beautiful voices shouting out their favorite holiday tunes and worship songs!
Join Second Baptist Church for their Christmas concert, taking place every holiday season.
7. Trivia Night and Special Events at Cricket’s Draft House and Grill
From regular karaoke and trivia nights to special holiday events, Cricket’s Draft House and Grill in Lubbock is the place to be over the holidays whether you want to celebrate the season with friends over drinks or participate in their specially themed nights that tend to center around the holidays.
Wear your favorite ugly Christmas sweater and enjoy great food, a friendly atmosphere, and an adult-friendly way to celebrate the holidays.
and, bonus!
Get Fresh Air at Adventure Park
It’s not technically a Christmas event, but we’ll give this one as a bonus: Adventure Park, the number one ropes and zipline course in Lubbock and the surrounding areas, is opening these sections for a few Saturdays before Christmas, as well as on December 26th (a great way to work off all of that Christmas turkey!)
On other days, you can still enjoy the gameroom, go-karts, bumper cars, mini golf and so much more.
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