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Johnson City Christmas Lights Spectacular 2022 – A beloved Texas lighting event!

December 12, 2022 by Emma B Leave a Comment

Johnson City Christmas Lights Spectacular 2022 - What to expect at this lighting event in Texas

Johnson City Christmas Lights Spectacular 2022 – What to expect at this lighting event in Texas

Come one, come all to celebrate the Johnson City Lights Spectacular 33rd Season! Johnson City is an area close to Fredericksburg, TX.

Every Christmas holiday for the last 33 years, Johnson City transforms from a slow-paced, presidential hometown nestled on the banks of the Pedernales River, into a bright beacon of light — like a guiding star welcoming visitors with good old fashioned Johnson City Texas Christmas lights cheer!

Visit today and enjoy the dazzling Johnson City Christmas lighting displays until January 8, 2023!


Johnson City Christmas Lights 2022 – What to expect?

Johnson City Christmas Lights - Johnson City Christmas Lights

Image Credit: lightsspectacular.com

The Johnson City lighting is a FREE Christmas Lights display event you can’t miss! With over 2 Million Christmas lights in Johnson City, the display would be so big and bright, NASA has reported seeing it from space!

Come out before sunset, stroll around the historic Johnson City Texas lights with your loved ones, and take part in family-friendly events while enjoying local food, beer, wine, and all the festivities.

The Christmas lights Johnson City display will continue to glow from dusk to midnight this holiday season. It is dubbed the “The Twinkliest Town in Texas”, as it boasts millions of twinkling lights at the historic square off Main Street, Memorial Park, and PEC headquarters.

Check out our guide below for all the events that are a part of the Johnson City Christmas celebration!


Editor’s Note: Our staff works hard to bring you the latest information. However, all information mentioned in this article is subject to change. As always, please confirm before heading out.


Johnson City Christmas Lights 2022 – Events and Attractions

Santa Claus is Coming to Johnson City!

Johnson City Christmas Lights - Santa Claus is coming to town

Image Credit: Lights Spectacular TX – Hill Country Style FB Page

Santa Claus is coming to Johnson City, TX! If you’re out visiting Johnson City TX Christmas lights in town, stop by Memorial Park at Main Street and Avenue G.

Santa will be hanging out in the gazebo ready to see all the children. Visits with Santa are at no charge. Be sure to bring your phone or camera to snap your photos with Santa!

Where: 105 E. Main St. Johnson City TX 78636
When: December 16 – December 17, 2022 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm


The Grinch is Coming to Johnson City

Johnson City Christmas Lights - The Grinch is coming to Johnson City

Image Credit: Lights Spectacular TX – Hill Country Style FB Page

The Grinch is coming to Lights Spectacular Johnson City! Watch out on December 16 as the Grinch will be spotted in Memorial Park and will be making his rounds around town. Beware, you never know when or where he’ll pop out in his Grinchy way!

​Where: 105 E. Main St. Johnson City TX 78636
When: December 16, 2022 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm


Lamplight Tours of the Boyhood Home

Johnson City Christmas Lights - Lamplight by LBJ

Image Credit: nps.gov

In conjunction with Johnson City’s community celebration of “Lights Spectacular,” the LBJ Boyhood Home will be open for lamplight tours each Saturday. National park rangers will be available to answer questions about this historic house and explain life in Johnson City before rural electrification.

This park event is complemented by the stunning lighting display at the Pedernales Electric Cooperative, across the street from the Boyhood Home, with majestic live oaks resplendent in hundreds of thousands of tiny white lights.

Where: Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park, 100 E Ladybird Ln, Johnson City, TX 78636
When: December 17, 2022 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm


Disney Princesses Visit Lights Spectacular

Johnson City Christmas Lights - Disney Princess at Lights Spectacular

Image Credit: Lights Spectacular TX – Hill Country Style FB Page

Get your photo with your favorite Disney Princess when the Disney Princesses come to Lights Spectacular in Johnson City! The Princesses will be in Memorial Park (Ave. G and Main).

Plus, get the chance to enjoy a performance by Modern Enrichment Encore Dance at 6:00 pm at Memorial Park.

Where: 105 E. Main St. Johnson City TX 78636
When: December 17, 2022 | 6:00 pm


Celebration of Lady Bird Johnson’s 110th Birthday​

Lady Bird Johnson's 110th Birthday

Image Credit: Lights Spectacular TX – Hill Country Style FB Page

Join in celebrating the 110th birthday of the beloved Lady Bird Johnson with a birthday cake and a rededication of the trees at the courthouse.

The Christmas tree that is located on the southeast corner of the courthouse is decorated by Urban Ranch in honor of Lady Bird. Covered in wildflowers, this tree is stunning and would surely make Lady Bird proud. Join this event in honoring the legacy of Lady Bird and the Johnson family.

Where: Blanco County Courthouse, 101 E Pecan Dr, Johnson City, TX 78636
When: December 18, 2022 | 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm


​​Lights Spectacular Lighting Contest

​​Lights Spectacular Lighting Contest

Image Credit: Lights Spectacular TX – Hill Country Style FB Page

Residents of Johnson City are encouraged to help capture the Christmas spirit and decorate their homes and places of business to participate in the annual Lights Spectacular Decorating Contest. Categories for this year are residential lighting, residential inflatable, and business lighting.

Where: Residents of Johnson City
When: December 15 – 21, 2022

2022 Walking Map of Johnson City including restaurants, bars, shopping, and much more!

Map

Image Credit: lightsspectacular.com

For more information about The Johnson City lights Christmas events and displays, visit their website here.


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