Texas Renaissance Festival Celtic Christmas Opening Celebration

The Texas Renaissance Festival Celtic Christmas Opening Celebration brings a cozy holiday twist to the fairgrounds in Todd Mission, Texas, inviting families, friends, and fantasy fans to spend the day in a storybook village filled with twinkling lights and yuletide cheer.

As guests wander the cobblestone-style lanes, they hear holiday music drifting from stages and taverns, see Father Christmas, Mother Christmas, and their cheerful elves greeting children, and watch costumed revelers browse more than 400 artisan shoppes for one-of-a-kind gifts and holiday treasures.

This listing is specifically for the Celtic Christmas day on Friday, November 28, 2025, when the festival opens for a special post‑Thanksgiving outing so visitors can walk off the feast, sip hot drinks, and soak in the final themed weekend of the 2025 Texas Renaissance Festival season.

Quick facts

• Date: Friday, November 28, 2025
• Time: 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. (no entry after 7:00 p.m.; fireworks around 7:50 p.m.)
• Location: Texas Renaissance Festival, 21778 FM 1774, Todd Mission, TX 77363
• Admission: Tickets are required; adult prices for this Friday typically range from about $27–$32, with children’s discounts and special offers available through the official ticketing site
• Parking: General parking is usually free, with preferred and valet parking options available for an added fee; expect heavier traffic at peak times and plan extra travel time
• Food & drink: Dozens of themed kitchens, pubs, and food stalls serve everything from smoked turkey legs and meat pies to global dishes, mead, cider, and hot chocolate.
• Accessibility: Festival guides note designated handicapped parking and multiple parking options; visitors should check the Texas Renaissance Festival website for the most current accessibility and mobility information
• Weather plan: This is a mostly outdoor, rain‑or‑shine event; dress in layers for late‑fall Gulf Coast weather and be prepared for mud if recent rains have passed through.

To make the most of Celtic Christmas Friday, attendees are encouraged to arrive near opening cannon to beat the heaviest traffic, explore popular shows and rides earlier in the day, and save time in the evening for the Royal Fireworks show that closes out the night.

Guests will want comfortable walking shoes, weather‑appropriate cloaks or coats, and a secure bag for artisan finds; buying tickets online in advance is recommended because festival dates can sell out and prices may be lower than at the gate.

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