Find out how you can spend the holiday season in Odessa, TX with events going on and where you can take Santa/Grinch photos!
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Dec 1 • 2022 Christmas Tree Lighting and Opening Ceremony of Starbright Village @ McKinney Park • 6:30pm
Get in the holiday spirit at the opening of the largest display of lights in the Permian Basin! There are over 300,000 lights and holiday themed displays that are brought to life. Enjoy performances, hot cocoa, and make memories with your loved ones all bundled up. Opening night is the only night where you can walk through Starbright Village!
Dec 1 • Get Lit Holiday Kick-off @ Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center • 6:30pm
Showcase your holiday spirit by wearing your ugly sweater and enjoy a boozy or regular hot cocoa poolside by the fire. Dress to impress and the best ugly sweater wins a grand prize! Must be 18+ to attend.
Dec 1 • Las Posadas @ Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center • 7pm
Enjoy a Christmas show presented by the UTPB Music Department.
Dec 2 • Gingerbread Lane | A Betenbough Home Christmas Celebration @ Betenbough Homes Center • 5pm
Take a stroll through Gingerbread Lane A Betenbough Homes Christmas Celebration! Enjoy complimentary: Family Photos with Santa Hot Cocoa Bar and Treats Cookie Decorating and Christmas Music.
Dec 3 • Odessa Christmas Market @ Ector County Coliseum • 9am
Enjoy shopping from local business at the Ruffles & Rust Christmas Market at the Ector County Coliseum!
Dec 3 • Kid’s Gingerbread Man @ Cheers To Paint Studio • 11am
Have fun painting a gingerbread man with your littles at Cheers To Paint Studio.
Dec 3 • Jingle Bell Run 5K @ OC – Deadrick Hall • 4:40am
All participants, please gather at the starting point at the Odessa College Deadrick South Hall Parking Lot at 4:30 p.m. for check-in. The race will start at 5:15 p.m. and runs the Christmas parade route through downtown Odessa. The race will start at 5:15 p.m. and runs the Christmas parade route through downtown Odessa.
Dec 3 • Parade of Lights @ Downtown Odessa • Free
2-5pm | Letters to Santa and Free photos with Santa at the Copper Rose building
2-10pm | Market- Food trucks, jumpers and tons of vendors to shop with in Downtown Odessa
6:30pm | Parade starts at 23rd and travels south on Grant to 3rd street!
Dec 3 • Parks Legado Christmas Tree Market @ Parks Legado Town Center • 5pm • Free
Find fresh cut trees, wreaths, and garland while shopping from local businesses! You can also take pictures with Santa or hop on the Thomas the Train for a fun ride around the center plaza.
Dec 3 • Sounds of the Season @ Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center • 7:30pm
Celebrate the holidays with West Texas Symphony’s annual Christmas concert event!
Dec 3 • A Merry Metal Christmas @ The Ector Theatre • 8pm
Have a merry metal Christmas as The Ector Theatre with Kilter Ethereal Flood and Follow The Awakened.
Dec 4 • 28th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes @ Odessa Board of Realtors • 1pm
This will be the 28th annual Tour of Homes and you don’t want to miss it! Grab your friends and family for this self-guided tour through beautifully Christmas decorated homes from the Salmons, the Daniels, the Richards, and the Veretto’s.
Dec 6 • Storytime & Necklace Craft @ Lauren James Children’s Company • 10:30am
Enjoy a storytime and create your own necklace with your littles while you get in the Christmas spirit.
Dec 9 • Black Magic Christmas Show @ The Ector Theatre • 7pm
Enjoy a Christmas show from Black Magic at The Ector Theatre on December 9th.
Dec 9 • Eat, Drink & Be Ugly Sweater Bash @ Roosters Diner • 5pm
Have great food, great specialty drinks, and dance the night away with DJ Alexx G at Rooster’s Diner – Don’t forget your ugly sweater!
Dec 10 • Breakfast with the Grinch @ MCM Elegante Odessa • 9am
Pose for pictures with the Grinch himself, Cindy Lou and Max! The whole squad will be there. Have great breakfast and have fun taking part in festive activities for the entire family.
Dec 10 • Cookies & Cocoa with Santa & Toy Run @ Legacy Harley-Davidson • 10am
Take your pictures with Santa from 10am- 12pm and enjoy cookies and cocoa.
Dec 10 • Girls Day Out Shopping Event @ Ector County Coliseum • 10am
Get the rest of your Christmas shopping done by find fun finds from local and unique vendors.
Dec 10 • Midland Festival Ballet Presents The Nutcrack @ Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center • 7:30pm
Enjoy the 29th annual production of The Nutcrack with epic battles, lands made of sweets, living toys and even fairies!
Dec 11 • A Charlie Brown Christmas Brunch @ Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center • 10am
Get in the Holiday Spirit with Charlie Brown Christmas coloring pages, a book reading, and take pictures with Snoopy & friends. Must RSVP.
Dec 10 • Midland Festival Ballet Presents The Nutcrack @ Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center • 2:30pm
Enjoy the 29th annual production of The Nutcrack with epic battles, lands made of sweets, living toys and even fairies!
Dec 14 • Mariachi Sol De Mexico De Jose Hernandez “A Merry-Achi Christmas” @ Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center • 7:30pm
Grab your family + friends and get ready for an evening of singing along to Mariachi Christmas songs with the Mariachi Sol De Mexicio De Jose Herandez!
Dec 14 • Michael Martin Murphey’s “Cowboy Christmas” @ The Ector Theatre • 7:30pm
Get in the holiday cheer with your family and friends at this fun Christmas show!
Dec 19 • The Illusionist – Magic Of The Holidays @ Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center • 7:30pm
Celebrate the holidays with the entire family at The Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays, a mind-blowing showcase featuring jaw-dropping talents of the most incredible illusionists on earth.
Dec 20 • Lone Star Brass@ Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center • 7:30pm
Enjoy a holiday concert with the Lone Star Brass for an evening of fun with family and friends.
Dec 30 • Nutcracker! Magic of Christmas Ballet @ Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center • 7pm
Experience the exquisite artistry of the international cast, featuring stars of Ukraine ballet, performing at the highest level of classical technique.
For more events visit our calendar of events: https://bit.ly/OdessaTXEvents
STARBRIGHT VILLAGE
You can feel the holiday cheer in the air while visiting Odessa’s Starbright Village from Decemeber 1, 2022 – January 1, 2023. Odessa transforms McKinney Park into a magical wonderland that displays over 300,000 lights and holiday displays. This is the largest display of lights in the Permian Basin!
PHOTOS WITH SANTA/GRINCH
Find out where you can grab your photos with Santa Claus or the Grinch the season.
Music City Mall
Take your photos with Santa at the Music City Mall during their business hours. You can schedule ahead here and skip the line: http://bit.ly/3GYDhAA
Events Including Photos With Santa/Grinch:
Dec 2 • Gingerbread Lane | A Betenbough Home Christmas Celebration @ Betenbough Homes Center • 5pm
Dec 3 • Parade of Lights @ Downtown Odessa • Free
Dec 3 • Parks Legado Christmas Tree Market @ Parks Legado Town Center • 5pm • Free
Dec 10 • Breakfast with the Grinch @ MCM Elegante Odessa • 9am
Dec 15 • Santa Pictures @ Lauren James Children’s Company • 6-8pm
Dec 17 • Photos with Santa @ Holiday Inn • 3pm – 7pm
Dec 20 • Santa Pictures Last Chance @ Lauren James Children’s Company • 6-8pm
CHRISTMAS CARRIAGE RIDES
The Junior League of Odessa hosts their annual Christmas Carriage Rides in Emerald Forest Subdivision. You can enjoy a festive horse drawn carriage ride through the beautifully lit and decorated Emerald Forest Subdivision. Find tickets here: http://bit.ly/3UoxQ0S
HOLIDAY PAINTING CLASSES
Sign up for a fun holiday themed class with your family and friends – it’s always a fun time to unleash your creative side and unwind. Check out Wine & Canvas painting classes: http://bit.ly/3P9n7Xd
PLAN YOUR VISIT TO ODESSA, TX
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