Waco Wonderland 2026

Downtown Waco's 14th annual Waco Wonderland returns to Heritage Square for three days. The festival has a tree lighting ceremony with fireworks, a downtown holiday parade, snow tube hills, a Ferris wheel, a trackless holiday train, free photos with Santa at the Santa House, the Mistletoe Market for food, crafts and gifts, and holiday entertainment on stage. The City of Waco, the Waco Downtown Public Improvement District, City Center Waco and community partners present it. When: Friday, Dec. 4, through Sunday, Dec. 6. The posted schedule is Friday 5 to 10 p.m., with the tree lighting and fireworks at 7 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., with the parade at 10 a.m. and the snow tube hills open 3 to 9 p.m.; and Sunday noon to 6 p.m. The festival site says more details are coming, so check times before you go. Where: Heritage Square, 300 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701. Cost: Admission is free. Rides on the Ferris wheel, snow tube hills and train need a one-day wristband that is sold at the event; the site does not list the price yet. More info: https://www.wacowonderland.com/ Organizer: City of Waco, Waco Downtown Public Improvement District and City Center Waco.