Last updated: November 11, 2024
Plan your festive season in Keller with our guide. Discover all the best holiday events and activities. Whether you're a Keller native or a holiday adventurer, this guide illuminates the city's seasonal charm.
Kick off your celebrations at the Fort Worth Parade of Lights, where vibrant floats adorned with twinkling lights parade through downtown, creating a magical atmosphere. Another highlight is The Light Park, a dazzling experience featuring drive-through light displays that immerse visitors in holiday cheer. And the Holiday at the Arboretum is something you definitely don't want to miss, showcasing stunning floral displays and festive decorations. Check out the rest of the page for more details on these and other fun events and activities!
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Keller Holiday Light Displays
Holiday Nights and Winter Show Lights
- What to Expect
- Drone show with festive activities and tree lighting.
- Description
- Holiday Nights and Winter Show Lights feature a brand-new holiday drone show, music, festive activities, and annual Tree Lighting at Trophy Club Town Center.
- Where
- Trophy Club | More Info : Holiday Nights and Winter Show Lights
Fort Worth Parade of Lights
- What to Expect
- Spectacular lighted floats and festive atmosphere.
- Description
- The Fort Worth Parade of Lights is a Christmas parade featuring lighted floats, offering a spectacular display of holiday spirit and festive atmosphere.
- Where
- Fort Worth | More Info : Fort Worth Parade of Lights
The Light Park
- What to Expect
- Immersive, mile-long drive-through light display with festive music.
- Description
- The Light Park is a drive-through spectacle featuring millions of dazzling lights, synchronized to festive tunes by DJ Polar Ice. Enjoy tasty treats and zappy beverages while experiencing the sheer brilliance of the event at one of six locations across Texas.
- Where
- Arlington | More Info : The Light Park
Holiday at the Arboretum
- What to Expect
- Elaborate holiday decorations and live performances in a beautifully lit garden setting.
- Description
- The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden transforms into a holiday spectacle with the 12 Days of Christmas Gazebos, Christmas Village, and the Dazzling Musical Tree. The historic DeGolyer House is elaborately decorated by renowned designer Michael Hamilton, featuring over 600 nutcrackers. Visitors can enjoy live performances, holiday tea, and vendor markets amidst a backdrop of over a million twinkling lights.
- Where
- Dallas | More Info : Holiday at the Arboretum
Dallas Zoo Lights
- What to Expect
- Holiday celebration in a zoo setting
- Description
- Walk through over two million twinkling lights and larger-than-life animal lanterns at the Dallas Zoo, featuring holiday-themed activities, musical performances, and festive treats.
- Where
- Dallas | More Info : Dallas Zoo Lights
Lightscape - Fort Worth Botanic Garden
- What to Expect
- Immersive holiday light experience with nature-inspired installations.
- Description
- Lightscape at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden features custom-designed light installations set against the serene backdrop of nature, creating a captivating atmosphere with over 80% new and reimagined displays, including dazzling light displays, seasonal treats, and Santa Nights.
- Where
- Fort Worth | More Info : Lightscape - Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Christmas in the Square
- What to Expect
- Largest choreographed holiday lights and music show in North Texas.
- Description
- Christmas in the Square is a spectacular holiday light and music show in Frisco Square, featuring over 180,000 lights, 200 dancing snowflakes, and 10 songs choreographed by Jeff Trykoski. The event includes an outdoor ice rink, visits with Santa, and horse carriage rides.
- Where
- Frisco | More Info : Christmas in the Square
Whistle Stop Christmas
- What to Expect
- Annual holiday celebration with a Lighted Christmas Parade and festive activities.
- Description
- Whistle Stop Christmas in Cleburne, TX, features millions of lights, a Lighted Christmas Parade, holiday festivities, and activities at Hulen Park, including food vendors, Santa and Mrs. Claus, and a Living Nativity Scene.
- Where
- Cleburne | More Info : Whistle Stop Christmas
36th Annual Carol of Lights
- What to Expect
- Historic downtown area illuminated with festive lights and live performances.
- Description
- Explore Historic Main Street in Grapevine, Texas, as it is illuminated with festive lights and performances, featuring live stages, holiday bounce houses, and seasonal activities.
- Where
- Grapevine | More Info : 36th Annual Carol of 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
Gift of Lights at Texas Motor Speedway
- What to Expect
- Two-mile LED light show with Santa's Village.
- Description
- Gift of Lights at Texas Motor Speedway is a 2-mile drive-through holiday lighting spectacular featuring over 200 lighted displays with more than two million LED lights. Visitors can enjoy the festive atmosphere while staying in their warm cars, listening to Christmas music on KLTY. The event includes a visit to Santa's Village for photos and refreshments.
- Where
- Fort Worth | More Info : Gift of Lights at Texas Motor Speedway
Christmas Spectacular Light Show
- What to Expect
- Synchronized light and music display at Central Fire Station.
- Description
- The Colony Christmas Spectacular light show is a choreographed display of lights synchronized to music, visible every evening at Central Fire Station from 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM Sunday through Thursday and 5:30 PM to 10:50 PM Friday and Saturday.
- Where
- The Colony | More Info : Christmas Spectacular Light Show
Merry & Bright Drone Show
- What to Expect
- Synchronized drone display over historic downtown area.
- Description
- Witness a spectacular display of 400 drones creating intricate patterns and designs in the sky over Historic Main Street in Grapevine, Texas, as part of the Merry & Bright Christmas Drone Show.
- Where
- Grapevine | More Info : Merry & Bright Drone Show
Keller Holiday Markets and Shopping
Funky Finds Holiday Shopping Experience
- What to Expect
- Unique handmade and vintage shopping experience with charitable raffles and pet adoptions.
- Description
- The Funky Finds Holiday Shopping Experience is a free, family-friendly event featuring over 150 local makers and pickers selling unique handmade, repurposed, upcycled, and vintage items. Enjoy shopping for unique gifts while supporting local vendors and contributing to charitable causes.
- Where
- Fort Worth | More Info : Funky Finds Holiday Shopping Experience
It's Christmas Market Expo
- What to Expect
- Free family-friendly holiday event with over 75 vendor booths.
- Description
- It's Christmas Market Expo is a holiday event featuring over 75 vendor booths, holiday music, Christmas decor, and thousands of gift items. The event includes free drawings and prizes, making it a family-friendly holiday celebration.
- Where
- Fort Worth | More Info : It's Christmas Market Expo
Christmas In Grapevine Craft Show
- What to Expect
- Unique handcrafted gift items and festive atmosphere.
- Description
- The Christmas In Grapevine Craft Show features over 95 vendors offering unique handcrafted gift items, holiday music, delicious treats, free drawings, and opportunities to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus. This family-friendly event takes place at the Grapevine Convention Center.
- Where
- Grapevine | More Info : Christmas In Grapevine Craft Show
Keller Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas at Gaylord Texan
- What to Expect
- Interactive holiday attractions with real snow and ice sculptures.
- Description
- Christmas at Gaylord Texan features ICE with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, an eight-lane ice tubing hill, and a 6,000 square-foot skating rink. Enjoy stunning environments and extraordinary Christmas decorations.
- Where
- Grapevine | More Info : Christmas at Gaylord Texan
Santa's North Pole Express
- What to Expect
- Immersive holiday experience with classic Christmas decorations and festive treats.
- Description
- Climb aboard Santa's North Pole Express in Grapevine, Texas, where Christmas dreams come to life. Immersed in mesmerizing North Pole lights, passengers enjoy Christmas singalongs, special moments with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and festive treats like Mrs. Claus's Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookie and Frosty Chocolate Snow Milk.
- Where
- Grapevine | More Info : Santa's North Pole Express
Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration
- What to Expect
- Community gathering with festive activities and live performances.
- Description
- Join the community for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration at Colleyville City Hall, featuring balloon artists, food trucks, choir performances, and a new drone show.
- Where
- Colleyville | More Info : Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration
A Christmas Carol - Plaza Theatre Company
- What to Expect
- Classic adaptation of Dickens' novel with classic carols.
- Description
- A classic adaptation of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" by JaceSon P. Barrus, featuring Ebenezer Scrooge's journey to redemption through the appearances of Ghosts from his Past, Present, and Future, adorned with classic carols throughout the season.
- Where
- Cleburne | More Info : A Christmas Carol - Plaza Theatre Company
The Nutcracker - Texas Ballet Theater
- What to Expect
- World-class ballet performance with elaborate sets and costumes.
- Description
- The Nutcracker by Texas Ballet Theater is a classic holiday production featuring Ben Stevenson's choreography and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's iconic score. The show includes a children's area, Kingdom Sweets, where kids can meet ballerinas, see costumes up close, and learn about ballet training. Ugly Sweater Nights are also part of the festivities, inviting patrons to wear festive attire and participate in an ugly sweater contest.
- Where
- Fort Worth | More Info : The Nutcracker - Texas Ballet Theater
Elf™ in Concert - Dallas Symphony Orchestra
- What to Expect
- Live symphony orchestra performance with the full film.
- Description
- Buddy, accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler, travels to New York with a live symphony orchestra to celebrate the film's 20th anniversary. Experience John Debney's wonderful score as the full film plays on the big screen.
- Where
- Dallas | More Info : Elf™ in Concert - Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Keller Other Holiday Activities
Skate the Square
- What to Expect
- Real ice outdoor rink with holiday light show.
- Description
- Skate the Square is an outdoor ice rink located in Frisco Square, offering a perfect ice skating experience for families during the holiday season. The rink is open from November 22nd to January 6th and features a real ice surface, with public restrooms available nearby. It provides a safe and enjoyable environment for all skaters, with high safety standards maintained.
- Where
- Frisco | More Info : Skate the Square
Stockyards Rodeo Rink
- What to Expect
- Daily ice skating with festive atmosphere and live music.
- Description
- The Stockyards Rodeo Rink offers daily ice skating sessions, live music, and festive atmosphere. Enjoy 90-minute skating sessions, snacks, and beverage bar, fire pits, and picnic seating. Yuengling Flight Nights and Whataburger Coupons add to the excitement.
- Where
- Fort Worth | More Info : Stockyards Rodeo Rink