Christmas on the Square 2025 – Burnet, Texas
Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 12:00–9 PM | Historic Downtown Burnet
FREE Admission | Family-Friendly Festival | 12,000+ Visitors Annually
Celebrate the season in true small-town Texas style at Christmas on the Square 2025 in Burnet, TX. This beloved Hill Country holiday festival features a dazzling Christmas Parade, live music, 175+ vendors, Kids Zone, Santa photos, food trucks, and evening holiday experiences including Main Street Bethlehem and Christmas at Old Fort Croghan.
Schedule of Events
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12:00 – 9 PM | Mistletoe Market Open for Shopping! Food Court Open!
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12:00 PM |
Christmas Parade → Burnet Favorites & A Visit from Santa! -
12:30 – 4:00 PM | Free Kids Zone + Photos with Santa
- 4:00 PM |
Bicycle Raffle (ages 2–10; must be present to win) - LIVE ENTERTAINMENT —
- 12:30 PM – Highlandette Holiday Dance
- 1:00 PM – Burnet High School & Middle School Choir
- 1:30 PM – Live Music: Mark & Brenda Ramsey
- 2:00 PM – Burnet High School Theatre: Excerpts from ELF The Musical!
- 3:00 PM – Live Music: Denise Moreau
- 6:00 PM – Live Music: Jason Birdwell
- 7:00 PM – Live Music: Joan Wynn
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5:00 – 8:00 PM |
Christmas at Old Fort Croghan -
6:00 – 9:00 PM |
Main Street Bethlehem – Learn more here!
Kids Zone (FREE!) | 12:30–4:00 PM
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Train rides -
Pony rides -
Petting zoo 
Christmas Maze
Santa & The Grinch
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Santa rides in the Christmas Parade & greets families from 12:30 – 4:00 PM on the Courthouse in front of the Christmas Tree.
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Photos with Santa: Share your Santa photo on Facebook instantly!
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Possible sightings of The Grinch! Watch out for gift-snatching!
Bicycle Raffle (Ages 2–10)
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Register 12:30 –4:00 PM at the Chamber trailer (Pierce St.)
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Drawing at 4:00 PM on the Main Stage
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Child must be present to win | Winners receive a free helmet
Shopping & Food
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175+ vendors with holiday gifts, crafts, and treats
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Food court at East Jackson & S. Vandeveer
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Local restaurants & shops on the Square open for business
Parade Details
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Route: Starts at Burnet Community Center → East Jackson → Around the Square → Back to Community Center
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Check-In: 10:30 AM at Burnet Community Center
- Ride!: Sign up your business, organization, or group to ride in the parade with a vehicle or float and share in the holiday fun!
Visitor Info & FAQs
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Cost: FREE admission
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Dogs: Leashed pets welcome
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Restrooms: On each corner of the Square + City Public Restroom on E. Jackson
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Food: Food court vendors from across the state + local dining on the Square
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Parking: Free street parking where available | Please follow traffic laws
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Accessibility: Drop-off available near First State Bank (S. Pierce)
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Attendance: 11,000–13,000 people annually
- More Info – Contact the Burnet Chamber office at info@burnetchamber.org or (512) 756-4297
Don’t miss the biggest holiday celebration in the Texas Hill Country—Christmas on the Square 2025
