We’re excited to welcome you to one of the most anticipated holiday events in San Marcos – The Sights & Sounds of Christmas! Every year this family-friendly Christmas festival brings the holiday spirit to San Martians and visitors from across Texas and beyond.

Family Fun

There are plenty of events for families with children of all ages. A favorite attraction for younger visitors is the furry friends at the festival petting zoo. Children also have the opportunity to meet Santa at the festival and even take a picture with him.

Carnival Rides

Every year this holiday event features popular carnival rides for all ages. Kids will enjoy spinning, flying, and racing along on rides throughout the park. A full sized ferris wheel gives riders a bird’s eye view of the thousands of sparkling Christmas lights that decorate the park.

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry!

Come hungry and try the delicious food that appears at the festival. From full plates to funnel cakes, a tasty array of festival food can be found at the various stalls that line the park every day of the event. Look for vendors offering hot chocolate and apple cider while you’re there! New for 2021, look out for the adults-only “Merry Lounge” right next to the carnival.

Community Performances

Sights & Sounds works with many community organizations to make the event better every year. Many groups even participate in the festival, such as local vendors and scout troops. A live nativity put on by dedicated community members is a highly anticipated attraction each year.

Even More!

Explore our website for more information about what you’ll find at Sights & Sounds of Christmas this year. We look forward to helping you and your family enjoy the holiday season!

Schedule

November 30, 2023

6:00 - 6:05 pm : Santa Arrival
6:10 - 6:25 pm  : Blanco Vista Elementary Wildcat Choir
6:30 - 6:45 pm  : Travis Treblemakers
6:50 - 7:05 pm  : Rodriguez Elementary
7:10 - 7:15 pm  : Check Presentations
7:20 - 7:35 pm  : Simon Middle School Choir
7:40 - 7:55 pm  : Express Stingers
8:20 - 8:35 pm  : Crockett Choir Club
8:40 – 8:55 pm  : Headliner Setup
9:00 – 11:00 pm  : THE DEER - HEADLINER

December 1, 2023

6:00 – 6:05 pm : Santa Arrival
6:10 – 6:45 pm : Elijah Delgado
6:50– 7:05 pm : Bowie Champion Chior
7:10 – 7:15 pm : Check Presentations
7:20 – 7:35 pm : Miller choir
7:40 – 8:15 pm : Katherine Anne Porter Charter School Blue Christmas
8:20 – 8:35 pm : Mariachi Nuevo cascabel
8:40 – 8:55 pm : Headliner Setup
9:00 – 11:00 pm : ACE PEPPER BAND - HEADLINER

December 2, 2023

6:00 – 6:05 pm : Santa Arrival
6:10 – 6:25 pm : San Marcos Dance Studio
6:30 – 6:45 pm : Advent Ridge Academy
7:10 – 7:15 pm : Check Presentations
7:20 – 7:35 pm : Goodnight MS Choir
7:40 – 7:55 pm : Lehman High School choir
8:00 – 8:15 pm : Miller Jazz Band
8:20 – 8:35 pm : SMHS Cheer
8:40 – 8:55 pm : Headliner Setup
9:00 – 11:00 pm : 3MANFRONT - HEADLINER

December 7, 2023

6:00 – 6:05 pm : Santa Arrival
6:10 – 6:25 pm : Science Hall Elementary
6:30 – 6:45 pm : Goodnight MS Band
6:50 – 7:05 pm : Grupo Tlanchana
7:10 – 7:15 pm : Check Presentations
7:20 – 7:55 pm : SMHS Orchestra & Theater group
8:00 – 8:15 pm : SMHS Jazz Band
8:20 – 8:35 pm : dSentLife Studios
8:40 – 8:55 pm : Headliner Setup
9:00 – 11:00 pm : LA-45 - HEADLINER
 
December 8, 2023

6:00 – 6:05 pm : Santa Arrival
6:10 – 6:25 pm : Hernandez Kinder Chior
6:30 – 6:45 pm : DeZavala Honor Chior
6:50 – 7:05 pm : Hernandez Ballet Group
7:10 – 7:15 pm : Check Presentations
7:20 – 7:35 pm : Mendez Kinder strikers
7:40 – 7:55 pm : Fuse A Capella
8:00 – 8:15 pm : First Class Dance center
8:40 – 8:55 pm : Headliner Setup
8:50 – 11:00 pm : WYZER - HEADLINER

December 9, 2023

6:00 – 6:05 : Santa Arrival
6:10 – 6:25 : Tobias Elementary Chior
6:30 – 6:45 : Wallace Chior
6:50 – 7:05 : Youth Mariachi Juvenil de Centro
7:10 – 7:15 : Check Presentations
7:20 – 7:35 : Dahlstrom Middle School Chorale
7:40 – 7:55 : Purgatory Creek Chorale
8:00 – 8:15 : DivaDance San Marcos—Jingle Bell Rock Group Performance
8:20 – 8:35 : Grupo Folklorico Ocotochtli
8:40 – 8:55 : Headliner Setup
8:50 – 11:00 : JAY ERIC & RUMOR TOWN - HEADLINE

Date: November 30 - December 9, 2023

Location: San Marcos Plaza Park - 206 N C M Allen Pkwy, San Marcos, TX 78666.

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