Open Evenings November 27 through December 31

Events, activities, and most attractions open at noon on Saturdays.  Complete schedules to be available soon.

Conceived in 1987, Wonderland of Lights Festival rivals the best Christmas lighting events in the country and is known as the “Granddaddy of Texas Lighting Festivals.” Each year, millions of lights creatively caress homes and businesses with extravagant, elegant and simple displays.

The Historic Harrison County Courthouse is at the center of events and visitors are enthralled with the nightly synchronized light and music shows. Festival activities take place throughout the city, but the epicenter is the downtown square, which comfortably accommodates crowds and carries a sparkling atmosphere each evening.

Exciting activities abound with an outdoor ice rink which also serves as a stage for special ice performances, Wonderland Village, North Pole Play Land, a live variety show each night performed on the Washington Street Stage, North Pole Play Land Express train rides, Wonderland Mountain. Polar Challenge, double decker bus tours, carriage rides and much more.

The words of the holiday classic, “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas,” could easily have been written about Marshall’s Wonderland of Lights, where miles of twinkling lights and festivities could make even the Grinch grin.

Open each evening from November 27 through December 31  Evening performances times vary - check website for dates you wish to visit. Synchronized light and sound shows begin at 6 PM. Free evening variety music show in front of Harrison County Courthouse begins at 7:10 PM. Evening passes or individual tickets can be purchased onsite. 1,000 hotel rooms available in Marshall. Go online for prices and availability. Marshall, Texas is located on I-20 100 miles east of Dallas, TX or 45 miles west of Shreveport, LA.