About Christmas at the Silos

Updated: 2025-11-11 18:11:25 UTC

Christmas at the Silos is Magnolia's annual Christmas experience. The Silos grounds are decorated for the holiday; guests can take photos with Santa and shop our holiday collection. Tickets are not required to visit the grounds during operating hours.

Below are some highlights of free, and ticketed, activities available for our guests to enjoy this year. As always, more information will be posted on our Events Page here.

Photos with Santa

Every Friday & Saturday during Christmas at the Silos | 12 - 5p | Under the Historic Barn

Accepting Walk-ups + Free Fast Passes

VIP Santa Experience - Ticketed Event

6-Dec + 13-Dec | 9:00-11:30a | Under the Historic Barn
Create lasting Christmas memories during our Exclusive Morning with Santa. Families can skip the long lines with a reserved time slot for your Santa visit, complete with a professional photo session and an instant Polaroid keepsake. Each guest will also receive a specialty drink voucher, and children can enjoy coloring and writing letters to Santa while they wait.
$150 - Family of up to 4 | $25 - Each additional family member
link coming soon

Live Music Performances

5-Dec - Waco Symphony Orchestra | 6-8p | In the Chapel
9-Dec - Live Oak Kids Handbell | 2:30-3:00p | In the Chapel

Gingerbread Houses

Open Daily until 6p | On the Silo Stage

Christmas Book Mini Library

Share the Christmas joy through stories this holiday season at the Silos. Kids can cozy up and enjoy a book from our “mini-Library” then return it back for the next kid to enjoy
Open Daily until 6p | Located between the Chapel & Katy Ball Field

Holiday Pressed Flower Ornament Experience | Herbarium - Ticketed Event

$65 per person | 60-minute Experience
Get creative in the garden! Get into the holiday spirit by creating your own ornament with pressed flowers in our recently renovated Herbarium (formerly Seed + Supply). Inspired by Joanna Gaines' favorite pastimes, this experience includes a step-by-step craft workshop for creating a floral ornament. Ideal for artists, nature lovers, and anyone looking to make the best of their time in Waco, Texas during the holiday season. Book today!

Exclusive Christmas Offer: Evening Castle Tour | The Castle - Ticketed Event

$60 per person
Experience Christmas at the Castle during one of our exclusive evening Castle tours. Enjoy a hot chocolate from Press Coffee Shop, take in the timeless Christmas decorations, and see the beautiful Christmas lights up close. In this one-hour tour, a knowledgeable guide shares the rich history, behind-the-scenes stories, and design inspiration found inside this century-old home. Plus, it's just minutes from the Silos. Book your Christmas Castle Tour today!