Nature in Lights at BLORA

Visitors drive along a five-mile trail illuminated by festive light displays and arrangements. The experience also features Santa's Village and Depot area, where guests can browse local toy and food vendor booths, enjoy hot cocoa, and take photos with Santa. Additional attractions include pony rides at the ranch and a locomotive train ride along an exclusive trail of lights.

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Website / Tickets

discovertemple.com

Tickets

The event has an entrance fee dependent on vehicle size; no amount is stated. Pony rides at BLORA Ranch cost $5. The separate Santa's Depot train trail is priced at $5 for adults, $3 for children 11 and under, and free for lap children; that separate ticket is not included in our event’s price.

Hours

Santa's Village at Live Oak Pavilion: 5:30–11pm; Santa's Depot near the Marina: 5:30–11pm; Pony Rides at BLORA Ranch: 5:30–11pm.

Ages

All ages

Food & Drink

Local food vendor booths at Santa's Village offer hot cocoa, treats, and concessions.

Going?

Location

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Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and holiday light fans

Vibe

Festive and scenic

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

Budget for the entrance fee by vehicle size, then add a separate ticket for the Santa's Depot train and a fee for pony rides.
Break up the drive with a stop at Santa's Village for hot cocoa, vendor booths and photos with Santa at the Live Oak Pavilion.
Take lap-sized little ones on the Santa's Depot locomotive train, since lap children ride free on that separate trail of lights.
Coming from Killeen or Copperas Cove, take Hwy 190 to W S Young, then Rancier Ave/FM 439, Sparta Rd and Cottage Rd.

Special Events & Promotions

Santa's Depot: a separate trail of lights seen only by locomotive train near the Marina, with its own ticket (lap children ride free)
Pony rides at BLORA Ranch for an extra fee

Links & Contact

Run by Discover Temple

Website / Tickets Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the light trail work?

You drive your own vehicle along a 5-mile trail of light displays. The entrance fee depends on the size of the vehicle.

What's at Santa's Village?

Santa's Village is at the Live Oak Pavilion. You'll find local toy and food vendor booths, crafts, concessions, hot cocoa, treats, holiday novelties and photos with Santa.

What is Santa's Depot?

It's a separate trail of lights you can only see from a locomotive train. It runs near the Marina and needs its own ticket. Lap children ride free.

Are there pony rides?

Yes. Pony rides run at BLORA Ranch for an extra fee.

How do I get there from Temple or Belton?

Take I-35 to the Hwy 190 West exit, then Loop 121 North. Turn left on Sparta Rd, then right on Cottage Rd.

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Event details verified: Oct 6, 2026