Christmas Amarillo

The holiday season usually means bustling restaurants, but House Divided is taking a different path this year. Let’s dive into what this means for the community.

The Amarillo Zoo is hosting "Twas the Week Before Christmas" from December 15–19, 2025, offering festive, family-friendly fun included with general admission.

Making holiday plans in Amarillo involves deciding whether to cook or dine out. The restaurants that will be open in Amarillo on Christmas Day.

Snowy Christmases in Amarillo don’t come often. The last true white Christmas was in 2012 and records since 1892 show only a roughly 1 in 10 chance. But with extreme Panhandle weather, surprises happen.

There's a unique twist to the holiday spirit brewing at a local coffee shop this season, and it’s all about kindness and community.

Need to wrap presents in peace? Canyon Library hosts a gift-wrapping event Dec 6. They provide supplies, you bring paper. Perfect for hiding presents until gift time.

Mark your calendar: APD’s community Christmas tree event is Saturday, Dec 6. Bring a favorite ornament, enjoy cookies & cocoa, write a letter to Santa, and get your photo with Blue Santa.

Make sure a family in need knows about Amarillo’s Northside Toy Drive toy giveaway on Dec. 13 at 1 p.m. at Palo Duro High School. Children ages 2-12 must be present to select a gift themselves

Running out of time before Christmas? Amarillo parents can enjoy a helpful break on Dec. 19 while kids enjoy dinner, activities, and winter-themed fun.

Amarillo’s Tascosa Drive-In ends its season on December 13 with a big Christmas movie marathon—featuring Zootopia 2, The Grinch, Fred Claus, and Red One. Carloads cost $30 if you already have their sticker.

Struggling to keep holiday deliveries safe? Amarillo shoppers now have a secure option to receive packages without risking porch pirates. Here’s how it works.

At Little Bee’s Playhouse in Amarillo, your child gets an hour to warm up, play, and have breakfast with Santa, no rush, no long lines, just Christmas joy.