Waco Wonderland Tree Lighting & Fireworks

Dec 4, 2026

  • 101 N 4th St, Waco, TX 76701, USA

Celebrate the start of the holiday season at Waco Wonderland! Waco’s annual tree lighting ceremony and fireworks show returns Friday, Dec. 4, to kick off three days of holiday fun downtown! The festival opens at 5 p.m., with holiday entertainment, free photos with Santa presented by Tuff Shed, food trucks, the Mistletoe Market, a Ferris wheel, the Holiday Express Train and more. The tree lighting ceremony and fireworks display begin at 7 p.m., with festivities continuing until 10 p.m. Admission is free, and the festival will take place at Heritage Square. Waco Wonderland hours: *Friday, Dec. 4: 5PM-10PM *Saturday, Dec. 5: 10AM-9PM *Sunday, Dec. 6: Noon to 6PM The fun continues all weekend with a downtown parade on Saturday and snow tube hills opening Saturday afternoon and running through Sunday evening. Visit http://WacoWonderland.com/ to learn more.

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