Illustration of a family walking past houses covered in colourful lights with a sleigh on a rooftop (Winter Festival & Trail of Lights)

Winter Festival & Trail of Lights

Visitors can walk through illuminated light trails, navigate a light maze, and meet Santa for photos. Park attractions include jumbo jumpers, barrel train rides, Piney Peak slides, and singing reindeer. Guests can also purchase dinner and sweet treats from on-site food trucks.

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Plan Your Visit

Tickets

For ages 3 and older: Opening Week $9.99; Discounted $13.99; Regular $19.99. The ticket includes all park activities. Buying online saves $2 per ticket.

Hours

Monday–Thursday: 5PM–9PM; Friday–Saturday: 5PM–10PM.

Ages

3 years and older

Food & Drink

Food trucks at the event offer dinner and sweets.

Going?

Location

Piney Park · 600 Martin Lake Road, Marshall, TX 75672 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and playful

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Buy your tickets online rather than at the gate, because every ticket costs less when you buy it on the website.
  • Come during opening week, November 13 to 19, when tickets are at their lowest price of the season.
  • Don't plan a Sunday visit, because the park is closed every Sunday, including the busy weekends before Christmas.
  • Visit by December 23 if photos with Santa are a must, since that's his last night at the park.
  • Look at the winter season pass, or the combined fall and winter pass, if your family plans to come back more than once.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Holiday Vendor Markets on Nov 27 & 28 and Dec 11, 12, 18, 19, 21, 22 & 23.
  • Free admission for first responders, healthcare workers and educators on Nov 30, Dec 1 and Dec 2.
  • 50% off for seniors 55+ on Dec 7, 8 and 9.
  • Fireworks on New Year's Eve.
  • Half off for ages 12 and under on Jan 1 and 2.

Links & Contact

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's included with admission?

Every attraction in the park. That covers the Trail of Lights, photos with Santa, the light maze, jumbo jumpers, barrel train rides, the Piney Peak slides, the singing reindeer and more.

Is there food?

Yes. Food trucks serve dinner and sweets.

Is Santa there every night?

Santa is at the park for photos from opening night on November 13 through December 23.

Are there discount nights?

Yes. First responders, healthcare workers and educators get in free November 30 to December 2. Seniors 55+ get 50% off December 7 to 9. Kids 12 and under get half off January 1 and 2. Opening-week tickets are also discounted, and tickets cost less when you buy online.

Can schools book a visit?

Yes. Winter Field Trip Days run Monday to Friday, November 16 to December 17, and you can book them on the field trips page.

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