Grapevine Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Grapevine and surrounding areas
For the holiday season Grapevine becomes a winter wonderland with festive events and historic Main Street charm. ICE! featuring Elf™ at Gaylord Texan and the Grapevine Christmas Market create headline attractions while The Christmas Capital of Texas programming fills the calendar with concerts and parades. Visitors will find things to do from holiday activities and family fun to market shopping and evening light displays along Main Street where vintage storefronts, twinkling Christmas lights, and seasonal performances create a truly festive experience.
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Christmas Lights
32 eventsOver 1,400 Christmas events in 40 days.
Christmas Markets
17 eventsArtisan market in the Christmas Capital of Texas
Christmas Shows
11 events15th anniversary of a Christmas musical tradition
Christmas Parties
5 eventsVintage train ride with wine tasting
Christmas Activities
34 eventsMultimedia Christmas production with live orchestra and large cast.
Editor's Picks (6)
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The Christmas Capital of Texas
Over 1,400 Christmas events in 40 days.
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ICE! featuring Elf™ at Gaylord Texan
ICE! attraction featuring Elf™ with two-story ice slides
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Grapevine Carol of Lights
Historic Main Street transformed into a holiday spectacle
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Grapevine Christmas Market
Artisan market in the Christmas Capital of Texas
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Scrooge the Musical
(Plano)
15th anniversary of a Christmas musical tradition
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Flower Mound Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
(Flower Mound)
Annual Christmas parade and tree lighting ceremony
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Latest News & Updates
Stay informed about holiday events and activities in Grapevine
- Grapevine Named Best Christmas Town Again Published: Wed, Nov 26, 2025
- Gaylord Texan Features ICE! with Elf Attraction Published: Wed, Nov 26, 2025
Grapevine Christmas Events Map
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Grapevine Christmas FAQ
The Carol of Lights and the Parade of Lights are two of the largest annual Christmas events in Grapevine, drawing visitors from across the region.
Grapevine is known for its Carol of Lights, Parade of Lights, and being named the Christmas Capital of Texas, with over 1,400 holiday events each season.
Historic Main Street and several residential neighborhoods are popular for Christmas lights, with many homes and businesses participating each year.
Christmas markets and local makers are often found on Historic Main Street and at select community events throughout Grapevine.
Free activities include viewing Christmas lights, attending the Carol of Lights, and exploring holiday markets on Main Street.
Families enjoy the Carol of Lights, the Parade of Lights, holiday markets, and visits with Santa at various downtown events.