The 44th Annual Candyland Christmas Stroll

Friday, December 5: 4:00pm - 9:30pm

Saturday, December 6: 10:00am - 9:30pm

Sunday, December 7: 10:00am - 4:00pm


It’s not just a stroll – it’s a journey through a whimsical wonderland of candy canes, gumdrops, and peppermint delights! This year, the Downtown Georgetown Association transforms

Historic Downtown Georgetown into a Candyland Christmas Stroll

A Sweet Stroll Through Georgetown for a FREE THREE-DAY EVENT of festive fun.


Friday December 5: Day 1

  • 4:00 pm Open Event, Shopping Booths and Food Court
  • 9:30 pm Close Event, Shopping Booths and Food Court

Food Court #1: 4:00 to 9:30 pm Main St & 6th Lot behind Tejas Meat Supply Ave

  • Food Trucks serving Sweet to Savory Eats plus Drinks

Food Court #2: 4:00 to 9:30 pm Main St & 9th St

  • Food Trucks serving Sweet to Savory Eats plus Drinks

Sweet Fun: 4:00 to 9:00 pm Austin Ave Courthouse Side

  • Greater Austin Comic Con LIVE Characters
  • Face Painting (Whoo Hair Tent)

Bethlehem Village 4:00 to 9:00 pm at Keller Williams 10th & Main St

  • The event is a free, family-friendly re-enactment of 1st-century Bethlehem. 
  • Confirm dates, hours and details available at gcnaz.org.
  • City of Bethlehem Keller Williams parking lot located at 1000 S. Main St. 


Friday December 5: Musicians & Performances

Jingle Bell Stage: 4:00 to 9:00 pm 7th & Austin Ave


Natural Blend 
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM

Hall & Bell
5:15 PM – 6:00 PM

LT and The Locals
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Elle Townley- Headliner
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Wish Well House & Silver Bell Stage: Groovin with the Grinch: 5:45 to 9:00 pm 6th & Main St

  • 5:45 pm Meet the Grinch at Wish Well House and join as he grooves over to the Stroll 
  • 6-8 pm Grinch be Groovin
  • Free popcorn for first 250 kids compliments of Hill Country Kettle Korn
  • 8-9 pm After-Party at Wish Well House – Grinch, pictures & drinks

Courthouse Carolers 6:00 to 7:30 pm Southside of Courthouse

  • 6:00 - 7:30 pm Christmas Carolers

Founders Park Stage: 6:00 to 8:00 pm 9th and Main Street

  • Live Music Provided by Sweet Lemon Kitchen
  • 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm 

Saturday December 6: Day 2

  • 10:00 - 4:00 pm Open Event, Shopping Booths and Food Court
  • 11:00 am 9th Street Food Trucks Open (after Parade)
  • 9:30 pm Close Event, Shopping Booths and Food Court


Candyland Parade 10:00 am Austin Ave.

  • 10:00 am Parade Starts

    Food Court #1: 10:00 to 9:30 pm Main St & 6th Lot behind Tejas Meat Supply

    • Food Trucks serving Sweet to Savory Eats plus Drinks


    Food Court #2: 11:00 to 9:30 pm Open after Parade Main St & 9th St

    • Food Trucks serving Sweet to Savory Eats plus Drinks


      Candy Lane 11:00 am to 6:30 pm Austin Ave Courthouse Side

      •  Santa’s Village Hosted by Georgetown Beard Club & Photos with Santa by Party on Texas
      • Whoo Hair Hosted by Supercuts
      • Face Painter (Whoo Hair Tent)
      • Greater Austin Comic Con


      Candy Cane Kid Zone: 10:00 am to 9:30 pm 8th and Austin Ave

      • Family Life Kids Arts and Crafts
      • All Things Wild with So Sweet Animals

        Gingerbread House Contest at Participating Businesses on Square

        •  Visit participating downtown businesses to see their creative Gingerbread House.
        •  Cast your vote for your favorite – voting is open Friday – Sunday.
        • Each vote will be entered into the drawing for an opportunity to win 2026 Two Step Inn Festival tickets!
        • Voting winners and businesses winners announced Sunday at 2:30 pm at Jingle Bell Stage Austin Ave & 7th.
        • List of businesses Downtown Georgetown Association - Gingerbread House Contest


        Snow in the Park 11:00 am to 6:00 pm Founders Park Church & 9th

        • Hosted by Sweet Lemon, City Post and Celebration Church
        • Celebration Church Arts, Crafts and Gift Wrapping

        Candy Cane Kid Zone: 10:00 am to 9:30 pm 9th and Austin Ave

        • YMCA Rockwall
        • Obstacle Course
        • Kids: Christmas Bowling, Gaga Pit and Kids Games

          Bethlehem Village 4:00 to 9:00 pm at Keller Williams 10th & Main St

          • The event is a free, family-friendly re-enactment of 1st-century Bethlehem. 
          • Confirm dates, hours and details available at gcnaz.org.
          • City of Bethlehem Keller Williams parking lot located at 1000 S. Main St. 

          Saturday December 6: Musicians & Performances

          Jingle Bell Stage: 11:30 am to 9:00 pm 7th & Austin Ave


          Candyland Parade Emcees 

          10:00 AM - 11:00 AM


          AcroTex Gymnastics
          11:30 AM – 12:10 PM

          Performing Art Studio
          12:20 PM – 1:20 PM

          Eric Hanke and The Resistance
          1:40 PM – 2:10 PM

          GISD Show Choir
          2:20 PM – 2:50 PM

          Isabel Suarez
          3:00 PM – 3:30 PM

          Blue Vibe
          4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

          Natalie Metcalf
          5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

          Memphis Kee - Headliner
          7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

          Silver Bell Stage: 11:30 am to 6:30 pm 6th & Main Street

          Honeybee Twirlers
          11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

          Auburn McCormick
          12:10 PM – 1:10 PM

          Arts Avenue Dance Group
          1:20 PM – 1:50 PM

          Sophia Soto
          2:00 PM – 2:20 PM

          Keller Driskill
          2:30 PM – 3:00 PM

          Looking for Treble
          3:10 PM – 3:40 PM

          GTX Freedom Flyers
          3:50 PM – 4:20 PM

          Ben Broussard & Friends
          4:30 PM – 5:40 PM

          Last of the Petty Cash
          5:50 PM – 6:30 PM

          Founders Park Stage: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm 9th and Main Street

          Christmas Playlist

          10:00 AM – 5:00 PM


          Live Music by Sweet Lemon

          5:00 to 7:00 PM


          Sunday December 7: Day 3

          • 10:00 am Open Event, Shopping Booths and Food Court
          • 4:00 pm Close Event, Shopping Booths and Food Court


          Food Court #1: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Main St & 6th Lot behind Tejas Meat Supply

          • Food Trucks serving Sweet to Savory Eats plus Drinks

          Food Court #2: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Main St & 9th St

          • Food Trucks serving Sweet to Savory Eats plus Drinks

          Candy Lane 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Austin Ave Courthouse Side

          • Face Painting
          • Greater Austin Comic Con


          Christmas in the Park 11:30 am to 2:30 pm Founders Park

          • Reindeer crafts hosted by Sweet Lemon Kitchen


          Candy Cane Kid Zone: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm 8th and Austin Ave

          • Family Life – Kids Art and crafts
          • All Things Wild with So Sweet Animals


          Candy Cane Kid Zone: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm 9th and Austin Ave

          • YMCA Rockwall
          • Obstacle Course
          • Kids: Christmas Bowling, Gaga Pit and Kids G

          Sunday December 7: Musicians & Performances

          Jingle Bell Stage: 11:30 am to 4:00 pm 7th & Austin Ave


          Retro Gringos

          11:30 AM – 12:10 PM


          Wade Hill
          12:20 PM – 12:50 PM

          The Dance Gallery
          1:00 PM – 1:30 PM

          Parker Jensen
          1:40 PM – 2:30 PM

          Gingerbread House Contest Business 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Winners

          • 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM 
          • Two Step Inn 2026 Ticket Drawing Winner
          • Grand Prize (2) 2 Day VIP Tickets
          • (8) 2-Day General Admission Tickets


          Traci Warner
          3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

          Founders Park Stage: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm 9th and Main Street

          Christmas Playlist

          10:00 AM – 12:30 PM


          Karaoke -Wheel Fun Entertainment 

          12:30 PM – 2:00 PM


          4:00 pm Event Ends

          THANK YOU FOR JOINING US FOR THE 44TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS STROLL

          Check back here regularly for updates, route details, safety guidelines, and all other -related announcements as the event draws closer.  Be sure you are following us on Instagram for updates:  dga_gtx

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          Georgetown, TX 78626              Georgetown, TX 78627


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