Credit: Vitruvian
Want to check out some Christmas light displays, but not sure where to go? We have got you covered. From Dallas to Fort Worth, we’ve got the best, brightest and merriest displays that will get anyone in the holiday spirit.
Most of these Christmas light displays are free, but some do charge an admission fee.
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Arlington
Details: One of the most beloved Christmas light displays is conveniently located right off I-30 in Arlington. Interlochen offers an all drive-thru light display that over 100,000 visitors enjoy every year. Head to this magical Christmas light display during the week for a less crowded experience.
Location: Line forms on Randol Mill, off Fielder
Dates: December 15 – December 25
Times: 6 pm – 11 pm
Admission: FREE
Addison
Vitruvian Lights – A Magical Night of Lights
Details: 550 trees get wrapped in twinkling lights in Addison this Christmas season. Visit the Vitruvian area on December 2 and December 9 for live music to ring in the holiday season.
Location: 3875 Ponte Ave
Addison, TX 75001
Dates: November 24 – January 1
Times: 5:30 pm – 11 pm
Admission: FREE
Dallas
Highland Park Christmas Lights
Details: The Highland Park area is a great place to drive through with its stately light displays, beautiful neighborhoods and an array of light themes to delight in. Plus it’s in the comfort of your own car.
Location: Highland Park
Dates: Roughly until December 30
Times: 6 pm – 10 pm
Admission: FREE
Kessler Neighborhood
Details: The Kessler neighborhood is a tucked away neighborhood that comes together to host a spirited display of Christmas lights during the holiday season. Put this one on your list for a must-see, family Christmas light experience.
Location: Sylvan and Colorado in Oak Cliff
Dates: December 1 – December 25
Times: 6 pm – 10 pm
Admission: FREE
Credit: Galleria Mall, Dallas
Details: The Galleria mall made the list because it has one of the largest Christmas trees in the DFW area. The Christmas spirit is alive and beaming the minute you walk into this mall. Opt for some ice skating while you’re here and get a closer look at the tree.
Location: 13350 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, TX
Dates: 7 days a week
Times: Monday – Saturday 10am – 9pm, Sunday Noon – 6pm
Admission: FREE (Ice skating is $11 + $3 skate rental)
Farmers Branch
Details: Oooo and Aaaa your way through the Christmas Tour of Lights. Over 500,000 twinkling lights will delight and amaze as you drive your way through the festive display in Farmers Branch Historical Park.
Location: Starts at the corner of Valley View Ln. and I-35 in Farmers Branch
Dates: November 24 – December 30
Times: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Admission: Suggested donation of $5 per car
Fort Worth
Gift of Lights – Texas Motor Speedway
Details: Stay in the comfort of your own car with the Gift of Lights at Texas Motor Speedway. See the wonder of lights decorating the Speedway and at the end of the display, head to Santa’s Village for some photo ops that will be treasured for years to come.
Location: Texas Motor Speedway
3545 Lone Star Circle
Fort Worth, TX 76177
Dates: November 23 – December 30
Times: 6 pm – 10 pm
Admission: Starts at $25 for cars
Frisco
Credit: City of Frisco, TX
Details: The Frisco Square is the spot for this magical light and music display. Dubbed as the largest choreographed lights and music show, this is an event the whole family will enjoy.
Location: Frisco Square on Frisco Square Blvd.
Dates: November 24 – December 31
Times: 6 pm – 10 pm
Admission: FREE
Grand Prairie
Details: Over 4 million lights await you at Prairie Lights at Joe Pool Lake. The display covers 2 miles and features an amazing array of characters, Christmas themed decorations and the most colorful lighted tunnel you’ve ever seen.
Location: Lynn Creek Park
5610 Lake Ridge Pkwy
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
Dates: Thanksgiving night – December 31
Times: 6 pm – 9 pm Sunday – Thursday; 6 pm – 10 pm Friday and Saturday
Admission: Starts at $35 per car
Grapevine
Credit: Grapevine Chamber of Commerce
Details: Bring your blankets, chairs and hot chocolate to watch the largest lighted Christmas parade in North Texas. Featuring over 100 lighted floats and marching bands, this parade is one you’ll want to attend every year.
Location: Historic Downtown Grapevine
Dates: December 7
Times: 7 pm
Admission: FREE
Details: One of the most unique parades in the DFW area – these ‘floats’ are boats decorated with lights and filled with holiday cheer. Bring your blankets and enjoy this one of a kind parade.
Location: Lake Grapevine
Dates: December 2
Times: 6 pm – 9 pm
Admission: FREE
Plano
Deerfield Holiday Lights
Details: The Deerfield neighborhood lights up around the holiday season. Homeowners in this Plano subdivision adorn their houses for a marvelous lights display that attracts visitors from the entire Metroplex. Plan to go on a weekday for a less crowded visit.
Location: Deerfield is located in Northwest Plano between Preston Rd. and Coit Rd. Enter from Legacy on Colonnade or Archgate, noting one-way and restricted-turn signs along Old Pond Dr. and Hallmark Dr.
Dates: December 1 – December 30
Times: 7 pm – 10:30 pm
Admission: FREE
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