Illustration of Santa waving from a log cabin porch in a snowy forest with a lantern path leading families to him (Prosper Christmas Festival)

Prosper Christmas Festival

Visitors can experience a cozy downtown holiday festival featuring an ice-skating rink, face painters, balloon artists, and two Kids Zones filled with holiday inflatables. Guests can browse decorated exhibitor booths for handmade crafts, unique gifts, and sweet treats while enjoying live entertainment on the Community Stage. The event also includes visits to Santa's Workshop and culminates in a community tree lighting followed by a themed drone show.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

Free.

Hours

Festival: 3-7 p.m.; annual Community Tree Lighting: 7 p.m.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Downtown Prosper

Food & Drink

Food trucks and vendors offer sweets, goodies, and other treats.

Going?

Location

Prosper Town Hall · 250 W. First St., Prosper, Texas 75078 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and cozy

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Arrive before the 7 p.m. Community Tree Lighting to catch the countdown and stay for the drone show that follows.
  • Give yourself time to explore: the free festival welcomes thousands of families, and its attractions and decorated exhibits fill downtown Prosper.
  • Bring warm layers for the evening festival, especially if you plan to watch the tree lighting and drone show.
  • Make Santa’s Workshop your stop for free family photos, then use the Selfie Station’s festive backdrops for additional pictures.
  • Look for Adopt-an-Ornament if you’d like to find an ornament handmade by a Prosper ISD elementary art student.

Special Events & Promotions

  • New this year: an ice-skating rink.
  • Two Kids Zones with holiday inflatables this year.
  • A Prosper-themed drone show follows the Community Tree Lighting with Mayor David Bristol.

Links & Contact

Run by Town of Prosper

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 is there for kids?

There are two Kids Zones with holiday inflatables this year, plus face painters, balloon artists and Santa's Selfie Station with festive backdrops.

Can we get photos with Santa?

Yes. Santa's Workshop offers free family photos, and Santa's Selfie Station has backdrops for your own pictures.

How does the festival end?

Mayor David Bristol leads the Community Tree Lighting with a countdown. As the tree lights up, a Prosper-themed drone show begins.

What's new this year?

An ice-skating rink is new this year, and the festival has two Kids Zones.

How can my business or nonprofit get a booth?

Booth applications are open for hometown businesses, juried artisans and nonprofits. Food vendors apply separately. The Town never asks for payment by Zelle, Venmo, Cash App, text or Facebook Messenger.

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