Fredericksburg Christmas Nights of Lights 2026

Every evening of the holiday season, Fredericksburg lights its Community Christmas Tree and its 26-foot wooden German Christmas Pyramid on the Marktplatz. The pyramid was hand-built in Germany in 2009 for the town. The tree stands 30 feet tall and has ornaments made by Hill Country artisans. Each night there is holiday music and a 10-minute audio presentation about the town's German heritage, ending with a countdown to the lighting. It is for families and visitors of all ages. When: Nightly from Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2026, through Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2027. Music starts at 5 p.m., the presentation and countdown are at 6 p.m., and music ends at 6:30 p.m. It is canceled Friday, Dec. 4 (the Light the Night Christmas Parade) and Thursday, Dec. 31 (New Year's Eve: Countdown to 2027). Where: Marktplatz, 126 W. Main St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624. Cost: Visit Fredericksburg does not list an admission charge. The Marktplatz is a public square. More info: https://www.visitfredericksburgtx.com/events/major-events-festivals/holiday-lights/ Organizer: Visit Fredericksburg (Fredericksburg Convention & Visitor Bureau).