December 2022 events in Burnet County
It’s December in the Highland Lakes of Burnet County, that special month when you can go ice skating and play in the snow, even in Central Texas. Pack up family and friends and head to Burnet County, which offers multiple opportunities to bask in the glow of Christmas lights displays, immerse yourself in old Bethlehem, shop festival vendors, see parades, and listen to live music. Close out December in style, bid a fond farewell to 2022, and ring in the new year. Check out the events below and visit our interactive events page for more December happenings. Happy holidays!
5-10 PM DEC. 1-31
WINTER ICE SKATING RINK
215 Main St., Marble Falls
This year, the ever-popular ice rink moves downtown to Harmony Park at the corner of Third and Main streets, where you’ll find plenty of nearby shopping and dining options.
6-10 PM DEC. 1-31
WALKWAY OF LIGHTS
305 Buena Vista St., Marble Falls
A festive lights display lines the banks of Lake Marble Falls in Lakeside Park. Visit with Santa on Fridays and Saturdays.
6 PM DEC. 2
LIGHTUP PARADE
Main Street, Marble Falls
It wouldn’t be the yuletide season without a parade. Brightly lit floats begin the procession shortly after sunset and head down Main Street toward Lakeside Park and Walkway of Lights.
6-9 PM DEC. 2-4 and DEC. 9-11
MAIN STREET BETHLEHEM
300 E. Washington, Burnet
Relive the original Christmas story in this impressive and immersive recreation of ancient Bethlehem with dozens of re-enactors in period costumes. Presented by First Baptist Church of Burnet.
10 AM-4 PM DEC. 3
BERTRAM COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
Downtown Bertram
This little town goes big with a holiday parade, live music, and an array of vendor, food, beer, and wine booths. Youngsters have their own area with kid-centric activities and photos with Santa.
8-11 PM DEC. 3
CHARLIE ROBISON AT THE GLOBE
132 W. Vaughn St., Bertram
Texas country favorite Charlie Robison and guest Grady Spencer perform at the historic Globe Theatre in Bertram as part of Robison’s Unretired and Uplugged Tour.
NOON TO 8 PM DEC. 10
BURNET’S CHRISTMAS ON THE SQUARE
Courthouse square, Burnet
A daylong holiday festival complete with parade, food, and vendor booths, live music, photos with Santa and the Grinch, and imported snow for sledding or just playing. Hang around until dark to visit the Trail of Lights, with locations on the square, Wallace Riddell Park, and Hamilton Creek Park.
5-8 PM DEC. 10
CHRISTMAS AT FORT CROGHAN
703 Buchanan, Burnet
Experience the holidays like pioneers from the 1800s at Fort Croghan Museum and Grounds. Admission is free. Enjoy soup, cornbread, cider, coffee, and water for $5. Children 5 and younger can eat for free.
