Last updated: November 11, 2024
Find your holiday happiness in Mansfield with our ultimate event guide. Whether you call Mansfield home or are just passing through, this guide will make your holidays special.
Popular Events: Experience the magic of the season at Holiday at the Arboretum Featuring the 12 Days of Christmas and Christmas Village, where enchanting displays bring festive cheer to life. Lightscape at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden features vibrant light installations that create a stunning outdoor experience for visitors of all ages. And the beloved Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas is something you definitely don't want to miss, showcasing timeless traditions and joyful celebrations. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Unique ice skating experience amidst dazzling lights.
At Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas, immerse yourself in a world of holiday traditions with dazzling lights, ice skating, and seasonal delights. Enjoy larger-than-life light sculptures, interactive displays, and festive food and beverages. Visit Santa and experience the joy of the season with your loved ones.
Where: Arlington | More Info: Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas
Elaborate Victorian-style gazebos and charming European-inspired Christmas Village.
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden transforms into a holiday destination with the 12 Days of Christmas gazebos and the Christmas Village, featuring elaborately decorated Victorian-style gazebos and charming shops inspired by European Christmas markets. The historic DeGolyer House is also elaborately decorated by renowned designer Michael Hamilton.
Where: Dallas | More Info: Holiday at the Arboretum Featuring the 12 Days of Christmas and Christmas Village
Over 80% new light installations with a blend of exciting new and beloved favorites.
Lightscape at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden features custom-designed light installations set against the serene backdrop of nature, creating a festive atmosphere that will delight guests of all ages. Stroll along sparkling pathways and marvel at breathtaking, never-before-seen artistic displays from around the globe, immersing yourself in the magic of the holiday season.
Where: Fort Worth | More Info: Lightscape - Fort Worth Botanic Garden
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
Immersive, mile-long drive-through light display with the world's largest drive-thru light tunnel.
The Light Park is a drive-through spectacle featuring millions of dazzling lights, synced to festive tunes by DJ Polar Ice. Enjoy tasty treats and zappy beverages while experiencing the sheer brilliance of the event. Each of the six locations across Texas offers a unique twist.
Where: Arlington | More Info: The Light Park
Synchronized light and sound show choreographed to music.
The Colony Christmas Spectacular is a choreographed light show set to music, visible every evening from December 2 to January 5, 2025, at the Central Fire Station. Tune your radio to 99.9FM to enjoy the synchronized holiday music.
Where: The Colony | More Info: Christmas Spectacular Light Show - The Colony
Live entertainment and holiday-themed attractions.
Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Texas features live entertainment, twinkling lights, holiday treats, and visits with Santa Claus, creating a festive atmosphere for the entire family.
Where: Arlington | More Info: Holiday In The Park - Six Flags
Immersive ice sculptures and thrilling frozen slides.
Christmas at Gaylord Texan offers a variety of holiday activities including ICE!, a frozen attraction featuring Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!", Cirque: Spirit of Christmas, ice skating, gingerbread decorating, and more. The event also features a Christmas light show, snow tubing, and photos with Santa.
Where: Grapevine | More Info: Christmas at Gaylord Texan
Interactive community event with diverse holiday activities.
MISD's annual toy drive and community event features holiday performances, photos with Santa, a sledding hill, train rides, food trucks, and the Toys for Tots Drop Off Parade.
Where: Mansfield | More Info: MISD's annual toy drive and community event
Texas-style adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic with a ghostly journey.
In a small west Texas town, cantankerous barbecue joint owner Buford Johnson gets into an argument with his wife Darla, skips Christmas, and gets into a twister. He comes back in a dream where his ex-business partner Hank Walker, playing the ghost of Christmas past, present, and future, takes him on a journey similar to Scrooge's in "A Christmas Carol," but with a Texas twist. Will Buford finally realize what Christmas is all about?
Where: Mansfield | More Info: A Twisted Christmas Carol
Family-friendly holiday concert with classic Christmas music.
The Mansfield Philharmonic presents a fun-filled, family pops concert featuring Christmas chestnuts and other holiday favorites.
Where: Mansfield | More Info: Home for the Holidays - A Christmas Celebration
Original holiday show with newly published Christmas songs.
Santa Is (Might Be) Going Digital is a new, original holiday show featuring many newly published Christmas songs at the Farr Best Theater in Mansfield, TX. The event is a collaboration between Muzical Productions and Fleetwood Project, offering a unique musical experience for all ages.
Where: Mansfield | More Info: Santa Is (Might Be) Going Digital
Holiday magic show with unexpected twists.
Holiday Havoc is an extraordinary holiday show featuring unexpected twists and turns, keeping you guessing throughout the evening.
Where: Mansfield | More Info: Holiday Havoc
Real outdoor ice rink with public restrooms and available skates.
Skate the Square is an outdoor ice rink located at Frisco Square, offering a real ice skating experience for families and individuals. It is the area's only outdoor ice rink, providing a perfect holiday activity.
Where: Frisco | More Info: Skate the Square - Frisco
Texas-sized outdoor ice-skating rink with included skate rentals.
The Peace Plaza Ice Rink in Grapevine offers a 4,500-square-foot outdoor ice-skating rink on Historic Main Street. This Texas-sized rink is open for all ages, with skate rentals included in the ticket price. The rink operates with timed one-hour sessions, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for all visitors.
Where: Grapevine | More Info: Peace Plaza Skating Rink - Grapevine
All-new ice skating rink with live music and theme days.
The Stockyards Rodeo Rink is an all-new ice skating rink located in the Fort Worth Stockyards, offering 90-minute sessions daily. It features live music, theme days, and activations, making it a popular destination for families and ice skating enthusiasts. Must be 4 years or older to participate.
Where: Fort Worth | More Info: Stockyards Rodeo Rink
Vintage holiday activities and Victorian carolers.
Celebrate an old-time Christmas at The LOT Downtown with vintage holiday activities, Victorian carolers, holiday crafts, and a holiday trolley featuring Mrs. Claus. Enjoy the dazzling Light the LOT displays and a classic film. Bring a toy for the Toys for Toys drive and savor food from on-site vendors.
Where: Mansfield | More Info: Old Fashioned Holiday Night at The LOT Downtown
Literary-themed tea party with interactive activities.
Celebrate Jane Austen's legacy with a tea party featuring crafts, trivia, tea, and book discussions open to all ages.
Where: Mansfield | More Info: Jane Austen Tea Party
Hands-on Christmas crafts and activities.
Explore Historic Grapevine's Christmas spirit through unique activities like printing vintage Christmas cards, decorating ornaments, and crafting snowmen. Create handmade projects to take home.
Where: Grapevine | More Info: Grapevine Christmas Passport - Elf Adventure
