Christmas by the Lake

Join us in celebrating the holiday spirit at Clear Lake’s Christmas by the Lake event, a holiday festival that’s won several regional and statewide awards. Spanning the first weekend in December, this family-friendly festival promises a fun-filled variety of activities for all ages. Come to Clear Lake and create cherished holiday memories with your loved ones. This weekend festival starts Thursday with the Lights on 5K, then Friday's Tree Lighting in City Park and holiday concert at the Surf Ballroom. Saturday's fun includes character meet & greets, petting zoo, holiday photo opportunities, bake sale, BINGO, Nativity Scene displays, craft stations, storytime, family movies, live music, hayrack rides, and of course the amazing lighted parade down Main Avenue and fireworks over the lake! Stick around for the Polar Bear Plunge on Sunday at City Beach.