The DFW Holiday Guide 2026
Christmas lights, parades, Santa visits, tree farms and the little things that make December feel like December all over Dallas-Fort Worth. Save what you love to your tree, then send the plan to your people.
Every DFW holiday event in this guide, by city
Looking for Christmas events in your town? Here is the full list for 10 cities around Dallas-Fort Worth. Tap a city to open it.
Christmas events in Arlington, TX (2)
- Texas Christkindl Market
North Plaza at Globe Life Field · Nov 20–22, then Nov 27 – Dec 23, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. daily · Free - Arlington Holiday Lights Parade
Downtown Arlington · Saturday, Dec 12, 2–9 p.m. · parade 6 p.m. · Free
Christmas events in Cleburne, TX (1)
- Mainstay Farm Christmas Adventure
Mainstay Farm · Nov 27, weekends, and Dec 21, Fri Nov 27 & Saturdays 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. · Sundays 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m. · Mon Dec 21 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Christmas events in Dallas, TX (16)
- Holiday Tea at The Adolphus
The French Room at The Adolphus · Nov 4 – Jan 10, Daily from 10 a.m., last seating 4:30 p.m. - Holiday at the Arboretum
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden · Nov 11 – Jan 3, Daytime 9 a.m.–4 p.m. · Holiday at Night 5–10 p.m. - Dallas Zoo Lights
Dallas Zoo · Select nights, Nov 13 – Jan 3, 5:30–9 p.m. - SNOWDAY at Galleria Dallas
Galleria Dallas · Nov 13 – Jan 3, Mall hours - SANTALAND at Galleria Dallas
Galleria Dallas · Nov 13 – Dec 24, Mall hours - Yule Log with La Casita Bakeshop
Dallas Arboretum · Saturday, Nov 14, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. - 3 Melts of Christmas
A Tasteful Place, Dallas Arboretum · Saturday, Nov 21, 10 a.m.–noon - Galleria Dallas Tree Lighting
Galleria Dallas · Nov 27, Nov 28 and Dec 5 - Texas Ballet Theater: The Nutcracker
Winspear Opera House · Nov 27 – Dec 6 - Floral Candles Workshop
Green Classroom, Dallas Arboretum · Sunday, Nov 29, Noon–2 p.m. - Merry & Bright Night
George W. Bush Presidential Center · Friday, Dec 4, 6–7:30 p.m. - Holiday Gingerbread House
A Tasteful Place, Dallas Arboretum · Saturday, Dec 5, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. - Espresso Nutcracker
Majestic Theatre · Saturday, Dec 12, 7 p.m. - The Art of Holiday Wreath Design
Green Classroom, Dallas Arboretum · Wednesday, Dec 16, 3–5 p.m. - Noon Year’s Eve Celebration
Dallas Arboretum · Thursday, Dec 31, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. - Champagne Life NYE Masquerade (21+)
Aloft Dallas Love Field · Thursday, Dec 31, 9 p.m.–2 a.m.
Christmas events in Denton, TX (1)
- Denton Holiday Lighting Festival
Quakertown Park · Saturday, Dec 5, 3–9 p.m.
Christmas events in Fort Worth, TX (4)
- Christmas in the Garden
Fort Worth Botanic Garden · Nov 20 – Jan 3, Timed entry starting at 5:30 p.m. · last entry 8:15 p.m. - GM Financial Parade of Lights
Downtown Fort Worth · Sunday, Nov 22, 6–8 p.m. · Free - Cowboy Santa’s Grand Arrival
Fort Worth Stockyards · Friday, Nov 27, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. · parade 11:30 a.m. · tree lighting 6 p.m. - Christmas in the Stockyards
Fort Worth Stockyards · Saturday, Dec 5, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. · Christmas parade 4 p.m.
Christmas events in Frisco, TX (1)
- Merry Main Street
Simpson Plaza · Saturday, Dec 5, Santa parade 3 p.m. · tree lighting 6 p.m.
Christmas events in Grapevine, TX (38)
- Bad Santa’s Boathouse
Big Daddy’s Cantina at Scott’s Landing Marina · Nov 6 – Dec 26, Tuesdays–Sundays, See the cantina for hours - Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops
Bass Pro Shops · Nov 7 – Dec 24, Store hours · Free - Rudolph’s Gift Escape Room
Grapevine Escape · Nov 9 – Jan 6, Book a time - Make a Glass Ornament at Vetro
Vetro Glassblowing Studio & Gallery · Nov 11 – Jan 2, Times vary - ICE! featuring Harry Potter
Gaylord Texan Resort · Nov 13 – Jan 3, Times vary - Winter Wonderland Bubbles at Hotel Vin
Hotel Vin North Lawn · Nov 13 – Feb 14, 90-minute experience - Photos with Santa around Grapevine
Several spots in Grapevine · Nov 14 – Dec 30, Hours vary by spot - Christmas Concerts at the Palace Theatre
Historic Palace Theatre, Grapevine · Nov 14 – Dec 17 - Magician Zak Mirz: Kid at Heart
Historic Palace Theatre, Grapevine · Sunday, Nov 15, 3 p.m. - Classic Christmas Movies at the Palace
Historic Palace Theatre, Grapevine · Nov 20 – Dec 30 - Holly Jolly Pop-Up Bar at Third Rail
Harvest Hall at Grapevine Main Station · Nov 20 – Jan 3, Live entertainment weekly - No Home for the Holidays Murder Mystery
Texas Star Dinner Theater · Nov 20 – Dec 27, Various dates and times - Nutcracker: Short and Sweet
Historic Palace Theatre, Grapevine · Nov 21 and 22 - Peace Plaza Ice Rink
Peace Plaza · Nov 21 – Jan 5, One-hour sessions - Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge
Great Wolf Lodge · Nov 23 – Jan 5, See Great Wolf Lodge - Carol of Lights
Historic Main Street, Grapevine · Monday, Nov 23, 4–8 p.m. - Santa's North Pole Express
Grapevine Christmas Market, Cotton Belt Railroad Historic District · Nov 27 – Dec 30, Usually 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1, 2:30, 5, 6:30 and 8 p.m. Some days differ. - Grapevine Christmas Market
Cotton Belt Depot District · Nov 27 – Dec 30, 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m. daily - Hometown Christmas
Grapevine Tower Gallery & Settlement to City Museums · Nov 27 – Jan 5, Museum hours - Dr. Sue’s Hot Chocolate Bar
Dr. Sue’s Chocolate · Nov 27 – Dec 23, 3–6 p.m. - Christmas Cookie & Coffee Flights
RE:defined Coffee House · Nov 27 – Christmas, Shop hours - Christmas in Grapevine Craft Show
Grapevine Convention Center · Nov 28–29, Sat 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.–4 p.m. - Bubbles, Brunch and Munch
Winestein’s Tasting Room · Saturday, Nov 28, Noon–2 p.m. - Grapevine Parade of Lights
Historic Main Street, Grapevine · Thursday, Dec 3, 7 p.m. - LEGOLAND Holiday Bricktacular
LEGOLAND Discovery Center, Grapevine Mills · Dec 3 – Dec 31, Hours vary - Prairie Christmas at Nash Farm
Historic Nash Farm · Friday, Dec 4, 10 a.m.–noon - The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Runway Theatre · Dec 4–6, 12–13 and 18–20 - Train-A-Palooza Model Train Show
Grapevine Convention Center · Dec 5–6, See the visitor bureau for hours - Scuba Diving Santa at SEA LIFE
SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium, Grapevine Mills · Saturdays, Dec 5, 12 and 19 - Merry & Bright Drone Show
Historic Main Street, Grapevine · Monday, Dec 7, 7 p.m. - Victorian Christmas at Nash Farm
Historic Nash Farm · Saturday, Dec 12, 1–4 p.m. - Custom Candle Pop-Up at RTown Gallery
RTown Gallery · Sunday, Dec 13, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. - A Handmade Christmas at Nash Farm
Historic Nash Farm · Dec 15–31 (not Mondays, Dec 24 or 25), 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. - Christmas at Dig World
Dig World · Dec 18–24, See Dig World - Ho Ho Homicide: Murder Mystery Dinner
Messina Hof Grapevine Winery · Friday, Dec 18, 6:30 p.m. - Grown-Up Christmas Movies at the Palace
Historic Palace Theatre, Grapevine · Dec 18 – Dec 30 - Christmas Cookie & Wine Pairing
Messina Hof Grapevine Winery · Saturday, Dec 19, 1–3 p.m. - Red Dirt Comedy Christmas Show
Historic Palace Theatre, Grapevine · Saturday, Dec 19
Christmas events in Irving, TX (3)
- Holidays at Heritage Parade & Tree Lighting
Heritage District, Irving · Saturday, Dec 5, Parade 6 p.m. - Holiday Bingo
Northwest Park Recreation Center · Friday, Dec 11, 6 p.m. - Deck the Halls: Homeschool Family Wreath-Making Party
Mustang Park Recreation Center · Friday, Dec 18, 11 a.m.
Christmas events in McKinney, TX (14)
- Avara Holiday Pop-up Shop
The Bingham Estate · Nov 4–8 · Free - Glass Fusing Christmas Tree Workshop
Walls of Clay · Thursday, Nov 12, 6:30–8:30 p.m. - Tinseltown Tavern at The Stix
The Stix Icehouse · Nov 17 – Jan 3, Restaurant hours - Clay Christmas Ornaments Workshop
Walls of Clay · Thursday, Nov 19, 6:30–8:30 p.m. - Home for the Holidays
Downtown McKinney · Nov 27–29 · Free - Pictures with Santa at The Stix
The Stix Icehouse · Tuesday, Dec 1, 6–8 p.m. - Holiday Tea & Luncheon
Heard-Craig Main Museum · Sunday, Dec 6, 2–4 p.m. - Holiday Chocolate Tea
Heard-Craig Main Museum · Mondays, Dec 7, 14 and 21 - Woodland Glow Ornament Workshop
MillHouse McKinney · Wednesday, Dec 9, 10–11:30 a.m. - The Night Before Christmas with the McKinney Flute Choir
Heard-Craig Carriage House · Friday, Dec 11, 6–7 p.m. · Free - Krakatuk: A Nutcracker Prequel
McKinney North HS Auditorium · Dec 12–13 - Snowball Fight + Grinch Movie Night
The Stix Icehouse · Friday, Dec 18, 7:30–10 p.m. - Daughter & Granddaughter Holiday Tea
Heard-Craig Center for the Arts · Wednesday, Dec 30, See Heard-Craig for the time - Family-Friendly NYE at the Wayback Barn
Wayback Barn · Thursday, Dec 31, 5–10 p.m. · kids’ confetti countdown 9 p.m.
Christmas events in Plano, TX (1)
- Dickens in Downtown
Downtown Plano · Saturday, Dec 5, 4–9 p.m.
Dates, times and prices come from each event's official page and can change. Check before you go.
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