Whether visiting from near or far, you must experience Christmas in Lindale

For thousands of years Santa and Mrs. Claus have lived in the North Pole, but did you know the jolly couple have ties to East Texas?

“Shh don’t tell anyone, but we have a little ranch in Lindale, Texas,” said Mrs. Claus. “It is the most beautiful place! We get so cold up north and we love to get away and get into Lindale.”

You can see Santa and Mrs. Claus (along with their favorite horses Sprinkles and Mistletoe) on December 22nd. They will be riding all over Lindale handing out gifts. They will begin the horseback tour around 10 a.m.

From now until January 1, 2022 you can experience Christmas in Lindale at Pickers Pavilion!

Picker’s Pavilion is located at 205 Cannery Row in Lindale. It’s open 7 days a week fom 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. and it’s FREE.

Picker’s Pavilion has been completely transformed into the ultimate Christmas photo spot.

You may wonder why Santa and Mrs. Claus have chosen Lindale as their second home. But according to Santa, it’s all about the friendly folks next door.

“When you travel the world you find things you like and you don’t like,” said Santa Claus. “When we come to Lindale, they’re the nicest people. They’re warm and they know how to cook good food…It’s unbelievable, we love this place.”

What are some of their favorite things to do in the city?

“There’s amazing barbecue and a fantastic candy shop in town, oh my goodness,” said Mrs. Claus.

She’s talking about the Lindale Candy Company which has been providing the city with sweets and treats for over 70 years. And one Christmas staple is their peppermint candy.

Watch below as they show us how they hand pull their peppermint.

Another reason Lindale is a great spot for the Claus’? Its the hometown of Miranda Lambert. And her store, The Pink Pistol, is a great one-stop-shop to get all of your Christmas shopping done. Plus, the country superstar’s winery and tasting room, Red 55 Winery, is right inside. You can sip your way through her lineup, or check out her gourmet line of olive oils and balsamic vinegars.

Learn more about The Pink Pistol in this video.

For more information on Christmas in Lindale, visit the Visit Lindale website.