Christmas in the Stockyards
Visitors celebrate the holidays across the historic district with festive activities including a holiday ice rink, a Christmas parade, and photos with Cowboy Santa. The event features Old West comedy shows, cowboy poetry, armadillo races, and a cow milking contest. Guests can also enjoy story time with Mrs. Claus, live radio remotes, and strolling entertainment from stilt walkers and carolers.
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Neighborhood
Stockyards
Location
Tips & Advice
- Download the full directory map before arriving; activities are spread among Entertainment Plaza, Exchange Lawns, Stockyards Station, rfd-TV Lawns, and Cowboy Santa’s Workshop.
- Plan around the 4 p.m. Christmas Parade and use the event schedule to fit timed performances and Santa sessions into your visit.
- Arrive during Cowboy Santa’s 11 a.m.–7 p.m. photo window, and choose one of Mrs. Claus’s listed story-time sessions if attending.
- Get tickets for the Coliseum matinee rodeo or Ultimate Bullfighters World Finals, which are listed as ticketed events.
- Bring warm layers for time at the outdoor lawns and plaza, and allow extra walking time between the event areas.
Special Events & Promotions
- The Stockyards Championship Matinee Rodeo and Ultimate Bullfighters World Finals require separate tickets on December 5.
- Cowboy Santa is available for photos at the December 5 event.
- Mrs. Claus holds story times at the December 5 event.
- The Christmas Parade takes place at the December 5 event.
Links & Contact
Run by Fort Worth Stockyards Business Association
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Frequently Asked Questions
What activities are planned for families?
The program includes an ice rink, reindeer games, armadillo races, a cow milking contest, face painting, cowboy poetry, comedy shows, carolers, and strolling characters.
Can children meet Cowboy Santa or hear a story from Mrs. Claus?
Yes. Photos with Cowboy Santa and Mrs. Claus story times are part of the program at Cowboy Santa’s Workshop.
Where are the event activities spread out?
Activities take place across the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, including Entertainment Plaza, Exchange Lawns, Stockyards Station, the RFD-TV Lawns, and Cowboy Santa’s Workshop.
Is the rodeo included in the celebration?
The Stockyards Championship Matinee Rodeo and Ultimate Bullfighters World Finals are listed separately, each with its own ticket link.
Where can I find a map of the district?
Download the full directory map from the event page to help navigate the activity areas.
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