Your 2024 DFW Holiday Event Guide is here, and North Texas is bursting with holiday cheer! From dazzling parades and ice skating to immersive light displays and festive dining, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this season. Whether you’re continuing beloved traditions or exploring new experiences, these activities are sure to multiply your Christmas magic. So grab a cup of hot cocoa, bundle up, and check out our top holiday picks!
1. Christmas Parades & Tree Lightings
Dallas Holiday Parade
📅 Dec. 7 | Downtown Dallas
Kick off the holidays at the Dallas Holiday Parade, the city’s largest one-day outdoor event. Enjoy marching bands, festive floats, giant balloons, and, of course, a dazzling tree lighting. Don’t forget to visit nearby food trucks and local restaurants for holiday treats!
Klyde Warren Park’s Tree Lighting Celebration
📅 Dec. 7 | 4 PM – 7 PM | Klyde Warren Park
Celebrate the season amid snow flurries, crafts, face painting, and live holiday performances. As the sun sets, watch the park’s stunning Christmas tree light up against the Dallas skyline.
2. Ice Skating Adventures
Peace Plaza Ice Rink
📅 Nov. 22 – Jan. 7 | Grapevine
Take a spin at Texas’ largest outdoor ice rink in the heart of Grapevine’s Historic Main Street. Lace up your skates and glide beneath a towering 60-foot Christmas tree for the ultimate winter wonderland experience.
Omni Dallas: Ice, Lights, and City Nights
📅 Nov. 22 – Jan. 5 | Omni Hotel, Dallas
For the first time, the Omni Dallas transforms its Pegasus Lawn into a whimsical ice-skating destination. Skate under twinkling holiday lights with the city skyline as your backdrop.
3. Christmas Concerts
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Holiday Series
📍 Meyerson Symphony Center
Let the sounds of the season fill your heart as the Dallas Symphony Orchestra performs holiday classics, from Christmas Pops to the magical “Elf in Concert.” Perfect for the whole family!
4. Holiday Cultural Performances
Black Nativity
📅 Dec. 5 – 22 | Bishop Arts Theatre
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Black Nativity, a soulful retelling of the Nativity story featuring Gospel music, dramatic dance, and inspirational storytelling.
The Nutcracker
📅 Nov. 29 – Dec. 29 | Winspear Opera House & Bass Performance Hall
Experience the timeless ballet, The Nutcracker, brought to life by the Texas Ballet Theater with enchanting choreography and Tchaikovsky’s classic score.
5. Walkable Christmas Wonderlands
Holiday at the Arboretum
📅 Nov. 9 – Jan. 5 | Dallas Arboretum
Stroll through the 10th anniversary of the 12 Days of Christmas Gazebos, the dazzling Christmas Village, and the Musical Tree. Don’t miss the historic DeGolyer House, decked out in holiday splendor.
Lightscape
📅 Nov. 22 – Jan. 5 | Fort Worth Botanic Gardens
Immerse yourself in a magical blend of nature and lights. Explore trails with stunning displays, sip seasonal drinks, and snap photos with Santa.
6. Dazzling Light Displays
Coca-Cola Classic Christmas
📅 Nov. 22 – Dec. 29 | Choctaw Stadium
Step into the world’s largest Christmas maze and holiday village! Enjoy life-sized light sculptures, live entertainment, ice skating, shopping, and dining—all with a guest appearance from Santa himself.
ICE! at Gaylord Texan
📅 Nov. 24 – Jan. 5 | Gaylord Texan
Explore breathtaking ice sculptures themed around Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ and acres of festive lights. Slide down real snow tubes, solve a holiday escape room, and sip cocktails at the Ice Bar.
7. Neighborhood Light Displays
Highland Park
Since 1951, Highland Park has dazzled visitors with its elaborate Christmas light displays. Snuggle up for a carriage ride through this iconic neighborhood and soak in the holiday magic.
Other Must-See Neighborhoods:
- Swiss Avenue
- Lakewood
- Kessler Park
- Forest Hills
8. Christmas Pop-Up Bars & Restaurants
Decked-out establishments around DFW are serving festive cocktails and holiday-themed menus. Here are some of our favorites:
- Mariah Carey’s Black Irish Holiday Bar | Virgin Hotel
- Leela’s Holiday House | Leela’s Wine Bars
- Miracle on Greenville Ave. | HIDE
- Winterproof at Waterproof | Statler Hotel
- The Cocoa Lounge | Adolphus Hotel
9. Michelin-Star Dining
Gather your loved ones for a festive dinner at one of DFW’s Michelin-rated restaurants. Book early for a culinary experience as magical as the season itself.
10. Seasonal Soirees at Home
Transform your outdoor space into a winter wonderland! From holiday landscaping to vibrant seasonal color installations, we can help you spread cheer throughout your neighborhood. Contact us today to schedule your holiday landscape makeover.
🎅 Whether it’s dazzling lights, festive performances, or delicious holiday treats, DFW offers endless opportunities to make your Christmas season magical. Which activity will you try first? 🎄✨