Holidays in Dallas–Fort Worth

Christmas lights, pictures with Santa, holiday markets, and parades across the Metroplex, from drive-thru light shows to the neighborhoods worth a slow evening cruise.

Curated for North Texas by Lacey Brutschy · 2026 holiday season. Tap any pin or listing for dates, prices, the event website, and directions.

Drive-thru Neighborhood Zoo, garden, walk Santa Market / festival Parade Dashed ring = 2026 dates not posted yet

Dates and prices come from organizers and local event guides as of early November 2026. Listings marked "2026 dates TBA" haven't posted this year's schedule yet; the dates shown are last season's or the usual pattern, so check the website before you go. Drive-thru and timed-entry events usually price by date and sell out on weekends, so buy online in advance. Neighborhood displays are private homes: drive slowly, park legally, and expect the biggest crowds the week before Christmas.