December 2025 Events

ISF goes to the movies!

December 3, 6.20 PM Zootopia show at Cinemark College Station

Christmas at The Tree Farm

Brazos Valley Tree Farm, 20881 FM 2154, College Station, Texas 77845

Nov 13, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | 6 PM – 10 PM

Christmas at the Tree farm is a unique Christmas experience that people of all ages can enjoy! The drive-thru option allows guests to drive through our light trail in their own vehicle (light trail is significantly expanded this year).

The hayride option takes guests through the light trail and also to Christmas Town. Christmas Town has Santa and his elves, smores roasting, yard games, Christmas arts & crafts, and more! Everything inside the Christmas Town is included in ticket pricing (except for the giant swing $5 additionally or any food items).

Cost: Varies

Santa's Wonderland

Santa's Wonderland, 18898 Hwy 6, College Station, Texas 77845

Nov 14, 2025 to Jan 4, 2026

Your holiday adventure in The Heart of Aggieland starts at Santa’s Wonderland, the south’s largest Christmas attraction. Stroll through millions of dazzling lights along the iconic Trail of Lights, enjoy real Texas snow and ice, hop on a hayride or cozy up in a horse-drawn carriage and capture unforgettable holiday photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Spanning more than 150 acres, the park features Santa’s Town, the West Pole, Santa’s Station and Santa’s Farm with its beloved petting zoo plus nightly live entertainment and endless shopping. With festive food around every corner—including the famous Texas-shaped funnel cake and roasting-pit s’mores—Santa’s Wonderland is the ultimate holiday destination.

Cost: Varies

Holiday Showcase at the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History

Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History, 3232 Briarcrest Drive, Bryan, Texas 77802

Dec 2, 2025 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Come join and experience the Holiday Showcase at the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History! It will be an evening full of wonder. Visitors at this free event will have a chance to purchase beautifully crafted items from local artists and authors for the holidays. Talented local artisans will be available to answer questions about the artistic works on sale.

Cost: Free

Christmas Classics at City Hall: The Santa Clause (1994)

College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Ave, College Station, Texas 77840

Dec 5, 2025 | 5 PM – 10 PM

Come join and experience the Holiday Showcase at the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History! It will be an evening full of wonder. Visitors at this free event will have a chance to purchase beautifully crafted items from local artists and authors for the holidays. Talented local artisans will be available to answer questions about the artistic works on sale.

Our second installment of Christmas Movie Nights on the lawn at City Hall! Enjoy pre-show festive fun for the whole family, featuring food truck vendors, fresh popcorn, hot chocolate, fun games, festive music and engaging kids’ activities. Pre-show festivities will be going on from 5pm-7pm and then be sure to claim your spot on the lawn, grab a fresh bag of popcorn and settle in for the movie to begin at 7:15 pm.

December 5: The Santa Clause (1994)- Get your photo with Santa

December 12: A Christmas Story (1983)

December 20: Elf (2003)

Cost: Admission is free

The Nutcracker 2025 Presented by Ballet Brazos

Rudder Auditorium, 401 Joe Routt Blvd Suite 205, College Station, Texas 77843

Dec 5, 2025 | 7 PM – 9 PM

Join Clara as she embarks on a magical journey — from her family’s lavish holiday party, through the glittering Land of Snow, and into the enchanting Kingdom of Sweets, where her dashing Nutcracker Prince takes her on an adventure she will never forget.

Make it a full holiday experience!

Bring the family early to enjoy Nutcracker Storytime, shop our one-of-a-kind Nutcracker Market, and delight in festive holiday music performed by a live string quartet.

Stay after the performance to capture the magic — snap photos with our lead dancers, guest artists from the New York City Ballet, or at one of our beautiful holiday backdrops.

Cost: $16.50 onwards

Live Music By Mike Ryan

The Tap, 815 Harvey Rd, College Station, Texas 77840

Dec 5, 2025 | 8 PM – 10 PM

Grab a group of your friends and head out to The Tap and experience LIVE music with Mike Ryan!

Cost: Varies

The Nutcracker - Presented by Ballet Brazos Featuring Live Music From The Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra

Rudder Auditorium, 401 Joe Routt Blvd Suite 205, College Station, Texas 77843

Dec 6, 2025 | 2 PM – 4 PM

A holiday tradition since 2012, The Nutcracker returns to enchant audiences with a cast of professional guest artists—including stars from the New York City Ballet, alongside rising talent from across Texas and pre-professional dancers from the Brazos Valley. For its 14th anniversary season, Ballet Brazos is proud to feature live music performed by the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra at every performance, adding a new dimension of magic to Tchaikovsky’s beloved score.

This is a special partnership between the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra and Ballet Brazos and is not part of the BVSO's regular subscription season.

Cost: $16.50 onwards

Live Music At The Tap: Southall

The Tap, 815 Harvey Rd, College Station, Texas 77840

Dec 6, 2025 | 8 PM – 11 PM

What a better way to finish up some of your finals than an intimate night of music with Mr. Read Southall?! Tickets available online and walk-up available at the door, night of show.

Come have a blast!

Cost: Varies

Holiday Spirit of Aggieland

Rudder Auditorium, 401 Joe Routt Blvd Suite 205, College Station, Texas 77843

Dec 7, 2025 | 3 PM – 5:30 PM

Please join Texas A&M Singing Cadets, Reveliers, Century Singers, Bella Voce, and Legacy Voices in their annual Holiday Spirit of Aggieland Concert.

TAMU Students can obtain 1 free ticket in person at the Box Office (first floor of Rudder Tower) with a valid TAMU Student ID.

Cost: $10 general admission seating

YTexas Summit 2025

Hall of Champions at Kyle Field, 161 Wellborn Rd, College Station, Texas 77840

Dec 10, 2025 | 9 AM – 3 PM

The YTexas Summit is the only event that brings the entire Texas business community together to stimulate business growth – breaking down regional barriers to move the needle on the most complex challenges in Texas. This event is an annual celebration of the innovation occurring in all corners of the state. It is a showcase of a supply chain network for companies who have recently relocated and invested here – and an invitation for out-of-state businesses to find out how to get here. The YTexas Summit is a place where leadership addresses one of our biggest challenges, growing and maintaining a talented workforce. If you are a player in Texas, or yearn to be one, join us and share your Texas story the YTexas Summit.

Cost: Pass - $250 VIP - $500

Howdy Holly-Days 2025

Historic Northgate District Promenade, 401 University Drive, College Station, Texas 77840

Dec 13, 2025 | 4 PM – 8 PM

Celebrate the season at this festive, family-friendly market featuring more than 50 local vendors. Enjoy live entertainment and train rides, take a stroll down Candy Cane Lane and stop by the Dixie Chicken for a photo with Santa. Admission is free and complimentary parking is available in Northgate Parking Garage until 9 pm.

Cost: Free

Percussion Studio: Throw It Back, Ags!

Rudder Auditorium, 401 Joe Routt Blvd Suite 205, College Station, Texas 77843

Dec 13, 2025 | 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Prepare for a trip down memory lane with TAMU Percussion Studio, to watch a show full of nostalgia and wonder. Whether from a previous time, place, or Big Show, the music will be sure to leave you in awe of an unforgettable experience. Put on your Saturday best and join us for "Throw it Back, Ags!" with Percussion Studio

Cost: $10 regular admission, $5 students

AIA Gingerbread Build-Off 2025

The Green at Century Square, 175 Century Square Drive, College Station, Texas 77840

Dec 14, 2025 | 10 AM – 3 PM

Hosted by the AIA Brazos Emerging Professionals and Texas A&M’s AIAS Chapter, this festive showdown invites local architects, designers and creatives to turn gingerbread into works of art. Watch the builds take shape, cast your vote for the People’s Favorite and let the kids join in the fun at the Kids Build Area.

Holiday Artisan Market 2025

The Green at Century Square, 175 Century Square Drive, College Station, Texas 77840

Dec 20, 2025 | 11 AM – 3 PM

Visit College Station and Century Square are hosting the annual Holiday Artisan Market on The Green! Mark your calendar and get ready for a festive day of live music and shopping from local vendors—perfect for those last-minute Christmas gifts. Admission is free and complimentary parking is in the Century Square Garage.

Noon Years Eve 2025

Century Square, 175 Century Square Drive, College Station, Texas 77840

Dec 31, 2025 | 11 AM – 1 PM

Parents and kiddos can enjoy a fun-filled countdown to noon, making it the perfect way for families to celebrate together. The event features a lively DJ, free face painting and talented balloon artists to keep the little ones entertained. Guests can watch as a master Bubbler creates enormous bubbles, then join in the excitement for a thrilling bubble countdown at noon. It’s a bubbly celebration that’s sure to bring smiles all around! Free parking in the Century Square Garage.