Holiday lights and decorations are one of the best ways to celebrate the Festival Season.
Even if the full winter does not show up at Dallas, the decorations will get all those missed out snow!!
Get Holiday Spirit by visiting Christmas lights around Dallas area. Visiting this free or ticketed Christmas lights events , will bring together the joy and memories for your family and friends .
We have included cost, timing and the best activities to make at each place with kids and Family .
1. Frisco : Radiance, Frozen & Lights Spectacular
Radiance lights at Frisco are designed in theme park style for every age.
Staring Date: November 18 to December 31st -2022
Visiting lights by sitting in “Holly Jolly Trolly” and with various indoor activities like 2 tire ice tubing( snow tubing) and much more!!
Note: Don’t Expect Colorado style Snow tubing at Texas !!.
Big thanks to Radiance for bringing up the snow tubing experience for all ages at Texas .
Timing : 6pm to 10 or 11pm ( depends on type of ticket )
Location: Riders Field, 7300 Roughriders Trail, Frisco , Texas 75035
Cost : Depends on the type of tickets your purchase varies from $ 34.99 to $ 59.99. One entrance ticket will cover all the activities .
Cost: $ 10 extra for Peak day entry.
The Activities at Radiance
1. Ice Skate under the Stars
2. Ride the Ferris wheel
3. Christmas Carousel and Train
4.Spin out on Holiday Bumper Cars
5. Soar down 2 story ice Tubing Hills and much more!!
Note: Pack or Dress up in your winter cloths like gloves, jacket and socks along with boots.
2. Frisco : Christmas in the Square
Date Staring : Nov 18th 2022 to Jan 3 rd 2023
Cost : Free
Christmas in the Square Event : December 3rd to 5th 2021
Activities:
Horse Carriage Rides, Visit with Santa, Merry Main Street, Choreographed Light Show and much more!!
The light show for Christmas in the Square Celebrating the 16th year which features over 180,000 lights, 200 dancing snowflakes and 10 mile of wiring .
They newly upgraded to feature 4,00 feet of roof edge LED RGB lighting !!
Walk through the lights by listening to music outside through speakers at 107.3 FM.
3.Little Elm : Magic Lights
Date : November 25th 2021 to December 27th 2023
Timing : Sunday to Thursday 6 to 9 pm
Friday to Saturday 6 to 10 pm
Location : 701 W Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm , Texas 75068
Cost : $ 23 / Vehicle
4. Deerfield Christmas Lights in Deerfield Plano
Dates Start : December 1st -30th
Timing : 7pm to 10 pm on weekdays,
7pm to 11pm Weekends
Location: Northwest Plano between Preston Road and Coit Road.
Entrance off Legacy have longest lines. They suggest entering the community through the nearby neighborhood off Quincy.
About 70% of homes are decorated with lights .
We have made detailed post about the Deerfield Lights , Check out here!!
5.Grand Prairie : Prairie Lights
Date : November 24th 2022 to December 31 st 2022
Location : 5610 Lake Ridge Pkwy, Grand Prairie- 75052
Cost:
General Admission : 40 /Car , Fast Pass 129 / car.
Activities :
Drive-thru experience,
Holiday Village Carnival Rides and the Magical Walk-Thru Forest.
Photos with Santa and Concessions will be available for purchase at the Holiday Village.
6. Dallas Zoo Lights
What a great opportunity for mommies with small kids to explore the entire zoo by drive thru, a big thank to Dallas Zoo for making this possible!!
Following Same holiday tradition with a socially distant twist at Dallas Zoo !!
Enjoy the drive thru mile long route with magical holiday moments featuring one million lights ,
Holiday themed displays ,
Dazzling 3-D lighted sculptures,
Larger than life animal lanterns ,
Big bright Reliant Holiday Village and much more!!
For holiday tunes, set car’s radio to the Zoo station – 1680 am
Date: Nov-17-2022 to Jan -1-2023
Stop at Reliant Holiday Village at the end of the drive thru route to take photos with Santa, photo ops in front of a 30 foot lighted Christmas tree, musical performances and much more !!
Activities:
Visit 360 degree light covered tunnels, hanging lighted decor and silk covered illuminated animal lanterns.
Cost: Starting at $ 50 / car for members, for non -members $ 65 / car.
Enjoy your Drive Tru ride at Dallas Zoo
7. Dallas Arboretum
Visit the New 50 -foot tall Dazzling Musical Tree with 42,00 lights and holiday Tunes.
Date : November 10th to December 31st
Activities:
Visit Over one million lights, Renowned Christmas Village, Children’s Activities, music and much more!!
With the holiday lights ticket , you can visit the Dallas Arboretum for whole day !!
Cost:
Price depends on the day of your visit during the peak season which costs from $15 to $35 for adults and for kids $ 11 to $ 15.
Visit the 25 -foot -tall elaborately decorated Victorian Style gazebos that represent each of the 12 Days of Christmas .
Enjoy the Christmas Village, Visits with Santa Claus, entertainment, shopping , food & beverage options.
8. Historic Grapevine Christmas Spectacular / Holiday Lights
Date: November 18th – January 10
Timing : 9 am to 11 pm
Location : Historic Downtown Grapevine and Town Square Gazebo( South main Street )
Cost: Free for all ages.
Activities:
Visit their animated snowman , “ The Chilly Dawgs” and the New larger than life sized main street Toyland at Town Square.
Photo opps with characters, vintage sleighs, life sized Christmas cards and much more ..
Visit their Magical 40 foot community animated singing tree and massive city
9. The Christmas Lights In Highland Park
Visit decorated homes with lights in this holiday which is a tradition for many years!!
Cost : Free to visit by drive thru or by walking the neighborhoods,
Homeowners and tenants around Highland Park make all home decorations for every Christmas holiday.
Highlands park lights are famous for their Carriage ride to experience the lights in a magical way .
You need to book the Carriage ride in advance , availability is limited and sell out soon !!
Location For Carriage Ride:
Highland Park Carriages – 4200 Oak Lawn Ave, Highland Park -Tx
Brazos Carriages -3811 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas -75219.
10. Lights on the Farm at the Heritage Farmstead
Lights on the Farm feature over one million lights in festive yuletide displays.
Starting Date: November 25 to December 18- Friday to Sunday Evening ,
Dec 21 to Dec -30(WED, THU,FRI) 6 TO 9pm
Timing: Gates open at 6pm , Last visitor entry allowed at 9 pm
Cost : Adults $ 12 and children $ 7
Location : Heritage Farmstead Museum, 1900 W 15TH ST, Plano Tx 75075
Cost : Tickets for the event
11. Addison : The Christmas Lights at Vitruvian Lights
Ready to visit the magical Holiday wonderland during Vitruvian Lights .
Dates: November 265thru Jan 1st – 2022
Cost : Free to enter
Location : 3966 Vitruvian Way , Addison , 75001
Timing: Daily from 5 pm to 11pm
Visit the 19 acres of park with 1.5 million dazzling LED lights wrapped around more than 500 trees
Pets are allowed with proper Leashes !!
Food will be available at food trucks !!
Parking Available at : Bellas Lane, Park Road and Ponte Avenue Parking Lots.
12. Gift of Lights at Texas Motor Speedway – Fort worth
Join the 2 mile sparkling lights display
Date : November 24 th to January 1st 2023
Busses , Rv’s Limos and cars are welcome.
Cost: $ 35 /car
Location : Texas Motor Speedway , 3545 Lone Star Cir, Fort Worth , Texas 76177.
Arrive early to avoid waiting time ,
It will take 40 to 60 minute to complete the drive
Experience the largest speedway drive thru lights at Fort Worth
At the end visit the Santa’s Village to take pictures with Santa at $ 15 which will end by December 25th.
13.The Colony Christmas Spectacular
Date: December 3, 2022 to January 1, 2023.
Cost : Free
Timing : 5.30 to 10.30 pm
Location : Central fire station – 4900 Blair oaks drive , The Colony – TX 75056.
14.Prosper Christmas Festival
Date : December 3, 2022.
Timing : 3 pm to 7 pm
Rotary Club Parade:
Join the Prosper Rotary Club annual Christmas Parade beginning at 2.30 pm.
Begins on Broadway street and travels through downtown prosper !!
Activities :
Santa’s workshop, the kids Christmas shoppe and Fun Zone , local talent on the community stage and Exhibitors and much more!!
Location:
250 W First St, Prosper , Texas 75078.
Join Decorating Contest – Light the Night
If you are residing at Proper , then here is Contest for you to join !!!
Earn Yard sign , Prizes!! Decorate your home, business with the most dazzling , impressive outdoor Christmas light to win the contest .
Last Date to Enter: December 12.
15.Holly Jolly Celebration At Allen
Date : 3 ,3.30 pm to 7.30 pm
Cost : Free
Join the Allen Community for the grand lighting of a 46 – foot Christmas tree with more than 20,000 lights .
LOCATION : 300 N. Allen Drive( circle at North Allen Drive and St. Mary Drive.
Activities:
Activity Begins at 3.30 pm
1.Holly Jolly 5K run – 4 pm
2.Rudolph’s Hay Rides begin- 4.30pm
3.Comet Express Train Rides ,- 5.30 pm
4.Hay Ride & Train Ride
5.Tree Lighting and fireworks after 6.50pm
They provide free shuttle service ,
Be ready to wander through a mini forest of uniquely decorated trees presented by Home Depot best for taking selfies and family pictures!!
Note:
Some places don’t have restrooms, so plan ahead when you are visiting with toddler kids and elderly parents.
Plan to visit between 6pm to 9pm.
Always checkout the weather and wear appropriate clothes to enjoy outdoor activities during winter break.
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