Rockwall, TX (November 25, 2025) – As the holiday season lights up across Rockwall, make plans to enjoy all the family-friendly activities right here close to home.
Hometown Christmas:
- Saturday, December 6, 2025
- 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Downtown Rockwall
Start your day with the Annual Kiwanis Christmas Parade at 9 AM, themed “Christmas in Toyland.” With over 100 dazzling floats traveling from the Rockwall County Library to Downtown, it’s a can’t-miss community favorite. It will take place rain or shine!
From 10 AM to 5 PM, Downtown Rockwall transforms into a winter wonderland with holiday market shopping, real snow hill, train rides, photos with Santa, food trucks & festive treats.
Finish the day with the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at City Hall from 6 PM to 8 PM. Enjoy live music, Christmas crafts, warm cookies, hot cocoa with Santa, and a glowing holiday tree.
Parking is available at The Center, 108 East Washington Street, and City Hall, 385 South Goliad Street, or any other public parking lots downtown. A free Trolley Service will run from the First Baptist Youth Parking Lot, 710 South Goliad Street, to The Center from 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM.
Full event details: https://www.rockwall.com/event_hometownchristmas.asp
Breakfast with Santa:
- Saturday, December 14, 2025
- 8:30–10:00 AM OR 10:30–12:00 PM
- The Center
Santa is making a special stop in Rockwall for a morning of pancakes, holiday cheer, and magical memories! Families will enjoy a delicious breakfast, visit with Santa, and make festive crafts together.
Don’t forget your camera! Santa’s ready for photos and Christmas wish lists!
Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. Resident $7, Non-Resident $9. Children 1 & under are free.
Reserve your spot: https://www.rockwall.com/parks_santabreakfast.asp
Submitted by Kate Sitzenstatter, City of Rockwall, edited for publication in Blue Ribbon News.
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