DECEMBER EVENTS

This is a list of annual tourist events that typically fall within this month. For dates and information about this year's December events, please click here.

AAUW HOLIDAY IN THE PINES TOUR OF HOMES

Tour Tyler homes beautifully decorated for Christmas. Admission charge.

CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON TEA AND PLANTATION TOUR

Experience the pleasures of a 4-course tea and tour five buildings at Roseland Plantation. Admission charge. Reservations required.

JOURNEY THROUGH BETHLEHEM

Drive thru and experience a remarkable simulation of when Christ was born. Located at Tyler’s Trinity Baptist Church, 604 W. Fourth St.

SANTA LAND

Drive-thru theme park with over 1.5 million lights. Located at 11455 I-20 W at exit 557.

THE NUTCRACKER BALLET

Enjoy this holiday favorite at Wise Auditorium located on Tyler Junior College's main campus. Call (903) 510-2672 for ticket info.

TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY

The lighting of the official City of Tyler Christmas Tree at the T. B. Butler Fountain Plaza, downtown (immediately following the Tyler Jaycees Christmas Parade). Free admission.

TYLER JAYCEES CHRISTMAS PARADE

On the square, downtown. Floats, marching bands, dignitaries and a special guest, Santa Claus!

YMCA REINDEER 5K & RUDOLPH FAMILY FUN RUN

5 K Reindeer Run and half mile Rudolph Family Fun Run. A few hundred runners of all ages and abilities help usher in the Christmas Spirit.