Last updated: November 11, 2024
Holiday excitement is in the air, Flower Mound! Let our guide lead you to all the festive fun. From those who navigate Flower Mound streets with ease to those still finding their way, our guide leads to holiday joy.
One highlight of the season is the enchanting Holiday at the Arboretum, where stunning holiday floral displays create a picturesque setting for visitors of all ages. Featuring thousands of lights, the Vitruvian Lights presents a dazzling winter wonderland that captivates attendees with its immersive atmosphere. And the annual Christmas in The Square is something you definitely don't want to miss, showcasing delightful entertainment and seasonal activities for families. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Flower Mound Holiday Light Displays
Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
- What to Expect
- Spectacular lighted floats and festive community activities.
- Description
- The Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting in Flower Mound features lighted floats, live performances, pictures with Santa, a community tent, food trucks, and kids' activities culminating in the lighting of over 100,000 LED lights on a 50-foot-tall Christmas tree.
- Where
- Flower Mound | More Info : Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
Holiday at the Arboretum
- What to Expect
- Elaborately decorated gazebos and houses with over a million twinkling lights.
- Description
- The Dallas Arboretum's Holiday at the Arboretum features the 12 Days of Christmas Gazebos, Christmas Village, and the elaborately decorated DeGolyer House. Over a million lights illuminate the garden, creating a festive atmosphere with live performances, holiday treats, and unique shopping opportunities.
- Where
- Dallas | More Info : Holiday at the Arboretum
Christmas in The Square
- What to Expect
- Synchronized light and music show with over 180,000 lights.
- Description
- Christmas in The Square is a spectacular holiday light and music show featuring over 180,000 lights, 200 dancing snowflakes, and 10 songs. The event includes ice skating, visits with Santa, and horse carriage rides.
- Where
- Frisco | More Info : Christmas in The Square
Vitruvian Lights
- What to Expect
- Dazzling holiday tree lights and festive ambiance.
- Description
- Vitruvian Park transforms into a dazzling holiday spectacle with tree lights and festive ambiance, creating a memorable holiday experience.
- Where
- Addison | More Info : Vitruvian Lights
Prairie Lights
- What to Expect
- State-of-the-art light tunnel and reimagined walk-thru forest.
- Description
- Prairie Lights is a premier holiday light park in Texas, featuring an all-new state-of-the-art light tunnel, a reimagined magical walk-thru forest, captivating animated light displays, carnival rides, photos with Santa, and holiday shopping.
- Where
- Grand Prairie | More Info : Prairie Lights
Holiday Lights in the Park
- What to Expect
- Illuminated parade and light show.
- Description
- Holiday Lights in the Park features festive holiday music, performances, holiday activities, and a holiday lighted trail at Perryman Park.
- Where
- The Colony | More Info : Holiday Lights in the Park
Christmas Spectacular Light Show
- What to Expect
- Synchronized light and music display.
- Description
- The Colony Christmas Spectacular is a free light show choreographed to music, visible every evening from December 2 to January 5, 2025, at the Central Fire Station. Tune your radio to 99.9 FM to enjoy the synchronized display.
- Where
- The Colony | More Info : Christmas Spectacular Light Show
Lights on the Farm
- What to Expect
- Immersive holiday experience with over 1 million lights and festive activities.
- Description
- Explore over 1 million dazzling lights and unique holiday elements at the Heritage Farmstead Museum. Take a quarter-mile stroll through the beautiful property, meet Santa Claus, and indulge in delicious treats like s'mores, hot cocoa, and donuts while enjoying festive holiday music.
- Where
- Plano | More Info : Lights on the Farm
The Light Park
- What to Expect
- Dazzling light displays with festive music.
- Description
- Cruise through millions of dazzling lights, perfectly synced to festive tunes, and enjoy tasty treats and zappy beverages at The Light Park, a pet-friendly event with six locations across Texas.
- Where
- Arlington | More Info : The Light Park
Tianyu Lights Festival Dallas
- What to Expect
- Immersive lantern sculptures and live cultural performances.
- Description
- The Tianyu Lights Festival in Dallas features a nighttime walk-through experience with 19 immersive scenes of larger-than-life lantern sculptures, nightly stage performances by acrobats and folk performers, and a variety of food and beverage options.
- Where
- Dallas | More Info : Tianyu Lights Festival Dallas
Holidays at the Heard
- What to Expect
- Holiday lights and dinosaur exhibits on a nature trail.
- Description
- Holidays at the Heard is a family-friendly event featuring holiday lights, a Dinosaurs Live exhibit, and live music along a half-mile nature trail at the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary in McKinney, Texas.
- Where
- McKinney | More Info : Holidays at the Heard
Flower Mound Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Klyde Warren Park's Tree Lighting Celebration
- What to Expect
- Live music and visits from Santa’s friends Frosty and Rudolph.
- Description
- Klyde Warren Park's Tree Lighting Celebration features a festive day of activities and entertainment, including photos with Santa, story time with Mrs. Claus, face painting, crafts, games, and live music from the Emerald City Band. The event culminates with the annual lighting of the Mayor’s Tree.
- Where
- Dallas | More Info : Klyde Warren Park's Tree Lighting Celebration
Visit Santaland- Galleria Dallas
- What to Expect
- Special wishlist technology for personalized Santa encounters.
- Description
- Visit Santaland at Galleria Dallas for a unique holiday experience where children can meet Santa Claus in a simulated North Pole setting. The event features a special wishlist technology that allows Santa to know each child's wishes, making the encounter truly special. Guests can also explore the adjacent SNOWDAY exhibit with its immersive photo opportunities and interactive spaces.
- Where
- Dallas | More Info : Visit Santaland- Galleria Dallas
Flower Mound Other Holiday Activities
Holiday on the Hill
- What to Expect
- Family-friendly holiday event with Santa and festive activities.
- Description
- Join us in Historic Downtown Cedar Hill for a holiday celebration filled with holiday kids' activities, live performances, photos with Santa, and the official lighting of the City of Cedar Hill tree.
- Where
- Dallas | More Info : Holiday on the Hill
Santa's Village at Huffhines Park
- What to Expect
- Interactive holiday village with Santa's Post Office and Mrs. Claus bakery.
- Description
- Santa's Village at Huffhines Park is a free holiday event featuring free parking, free photos with Santa, musical performances, and interactive activities within each village dwelling.
- Where
- Richardson | More Info : Santa's Village at Huffhines Park
Christmas Carnival
- What to Expect
- Small-town holiday celebration with tree lighting and family activities.
- Description
- Historic Downtown McKinney transforms into a vibrant holiday hub with tree lighting, live entertainment, visits with Santa, and children's crafts.
- Where
- McKinney | More Info : Christmas Carnival
Santa Photos- Firewheel Town Center
- What to Expect
- Exclusive Santa photo opportunity with a variety of festive settings.
- Description
- Capture cherished holiday moments with Santa at Firewheel Town Center, featuring a special photo experience.
- Where
- Garland | More Info : Santa Photos- Firewheel Town Center
Frosty 5k
- What to Expect
- A festive fun run with a race through Frisco Square and downtown.
- Description
- The Frosty 5K is a fun run for all ages, featuring a race through Frisco Square and the downtown area. It is a delightful tradition and the perfect kickoff to the annual Merry Main Street event.
- Where
- Frisco | More Info : Frosty 5k