Dallas-Fort Worth edition
Events for kids and families.
Home and Garden, Family and Kids
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden8525 Garland Road, Dallas, Texas 75218Dallas County
The Dallas Arboretum presents Holiday at the Arboretum from Nov. 11, 2026, to Jan. 3, 2027. Visitors can see the 12 Days of Christmas gazebos, a Christmas Village and holiday decorations in the DeGolyer House. The garden says this is the final season for the gazebos.
Family and Kids, Outdoors
Dallas Zoo650 S. R. L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas, TX 75203Dallas County
Dallas Zoo Lights Presented by Reliant is a walk-through light display on select nights from Nov. 13, 2026, to Jan. 3, 2027. It takes place at the main entrance, ZooNorth and the zoo tunnel. The zoo says the event is closed Dec. 24 and Dec. 25.
Family and Kids
Gaylord Texan Resort1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, TXTarrant County
Gaylord Texan presents ice! featuring Harry Potter from Nov. 13, 2026, to Jan. 3, 2027, at 1501 Gaylord Trail. The sculptures are carved from more than two million pounds of ice. Daily clock times are listed as varying.
Home and Garden, Family and Kids
Fort Worth Botanic Garden3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76107Tarrant County
Fort Worth Botanic Garden hosts Christmas in the Garden from Nov. 20, 2026, to Jan. 3, 2027. Guests follow a one-mile trail of light installations set to holiday music. Santa is scheduled each evening through Dec. 24.
Family and Kids, Arts and Music
Frisco SquareFrisco, TXCollin County
Frisco Square and the City of Frisco present Christmas in the Square from Nov. 20, 2026, to Jan. 4, 2027. The light and music show runs daily and is free. Visitors can listen on 107.3 FM or on speakers in the square.
Family and Kids, Outdoors
Heritage Farmstead Museum1900 West 15th Street, Plano, TX 75075Collin County
Heritage Farmstead Museum presents Lights on the Farmstead from Nov. 20 to Dec. 30, 2026. The outdoor route follows a quarter-mile path on the museum's 4-acre site. Themed nights are posted, and tickets often sell out.
Family and Kids, Arts and Music
DowntownWeatherford and Throckmorton streets, Fort Worth, TXTarrant County
The GM Financial Parade of Lights is set for Nov. 22, 2026, in downtown Fort Worth. The parade starts at Weatherford and Throckmorton streets. Kyle Birch of GM Financial is the grand marshal and the theme is A Legacy of Lights.
Family and Kids, Food and Drink
Six Flags Over Texas2201 Road to Six Flags, Arlington, TX 76011Tarrant County
Six Flags Over Texas schedules Holiday in the Park on select days from Nov. 22 to Dec. 30, 2026. Park admission covers the light displays, live shows and most rides. Food, drinks and some holiday activities cost extra.
Family and Kids, Arts and Music
Historic Main StreetGrapevine, TXTarrant County
Grapevine holds the 38th Annual Carol of Lights on Nov. 23, 2026, on Historic Main Street. The tourism office calls it the kickoff for the Christmas Capital of Texas season. Listed activities include bounce houses, a snow hill and a race-track area.
Family and Kids, Outdoors
Hulen Park1010 Hillsboro St., Cleburne, TXJohnson County
The Cleburne Chamber of Commerce Foundation lists Whistle Stop Christmas from Nov. 23, 2026, to Jan. 3, 2027, at Hulen Park. The park lighting is at 7 p.m. on Nov. 23. A lighted parade is set for downtown Cleburne on Dec. 4 at 6:45 p.m.
Family and Kids, Local Makers and Markets, Food and Drink
Historic Downtown111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney, TX 75069Collin County
McKinney Main Street holds Home for the Holidays from Nov. 27 to Nov. 29, 2026, in historic downtown. The community tree lighting is Friday at 6:15 p.m. The weekend includes music, Santa, rides and open local shops.
Family and Kids
Cotton Belt Railroad Historic District705 S. Main St., Grapevine, TX 76051Tarrant County
Grapevine Vintage Railroad runs Santa's North Pole Express from Nov. 27 to Dec. 30, 2026. No trips are listed on Dec. 24 or Dec. 25. On Dec. 3 the trains leave from Historic Stockyards Station in Fort Worth.
Arts and Music, Family and Kids
Winspear Opera House2403 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201Dallas County
Texas Ballet Theater performs Ben Stevenson's The Nutcracker at the Winspear Opera House from Nov. 27 to Dec. 6, 2026. The score is by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Performances are scheduled on selected days in that span.
Local Makers and Markets, Family and Kids
Dallas Farmers Market920 S Harwood, Dallas, TX 75201Dallas County
The Dallas Farmers Market hosts a holiday market on Nov. 28 and Nov. 29, 2026. Guest vendors sell gifts and handmade goods. The weekend also includes a gift-wrapping station, music and a wildlife program called Window to the Wild.
Family and Kids, Arts and Music
Historic Main StreetGrapevine, TXTarrant County
The 47th Annual Parade of Lights is scheduled for Dec. 3, 2026, on Historic Main Street in Grapevine. The tourism office says the parade includes more than 100 lighted floats and marching bands. The 2026 theme is Christmas Miracle on Main Street.
Family and Kids
DowntownLee and Washington streets, Greenville, TXHunt County
The City of Greenville schedules its Christmas Parade of Lights for Dec. 4, 2026. The theme is Parade of Lights. The route uses Lee and Washington streets in downtown Greenville.
Family and Kids, Home and Garden
Historic Nash Farm626 Ball Street, Grapevine, TXTarrant County
Historic Nash Farm offers Prairie Christmas on Dec. 4, 2026. Visitors help make popcorn garland and paper chains. Advance tickets are $5 and walk-up tickets are $10 if available.
Family and Kids
Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza141 W Renfro St., Burleson, TX 76028Johnson County
The City of Burleson lists BTX-MAS for Dec. 5, 2026. The Burleson Rotary Club parade begins at 6 p.m. at Burleson Collegiate High School and ends at Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza. A tree lighting and drone show are set for 8 p.m.
Food and Drink, Local Makers and Markets, Family and Kids
Historic DowntownWeatherford, TXParker County
The Weatherford Chamber of Commerce lists Christmas on the Square for Dec. 5, 2026, in historic downtown. Daytime plans include shopping, food and a gingerbread contest. A lighted parade begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Ninth Grade Center.
Family and Kids, Arts and Music
DowntownCommerce and Houston streets, Dallas, TXDallas County
The Dallas Holiday Parade is set for Dec. 5, 2026, in downtown Dallas. The route begins at Commerce and Houston streets. The organizer also lists vendors and entertainment at Main Street Gardens and Civic Gardens.
Family and Kids, Local Makers and Markets
DowntownWalnut Street and Main Street, Decatur, TXWise County
The Decatur Chamber of Commerce schedules its Parade of Lights for Dec. 5, 2026. Entries form at Eagle Stadium and travel on Walnut Street and Main Street. After the parade, downtown merchants hold Moonlight Madness.
Family and Kids, Arts and Music
Quakertown Park215 E McKinney Street, Denton, TXDenton County
The Denton Holiday Lighting Festival is scheduled for Dec. 5, 2026, at Quakertown Park. Discover Denton says the festival includes arts and crafts, food and music. This year's plans include a toy drive for Cumberland Youth & Family Services.
Family and Kids, Food and Drink
Historic DowntownRockwall Square, Rockwall, TXRockwall County
The City of Rockwall schedules Hometown Christmas for Dec. 5, 2026. The day includes the Kiwanis Christmas Parade, a downtown festival and a tree lighting at City Hall. The festival lists food, a snow play area and photos with Santa.
Family and Kids, Local Makers and Markets
Simpson Plaza6101 Frisco Square Blvd, Frisco, TX 75034Collin County
The City of Frisco lists Merry Main Street for Dec. 5, 2026, at Simpson Plaza. The schedule includes a parade, a gift market, choir performances and photos with Santa. Texas Health Hospital Frisco is the presenter.
Arts and Music, Family and Kids
Bass Performance Hall525 Commerce Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102Tarrant County
Texas Ballet Theater continues The Nutcracker at Bass Performance Hall from Dec. 11 to Dec. 27, 2026. The production uses choreography by Ben Stevenson. The company lists shows on selected days.
