Light Up Lake Jackson

The new Lake Jackson holiday tradition!

Light Up Lake Jackson was designed during COVID as a way to have a safe and fun holiday celebration for residents and visitors. It became an annual event after the magnificent response from residents who were delighted with the months-long festivities.

EXCLUSIVELY DIGITAL

The 6th Annual Light Up Lake Jackson occurs on our social media platforms and our website. This includes rules, procedures, downloads and entry forms. We also announce the winners digitally. Winners will receive their prizes and awards in person at City Hall.

MORE THAN TWO FULL MONTHS OF HOLIDAY FUN!

It begins as the last event of the Festival of Lights and runs until after New Year's Eve. All 15 events and contests are free to all.

2025 Activities At-A-Glance


YOU in the Lights \| The Popular Downtown Selfie Stations Stations: City Hall Santa, Civic Center Snowman, Parking Way, This Way/That Way	Nov. 21- Jan 3
Giving the Lights \| The Police Department Blue Santa Project Ended	Now Thru Dec. 1
Color The Lights \| The Coloring Contest with a Twist Ended	Nov. 22 - Dec. 6
Draw the Lights \| The All-Ages Drawing Contest Ended	Nov. 22 - Dec. 6
Decorate the Lights \| The Exceptional House Decorating Contest Registration ended. Contest continues until Dec. 20	Nov. 24 - Dec. 11
Recycle the Lights \| Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful Recycles String Lights Collection locations: City Hall, Civic Center, Library, Bushwackers Salon, Altas Emergency Center, Habitat for Humanity, Community Foundation of Brazoria County. Dow DIAMOND Center, Grapevine Gifts	Nov. 21 - Jan. 5
Mail the Lights \| Santa's Mailbox Returns to Lake Jackson	Nov. 24 - Dec. 18
Walk the Lights \| The Holiday StoryWalk at MacLean Park	Dec. 1 - Dec. 31
Snow the Lights \| Festive STEM Art at the Library Narnia-inspired snow globe activity	Dec. 18
Tour the Lights \| The Interactive Tour Map of LJ Holiday Homes Get your map now!	Dec. 5 - Jan. 3
Search the Lights \| The Ultimate Scavenger Hunt We will continue giving our coveted, collectable Lake Jackson blankets until they are gone! 100 blankets. One blanket per group of contestants. In other words, one blanket per household or group of players. Clues released on social platforms and website at 10 am	Dec. 22 at 10am
Santa in the Lights \| The Premier Santa Tour Watch Santa travel through Lake Jackson	Dec. 20
Artists in the Lights \| The Holiday Art Gallery featuring LJ residents & children	Dec. 16 - Dec. 27
Dunes in the Lights \| Recycle Your Christmas Tree for local dune restoration	Dec. 26 - Jan. 23
Santa's Last Goodbye \| Santa at City Hall	Dec. 24 (9am-11am)

Light Up Lake Jackson

No one does the holidays like Lake Jackson!

The ending of Festival of Lights is just the beginning