Last updated: November 11, 2024
Discover the joy of the holidays in Grand Prairie with our event guide. From hometown heroes to first-time visitors, this guide is your ticket to the holiday magic of Grand Prairie.
Popular events abound during this festive season, including the beautifully illuminated Prairie Lights, which transforms the area into a dazzling wonderland of lights. Rich in cultural experience, the Tianyu Lights Festival showcases vibrant displays inspired by Asian traditions and enchanting performances. And the Holiday At The Dallas Arboretum is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering a stunning collection of holiday-themed gardens and seasonal attractions. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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State-of-the-art light tunnel and reimagined walk-thru forest.
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
Interactive light festival with live performances and unique handcrafted treasures.
Explore a vibrant and immersive light festival featuring luminous art installations, live cultural music, and delicious food options. Follow Koda's journey through a whimsical forest filled with interactive elements and unique handcrafted treasures.
Where: Grand Prairie | More Info: Tianyu Lights Festival
Elaborate holiday exhibits and decorations.
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden transforms into a holiday spectacle with the 12 Days of Christmas and Christmas Village, featuring elaborate gazebos, a 50-foot-tall Dazzling Musical Tree, and over a million lights. The historic DeGolyer House is elaborately decorated by renowned designer Michael Hamilton.
Where: Dallas | More Info: Holiday At The Dallas Arboretum
Life-sized Nativity and interactive Christmas light maze.
Daystar Christmas features over 2 million sparkling Christmas lights, a life-sized Nativity, and a kid-friendly Christmas Town with interactive displays.
Where: Bedford | More Info: Daystar Christmas Lights
Spectacular light displays and festive activities.
Christmas On Main Street in Grapevine features over 1,400 festive events, including the Parade of Lights, North Pole Express, and millions of twinkling lights illuminating historic downtown.
Where: Grapevine | More Info: Christmas On Main Street in Grapevine
Dazzling holiday tree lights and festive decorations.
Vitruvian Park transforms into a dazzling holiday spectacle with tree lights and festive decorations, creating a beautiful winter scene.
Where: Addison | More Info: Vitruvian Lights
Choreographed light show synchronized to holiday music.
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 music.
Where: The Colony | More Info: Christmas Spectacular Light Show - The Colony
60,000 lights illuminate the park's pathways.
The Annual Centennial Holiday Lights in Irving features a free holiday lights display with 60,000 lights illuminating the park's fences, trees, bridge, and walkways. This festive display is staffed 24/7 and includes portable restrooms for visitor convenience.
Where: Irving | More Info: Annual Centennial Holiday Lights - Irving
Unique gifts from local vendors.
The Crossing Holiday Market offers a variety of custom-made and unique gifts from over 50 vendors, perfect for your holiday shopping needs.
Where: Grand Prairie | More Info: Holiday Gift Market
Holiday-themed concert with modern and classic song parodies.
Casa Manana presents a holiday spectacle featuring Christmas parodies of today's most popular songs, blending classic and modern tunes to create a unique holiday experience.
Where: Fort Worth | More Info: Christmas in the Movies at Casa Manana
Interactive murder mystery dinner theater with professional actors.
Immerse yourself in an award-winning 90-minute murder mystery dinner theater performance set in the 1880s Wild West of Texas. Enjoy a delicious dinner and dessert, along with a well-stocked cash bar, as you test your investigation skills to solve the murder mystery. The show is interactive, with actors incorporating information about your guests into the performance, making it a customized experience.
Where: Grapevine | More Info: Texas Star Dinner Theater – Grapevine
Family-friendly holiday celebration with live entertainment and festive activities.
Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Texas features live entertainment, family-friendly activities, specialty food offerings, and visits with Santa Claus.
Where: Arlington | More Info: Holiday In The Park - Six Flags
Cozy holiday bar with unique cocktails and outdoor fire pits.
A pop-up holiday bar at Chicken N Pickle featuring lodge vibes, summit views, and cozy atmosphere with outdoor fire pits, offering 10 unique cocktails and a variety of beer, wine, and liquor.
Where: Grand Prairie | More Info: Chicken N Pickle Holiday Pop-up Bar
Community-driven holiday festivities with a parade and tree lighting.
The Hometown Holiday in Roanoke is a festive celebration featuring a parade, street festival, and tree lighting, bringing the community together for a joyful holiday event.
Where: Roanoke | More Info: Christmas In Roanoke – Hometown Holiday
Endless photo opportunities with studio-quality images.
Snowday at Galleria Dallas offers immersive photo opportunities, interactive spaces, and nostalgic moments. Guests can explore enchanted rooms and capture high-quality photos with integrated cameras and studio lighting.
Where: Dallas | More Info: Snowday - Galleria Dallas
Holiday celebration with diverse vendors and festive atmosphere.
The Holiday Main Street Fest & Parade in Rowlett features a wide array of holiday craft and food vendors, including handmade ornaments and unique gifts. The event takes place in Downtown Rowlett, offering a festive atmosphere with holiday activities for all ages.
Where: Rowlett | More Info: Holiday Main St. Fest & Parade - Rowlett
