Dripping Springs Hometown Holidays
Mark your calendars and invite your friends and family to join us in celebrating the magic of Hometown Holidays. We’re going to make the 2025 season one to remember, filled with joy, community, and a whole lot of holiday spirit!

Dripping Springs Tree Lighting: Saturday, November 29 | 5:15PM | Veterans Memorial Park
Join us for this year’s exciting Tree Lighting Ceremony in Downtown Dripping Springs! The festivities will kick off with live performances by local community groups, then stick around after the tree lighting for the showing of the holiday movie, "The Muppet Christmas Carol"! It’s the perfect way to get into the spirit of the season—don't miss this festive evening of fun, lights, and community cheer!
Christmas on Mercer: Saturday, December 6 | 10AM - 5PM | Mercer Street
Join us for our 21st annual Christmas on Mercer Street, where downtown turns into a holiday wonderland! The street will be lined with local vendors perfect for finding unique gifts, Santa will make his grand entrance on a firetruck at 10AM (bring your cameras!), and kids can enjoy pony rides, train rides, and even step inside a giant snow globe for the ultimate photo op. Come for the shopping, stay for the cheer — it’s the most magical day of the season on Mercer Street! Learn more at christmasonmercer.com!
Western Wonderland: November 28 - January 4 | Dripping Springs Ranch Park
Lace up your skates and step into the sparkle of Western Wonderland! From November 28 through January 4, Ranch Park transforms into a winter escape complete with an outdoor ice skating rink, a twinkling trail of lights, local vendors, community performances, and special micro events all season long. Whether you’re gliding on the ice, sipping cocoa, or strolling under the lights, Western Wonderland is where small-town charm meets big holiday spirit. Learn more at drippingspringsranchpark.com/westernwonderland!