From breakfast with Santa and all of the venues for local shopping to volunteer opportunities to help those who are less fortunate and Christmas tree farms - the bonding activities with friends, neighbors, and most importantly, family, are endless.
This year, we highlight some of the coolest light shows, parades and events in the area for you and yours to experience. Here are some nearby picks.
Southlake
Southlake's Annual Tree Lighting - start: Nov 21, 2015 04:00PM
Join the City of Southlake and Southlake Town Square for a night of holiday magic! They’ll welcome the holiday season with an tree lighting event along with lots of fun for the whole fami... Read More »
Winter Club - Holiday Light Tour - start: Dec 15, 2015 05:00PM
Don't let the cold weather keep you inside this winter, come with all your friends and join us as we discover the best and brightest Christmas lights in the Metroplex.brbrWinter Club is d... Read More »
Santa's Village - start: Nov 21, 2015 10:30AM
Nothing marks the holidays like pictures with Santa Claus. Kids of all ages can visit with the jolly fella in the big red suit at Santa’s Village in Rustin Park. Starting Sunday, November... Read More »
Arlington
The Lights at Interlochen - start: Dec 19, 2015 05:00PM
One of the largest holiday light displays in north Texas comes to life when more than 200 Interlochen homeowners dress up their homes and lawns with Christmas lights and an assortment of ... Read More »
See below for a video of the drive-thru.
Holiday in the Park - start: Nov 21, 2015 12:00AM
Holiday in the Park, at Six Flags Over Texas, is the most magical time of the year filled with enchanting experiences that will help create those special family fun outings again and agai... Read More »
See below for a video of last year's event.
Flower Mound
Flower Mound Christmas - Flower Mound, TX
We are so excited to be a part of your holiday tradition! We are the first animated Christmas light display in Flower Mound . We have over 18,000 lights which are controlled by 160 channe... Read More »
Grand Prairie
Prairie Lights 2015 - start: Nov 26, 2015 06:00PM
Upon arriving at the entrance to Prairie Lights, you will be dazzled with 4 million lights set along 2 miles of path. Hundreds of ALL-NEW displays in shapes of all kinds line and arch ove... Read More »
See below for a video from last year's show.
Grapevine
Lone Star Christmas - start: Nov 12, 2015 - Jan 02, 2016 10:00AM
The Gaylord Texan Resort brings the magic of a winter wonderland indoors with its annual ICE! exhibit, featuring more than 2 million pounds of ice hand carved by a team of Chinese artisan... Read More »
See below for a video with more information.
Magic of Christmas Light Show - start: Nov 24, 2015 - Jan 02, 2016 06:00PM
See twinkling lights each and every night! This brilliantly-choreographed show runs continuously nightly starting November 24. Sing along with the city's Christmas tree, enjoy the lights ... Read More »
Fort Worth
Gift of Lights 2015 - start: Nov 26, 2015 06:00PM
This year, Gift of Lights at Texas Motor Speedway will be bigger and better than ever, with several hundred new displays as well as an all new Santa’s Village with lots of new festivities. Read More »
See below for a video from last year's show.
North Richland Hills
Diamond Loch Christmas Lights - start: Dec 05, 2015 - Jan 02, 2016 06:00PM
An annual neighborhood lights display. Read More »
See below for a video from last year's show.
Do you have photos from your home, your neighborhood, or cool light shows you've seen in Southlake and beyond? We'd love to see them. Post them in the comments, or contact us.