Nightmare Over Little Elm returns on Friday, October 30, 2026, bringing a night of family-friendly Halloween fun, entertainment, and community celebration to the lakefront at Little Elm Park. This one-day event features a fireworks and drone show, live music, a hayride, a hot air balloon glow, food vendors, food trucks, marketplace vendors, and interactive experiences for attendees of all ages. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in costume and enjoy a festive and safe Halloween environment. The event will include two pumpkin drop experiences filled with candy, along with activities and entertainment throughout the evening. Vendors play an important role in creating the overall experience. Vendors are encouraged to incorporate Halloween-themed elements into their booths and, when possible, provide candy, giveaways, or interactive engagement for attendees.
The 2026 Christmas Light Up Parade returns to Little Elm on Saturday, December 5, 2026, bringing holiday cheer, festive floats, decorated vehicles, walking groups, and community spirit to the streets.
This family-friendly parade is part of A Merry Little Elm Christmas and helps kick off the holiday season with lights, music, and celebration. Parade participants are encouraged to decorate their floats, vehicles, trailers, or walking units with a festive holiday theme and, where possible, lights.
Santa will be available for photos as part of the evening’s holiday celebration. To help preserve the magic of the event, no additional Santa impersonators are permitted in the parade.
All parade entries must follow the Town of Little Elm’s parade rules, safety requirements, staging instructions, and event guidelines. Final lineup details, staging information, route instructions, and arrival times will be shared with approved participants closer to the event.
