The Light Park Frisco
Drive through millions of lights, all synced to holiday tunes! This event is pet-friendly and great for all ages. Festive treats like popcorn and candy will also be available for purchase!
Dates: Now through January 4th from 5:30pm to 10pm (11pm on weekends)
Location: Riders Field
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.
Dates: Now through January 4th from 5:30pm to 10pm (11pm on weekends)
Location: Hurricane Harbor, Arlington
The Light Park Little Elm
The beloved Light Park has added a third DFW location this year, in Little Elm! Pack up the car with the whole family (and even your furry friends) and drive through the stunning lights synced to music!
Dates: Now through January 4th from 5:30pm to 10pm (11pm on weekends)
Location: Little Elm Park
Vitruvian Lights
Drive-through or walk-through holiday wonderland with 468 trees, and special events featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus, live reindeer and live music.
Dates: Now through January 1, 2026
Location: Vitruvian Park, Addison
Astra Lumina: An Enchanted Night Walk Among the Stars
Nine immersive light-and-sound installations transform the Great Trinity Forest into an otherworldly destination.
Dates: Now through December 31
Location: Trinity Forest Adventure Park, 1800 Dowdy Ferry Road, Dallas
Holiday at the Dallas Arboretum
Explore 66 acres of holiday decor with a Christmas market, Santa visits, and a Night Glow experience at the Dallas Arboretum.
Dates: Now through January 4th, hours vary
Location: Dallas Arboretum
ICE! at the Gaylord Texan
Discover beloved scenes from the Christmas film Elf in magnificent ice sculptures carved from more than 2 million pounds of ice. Journey through unforgettable scenes for unique photo ops and enjoy two-story-tall ice slides.
Dates: Now through January 4th, times vary
Location: Gaylord Texan Resort, Grapevine
Dallas Zoo Lights
Wander through ZooNorth to discover dazzling lights, larger-than-life themed areas, and festive surprises around every corner.
Dates: Select nights now through January 4th, 5:30pm – 10pm
Location: Dallas Zoo
Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas
Featuring light displays, ice skating, snow slides, carolers, outdoor movies, arts and crafts, and visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Dates: Now through December 28th, times vary
Location: Dallas Midtown (Formerly Valley View Mall)
The Trains at NorthPark
Enjoy an elaborate holiday train exhibit benefiting Ronald McDonald House.
Dates: Now through January 4, 2026
Location: NorthPark Center, Dallas
Santaland and Snowday
Two family-friendly holiday pop-ups at the Galleria! Snowday features 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!
Dates: Now through January 5th, 10am – 7:30pm
Location: Galleria Dallas
Holiday in the Park at Six Flags
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.
Dates: Now through January 4th, park hours vary
Location: Six Flags over Texas
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.
Dates: Now through December 31st, 6pm – 10pm
Location: Lynn Creek Park on Joe Pool Lake in Grand Prairie
A Christmas Carol
Over 145 costumed looks, dazzling lights, sing-along songs, and the telling of a classic Christmas story.
Dates: Now through December 27th, times vary
Location: Wyly Theatre, Dallas
Christmas at the Anatole
This year, they’re debuting Dallas’ largest outdoor ice-skating rink, enchanting Winter Glass Chalets, and an après-ski lodge experience. Plus, enjoy Breakfast with Santa, an indoor holiday train, bounce houses, and storytimes with Mrs. Claus.
Dates: Now through through January 4th
Location: Hilton Anatole, Dallas
Lights on the Farm
Stroll through the four-acre farm, listen to classic Christmas tunes, meet Santa Claus, and enjoy sweet treats like s’mores, hot cocoa, and popcorn.
Dates: Now through December 28th, 6pm – 9pm
Location: Heritage Farmstead Museum, Plano
Christmas in the Garden
As night falls, the Garden transforms into a winter wonderland featuring dazzling light installations that wind through the paths, creating moments of holiday wonder for guests of all ages.
Dates: Now through January 4, 2026
Location: Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Christmas in the Frisco Square
Returning for its 20th year, this beloved holiday tradition is better than ever! Enjoy the largest choreographed light shows in North Texas, skate in one of the area’s only outdoor ice rinks, carriage rides, visits with Santa, a Christmas light tunnel.
Dates: Now through January 5, 2026
Location: Downtown Frisco Square