Reindeer Trail will be on view Tuesday-Saturday, November 18 – December 23, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Reindeer Trail at the Stark Museum of Art is set to dazzle Southeast Texas locals and beyond with festive and vibrant displays of holiday cheer, transforming the special exhibition gallery into a whimsical wonderland this holiday season. Inspired by the North American wildlife featured in the Stark Museum of Art’s collection, Reindeer Trail features dozens of original reindeer designed by community members across Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana.

As you stroll along the trail, you’ll be enchanted by twinkling lights and reindeer adorned with vibrant colors and imaginative themes in a whimsical winter wonderland. Visitors to the exhibition will also enjoy an interactive art-making station, mobile scavenger hunt and creating special memories with family and friends while taking in this magical, holiday delight! Historical art depicting reindeer and their relatives, moose, elk and deer, await visitors in the Museum’s galleries of Western and Native American art.

*Image credit: John Woodhouse Audubon (1812 – 1862), artist, John T. Bowen (1801 – 1856), lithographer, Caribou or American Rein-Deer, 1847, lithograph on paper, hand-colored with watercolor, 10 3/4 x 7 1/4 inches (27,3 x 18.4 cm), in The Quadrupeds of North America, octavo, Stark Museum of Art, Orange, Texas, Bequest of H.J. Lutcher Stark, 1965, 11.1.10.2.1_Caribou or American Rein-Deer

Come celebrate the creativity, community and the enchanting spirit of the reindeer that make this a must-see holiday tradition at the Stark Museum of Art.

Whether you come to admire the artistic displays, participate in the hands-on activities or simply soak in the holiday spirit, we look forward to welcoming you and sharing the magic of Reindeer Trail!

All reindeer spots have been claimed. Registration has closed.

Reindeer Games Day

Saturday, November 21, 2026

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Sensory friendly from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.)

More information coming soon!

Cookies & Crafts

Saturday, December 5, 2026

2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Take pictures with Santa Claus!

More information coming soon!

NEW IN 2026:

Cast Your Vote for the 2026 Reindeer Trail Awards! For the first time, reindeer entries will compete for a variety of awards chosen by museum visitors and staff. Awards will be presented for:

    • First Place
    • Second Place
    • Third Place
    • Up to two Honorable Mentions
    • Director's Choice
    • Kids' Favorite

Voting will take place from 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, through 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2026. Votes must be cast in person at the Stark Museum of Art, and voting is open to the public.

Award winners will be determined by the total number of votes received during the voting period. All judging decisions are final.

Winners will be announced during Reindeer Trail Friends & Family Night on Monday, December 14, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.