Holly Days at the Gardens 2026

South Texas Botanical Gardens holds four holiday weekends in the gardens. The centerpiece is an 18-foot eco Christmas tree that artist Shelia Rogers made from lighted green plastic bottles, along with four smaller ones. There are also light displays, more trees, visits with Santa, hayrides, s'mores and cocoa, and animal ambassadors. The gardens say more will be announced. It is for families and all ages. When: Fridays and Saturdays Nov. 27-28, Dec. 4-5, Dec. 11-12 and Dec. 18-19, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Where: South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, 8545 S. Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78413. Cost: The gardens' 2026 calendar does not list a Holly Days price. Check stxbot.org for tickets and admission. More info: https://stxbot.org Organizer: South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center.