Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Lufkin for 2026. Wild Lights glows at Ellen Trout Zoo Thursday to Sunday nights through January 3, and the Naranjo Museum of Natural History shows The Polar Express on its lawn on Saturday, December 12, with a silver bell for every child. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Texas Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Lufkin
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Lufkin
- Wild Lights: Ellen Trout Zoo, Thursdays to Sundays through January 3, 6 pm to 9 pm
- The Polar Express movie night: Saturday, December 12, Naranjo Museum
- Pajamas welcome, and every child gets a silver bell
- Dates checked on the City of Lufkin calendar and the Naranjo Museum on Nov 11
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Zoo lights walk
Wild Lights at Ellen Trout Zoo
- When: Thursdays to Sundays, November 19, 2026 to January 3, 2027, 6 pm to 9 pm (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)
- Where: Ellen Trout Zoo, 402 Zoo Circle, Lufkin, TX 75904 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Tickets through the zoo’s online store
- Ages: All ages
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Wild Lights is a walk-through holiday light show that turns the city-run Ellen Trout Zoo into a glowing trail of illuminated animal displays after dark.
Along the way there are photo spots, holiday activities and seasonal treats, which makes it an easy evening out for families with kids of any age.
Parent tip: Buy tickets online ahead of time, and skip Thanksgiving night, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, when Wild Lights is closed.
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- Ellen Trout Zoo, City of Lufkin (opens in a new tab)
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- Ellen Trout Zoo, 402 Zoo Circle, Lufkin, TX 75904 (opens in maps)
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Outdoor holiday movie
Movies in the Park: The Polar Express
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, park opens 6 pm, movie at sundown, wraps by 10 pm
- Where: Naranjo Museum of Natural History, 5104 S. First Street, Lufkin, TX 75901 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $10 per person; museum members and kids 3 and under free
- Ages: All ages
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The Naranjo Museum of Natural History turns its playground lawn into a stop on the Polar Express for one December night, with the movie playing under the evening sky.
Kids are invited in their snuggliest pajamas, there is hot cocoa, peppermint sticks and popcorn, and every child goes home with a silver bell keepsake.
Parent tip: Bring a blanket and come in pajamas, since the film plays outdoors on the museum lawn.
- Host
- Naranjo Museum of Natural History (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Naranjo Museum of Natural History, 5104 S. First Street, Lufkin, TX 75901 (opens in maps)
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our Texas Christmas train rides page.
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Plan your December
When each Lufkin Christmas event for kids happens
Pick a December weekend for Wild Lights at the zoo, and save Saturday, December 12 for The Polar Express under the stars at the Naranjo Museum.
- Wild Lights at Ellen Trout ZooLufkin · Nov 19 to Jan 3
- Movies in the Park: The Polar ExpressLufkin · Dec 12
Looking further afield? Our Texas Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Huntsville, Tyler, Longview and Montgomery. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Lufkin Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Lufkin this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 for 2026: Wild Lights at Ellen Trout Zoo (November 19 to January 3) and Movies in the Park: The Polar Express at the Naranjo Museum on December 12.
When is Wild Lights open in 2026?
Thursdays to Sundays from 6 pm to 9 pm, November 19, 2026 to January 3, 2027, plus Tuesday and Wednesday of Thanksgiving week. It is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Where is Ellen Trout Zoo?
402 Zoo Circle, Lufkin, TX 75904. The zoo is run by the City of Lufkin.
How much is The Polar Express movie night?
$10 per person, with museum members and children 3 and under free. The park opens at 6 pm and the movie starts at sundown.
Who do I contact about these events?
Ellen Trout Zoo at rgulker@ellentroutzoo.com or 936-633-0399, and the Naranjo Museum at info@naranjomuseum.org or 936-639-3466.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Texas?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Texas Christmas train rides page.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked Lufkin on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.