Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce

11/07/2026

11/06/2026

See you tomorrow at the Depot! 🚂❤️

It's our last Meet Me at the Depot of the fall, so come out for porch stories and railroad memories, classic cars, live music, checkers and dominoes, and trolley rides and storytelling for the kids.

Saturday, November 7
9:00 AM–Noon
Smithville MKT Depot & Railroad Park | 102 NE 1st Street
FREE & open to everyone!

Bring the family and invite a friend. We'll meet you at the Depot!

11/06/2026

Ever wondered what's behind some of Smithville's prettiest front porches? 🏡

A week from tomorrow, five Smithville homes and one church are opening their doors to the public for a special tour. Visit them in any order, take your time and enjoy the character and charm of each stop.

Saturday, November 14
11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Five Smithville homes & one church
$20 per person (includes all six stops)

🎟️ Where to get tickets on Saturday:
• Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM (cash, check or credit card)
• Recreation Center, during the Quilt Show: 9:00 AM–2:30 PM (cash, check or credit card)
• At any of the tour homes or the church: cash or check only

Make a day of it! Take in the Quilt Show and stop by the Chamber to adopt a Gingerbread Man while you're out. 🍪

Bring a friend and come celebrate our community! ❤️

Always working for Smithville!

11/06/2026

Saturday plans: Depot first. But where are you grabbing breakfast? ☕🥞

Meet Me at the Depot starts at 9:00 AM tomorrow, so tell us your favorite local spot for coffee, breakfast tacos or a pastry on the way.

Drop it in the comments and give them a shout-out! 👇

11/06/2026

🎄🚂 We're Making Smithville Merry & Bright Along the Ol' Katy Line!

Preparations are underway for The 35th Annual Festival of Lights: Christmas on the Katy Line, and we're excited to bring a little extra hometown Christmas magic to Downtown Smithville this year!

Inspired by Smithville's rich railroad heritage and the Christmas traditions that have brought our community together for generations, we're putting together a celebration filled with nostalgia, holiday cheer, and good old-fashioned small-town fun.

From Santa's arrival aboard the Ann Powell Express Trolley to live music, holiday shopping, a chili cook-off, a Christmas Car Showcase, children's activities, and our spectacular lighted parade, there's something for everyone along the Katy Line!

❤️ To our Chamber members, local businesses, sponsors, and community partners: You're what makes celebrations like this possible. We're looking forward to working together to welcome families and visitors, showcase our wonderful downtown, and make this year's Festival of Lights one to remember.

📅 Saturday, December 5, 2026
📍 Downtown Smithville, Texas
🚂 Katy Christmas Express Lighted Parade — 6:30 PM

There's plenty more to share as preparations continue, so follow along as we bring Christmas on the Katy Line to life!

We're currently accepting applications for outdoor street vendors - see our website to apply!

All Aboard the Hometown Holiday Express! 🎄🚂

🎄 ALL ABOARD FOR CHRISTMAS ON THE KATY LINE! 🚂

Spend the day in Downtown Smithville at The 35th Annual Festival of Lights: Christmas on the Katy Line — a hometown Christmas celebration filled with old-fashioned holiday fun for the whole family.

Join us Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 10 AM–4 PM, then stay downtown for the Lighted Christmas Parade at 6:30 PM.

🎅 Santa at the MKT Depot
🚋 Trolley rides
🌶️ Katy Line Chili Cook-Off
🎶 Live music
🚗 Classic cars
🛍️ Holiday vendors & downtown shopping
🎄 Kids’ activities
📸 Christmas photo stops
✨ And plenty more throughout Downtown Smithville

Come early, stay all day, and enjoy Christmas the Smithville way.

📍 Downtown Smithville, Texas
📅 Saturday, December 5, 2026
⏰ Festival: 10 AM–4 PM
✨ Lighted Parade: 6:30 PM

Free family fun!

👉 Plan your day at KatyLineChristmas.com

Presented by the Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Visit Smithville.

11/06/2026

Great group of community supporters!! 😊

11/06/2026

2026 Tour of homes:
Do you have a vintage sampler in your house? I know I do and love seeing the years they were stitched. Post yours so we can see your treasure and its date!!!We are so fortunate to have five vintage homes open on November 14th from 11-3 to share their beautiful treasures with the public. Please come on over to Smithville for the day and experience a small town vibe. Tickets are available now from Smithville Garden Club members or on the day of event at each home. Tickets are $20 which includes visits to five vintage homes and an historic church in town.
See you in November!

11/05/2026

Did you know Smithville is a Film Friendly City? 🎬

Our town has been on the big screen before (hello, Hope Floats!), and being Film Friendly means we're ready to roll out the welcome mat for productions again.

When a crew comes to town, they eat at our restaurants, stay in our lodging, shop at our stores and hire local help. That's good news for Smithville businesses.

It's one more way your Chamber is always working for Smithville. ❤️

Learn more about the Film Friendly program on the Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce website.

11/05/2026

Please help us welcome one of our newest Chamber member! 🎉

✨ McMahan Ranch

Thank you for joining the Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce and investing in our business community. We're so glad to have you as part of our Chamber family!

Give them a warm Smithville welcome in the comments. ❤️

Always working for Smithville!

11/05/2026

Two weeks from today, we're mixing it up at First National Bank! 🤝

Our November Chamber Mixer & Annual Blue Santa is a relaxed evening to catch up with fellow members, meet a few new faces, and connect with the people who keep Smithville's business community going.

Thursday, November 19
5:00–7:00 PM
First National Bank | 312 Main Street, Smithville

Thank you to First National Bank for hosting! Chamber members and prospective members are always welcome.