Iola, Grimes County
Christmas lights near Iola: about 54 minutes to the Tree Farm
Christmas at the Tree Farm is a drive-thru trail of lights and Christmas Town, just outside College Station. Here is how to get there from Iola, and a few reasons to make a night of it.
About 54 minutes (36 miles) by road from Iola. Approximate.
Directions
Getting here from Iola
About 54 minutes (36 miles) by road from Iola. Drive times come from an open routing service, so treat them as a guide and allow extra time on busy December nights.
Set your map to 20881 FM 2154, College Station, TX 77845. The farm is off Wellborn Road (FM 2154).
Iola
Make a night of it in Iola
Before or after the lights, here is some of what Iola is known for.
- Iola is believed to be named for Edward Ariola, one of Stephen F. Austin's colonists. Source
- The community's first church, Zion Methodist, was built in 1852 and also served as a schoolhouse. Source
- Two railroads extended lines through Iola in 1906 and 1907, and a new townsite was laid out along the tracks. Source
- Residents voted to incorporate in November 2007, making Iola the fifth incorporated city in Grimes County. Source
Christmas at the Tree Farm
What's at the Tree Farm
What's included this season:
Plan ahead
Dates and tickets
This season runs Nov 12, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027.
Opens Nov 12, 2026
Nearby
Near Iola
- North ZulchAbout 49 minutes (43 miles) by road from North Zulch
- KurtenAbout 36 minutes (30 miles) by road from Kurten
- MadisonvilleAbout 64 minutes (55 miles) by road from Madisonville
Iola
Questions
About 54 minutes (36 miles) by road from Iola, approximately. The farm is at 20881 FM 2154, College Station, TX 77845, off Wellborn Road (FM 2154).
Iola is believed to be named for Edward Ariola, one of Stephen F. Austin's colonists. The community's first church, Zion Methodist, was built in 1852 and also served as a schoolhouse.
Iola is in Grimes County.
This season runs Nov 12, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027. The Christmas page has the latest dates and tickets.