Temple’s ‘Christmas at the Plaza’ event moved earlier to 3 p.m. Saturday, kicking off month long holiday celebration
The city of Temple announced on their Facebook this morning that the Christmas at the Plaza event has been moved from 5 p.m. to 3 p.m. due to tonight’s expected rain.
TEMPLE, Texas (KWTX) - The city of Temple recently announced on their event’s Facebook page that they will be moving their event, Christmas at the Plaza, up to start at 3 p.m., instead of 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 29th.
With the chance of weather rolling in later in the evening, the city says they are making a few adjustments to help keep Christmas at the Plaza running smoothly and safely.
They have updated their schedule of events,
- Christmas Market: 3 p.m to 7 p.m.
- Drone Show: 6:15 p.m.
- Tree lighting: 6:30 p.m.
Christmas at the Plaza will be held at Santa Fe Plaza, located at 301 W. Avenue A
Visitors can browse local vendors, go on carriage rides, meet live reindeer, and take photos under the lights before the tree lighting show with drones and fireworks.
The city says public parking will be available around the Santa Fe Plaza, the 1st Street Parking Garage, and the surrounding areas.
The Christmas at the Plaza event kicks off Temple’s Holly Jolly, a month-long event to celebrate the holiday season.
Holly Jolly Events 2025:
- Temple’s 79th Annual Christmas Parade: Monday, December 1, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Downtown Temple
- Kringle Krawl (First Friday): Friday, December 5, in Downtown Temple
- Santa at the Depot: Saturday, December 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum
- Merry & Bright Holiday Lights Contest: Monday, December 8 through Monday, December 15
- Senior Christmas Dinner: Tuesday, December 9 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Frank W. Mayborn Civic & Convention Center
- Jingle Jam Christmas Concert: Friday, December 12 from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Downtown Temple
- A Very Special Christmas Celebration: Saturday, December 13, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Gober Party House
- Trackside Cinema featuring The Polar Express: Friday, December 19 & Saturday, December 20 at 6 p.m. at the Santa Fe Plaza
The City says they will share any updates out on City of Temple events Facebook and Instagram pages.
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