Get into the holiday spirit and coast over to these locally loved spots with holiday lights and festive decorations while you’re in Corpus Christi. For more ways to celebrate, get the full guide to Merry Days by the Bay. 

Peppermint Lane

Head downtown to see Corpus Christi decked out in holiday cheer. With Chaparral Street adorned in garlands, bows, and trees covered in lights, Peppermint Lane is the place to go for the perfect holiday shot of coastal, holiday, and urban vibes. 

  • November and December 2025 on Chaparral St. from Lomax to Taylor St.  
  • Holiday Market, every Sunday from November 16 - December 21, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

 

Christmas Tree Forest

Literature lovers, this one’s for you. Head to the Art Museum of South Texas for their Christmas Tree Forest event, featuring creatively decorated Christmas trees around the theme of their favorite book.

  • On display during November and December

 

Candy Cane Lane

The Schanen Estates neighborhood knows how to do holidays on the coast. Along with the best holiday lights displays in Texas, they know how to ring in the holiday spirit with food trucks, live music, and tons of holiday cheer. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind neighborhood stroll with the family this holiday season.

  • Opens December 2025
  • Schanen Estates neighborhood and Donegal Dr. 

 

H-E-B Christmas Tree at The Water's Edge

Enjoy the magical feeling of the holidays on the Corpus Christi Bayfront at Water's Edge Park with a 66-foot-tall Christmas tree, covered in 7,000 sparkling lights, 2,000 ornaments, and a nativity star. This magical holiday wonderland with music, vendors, and food trucks makes a perfect picnic spot or photo op and will be up all December long.

  • Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  • Tree lighting ceremony: 5:30 p.m.

 

Winter Wonderland in Artesian Park

Come take a stroll under the colorful lights as Artesian Park is transformed into a beaming winter wonderland during the holidays. Snap a memorable family photo in the park’s gazebo and grab a bite from a local food truck while checking out the First Friday ArtWalk which features 12 blocks of pop-up vendors, food trucks, live music, art exhibitions, and more. Festivities are hosted in outdoor block parties, parks, and inside select downtown businesses.  

  • On display from November 7, 2025 - January 6, 2026 

 

Holiday Tree in Artesian Park

Kick off the holidays with a visit to Artesian Park for a close-up view of the 18-foot holiday tree adorned with 700 lights, 250 ornaments, and a hanging ornament sky.  Snap a photo, and then head to one of our delicious downtown local restaurants for a nice dinner. This will take place during the First Friday ArtWalk which features 12 blocks of pop-up vendors, food trucks, live music, art exhibitions, and more. Festivities are hosted in outdoor block parties, parks, and inside select downtown businesses.  

  • Friday, November 7, 2025, from 6:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m
  • Tree lighting ceremony: 7:00 p.m.

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Come see Christmas in Corpus Christi and make this holiday season unforgettable through a journey of dazzling lights and festive decorations. Be sure to check out our upcoming events for even more ways to enjoy Corpus Christi. For insider tips and inspiration, explore our visitor guides packed with local favorites and hidden gems. And don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to stay in the loop on the latest happenings along the coast.