holiday Events
The Light Park Frisco
Drive through millions of lights, all synced to holiday tunes! Festive treats will also be available for purchase, and this event is pet-friendly.
Date & time: November 9th through December 31st from 5:30pm to 10pm
Location: Riders Field
Price: $39.99 per vehicle on weekdays, $49.99 on weekends
Frisco | Directions
The Light Park Arlington
The second location for The Light Park, this holiday experience welcomes cars full of families and furry friends to drive through a spectacular music and light display.
Date & time: November 9th through December 31st, 5:30pm to 10pm
Location: Hurricane Harbor
Price: $39.99 per vehicle on weekdays, $49.99 on weekends
Arlington | Directions
Radiance! At the Ranch
Cruise through a massive Christmas light display while you sip hot chocolate, snack on popcorn, and listen to classic holiday tunes! Plus, grab some Magic Light Glasses, which reveal magical images in the lights!
Date & time: November 10th through December 31st, Thursday through Sunday only
Location: Parker County Sheriff’s Posse
Price: Prices vary based on ticket package
Weatherford | Directions
Holiday at the Dallas Arboretum
Explore 66 acres of festive decor and exhibits, including a European-inspired Christmas market! Plus, meet Santa Clause, sip on hot chocolate, and see the massive Christmas tree.
Date & time: November 13th through January 5, , hours vary
Location: Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
Price: Included with general admission, ranging from $12to$20 depending on age and membership status
White Rock | Directions
ICE! at the Gaylord Texan
Put on your blue parka and get ready to explore 2 million lbs of colored ice sculptures at this annual holiday tradition. This year’s theme is Rudolf The Red-Nosed Reindeer – one of our favorite movies!
Date & time: November 15th through January 5th, times vary
Location: Gaylord Texan Resort
Price: Starts at $19.99, children under 4 are free
Grapevine | Directions
Dallas Zoo Lights
This wild holiday extravaganza features two million lights, hundreds of holiday and animal-themed lanterns, and of course, all the wonderful animals at the Zoo!
Date & time: November 17th through January 1st, from 5:30pm to 10pm
Location: Dallas Zoo
Price: $18 per person
South Dallas | Directions
Lightscape
This light show has sold out at locations around the world, and is making its return to DFW for the third time! Stroll the 1.2-mile walking path, filled with over one million holiday lights, stunning tunnels, singing trees, seasonal drinks, and more.
Date & time: November 17th to January 7th from 5:30pm to 9pm
Location: Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Price: $18 for adults, $14 for children (ages 3to12) discounts available for members
Fort Worth Cultural District | Directions
The Modern Lights
Head to this stunning art museum for beauty all around! The trees all around the museum are lit up and decorated, and the museum is offering evening viewing opportunities and free admission until 8pm on Fridays.
Date & time: November 17th through February 2nd, evening hours vary by day
Location: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Price: Free or included with general admission
Fort Worth Cultural District | Directions
Grapevine 36th Annual Carol of Lights
Ring in the holiday season in the Christmas Capital of Texas! Enjoy stunning displays, kids’ activities, food vendors, an artisan market, live entertainment, and more.
Date & time: November 20th, activities begin at 3pm, tree lighting at 6:30pm
Location: Historic Downtown Grapevine
Price: Free admission
Grapevine | Directions
Coca Cola’s Classic Christmas
Opening for the first time this year, Classic Christmas was created by the team behind Enchant, which is not returning to Dallas in 2024. The festival will feature stunning light displays, ice skating, snow slides, carolers, shopping, and of course, visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Date & time: November 22nd through December 29th, times vary
Location: Choctaw Stadium
Price: Varies
Arlington | Directions
Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Texas
One of DFW’s favorite amusement parks is going all out with holiday decor! Head to the park to ride all the rides, see musical shows, snap photos in front of twinkling lights, enjoy holiday treats, and visit with Santa.
Date & time: November 23rd to January 1st, various park hours
Location: Six Flags Over Texas
Price: Standard park admission, around $35 to $90 depending on ticket options
Arlington | Directions
Prairie Lights
Walk and drive your way through this captivating display! You’ll find a state-of-the-art light tunnel, a magical walk-through forest, animated light displays, carnival rides, photos with Santa, holiday shopping, and more!
Date & time: November 23rd to December 31st, 6pm to 10pm
Location: Lynn Creek Park
Price: $50 per car on weekends and holidays, $45 on weekdays
Grand Prairie | Directions
Fort Worth Parade of Lights
The city of Fort Worth is ringing in the holiday season with their annual parade, featuring over 100 illuminated entries, including Santa on his sleigh! Get there early to enjoy pre-parade happenings like music, vendors, and more.
Date & time: November 24th at 6pm
Location: Downtown Fort Worth
Price: Free reserved seating options available for a fee
Fort Worth | Directions
Vitruvian Park Lights
The beloved Vitruvian Park in Addison is transforming into a winter wonderland, featuring 117 acres full of festive decor, millions of lights, photo ops, and more.
Date & time: November 24th through January 1st, lights on daily from 5pm to 11pm
Location: Vitruvian Park
Price: Free admission
Addison | Directions
Gift of Lights
Drive around and even through Texas Motor Speedway – but don’t race through! This annual display features thousands of lights, animated displays, and more.
Date & time: Nightly from November 28th through January 5th
Location: Texas Motor Speedway
Price: $35 per car, $60 for buses and limos
Fort Worth | Directions
Galleria Dallas Tree Lighting
See the lighting of the nation's tallest indoor Christmas tree! In addition to the tree lighting, enjoy an ice-skating show featuring Olympic skaters, the beloved back-flipping ice-skating Santa, and a firework finale.
Date & time: November 29th and 30th at noon
Location: Galleria Dallas
Price: Free to attend
Farmers Branch | Directions
Reliant Lights Your Holidays
This free, family-friendly festival returns for its 12th year, with a concert, pictures with Santa, fireworks, and a holiday drone show!
Date & time: December 1st, lighting begins at 5:30pm
Location: AT&T Performing Arts Center
Price: Free admission
Arts District | Directions
Lights on the Farm
The charming Heritage Farmstead Museum is spreading cheer through one million lights! Stroll through the farm, listen to classic Christmas tunes, meet Santa Claus, plus enjoy sweet treats like s’mores and hot cocoa.
Date & time: December 1st through December 30th from 6pm to 9pm
Location: Heritage Farmstead Museum
Price: $15 per person
Plano | Directions
Grapevine 45th Annual Parade of Lights
The Christmas Capital is getting even more festive with its annual parade! This year’s theme Toys, Trains and Candy Canes, so you can expect to see tons of nostalgic decorations on over 100 floats.
Date & time: December 5th starting at 7pm
Location: Historic Downtown Grapevine
Price: Free admission
Grapevine | Directions
Dallas Holiday Parade
A tradition for over 35 years, the Dallas Holiday Parade is one of the most iconic traditions of the season! It’s one of the largest parades in the U.S., bringing in 450,000 onlookers. Check the parade map to see where the stunning floats will pass by!
Date & time: December 7th starting 10am
Location: Downtown Dallas
Price: Free reserved seating available
Downtown | Directions
Tell Family Lights
A favorite neighborhood tradition, this light display is held at a DFW family’s home. The family does the entire display themselves and even has a radio station you can tune in to – the lights sync to the music!
Date & time: Nightly throughout December
Location: private residence in the Heritage Trace Neighborhood
Price: Free, donations accepted for local charities
North Fort Worth | Directions
Breakfast with Santa at Neiman Marcus NorthPark
This adorable event is every kids’ dream! Enjoy a delicious breakfast with sweet and savory dishes, live entertainment, activities, and the highlight: a special visit with Santa Claus himself.
Date & time: December 14 & December 21st at 9am
Location: Neiman Marcus at NorthPark Center
Price: $80 per ticket
North Dallas | Directions
AT&T PAC Camp Christmas
Have you ever heard the phrase “that’s camp”? If unfamiliar, “camp” can mean over-the-top and quirky, and AT&T PAC is bringing us exactly that – a quirky, crazy, fully immersive art installation featuring all things Christmas! This event is brand new this year and definitely a must-see.
Date & time: Nov 22nd through December 29
Location: AT&T Performing Arts Center
Price: Free
Arts District | Directions
Miracle Sippin' Santa Pop-Up
Santa’s gone to the beach at this tropical Christmas pop-up! Find this beachy escape at Hide, featuring over-the-top island holiday decor, an array of themed cocktails, photo ops, and more.
Date & time: TBA for 2024 (usually open from late November through December)
Location: HIDE Bar
Price: Cost varies by food and drink selection
Lower Greenville | Directions
Snowday & Santaland
Find not one, but two family-friendly holiday pop-ups at the Galleria! Immerse yourself in Snowday, featuring 20 themed rooms and tons of photo-ops, or head to Santaland to climb aboard the Santaland Express on a trip to the North Pole!
Date & time: November 22nd to December 31st 10am to 7:30pm
Location: Galleria Dallas
Price: $19.99 to $74.99
Farmers Branch | Directions
Highland Park Village Christmas Celebration & Shopping Stroll
One of the best spots for holiday cheer, the beautiful Highland Park Village will have festive fun galore at its annual celebration! Enjoy photos with Santa, face painting, toy drive, exclusive store activations and discounts, music, balloon art, and more.
Date & time: December 11th from 4pm to 7pm
Location: Highland Park Village
Price: Free
Highland Park | Directions
The Polyphonic Spree 21st Annual Holiday Extravaganza
See beloved local band The Polyphonic Spree play choral rock covers of festive holiday tunes! This family-friendly event will feature face painting, balloon animals, milk and cookies, and many more surprises – including appearances from your favorite Christmas characters.
Date & time: December 21st from 7pm to 9pm
Location: Majestic Theatre
Price: $81
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