Top Holiday Events and Festive Activities in Dallas-Fort Worth for 2024
The holiday season is upon us, and there's no better way to celebrate than by exploring the magic, joy, and traditions that make the Dallas-Fort Worth area so special this time of year. At Mosaic Realty Group, we understand that the holidays are about more than just festivities—they’re about creating lasting memories with loved ones, sharing laughter, and finding joy in your community. Whether you're looking for family-friendly activities, dazzling light displays, or the perfect Christmas tree, DFW has something for everyone. We've curated a list of the best holiday events and attractions happening around the Metroplex to help you make the most of this magical season.
HOLIDAY EVENTS & LIGHTS DISPLAYS
Vitruvian Lights
Nov 23 – Jan 1 | Addison
The most dazzling and spectacular time of the year, Vitruvian Park transforms into a magical holiday wonderland. Stroll through the park, enjoy the view, and grab dinner at local restaurants. Admission is free.
Interlochen Lights
Dec 17–25 | Arlington
Interlochen Christmas lights, an over 40-year holiday tradition, is an extravaganza that attracts thousands of families to cruise through Arlington every December, providing miles of smiles to kids of all ages.
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Holiday on the Hill
Dec 5 | Cedar Hill
Celebrate the holiday season with the annual Holiday on the Hill celebration in Cedar Hill. There will be plenty of holiday kids' activities and games, live performances, photos with Santa, festive photo ops, and the official lighting of the City of Cedar Hill tree.
Dallas Holiday Parade
Dec 7 | Dallas
The Dallas Holiday Parade is the City's largest one-day outdoor event. More than 350 television stations in 159 markets have syndicated the parade.
Dallas Zoo Lights
Nov 22 – Jan 4 | Dallas
Cruise the mile-long route through the Dallas Zoo and enjoy many magical holiday moments!
The Highland Park Christmas Light Tradition
Dec 1–30 | Dallas
Touring Highland Park's beautiful lights and homes has been a grand holiday season tradition for many years. The leisurely pace of a horse-drawn carriage ride allows you to see and appreciate the beauty of the homes and lights of Highland Park at this joyous time of the year.
Holiday at the Arboretum
Nov 13 – Jan 5 | Dallas
Enjoy the family Christmas village, Nativity, musical tree, and the 12 days of Christmas!
Gift of Lights
Nov 28 – Jan 5 | Fort Worth
The 2024 Gift of Lights at Texas Motor Speedway is a 1 ½-mile light park with over 500 fantastic light displays benefiting local charities in North Texas.
Parade of Lights
Nov 24 | Fort Worth
Join the GM Financial Parade of Lights at 6:00 PM, starting at Weatherford and Throckmorton Streets and winding through Downtown. Come early to enjoy pre-parade festivities, dine at local restaurants, and snag early shopping deals at Downtown retailers to make the most of your day.
Carol of Lights
Nov 25 | Grapevine
Rediscover the magic of Christmas as we illuminate Historic Downtown Grapevine with our annual Carol of Lights event and street lighting! Take a stroll along Historic Main Street, where you can savor live performances and engage in family-friendly activities like posing for photos with live reindeer, bouncing in holiday-themed inflatables, creating seasonal crafts, and indulging in delicious food offerings.
Hometown Holidays
Nov 21 – Dec 23 | Mansfield
Get ready for midway rides, an ice slide, carnival games, interactive arts, Santa visits, food vendors, Toys for Tots drop-offs, and notable daily highlights such as the Toy Drop-Off Parade, Tree Lighting and Fireworks, Drone Show, and Dance Spectacular.
Christmas in the Park
Dec 7–8 | Mesquite
Christmas in the Park is Mesquite Parks and Recreation's largest annual event to kick off the holiday season. Come for kid entertainment, an ugly sweater contest, food, and more!
Home for the Holidays
Nov 29 – Dec 1 | McKinney
Home for the Holidays is Downtown McKinney's premier festival. It's a new spin on an old favorite with horse-drawn carriages, traveling carolers, visits with Santa Claus, a Christmas tree lighting ceremony, and activities for all ages. Plus, it lets you finish all that holiday shopping in one place with over 100 boutiques, art galleries, bookstores, apparel, gifts, and antique shops.
Lights on the Farm
Nov 22 – Dec 28 | Plano
The Heritage Farmstead Museum is thrilled to present Lights on the Farm again! This family-friendly, fully outdoor event offers a quarter-mile trail through the historic farm site adorned with more than 1.5 million lights and animated displays created by First Choice Lights. Visitors can relish photo opportunities, savor hot chocolate, meet Santa, indulge in s'mores, and much more.
Plano Holiday Market
Nov 23–24 | Plano
The Plano Holiday Market is a delightful and cost-free event where you can explore an array of handcrafted holiday gifts, including items crafted from fabric, wood, ceramic, and glass. You'll also find jewelry, clothing for adults and children, candles, and soaps. In addition, discover a fantastic assortment of salsas, jams, nuts, and dips, perfect for gifting or holiday gatherings.
Hometown Christmas
Dec 7 | Rockwall
Hometown Christmas in Historic Downtown Rockwall is a day-long celebration presented by the Downtown Rockwall Association. Enjoy a festive afternoon featuring a Christmas Market in San Jacinto Plaza with delightful treats, artisan chocolate, pecans, pound cakes, and more. Kids can enjoy bounce houses, games, crafts, giveaways, a snow play area, and train rides.
HOLIDAY PERFORMANCES
Christmas Pops
Dec 6–8 & 13–15 | Dallas
The beloved tradition continues with the Dallas Symphony Chorus performing transcendent anthems, classical holiday favorites, and sing-along carols.
The Nutcracker
Nov 29 – Dec 8 & Dec 13–29 | Dallas & Fort Worth
Texas Ballet's annual production of The Nutcracker is DFW's favorite holiday tradition! Hundreds of dancers perform enchanting choreography to Tchaikovsky's magical score with live accompaniment.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra The Lost Christmas Eve
Dec 28 | Dallas
Come out for a night of rock holiday music!
Home for the Holiday
Nov 29–30 | Fort Worth
Kick off Fort Worth's beloved holiday traditions with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra! Enjoy a festive program of Christmas carols and seasonal melodies, including an exceptional "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" performance. It's the perfect family gift for the season.
'Twas the Night Before Christmas
Nov 29 – Dec 23 | Fort Worth
Join Molly and her mom on a magical Christmas treasure hunt through New York City! Featuring festive parodies of today's hit songs, this holiday spectacular will surely fill you with festive cheer!
CHRISTMAS TREE FARMS
4D Farm
Nov 30 – Dec 24 | Weatherford
Join 4D Farm to cut your own Leyland Cypress or "Blue Ice" Arizona Cypress before they run out—as early as the second week of December. Then, after doing the hard work, hop on a tractor to enjoy the Farm by hayride or warm up in the store with complimentary cookies and cider.
Haynie's Green Acres
Nov 30 – Dec 24 | Crowley
Just 20 minutes south of Fort Worth is Haynie's Green Acres, the home of crazy-colored Christmas trees and regular pre-cut firs. Kids will have fun on the hayride, tree swings, and petting zoo, and you'll enjoy warming up with complimentary cider or coffee.
Kadee Farm
Nov 23 – Dec 15 | Greenville
Sip some complimentary apple cider while you choose and cut your tree in the rustic country setting of Kadee Farm, an hour east of Collin County. While you relax with snacks at a picnic table or browse the gift shop for Christmas goods and handmade wreaths, your kids can have fun in the maze, hay jump, petting corral, and swinging tree.
Mainstay Farm Park
Nov 29 – Dec 22 | Cleburne
Enjoy hand-dipped ice cream, Coke floats, funnel cakes, and other goodies from the Filling Station. Enjoy attractions such as the Super Chute Slide, Flying Fox ride, Pedal Kart racetrack, duck races, hayrides, swings, a jumping pillow, mazes, and more.
As we celebrate the holiday season, we’re reminded of the warmth and joy that comes from connecting with our communities and loved ones. At Mosaic Realty Group, we’re here to help you find more than just a house—we’re here to help you find a place to call home. Whether you’re enjoying the festivities at a local event or cozying up in your dream home, we hope this season is filled with happiness and cherished moments. From all of us at Mosaic Realty Group, we wish you a joyous holiday season and a bright, prosperous New Year!
