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Christmas Lights

Christmas in the Square

Visitors can experience a choreographed holiday light and music extravaganza featuring over 180,000 lights, dancing snowflakes, roof-edge LED lighting, and a color-changing canopy set to music. Guests can stroll along the square or drive through while enjoying the synchronized display. Additional festivities include outdoor ice skating at Skate the Square, horse carriage rides, and visits with Santa.

What to Expect

The largest choreographed holiday lights and music show in North Texas.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Frisco Square

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Frisco Square Property Owners Association

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and holiday visitors

Vibe

Festive and dazzling

Energy Level

Low

Budget

Free

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Location

Frisco Square
Frisco, TX
75034

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: Free to the public; the light show is free to experience.
  • Hours: Daily 6-10 PM; opening evening begins at 6 PM on November 20th.

Tips & Advice

  • Tune your car radio to 107.3 FM to hear the synchronized soundtrack while viewing the lights from your vehicle.
  • Walk through the Square to hear the show through outdoor speakers and take in the display on foot.
  • Plan your visit between 6 and 10 PM, when the holiday lights and music are scheduled to run daily.
  • Bring warm layers for the outdoor light display and ice rink, especially if you plan to spend time outside.
  • Take advantage of the free public light show for a festive outing without an admission charge.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Opening night of lights is November 20.
  • New this year: 4,000 feet of roof-edge LED lighting and 3,000 feet of color-changing canopy.
  • This year's show is set to 10 songs.
  • The show celebrates its 21st anniversary this season.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can we watch the show from our car?

Yes. Tune your car radio to 107.3 FM, or walk through the Square and listen through the speakers.

What's new in the show this year?

It's the 21st anniversary. The display has new roof-edge LED lighting and a color-changing canopy, and the show is set to 10 songs.

Is there ice skating?

Yes. Skate the Square is a real-ice outdoor rink on Main and Coleman, now in its 16th year. It opens November 20.

What else is there besides the light show?

Frisco Square also offers visits with Santa and horse carriage rides this season.

Where can we eat nearby?

Restaurants around the Square include Jakes Burgers & Beer, Pizzeria Testa, Firehouse Subs, Best Thai, Sake Toro and The Peach Cobbler Factory.

Tags

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Last Updated: Oct 21, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team