ICE at the Gaylord

Things to do in dallas this holiday season

It's the best time of the year! It seems like temps have dropped overnight in Dallas and we're getting ready to spend time with loved ones over food, gathering at all the holiday happenings, and more. From tree lightings and light experiences to pop-ups and ice-skating, we've got your 101 to the holidays in Dallas!

holiday happenings

Tree lightings, holiday markets, brunch with Santa, drive-thru light experiences, and so much more...

Holidays at the Arboretum

35+ Holiday Events in DFW

The Star Cowboys Christmas Extravaganza

15+ Christmas Tree Lightings Happening Around Dallas

Dallas Zoo Lights

13 Must-Do Holiday Light Experiences Around Dallas

Ellie's Holiday Cocktails

Your 101 to the Holiday Season at Hall Arts Hotel: Events, Hotel Packages, & More

lightscape Fort Worth botanic garden

Head to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden for the Immersive Holiday Experience, Lightscape

CityLine Lights

Enjoy Real Snow, Hot Cocoa Crawl, Half a Million Lights, & More at CityLine Lights

Vitruvian Lights

Addison's Vitruvian Lights Are Back With 1.5 Million Lights, Photos With Santa, Live Music, & More

ICE! at The Gaylord Rudolf 2024

Explore ICE! at The Gaylord For Rudolph-Themed Ice Sculptures, Snow Tubing & More

nation's largest indoor Christmas tree

Galleria Dallas is Home to the Nation's Largest Indoor Christmas Tree

Grapevine Peace Plaza Ice Rink

How to Celebrate the Holidays in Grapevine, the Christmas Capital of Texas

campo

Find 120,000 Lights, Tex Mex Cuisine, Margs & More at Campo Verde This Holiday Season

Tianyu Lights Festival

Tianyu Lights, a Massive, New & Interactive Light Festival, is Coming to Dallas

holiday sips & treats

Peppermint mochas, party platters, soups to warm up this winter, and more...

George W Bush Presidential Center Cafe 43 Holiday Tea

10+ Places for Holiday Tea in Dallas

Hello Dumpling Soup

30 Comfort Foods & Soups for A Rainy Day in Dallas

Sadelle's Market

25+ Dallas Markets to Find Take Away Foods & Groceries

Adolphus Cocoa Lounge Hot Chocolate

15+ Hot Chocolates to Sip This Season in Dallas

Parlor's Ice Creams Holiday

15 Spots for Holiday Sweet Treats in Dallas

Miracle at Royal 38

25+ Places for Holiday-Themed Cocktails in Dallas

ways to give back

Take part in the spirit of the season...

DFW Holiday Toy Drives

13 DFW Holiday Toy Drives To Give Back To

Fire Grounds Holiday Box

Where to Give Back and Volunteer Around DFW This Holiday Season

holiday pop-ups

Holiday tiki bars, classy Christmas cocktails, ski-lodge igloos, and more...

A Very Merry Village

20+ Dallas Bars and Restaurants with Holiday Pop-Ups, Decor, and More

A Very Merry Village

Find Movie-Themed Bites, Seasonal Cocktails, & Over-the-Top Decor at A Very Merry Village

Tipsy Elf Chistmas Pop-Up Bar Bishop Arts

One of the Most Over-the-Top Holiday Pop-ups in Dallas, Tipsy Elf, is Officially Back

Miracle Pop-Up on Lowest Greenville at Hide

Miracle Pop-Up Returns to Dallas For an 8th Year, This Time at HIDE Bar on Lowest Greenville

Hotel Vin

Cozy Up at Hotel Vin’s Après Ski-Inspired Bubbles for the Ultimate Winter Wonderland Experience

adolphus winter ski village

The Iconic Winter Village Experience at the Adolphus Rooftop is Back

Leela's Holiday House Pop-Up

The Iconic Dallas Pop-Up Bar, Leela's Holiday House, is Back

holiday shopping

Gifts for everyone on your list...

TOOT

101+ Small Businesses to Shop from & Support this Holiday Season

Deep Ellum

12+ Places to Holiday Shop in Dallas

DFW'S premier holiday bar crawl

Join us at our biggest annual event...

Naughty or Nice

Naughty or Nice

Naughty or Nice

Greenville Ave Naughty or Nice Holiday Crawl

Fort Worth Stockyards Naughty or Nice Holiday Crawl

Fort Worth Stockyards Naughty or Nice Holiday Crawl

indoor activities

Escape the (somewhat) cold weather in Texas...

bowl and barrel

Where to Spend a Rainy Day in Dallas

SPINSTER RECORDS

10+ Record Stores Around DFW To Enjoy Music From Every Decade

The Hidden Museums and Galleries of DFW

10 Arcades Around DFW To Make You Feel Like A Kid Again

Visit Another Round for Mini Golf & a Brand New Game Called Duffleboard!

Highlighting One Of The Largest Record Stores In The US, Josey Records

Introducing the House of Shine, an Interactive Museum Focused On Helping You Discover Yourself

lobby of Electric Game Box

The Immersive Arcade Style Game Room, Electric Game Box

Puttery Grandscape

Check Out The Puttery at Grandscape, an Over-the-Top Indoor Mini Golf Course & Bar

Skate on Over to Interskate, a Retro Disco Roller Rink That Will Transport You to the 70’s

planning on traveling outside of Texas?

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events this holiday season