Holiday Fun in Dallas :: Holiday Lights

Ready to bask in the twinkling glow of the holidays? We’ve rounded up the best places to see holiday lights in Dallas and beyond. Holiday lights are listed in order by date and are part of our “Guide to Holiday Fun in Dallas :: Merry Events, Holiday Lights, Hanukkah Happenings, and More.”

For even more holiday fun across DFW, check out these guides:

Holiday Fun in Collin County :: Merry Events, Holiday Lights, Hanukkah Happenings, and More
Holiday Fun in Denton County :: Merry Events, Holiday Lights, Hanukkah Happenings, and More
Holiday Fun in Fort Worth :: Merry Events, Holiday Lights, Hanukkah Happenings, and More

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Ongoing
November
December

Opens November 1

The Light Park :: Arlington :: Open daily at 5:30 p.m. through January 5. Passes are $29 per vehicle.

Opens November 8

Tianyu Lights Festival :: Grand Prairie :: Open daily through January 19. Purchase tickets online.

Opens November 13

Holiday at the Arboretum :: Dallas :: Open daily through January 5. Purchase tickets online.

Opens November 15

Walking Trail of Lights :: Greenville :: Open Tuesdays through Sundays from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. Admission is $8.

Opens November 18

CityLine Lights :: Richardson :: Open all day through January 4. Admission is free.

Opens November 22

Classic Christmas :: Arlington :: Ticket prices range from $21 – $30. Open through December 29.

Dallas Zoo Lights :: Dallas :: Open select nights through January 4. Pricing varies per event.

Opens November 23

Vitruvian Lights :: Addison :: The event is open daily with free admission through January 1.

Opens November 28

Gift of Lights :: Fort Worth :: The event is open daily at 6:00 p.m. through January 7.

Prairie Lights :: Grand Prairie :: Open daily until 10:00 p.m. through December 31. Admission is $50 per car.

Opens November 29

Yesterland Farm Christmas Carnival :: Canton :: Days and hours vary. Purchase tickets online.

Opens December 1

Deerfield Holiday Lights :: Plano :: This is a free drive-through event through December 30.

November 16

Christmastime in Texas :: Joshua :: Walk-throughs are $15, cars start at $35. Hours are 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. Admission is $15 per person.

November 23

Home for the Holidays Tree Lighting :: Southlake Town Square :: Hours are 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.

November 24

Parade of Lights :: Downtown Fort Worth :: Reserve seats from $15 – $30. The event starts at 6:00 p.m.

November 25

Carol of Lights :: Downtown Grapevine :: Hours are 4:00 – 8:30 p.m. Admission is free.

November 29

Night of Lights Christmas Parade :: Granbury Square :: The parade begins at 6:00 p.m. Admission is free.

November 30

Vienna Light Orchestra :: Fort Worth :: Three shows are available at 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m, and 7:30 p.m. Purchase tickets in advance.

December 2

SMU Celebration of Lights :: Dallas :: This is a free event from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.

December 2 and 9

Merry & Bright Drone Shows :: Downtown Grapevine :: Shows begin at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free.

December 5

Christmas on the Square :: Garland :: Hours are 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Admission is free.

Parade of Lights :: Downtown Grapevine :: The parade begins at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free.

December 6

Hometown Holidays Tree Lighting & Drone Show :: Mansfield :: Hours are from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.

December 7 – 21

Holidays at Heritage :: Irving :: Enjoy holiday events on Friday and Saturday evenings. Times vary.

December 7 – January 1

Annual Centennial Holiday Lights :: Irving :: The event occurs daily from dusk to 10:00 p.m.

December 14

Arlington Holiday Lights Parade :: Arlington :: The parade begins at 6:00 p.m.

Ongoing: Opens November 1

The Light Park :: Arlington :: Open daily at 5:30 p.m. through January 5. Passes are $29 per vehicle.

Opens November 8

Tianyu Lights Festival :: Grand Prairie :: Open daily through January 19. Purchase tickets online.

Opens November 13

Holiday at the Arboretum :: Dallas :: Open daily through January 5. Purchase tickets online.

Opens November 15

Walking Trail of Lights :: Greenville :: Open Tuesdays through Sundays from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. Admission is $8.

Opens November 18

CityLine Lights :: Richardson :: Open all day through January 4. Admission is free.

Opens November 22

Classic Christmas :: Arlington :: Ticket prices range from $21 – $30. Open through December 29.

Dallas Zoo Lights :: Dallas :: Open select nights through January 4. Pricing varies per event.

Opens November 23

Vitruvian Lights :: Addison :: The event is open daily with free admission through January 1.

Opens November 28

Gift of Lights :: Fort Worth :: The event is open daily at 6:00 p.m. through January 7.

Prairie Lights :: Grand Prairie :: Open daily until 10:00 p.m. through December 31. Admission is $50 per car.

Opens November 29

Yesterland Farm Christmas Carnival :: Canton :: Days and hours vary. Purchase tickets online.

Opens December 1

Deerfield Holiday Lights :: Plano :: This is a free drive-through event through December 30.
November: November 16

Christmastime in Texas :: Joshua :: Walk-throughs are $15, cars start at $35. Hours are 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. Admission is $15 per person.

November 23

Home for the Holidays Tree Lighting :: Southlake Town Square :: Hours are 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.

November 24

Parade of Lights :: Downtown Fort Worth :: Reserve seats from $15 – $30. The event starts at 6:00 p.m.

November 25

Carol of Lights :: Downtown Grapevine :: Hours are 4:00 – 8:30 p.m. Admission is free.

November 29

Night of Lights Christmas Parade :: Granbury Square :: The parade begins at 6:00 p.m. Admission is free.

November 30

Vienna Light Orchestra :: Fort Worth :: Three shows are available at 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m, and 7:30 p.m. Purchase tickets in advance.
December: December 2

SMU Celebration of Lights :: Dallas :: This is a free event from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.

December 2 and 9

Merry & Bright Drone Shows :: Downtown Grapevine :: Shows begin at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free.

December 5

Christmas on the Square :: Garland :: Hours are 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Admission is free.

Parade of Lights :: Downtown Grapevine :: The parade begins at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free.

December 6

Hometown Holidays Tree Lighting & Drone Show :: Mansfield :: Hours are from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.

December 7 – 21

Holidays at Heritage :: Irving :: Enjoy holiday events on Friday and Saturday evenings. Times vary.

December 7 – January 1

Annual Centennial Holiday Lights :: Irving :: The event occurs daily from dusk to 10:00 p.m.

December 14

Arlington Holiday Lights Parade :: Arlington :: The parade begins at 6:00 p.m.

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