Christmas on the Square 2025: Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree in Bonham, Texas
Plan your North Texas Christmas getaway in Bonham! The Christmas on the Square 2025 celebration fills the Fannin County Courthouse Square with lights, music, and family fun. The 2025 theme, “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” promises festive energy, hometown charm, and the perfect start to your holiday season.
🎄 Verified 2025 Event Lineup
- Christmas Tree Lighting & Hot Cocoa Hop – Saturday, November 29, 2025 • 5:30–9 PM
Kick off the holiday season in Historic Downtown Bonham with Dickens carolers around the courthouse beginning at 5:30 PM. Local teams sell hot cocoa, cider, cookies, and other treats to raise funds for Fannin County non-profit organizations of their choice. At 6:00 PM, the beautiful 30-foot Christmas tree — generously donated by Bonham Chrysler — lights up the square and officially starts Christmas in Bonham. - Bonham Christmas Parade & S’mores Cook-Off – Friday, December 5, 2025 • 6–8 PM (parade)
Enjoy a holiday night to remember as magical Christmas floats and entries, decorated to the 2025 theme “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” make their way around the historic Fannin County Courthouse Square. The parade begins at 6:00 PM in downtown Bonham, followed by the S’mores Cook-Off in Lollipop Lane (122 W. 3rd St.), where Mr. and Mrs. Claus welcome visitors. Lollipop Lane is open to the public at no charge from December 5–31, creating a walk-through Christmas village in the heart of town.
📍 Why Bonham Is the Perfect Holiday Destination
Skip the crowds of DFW and enjoy a small-town Texas Christmas filled with light displays, friendly faces, and walkable charm. With the Tree Lighting & Hot Cocoa Hop on November 29 and the Christmas Parade & S’mores Cook-Off on December 5, Bonham gives you two chances to celebrate in a historic courthouse square setting without big-city chaos.
🏡 Stay Near the Square
Make it a full weekend at Four Winds Victorian Venue & Suites — the most historic and pet-friendly Bonham lodging just minutes from the festivities. Enjoy Victorian architecture, gourmet coffee, and suites designed for couples, families, or small groups.
✨ Book Direct for Best Rates
Save platform fees and secure your holiday weekend. Availability is limited around the December 5–6, 2025 event weekend — check our booking calendar and lock in your stay while rooms are still open.
View Available Properties🛍️ Shop Local Holiday Gifts
Can’t make it to Bonham or want to take the charm home? Visit our Four Winds Online Gift Shop for holiday décor, locally inspired apparel, and seasonal art prints. Each piece celebrates the small-town Christmas spirit of Bonham and supports Fannin County’s creative community.
Browse, gift, and celebrate the holidays with shop.fourwindsvenue.com — your one-stop shop for locally inspired Christmas joy from Bonham, Texas.
📈 Booking Insights & SEO Keywords
With the Tree Lighting & Hot Cocoa Hop on November 29, the Christmas Parade & S’mores Cook-Off on December 5, and additional downtown events on December 6, many visitors plan overnight stays for this early December weekend. Guests often search for terms like “pet-friendly Christmas lodging Bonham TX” , “Bonham Christmas parade weekend rental” , and “small town Texas Christmas festival” when booking their trip — which is exactly what Four Winds is built for.
🎁 Experience the Magic
From the Hot Cocoa Hop to the Christmas Parade and S’mores Cook-Off, Bonham’s Christmas on the Square 2025 delivers pure Texas holiday charm. Book early and enjoy the lights, flavors, and hospitality that make Bonham shine each December.
Information based on the City of Bonham and Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce public event calendars as of December 2025.
