Holiday Happenings

The Holidays are officially here! This magical time of year is the perfect time to visit Washington County. Here are a few of the things to do throughout the holiday season in Brenham and Washington County.

Hermann Furniture presents Christmas Magic – Nov. 7-9

The inside of a furniture store. The center table is covered in colorful Christmas decorations.
Hermann Furniture, Downtown Brenham

The store will be fully decorated with seasonal décor from wall to wall. Guests can enjoy door prizes, pop-up shops, wine, and hors d’oeuvres. Designers will also be available to assist with floral arrangements and any interior décor needs.

Holiday Market at Junk in Yer Trunk – Nov. 15

Kick off the season at The Barn Holiday Market on Saturday, November 15th! Browse festive vendor booths outside and discover beautiful holiday gifts inside the barn.

12th Annual Sugar Plum Market – Nov. 22

Holiday Shopping all in a beautiful Indoor Holiday atmosphere with an array of quality items to shop, great food, holiday music and more. Shop this quaint market for yourself and for those on your holiday list! Located at Brenham Fireman’s Training Center from 9am-4pm. Free Admission and Parking.

Downtown Brenham’s Cocoa Crawl – Nov. 29

The historic Moody-Wheeler Building in downtown Brenham, a two-story cream-colored structure with arched windows and detailed cornices, built in 1885. A large holiday wreath with a red bow hangs from a streetlamp in front of the building, and three women walk along the sidewalk below. The mural on the lower wall depicts vintage storefront scenes, and an American flag waves from the roof against a partly cloudy sky.
Moody-Wheeler Building, Downtown Brenham

Shop small in beautiful Downtown Brenham on Friday, Nov. 29. Taste variations of hot cocoa concoctions while you shop at your favorite boutiques!

The Downtown Brenham Christmas Stroll & Lighted Parade – Dec. 5-6

A nighttime Christmas parade in downtown Brenham, with streets lined by crowds watching illuminated floats and vehicles decorated with holiday lights. A group at the front carries a banner reading “Ocean Treasures,” followed by a truck pulling a festive float with a lit Christmas tree. Historic buildings trimmed with glowing lights frame the scene, and the festive atmosphere fills the street with color and excitement.
Christmas Stroll & Lighted Parade, Downtown Brenham

Downtown Brenham looks like a holiday movie set with the holiday magic of the annual Christmas Stroll. The lighted parade on Saturday, Dec. 7 is the highlight of the festivities, but the weekend also includes the First Friday Farmer & Artisan Market, Cold Nights, Holiday Tunes (free concert!),  Breakfast with Santa at The Barnhill Center, Jingle Bell Market at Ant Street Inn, and more. For a complete schedule of the weekend festivities, click here.

A festive indoor holiday scene where two young children sit on Santa’s lap for a photo. They are dressed in matching Christmas pajamas, smiling under bright lights. Behind them, a black curtain is decorated with white paper snowflakes and red-and-green garlands. A white Christmas tree with presents underneath stands beside them, while a couple stands nearby taking photos on a smartphone. The room glows warmly with chandeliers and holiday cheer.
The Barnhill Center, Downtown Brenham

The Christmas Experience at Milk & Honey Ranch – Dec. 5-7

A festive event flyer for the Milk and Honey Ranch Christmas Experience, taking place December 5–7, 2025, from 5 PM to 9 PM at 8202 Brandt Road in Burton, Texas. The design features colorful holiday graphics like ornaments, gifts, candy canes, and a nutcracker. Event highlights include festive drinks and treats, family photos, a petting zoo, Christmas concert, live nativity, holiday light wonderland, and mini cow cuddles. Text at the bottom notes $50 entry including parking and directs visitors to milkandhoneyranch.com for more information.
Milk and Honey Ranch, Burton

Join the fun December 5-7, 5-9pm at Milk & Honey Ranch with a Christmas market, Christmas concert, petting zoo, live nativity scene, bounce house, caroling and more fun for the entire family. Purchase tickets here.

Annual Teddy Bear Parade – Dec. 13

Families and children participate in the Teddy Bear Parade in downtown Chappell Hill, walking down the street near Bevers Ice House. Mrs. Claus leads the way, smiling beside kids carrying large teddy bears and stuffed animals. Spectators line the sidewalks, some taking photos, while storefronts decorated with wreaths and garlands create a cheerful small-town holiday scene.
Teddy Bear Parade, Downtown Chappell Hill

Bring your kiddos to downtown Chappell Hill for the annual Teddy Bear Parade. Lots of fun activities for the children. Sit and talk to Santa, and bring your Teddy Bear for the parade!

 
Chappell Hill Garden Club Christmas Home Tour, Chappell Hill

Saturday, December 13, is the perfect day to visit Chappell Hill. Festivities begin with the Christmas Home Tour by the Chappell Hill Garden Club from 10am-5pm!

 

Christmas Event at The Barnhill Center – Dec. 20

Catch Top of the World, A Carpenters Christmas on Saturday, December 20. Purchase tickets and find details here.

Christmas Events at Antique Rose Emporium

The Antique Rose Emporium in Independence is hosting Christmas events throughout December.
 

Photos with Santa

Santa Claus stands smiling in a festive outdoor walkway in downtown Brenham, dressed in his traditional red velvet suit with white fur trim and a gold belt buckle. String lights hang overhead, greenery wraps around a nearby lamp post, and trimmed hedges and brick buildings create a charming small-town holiday backdrop.
Alamo Alley, Downtown Brenham

Several retailers offer portrait sessions with Santa. Appointments with Brenham Portrait Gallery are offered on several days each week at Hermann Furniture throughout November and December. Other businesses including Blue Bell, Puppy Dawgs and Cat Tails, Silver Wings Ballroom, Antique Rose Emporium and South Texas Tack also offer Santa photo ops on select dates.

 

Live Nativities

Celebrate the reason for the season with one of the area’s live nativities. Bethlehem in Independence live nativity is December 13-14, 6-8pm, at the Independence School House. The Greatest Gift Live Nativity by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is December 5-6, 6:00-9:00 pm, at 1400 Niebuhr Street, Brenham. There will also be a live nativity scene at The Christmas Experience at Milk & Honey Ranch, December 5-7, 5-9.

 

Be sure to check our event calendar for a complete list of everything happening in Washington County!

 

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