Bundle up! There’s a lot to see and do this Winter season in Amarillo. Enjoy the Holiday cheer and be dazzled by the many arts programs coming this season and more. Here’s your quick guide to all things Winter in Amarillo!
Annual Winter Events
Oh, what fun you’ll have in Amarillo! Experience the Lonestar Ballet’s Nutcracker or bundle up for the Center City’s annual Electric Light Parade downtown.
Amarillo December Events:
- An Aaron Watson Family Christmas - Globe-News Center - December 1, 2023
- Electric Light Parade - Downtown Amarillo - December 1, 2023
- How the Grinch Stole Artwork Art Show - Bomb City Distillery - December 2, 2023
- Beauty from Afar: A Collaborative Amarillo Fashion Show - Stoex Design Gallery - December 2, 2023
- Cozy Christmas Celebration: Betenbough Homes - Betenbough Homes New Home Center - December 8, 2023
- Lone Star Ballet Presents The Nutcracker - Amarillo Civic Center - December 8-10, 2023
- Gals Christmas Shopping Event - The Derrick Event Center - December 10, 2023
- Happy Holiday Pops - Amarillo Symphony - Globe-News Center - December 16, 2023
- Northside Toy Drive - Amarillo Civic Center - December 16, 2023
- K-LOVE's Celebrate Christmas with Natalie Grant, Danny Gokey, and special guest Mac Powell - Amarillo Civic Center - December 16, 2023
- Murray & Peter Present: A Drag Queen Christmas - Amarillo Civic Center - December 21, 2023
Explore Indoors
We typically experience a mild winter season, but chilly weather is no surprise. Stay warm with these indoor attractions and museums.
- Amarillo Museum of Art
- American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum
- Don Harrington Discovery Center
- Panhandle-Plains Museum
- Amarillo Wranglers
Dazzling Arts
Enjoy holiday performances by Amarillo’s finest. Amarillo Little Theater, one of the nation’s oldest continuously operating theaters, is putting on Elf the Musical–don’t miss it!
The Amarillo Opera also presents the Three Redneck Tenors Christmas Special this year. The music doesn’t stop there though, join the Amarillo Symphony for their Happy Holiday Pops performance.
Holiday Lights
The most wonderful time of the year would not be complete without holiday lights and Santa! Enjoy over 20 attractions at Maxwell’s Magical Christmas and meet the man in red yourself, snap a photo, and make those last-minute wish requests.
Amarillo Botanical Garden’s Christmas in the Gardens is also a local favorite. See over 400,000 lights, carolers, Santa, and even The Grinch!
Add the Tangled Lights Interactive Christmas Light Show to your list! This new attraction at the Starlight Ranch Event Center features 3 light shows: The Tangled Lights Production Main Show runs at 7,8, and 9 PM, The Hanging Pixel Gardens, and the Santa and Friends Moon Palace experience. The park will be open 6 PM - 10 PM on Fridays and Saturdays in December. They will also be opening the entire week of Christmas.
If it’s too cold out, hop in the car, grab some hot cocoa and drive down Candy Cane Lane. Head down Gainsborough Road near Westgate Mall to view thousands of lights and traditions.
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Local Holiday Shopping
Get your holiday shopping done in Amarillo for everyone in the family! Discover unique gifts, treasures, and more at these locally-owned shops.
- From 6th Collective is a great place to shop over 50 vendors in one stop. Find Amarillo souvenirs, clothing, unique antiques, home decor, and more.
- The Nat offers vintage clothing, antiques, and so much more.
- The Roseberry prides itself in sourcing Texas/locally made gifts and more.
- Aunt Eek's Books & Curiosities is an artfully curated shop that features books, vintage clothing, and unique oddities.
- Wolflin Village is home to locally owned boutiques, home decor shops, and more. Find luxury furs from Marcella Furs & Leather, or something for the outdoors lover at Top Notch Outfitters. There's something for everyone--visit their merchant directory here.
- The Shops at Wolflin Square not only offers a great selection of restaurants but is a great place to find trendy clothing from boutiques such as Dotsy's or Makie Black. Explore their merchant directory here.
