The Complete Round-Up of Christmas Events in Dallas Fort Worth in 2021

Looking for Fort Worth \ Dallas Christmas Events & Dallas Christmas lights this December? This list has it all! From markets to light shows to ice skating, we are sharing all the best places to celebrate this Christmas season in Dallas Fort Worth! 

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Free Dallas Christmas Events + Christmas Light Displays

Christmas Capitol of Texas in Grapevine

Grapevine, TX || November 22 – December 25, 2021

My childhood Christmas spot since I grew up in Grapevine! They’re known as the Christmas Capitol of Texas for good reason, y’all. Everything from the Parade of Lights on December 2nd to having the Polar Express right in our backyard. You can drive down to Main Street and walk all the way down for the most delightful Christmas Aftoon in the cutest main street. A must!

Vitruvian Lights in Addison

Addison, TX || November 26 – January 2nd, 2022

From now until New Years you can walk around the Dallas version of Austin’s Trail of Lights in Addison! This holiday gem is a blast and makes for stunning photos at night. One of the best Dallas Christmas light shows to take advantage of!

Daystar Holiday Display

Bedford, TX || November 25 – January 2, 2022

This year, Daystar in Euless will be hosting its own holiday pop-up every evening! A kid-friendly Christmas town, plenty of lights, a drive-through tunnel, and so much more. A great event if you live in the Dallas area suburbs as I do!

Christmas in Frisco Light Display

Frisco, TX || November 26 – January 2, 2022

Going above and beyond with one of the largest choreographed light and music displays in North Texas. Plus they have an ice skating ring and a christmas tree maze, which makes it a blast for the kiddos and adults both!

Christmas in Roanoke

Roanoke, TX || November 26 – December 25, 2021

Little ‘ole Roanoke throws it back with their traditional Holiday celebration on December 1st! Perfect for that outside of Dallas proper and a great spot to bring kids! Everything from a Sip and Shop on November 27th, to a full celebration on December 4th and then Santa on December 11th.

Christmas at the Gaylord Hotel

Roanoke, TX || November 12 – January 2, 2022

Another childhood classic of mine! The Gaylord Hotel in Grapevine, Texas goes ALL. OUT every holiday season. You can pop into the lobby for the most elaborate Christmas display in Dallas you’ll see, or enjoy one of their countless Christmas events. Either way, you’ll get lots of lights, activities, shows, and events at the Gaylord.

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Ticketed Dallas Christmas Events and Christmas Festivals

Enchant Christmas in Dallas

Dallas, TX || December 6 – January 2, 2022 || $20+ Per Person

Enchant Christmas is one of the biggest Christmas events in Dallas! It’s a huge experience featuring live events, a light maze, shopping, dining, ice skating, and more. It’s basically a Christmas Festival! Prices do begin at $20 per person

Holiday at the Arboretum

Dallas, TX || December 6th – December 31st, 2021 || $15 per person

12 Days of Christmas features light shows, music, and hot cocoa! Their displays are always stunning for the holidays and feature the Christmas Village, the Artistry of the Nativity, the Dazzling Musical Christmas Tree, and 12 days of Christmas gazebo displays. Great for kids, tickets are $12 for kinds under 12 and $17 for adults

Dallas Zoo Lights

Oak Cliff, Dallas, TX || November 19th – December 31st, 2021 || $65+ per car

Dallas Zoo Lights is going all out this year, with a full adventure through the zoo. While the animals are asleep, the humans can check out the 3D light sculptures, massive animal lanterns, and so much more from the comfort of their car!

Snowday + Santaland in Dallas

Dallas, TX || December 6th – December 24th, 2021 || $25+ per person

One of the cutest Christmas events in Dallas this season would have to be Santaland. You can basically pretend you’re visiting the North Pole with this showcase! Think about riding on the Santaland Express train, wandering through the snowy Christmas trees, visiting Santa’s House, and enjoying so much more at this display. You can purchase tickets for the individual events, or get a combo which is about $12 for kids under 12 or $27 for adults

Prairie Lights in Grand Prairie

Grand Prairie, TX || November 20th – December 31st, 2021 || $35+ per car

Let’s all agree that nobody wants to get out of their warm car when it’s freezing outside, and with Prairie Lights, you don’t have to! Seriously one of the coolest spots, an easy Dallas Christmas lights event. Drive through 4 million Christmas lights from the comfort of a heated vehicle? Yes, please! Prices start at about $35 per car to go through

Highland Park Carraige Rides

Dallas, TX || December 6th – December 31st, 2021 || $10+ per carraige

NOT cheap, but seriously cool. Grab a large group of friends to split up this horse-drawn carriage ride through the Highland Park Christmas lights which are NEXT LEVEL. If you’re looking to impress a special someone, I would definitely say this will knock their fuzzy socks off!

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Ice Skating in Dallas Fort Worth

Gallaria Dallas Ice Skating

$10+ || December 1st – January 12th, 2021

Skate around the gorgeous Christmas tree at the Galleria mall! A perfect holiday event for families. Also, they’ll have amazing Olympic Ice Skaters performing there throughout the month, so make sure to check the schedule for that! 

Panther Island Ice Skating in Fort Worth

$6.50+ || November 19th – January 17th, 2022

The only ice skating spot in Fort Worth and it is a cutie! Not a huge rink, and absolutely will be packed, but great if you don’t mind either of those things. Either way, its a fun way to pretend we’re experiencing winter in Texas!

Gaylord Texas Grapevine Ice Skating

$18 || November 29th – January 2nd, 2022

In addition to ICE at the Gaylord, they do have an ice skating rink! Not as insane as the Galleria, but definitely a good place to go with a group of friends this winter! 

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Christmas Bars in Dallas Fort Worth

Miracle at Royal 38

Uptown, Dallas, Texas || November 12 – December 31, 2021

Miracle has returned to Dallas at Royal 38 bar in Uptown, Dallas! This miracle pop up brings over the top decor, elaborate drinks, and a great time. My one complaint is that the drinks are a little on the expensive side, so maybe just go once!

The Tipsy Elf Cocktail Bar in Bishop Arts

Bishop Arts, Dallas, Texas || November 26 – December 25, 2021

Tipsy Elf has taken over the Good Companions spot in Bishop Arts District and gone above and beyond! No reservations required (love that) with fun signature cocktails and amazing decor. They’ll also being shows with Dallas Drag Queen, Gloria Devine. Overall, one of my top spot recommendations

Sippin’ Santa at RoPo

Knox Henderson, Dallas, Texas || November 11 – December 31, 2021

The tiki traditional holiday pop up Sippin’ Santa will ALSO be at RoPo and Logan, a midwest dive bar in Dallas. Think North Pole Punch, Runaway Sleigh, and more warm cocktails. Plus they have a full food menu and no reservations are required!

Winter Wonderland at the Henry

Uptown, Dallas, Texas || November 23 – December 31, 2021

The Henry has gone above and beyond turning their beautiful restaurant into a full winter wonderland! Reservations are going to be recommended, and even required for groups of 6+. And they do have a $5 cover charge. But the food and ambiance will make it worth it!

Leela’s Wine Bar

Dallas, Texas and Trophy Club, Texas || November 19 – January 1, 2022

Leela’s has returned with their wine bar holiday pop-up! Going on throughout the month of December 2021, you can visit their Christmas cocktails and all-out decor at both their Dallas and Trophy Club locations

Campo Verde Mexican Restaurant

Arlington, Texas || November 2021 – April 2021

Campo Verde’s Christmas display is basically year-round at this point! They’ve gone entirely all out and made the restaurant a full-fledged target dollar section extravaganza and it’s worth a visit.

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Christmas Markets in Dallas Fort Worth

Texas Christkindl Market

Choctaw Stadium in Arlington || December 11th, 2021

This German Christmas market is hanging out in Arlington, and is one of the largest holiday markets you’ll find in the state! Open until Christmas Tuesday – Sunday from 11am to 9pm featuring lots of incredible local vendors. There are no admission fees, but parking fees may apply!

Saint Michaels’ Farmers Market

Klyde Warren Park in Dallas || December 18th, 2021

Visit Klyde Warren Park on December 18th for an elaborate pop-up farmer holiday market in Dallas! Get lots of local farmers, food artisans, and more at this market, and maybe pick up a local gift or two for your loved ones in Dallas!

Holiday Artisan Fair in Dallas

Chappel of the Cross in Dallas || December 11th, 2021

Need some gift ideas and holiday inspiration? Join the Holiday Artist Fair at the Chapel of the Cross in Dallas. Lots of amazing local crafted gifts and artisan treats and more! Totally free to attend

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Thanks for checking out our Dallas Christmas events & Christmas Events in Dallas Fort Worth blog post for the 2021 Holiday Season! I love getting to share these amazing events, and I hope you’ll enjoy them too. If you have any you think are worth adding, comment below and let me know!

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