Dripping Springs Christmas on Mercer Street

About this adventure

Christmas on Mercer Street is Dripping Springs' hallmark holiday tradition, converting historic downtown Mercer Street into a festive old-fashioned Texas wonderland. The entire street is closed to cars, giving families free reign to explore an open-air ice skating rink, trackless holiday train rides, pony rides, a petting zoo, and more than 100 Hill Country artisan and craft vendors. Kids can meet Santa and Mrs. Claus inside the historic Stephenson Building for free photos, participate in holiday cookie decorating workshops, and gather at sunset for the festive lighting of the Dripping Springs Christmas Tree. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Mercer Street's flat asphalt street and wide boardwalks provide an easy, enjoyable route for single strollers, double strollers, and wagons. • Nursing & Rest Spots: The Stephenson Building and City Hall Annex provide climate-controlled restrooms with changing tables and peaceful seating areas for nursing parents. • Age Suitability: Fantastic for infants, preschoolers, and school-age children who love animals, pony rides, and outdoor train rides. • Sensory Tips: The festival offers a warm, neighborly small-town ambiance. Morning hours (10:00 AM to 1:00 PM) are less crowded and ideal for sensory-sensitive toddlers.