Dates that Sleigh: Romantic Spots for a Holidate in Waco

Tis the season to sleigh with some great seasonal date ideas for you and your sweetheart! Want to make your season sparkle and maybe stir up a little festive romance? Here are some holi-DATE ideas in Waco that are just perfect for getting cozy, feeling merry, and maybe sneaking in a smooch under the Christmas lights.

1) Mayborn Museum Complex~ Christmas Lights in the Village

The 1890s Mayborn Village is transformed into a magical Christmas Village for the season. You and your sweetheart will enjoy Christmas lights, heartwarming storytelling, and festive activities like crafting cards for senior citizens in Santa’s Workshop. There’s also an adorable petting zoo and a cheery Christmas train. Step into the magic of Christmas with your sweetheart at the Mayborn Museum Complex’s Christmas Lights in the Village.

2) Magnolia Market~ Christmas at the Silos

Of course, Magnolia Silos is decked out in Christmas cheer to ring in the festive season. Head to Magnolia Market with your sweetheart to enjoy the festive ambiance and shop the holiday collection. You can ask Santa which one of you has been naughty and which has been nice before snapping a picture with him. There’s also a pressed flower ornament workshop that’s perfect for making memories and a craft to take home with you.

3) Cameron Park Zoo~ Wild Lights

The Cameron Park Zoo lights up with Wild Lights during the holiday season. Though the animals will be sleeping soundly, the Zoo welcomes guests to come stroll through this fun Christmas light display. Light up the night on date night with a visit to Wild Lights at the Cameron Park Zoo. There’s a special Christmas with the Critters event during Wild Lights this year. During Christmas with the Critters guests will have an animal encounter and get to make items to help enrich the lives of the zoo animals.

4) Waco Civic Theatre~ Christmas Cheer Takes Center Stage

The Waco Civic Theatre is hosting three different holiday performances (with multiple showtimes). Check out their website to find a full list of showtimes and to purchase tickets. We recommend North Pole’s Got Talent for it’s unique mixture of entertainment including singing, dancing, juggling, and more.

5) Carleen Bright Arboretum~ Merry & Bright

The Carleen Bright Arboretum hosts several holiday events during December. Check out their website for upcoming events like Date Night Nutcracker Painting, Letters to Santa and a Very Merry Woodway Christmas. We’re most excited about the Date Night Nutcracker Painting. The Carleen Bright Arboretum is always a nice place for a date, dressed up in holiday cheer it’s even better.

Waco has pretty much turned into a holiday playground for sweethearts. As you can see, there are lots of ways to make this season full of holidates with Christmas cheer. Whether you’re in the mood for glitz, cozy, adventurous, or low-key love, there’s a holidate waiting for you.