North Texas is lighting up with the spirit of the season as holiday displays and festive events take over cities and neighborhoods. Whether you're looking for a dazzling drive-through experience, a scenic stroll through a light park or a unique holiday activity, there’s something for everyone.
Bring the family, gather your friends and immerse yourself in the holiday magic with lights that captivate and create memories that last a lifetime.
The Marlowe Home Christmas Light Display
When: Dec. 6, 2024 - Jan. 1, 2025 | 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: The Marlowe Home - Christmas Lights Display, 1000 Clinton Dr., Plano
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Step into a whimsical wonderland featuring over 100,000 lights synchronized to music, with themed areas like a gingerbread village, Santa’s toy land and an elf’s playground. Mechanical props, including a gingerbread Ferris wheel and skating elves, bring the display to life. This Plano holiday tradition has grown over 37 years, captivating visitors with its creativity and charm while spreading joy and encouraging donations to local charities.
Christmas Light Tour on the Christmas Bus
When: Dec. 7-28, 2024 | Various times
Where: Departs from the Lakewood Growler, 6448 E Mockingbird Ln, Dallas
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Climb aboard a festive yellow school bus adorned with over 1,000 Christmas lights for a holiday lights tour through East Dallas and the Park Cities. This 90+ minute ride offers a cheerful, hassle-free way to enjoy dazzling displays with friends or family. Bring your own refreshments (including adult beverages) and revel in the holiday spirit on this cozy, intimate bus that seats up to 10. Advanced tickets are required, with options for private rentals to make it a uniquely merry experience.
Reliant Lights Your Holidays 2024
When: Dec. 7, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Sammons Park, 2403 Flora Street, Dallas
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Holiday magic fills the AT&T Performing Arts Center campus with dazzling lights, live performances and family-friendly activities. Highlights include a festive drone and fireworks show, a real snow playground, holiday crafts and a vendor market featuring local artists. Thousands of LED lights illuminate Sammons Park, while the Christmas celebration continues with free Santa photos, live music from local talents and expanded food options. Don’t miss this free annual tradition that combines holiday cheer with exciting entertainment for all ages.
Lights on the Farm 2024
When: Until Dec. 28, 2024 | 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Heritage Farmstead Museum, 1900 W. 15th St, Plano
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Stroll through the Heritage Farmstead Museum aglow with over a million lights, meet Santa and enjoy festive treats like s’mores and cocoa in a magical holiday setting perfect for creating lasting memories.
Deerfield Holiday Lights
When: Dec. 1–Dec. 30, 2024 | 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on weekends
Where: Deerfield Subdivision in Plano, Legacy Drive at Archgate Dr, Plano
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Take a drive or stroll through the Deerfield neighborhood to admire its award-winning holiday light displays. Each home is uniquely decorated, creating a magical atmosphere for visitors of all ages.
Vitruvian Lights
When: Until Jan. 1, 2025 | 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: 3966 Vitruvian Way, Addison
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Vitruvian Lights dazzles with over 1.2 million LED lights illuminating 455 trees, creating a festive wonderland. Guests can enjoy live performances, photos with Santa, gourmet food trucks and interactive activities like writing letters with Mrs. Claus on select nights. Highlights include a 3D walk-through gift box for perfect photo moments and the magic of holiday characters and live reindeer.
Dallas Zoo Lights
When: Until Jan. 4, 2024
Where: Dallas Zoo, 650 S. R.L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas
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Journey through a holiday wonderland at the Dallas Zoo’s "Once Upon a Wild Light," featuring 2 million lights, glowing animal lanterns and immersive experiences like DinoLand and Santa’s Holiday Storyland. Enjoy festive treats, live performances and stunning photo ops.
Christmas in the Square
When: Until Jan. 6, 2024
Where: Frisco Square, 8874 Coleman Blvd, Frisco
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Experience the magic of the holidays at Frisco Square, home to North Texas’ largest choreographed light and music show. With over 180,000 lights and synchronized holiday music, the display includes dazzling features like 200 dancing snowflakes and color-changing LED lighting. Enjoy the festive atmosphere with activities such as visits with Santa, horse carriage rides and the region’s only outdoor ice rink, Skate the Square. This annual event, now celebrating its 19th year, is free and promises an unforgettable holiday experience for all ages.
CityLine Lights 2024
When: Until Jan. 8, 2025
Where: CityLine Plaza, 1150 State St, Richardson
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Celebrate the season at CityLine with over half a million holiday lights, including moving icicle-style lights and a grand 18-foot Christmas tree. The plaza transforms into a festive wonderland, perfect for capturing holiday memories with family, friends and pets.
Trinity Falls 5th Annual Tour of Trees
When: Until Dec. 15, 2024 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: 7801 Trinity Falls Parkway, McKinney
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Celebrate the season by exploring festively decorated model homes and snapping photos of themed Christmas trees for a chance to win a $500 Amazon gift card in the “Tour of Trees” contest.
Holiday At The Arboretum
When: Until Jan. 5, 2025 | 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas
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The garden comes to life in the evenings with over one million lights in a beautiful nighttime experience. Stroll through the attractions, from twelve 25-foot-tall elaborately decorated Victorian-style gazebos representing each one of the 12 days of Christmas to the dazzling musical tree, a 50-foot-tall tree animated by 42,000 lights. In the Arboretum’s Christmas Village you’ll find entertainment, shopping and yes, even Santa.
The Light Park at Riders Field [Ideal For Families]
When: Until Jan. 1, 2024 | 5:30 p.m.
Where: Riders Field, 7300 RoughRiders Trail, Frisco
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Get ready for a dazzling holiday journey at The Light Park, where millions of lights synchronize with festive music, creating an electrifying atmosphere led by DJ Polar Ice. Visitors can enjoy tasty treats and drinks while cruising through this stunning light display that captures the magic of the season. Perfect for holiday cheer, this event promises an unforgettable experience for families and friends alike.
Honorable mentions
They might not be Christmas-themed, but they are still amazing!
Astra Lumina
When: Until Dec. 15, 2024 | 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Fair Park, 1121 First Ave, Dallas
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Experience an immersive, nighttime experience at Astra Lumina, a dazzling light display that takes visitors on a journey through a magical world. This family-friendly event offers a unique blend of art and technology, perfect for celebrating the week in a festive atmosphere.
Tianyu Light Festival
When: Until Jan. 19, 2024 | Open Tuesday through Sunday from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Last entry is at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Texas Trust CU Theatre Festival Grounds, 1001 Texas Trust Way, Grand Prairie
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Step into a mesmerizing world of lights and imagination at the Tianyu Light Festival. This enchanting journey through illuminated forests, mythical creatures and cultural storytelling offers an unforgettable experience near the Texas Trust CU Theatre in Grand Prairie. For Local Profile's exclusive first-look coverage, check here.
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