Where can I see holiday lights in Central Texas?

The 2025 holiday season is here and with it comes lighting displays, parades and events, including here in Central Texas.

Georgetown's Candyland Christmas Stroll
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Christmas festivities are underway in Georgetown with the annual Candyland Christmas Stroll this weekend. FOX 7 Austin's Bryanna Carroll reports.

President Trump and first lady light National Christmas Tree

The president and first lady participated in the Thursday evening ceremony, a tradition dating back to 1923.

Survey reveals: Who's getting tips for the holidays – and how much?

Data shows that holiday tipping is down slightly and amounts are mostly flat. Here’s a look at who is getting tips for the holidays and how much.

San Marcos' Christmas lighting ceremony

Hays County is ringing in the holiday season. The county judge invited the community out for the annual Christmas lighting ceremony.

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park opens January 1 with Opening Day Hikes

The newest Texas State Park, Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, will host limited, ranger-guided First Day Hikes on New Year's Day, January 1, 2026, for visitors who secure advance reservations.

Christmas trees arrive at Texas Capitol for holidays
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A festive holiday tradition continues at the Texas Capitol as Christmas trees, including a massive 28-foot display in the House chamber, arrive by horse-drawn carriage, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the historic ornament program.

Texas Capitol Christmas trees delivered by horse-drawn carriage

A festive holiday tradition continues at the Texas Capitol as Christmas trees, including a massive 28-foot display in the House chamber, arrive by horse-drawn carriage, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the historic ornament program.

Holiday shipping deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS dates for on-time delivery

With the holiday shopping season underway, the nation’s major shipping carriers are reminding customers to send packages early to ensure arrival by Christmas.

National Wreaths Across America Day is Dec. 13, how you can help honor and remember the fallen

More than 2 million volunteers across the country will once again remember the fallen, honor those who served, and teach the next generation the value of freedom at the National Wreaths Across America Day.

Cyber Monday: What retailers expect this year
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Today is the second most popular day to shop — Cyber Monday — and 73.9 million people are expected to cash in on the holiday deals, according to the National Retail Federation. FOX's Kailey Schuyler joins Good Day Austin's Katie Jackson from New Jersey.

2025 FOX 7 Spirit of Sharing campaign
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FOX 7 Austin, United Heritage Credit Union, and the Central Texas Food Bank are joining forces to spread cheer through this year's Spirit of Sharing. Mark Jackson with the Central Texas Food Bank and Chelsea Schrimpf with United Heritage Credit Union join Good Day Austin's Katie Jackson to share more about the campaign.

Watch these kids have the best reaction to dad's Christmas lights

Video captured the special moment three kids in Pennsylvania had a touching reaction to their family’s outdoor Christmas lights.

Watch: Table with massive Thanksgiving spread suddenly collapses

A family’s massive Thanksgiving feast came crashing down before their eyes in an unexpected moment that was caught on camera.

Black Friday online spending hits record $11.8B

AI-driven traffic to retail websites jumped 805% as Americans avoided crowded stores.

Austin small businesses talk challenges, opportunities for holiday shopping season

It's the most wonderful time of the year… to shop. This season consumer spending is expected to hit new highs, with the National Retail Federation forecasting holiday sales to exceed $1 trillion for the first time ever.

Krispy Kreme marks Peanuts’ 75th anniversary with three limited-edition doughnuts

Krispy Kreme’s Peanuts collection features three new festive doughnuts inspired by the world of the Peanuts gang – and the return of two holiday favorites.