Christmas in the Stockyards 2026

The Fort Worth Stockyards hosts its 25th annual Christmas in the Stockyards, a free all-day Western holiday celebration. Families can visit Cowboy Santa, hear Mrs. Claus story time, watch reindeer games and face painting, and catch the Christmas Parade at 4 p.m. The Stockyards outdoor ice rink and other paid shows such as the matinee rodeo run the same day and need their own tickets. When: Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Christmas Parade at 4 p.m. Cowboy Santa photos 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Where: Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, Fort Worth, TX 76164. Activities are spread across Exchange Lawns, Stockyards Station, Cowtown Coliseum and nearby plazas. Cost: Free for the main Christmas in the Stockyards activities and the parade. Rodeo, bullfighting finals, skating and Cowboy Santa photo packages are ticketed separately. More info: https://fortworthstockyards.com/events/christmas-in-the-stockyards-6/ Organizer: Fort Worth Stockyards.