Lights Spectacular

Due to COVID 19, we are in the process of determining which events will be held.
Please check this website for updates.

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Lights Spectacular ~ Hill Country Style

The twinkliest town in the hill country celebrates its
30th annual Lights Spectacular.
For the last 30 years, Johnson City transforms itself from a slow-paced, presidential hometown nestled on the banks of the Pedernales River, into a bright beacon of light like a guiding star welcoming visitors with good old fashioned Christmas cheer.
Information on Mask Requirements and
Social Distancing will be published shortly.
For our neighbors in Fredericksburg and surrounding areas please contact: FBGTours.com for transportation to Lights Spectacular
830-998-8986

SOCIAL DISTANCING AND MASKS REQUIRED.
Horse drawn carriage rides families are provided by the Buggy Barn Museum
$15.00/person, Children under 5 free. Should a couple wish to ride alone $40.00.
Additional information available by contacting the Buggy Barn 830-833-5708
The carriage rides will be available Thursday through Sunday evenings.
Pick up on Avenue G between Pecan and 290.

Tractor Pulled Hayrides
have been postponed until 2021

Lighting of the Courthouse
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL 2021 however the Courthouse and surrounding trees will be illuminated.

THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED UNTIL 2021
THE COURTHOUSE HOWEVER
WILL BE ILLUMINATED

The spectacular courthouse lighting ceremony and fireworks Friday, November, 27th at 6:30 pm kicks off the festival with more than a million lights which fill three city blocks including the Courthouse,
City Park and
Pedernales Electric Co-op headquarters.

Chuckwagon Food Court

THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED
UNTIL 2021

During the opening weekend evenings, local social clubs and non-profit organizations operate special holiday food booths in the "Food Court" area on the Courthouse square. Traditional offerings at the booths include funnel cake, hamburgers, sausage on a stick, corn on the cob, fajitas, and my favorite, chili cheese fries (yummy!). This is a fund raising opportunity for local organizations (from Little League to Lions) to support their activities during the year. They start opening around 5 pm and make a great place to stop for dinner.

Lighted Hooves & Wheels Parade
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL 2021

THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED UNTIL 2021

The Lighted Hooves & Wheels parade begins at about 6:30 pm. You will see and hear an impressive and eclectic variety of floats and entries, with judges choosing the winners of prizes in each category.

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Decorating Contest Application

Courthouse Handmade Ornament Sale
THIS EVENT HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AS YET

The Johnson City Garden Club
will be selling handmade ornaments in the Courthouse on 11/27, 28 & 11/29 as well as every weekend in December from 6-9:00

LBJ Christmas in Johnson City
Weekend dates will be posted shortly

THIS EVENT HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AS YET

11/30 Christmas at the Boyhood home, 1920's style, lamplight tours 6-9pm, 200 Elm St.,
12/7 Christmas at the Boyhood home. 1920's style, lamplight tours 6-9pm, 200 Elm St.
Christmas Through the Years in LBJ Country - on the grounds of President Johnson's Boyhood Home. Live music by Bryan Anders, chuck wagon demonstration, children's Christmas crafts, 6-9pm, 200 Elm St.
12/13 - 6:30 on Courthouse Square
Stinson Show Choir from San Antonio
12/14 Christmas at the Boyhood Home, 1920's style, lamplight tours, 6-9pm, 200 Elm St.
Family friendly and Free
www.nps.gov/lyjo

Follow the Glow....

Explore Johnson City's downtown merchants, market days vendors, art galleries and restaurants by foot or by carriage ride.

Grinchmas has been postponed until 2021

Residential and Business De corating Contest Application

Living Story of Christmas at the First Methodist Church
THIS EVENT HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AS YET

The first and second weekends (Friday & Saturday) in December, the First United Methodist Church hosts a living nativity. The shows run every half hour from
6:30pm - 8:30pm.

Lamplight Tours of the Historic LBJ Boyhood Home
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL 2021

Please see the calendar above for exact dates to enjoy the lamplight tours of the Boyhood Home.
National park rangers will provide tours of this historic house and explain life in Johnson City before rural electrification. The LBJ Boyhood Home is located on Elm Street, one block south of Highway 290 ("Main Street" in Johnson City).

Science Mill Holiday Fun

Experience the Science Mill and its dazzling exhibits before enjoying Lights Spectacular! With 50+ high-tech, high-touch exhibits and a 3D movie, all ages will enjoy this unique science museum housed in Johnson City’s historic 1880s mill. Plus pick up great gifts at the museum’s Science Store, with the largest selection of science-related toys and gifts in the Hill Country,
Science Mill