Garland Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Garland and surrounding areas
Garland welcomes the festive season with Holiday lights and Christmas lights decorating downtown and historic squares for Christmas 2025, offering plenty of things to do. Events like Garland Christmas on the Square, Holiday Sip-N-Stroll in Downtown Garland, and the Holiday Bazaar Vendor Market at Lakewood Brewing Company combine holiday attractions with seasonal activities. Stroll the Plaza Theatre area for festive markets, light shows, and community gatherings that spotlight local makers and family-friendly entertainment.
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Christmas Lights
30 eventsOver two million lights and dazzling lanterns.
Christmas Markets
21 eventsOver 150 vendors supporting JPII High School
Christmas Shows
12 eventsAnnual Nutcracker Ballet with live orchestra
Christmas Parties
6 eventsBreakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Christmas Activities
30 eventsMultimedia Christmas production with live orchestra and large cast.
Editor's Picks (6)
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Dallas Zoo Lights
(Dallas)
Over two million lights and dazzling lanterns.
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Scrooge the Musical
(Plano)
15th anniversary of a Christmas musical tradition
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Cowboys Christmas Extravaganza
(Frisco)
Free holiday event by the Dallas Cowboys
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The Nutcracker Ballet
(Allen)
Annual Nutcracker Ballet with live orchestra
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Flower Mound Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
(Flower Mound)
Annual Christmas parade and tree lighting ceremony
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Rockwall Kiwanis Christmas Parade
(Rockwall)
Christmas In Toyland themed parade
Events Happening Soon (6)
Latest News & Updates
Stay informed about holiday events and activities in Garland
- Patsy Gene Blunt Obituary Published: Wed, Nov 19, 2025
- Garland Christmas on the Square Tree Lighting Published: Thu, Nov 13, 2025
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Garland Christmas FAQ
The biggest is Christmas on the Square, featuring a tree lighting, live music, artisan markets, food vendors, and family activities in Downtown Garland Square.
Garland’s tree lighting ceremony, live reindeer visits, and a community snow hill are local highlights that set the city’s celebrations apart.
Downtown Garland Square is the centerpiece, but many residential neighborhoods throughout the city also decorate with festive lights—exploring by car or on foot can reveal hidden gems.
The main holiday market is at Downtown Garland Square during Christmas on the Square, with additional craft fairs and pop-up markets at local venues during the season.
Attending the Downtown Square tree lighting, browsing neighborhood light displays, and visiting local holiday markets are all free or low-cost ways to enjoy the season in Garland.
Families will enjoy the snow hill, train rides, photos with Santa, and kid-friendly crafts at Christmas on the Square, as well as exploring neighborhood light displays together.