Baytowne Wharf Shines Bright: A Season of Holiday Magic & a Dazzling Countdown to 2026
The holidays sparkle a little brighter at The Village of Baytowne Wharf, where twinkling lights, festive music, icy winter fun and cheerful streets filled with jolly décor create a wonderland for all ages. From magical concerts and visits with Santa to nightly light shows and seasonal skating, Baytowne invites families, friends and holiday lovers alike to rediscover the joy and wonder of the season.
Wednesday Night Holiday Concerts Holiday Edition + Visits with Santa
Get into the holiday spirit! Listen to some of your favorite holiday classics from 6-8 p.m. during the holiday edition of Baytowne Wharf’s Wednesday Night Concert Series. Each concert features a festive choreographed light show and fun. Visit with St. Nick and share your holiday wish list Dec. 10 and 17, 6-8 p.m. for a Holiday Concert and Visits with Santa. No cost to attend! PLUS, visit with Santa from 6-8 p.m. during Tuba Christmas on Dec. 14!
December 10 | TBD
December 17 | The Magic of Christmas: A Holiday Showcase Presented by Alfonso Academy in partnership with Sur le Pointe Academy
Lighting up the holiday nights are Nights of Lights!
Enjoy a festive, choreographed light show where the lights on the NEW tree in the events plaza will dance and blink to music every night in December leading up to Christmas on the Events Plaza Lawn! This sparkling event will also be featured during the special holiday edition of the Wednesday Night Concert Series. No cost to attend, watch three dazzling shows on The Village tree at 6, 7 and 8 p.m.
Baytowne On Ice Continues through Feb. 8!
Dust off those skates and get in the winter spirit at The Village of Baytowne Wharf’s Baytowne on Ice. For those visitors who miss the cold and ice, this seasonal ice rink is the perfect opportunity to share some of your favorite holiday traditions, open now – Feb. 8th. Hours vary daily. Check the schedule at baytownewharf.com. The cost is $15 for 90-minute skate and $3 skate rentals. Skaters must be at least 3 years of age and fit into appropriately sized skates. Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by a parent or adult family member. Call 850-428-2736 or visit baytownewharf.com to fill out the waiver before you arrive..
A Who-liday spectacular—Grinchmas
December 12th & 19th, 5-9 p.m.
During this holiday season, put a little snark in your holiday spirit with The MEAN One on December 12th and 19th! Meet the maven of mischief himself for a photo opportunity from 5-7 p.m., then enjoy a movie showing of The Grinch starting at 7 p.m. on the 12th. FREE
It’s a Tuba Christmas
December 13 | 5-7 p.m.
Join Baytowne for a free, special, unique holiday event from 5-7 p.m. at The Village of Baytowne Wharf. Enjoy your favorite holiday classics with Tuba Christmas and visits with Santa!
Baytowne Countdown | NYE
December 31
After a full season of holiday magic, ring in the New Year at Baytowne Countdown | NYE from 6 p.m. – 1 a.m. at The Village of Baytowne Wharf’s end-of-the-year celebration! It’s an evening to remember with two breathtaking fireworks displays at 8 p.m. and midnight. Enjoy fun for kids and kids at heart from 6-8 p.m. with face painting, kids’ activities and LIVE music on the Baytowne LIVE stage. But, the fun doesn’t stop there! Dance the night away with live music from The Heather Hayes Experience from 7 p.m. until 1 a.m. featured on the Events Plaza Stage. End the night with a spectacular, midnight fireworks show. There is no better place to ring in 2026!
For 21 and over after 10 p.m. Twenty and under must be accompanied by a legal guardian after 10 p.m.
Beach TV LIVE! Join Beach TV LIVE during the holidays and every day year-‘round!
All holiday events are free!
