As we prepare to say goodbye to 2025, we can’t wait to send this year off in festive style. No matter your budget, neighborhood or who you want to make memories with, our list is overflowing with fun things to do. We’ve organized them alphabetically by city and then chronologically by start date. Events that have already begun appear at the top. Pricing details (including several free events), address info and links to each venue’s website make it easy to plan your end-of-year adventures. (All information is subject to change). Make sure to look beyond Tarrant County for events in Dallas and Collin counties, as well as outlying areas within driving distance.
Arlington
Texas Christkindl Market
- One of the largest German-inspired holiday markets in the Southwest.
- Free (with some paid activities)
- Through Dec. 23
- North Plaza at Globe Life Field, 1650 E. Randol Mill Road, Arlington
- txchristkindlmarket.com
The Light Park
- A magical, mile-long drive-through light experience.
- Tickets: From $40 per vehicle ($80-$130 for a season pass)
- Through Jan. 4
- Hurricane Harbor parking lot, 1800 E. Lamar Blvd., Arlington
- thelightpark.com
Six Flags Holiday in the Park
- 40th anniversary year of thrill rides, holiday shows, delectable treats and appearances from Santa himself.
- Tickets: From $55 (ticket includes park access through Labor Day 2026)
- Through Dec. 31
- Six Flags Over Texas, 2201 E. Road to Six Flags, Arlington
- sixflags.com
Holmes for the Holidays
- Sherlock investigates a murder in this comedy mystery.
- Tickets: $35-$40 ($5 student rush prices 15 minutes before curtain)
- Dec. 5-21 (Thursdays-Sundays)
- Theatre Arlington, 305 W. Main St., Arlington
- theatrearlington.org
Blue Christmas with Victor Trevino
- Celebrate Christmas Elvis-style with one of the top Elvis impersonators in the region.
- Tickets: $36-$91
- Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m.
- Arlington Music Hall, 224 N. Center St., Arlington
- eventbrite.com
Holiday Lights Parade
- Nighttime parade through downtown Arlington followed by tree lighting.
- Free
- Dec. 14, 6 p.m.
- Downtown Arlington (check link for this year’s parade route)
- holidaylightsparade.com
Navidades de México Espectáculo
- A Mexican Christmas celebration with 100 ballet folklorico dancers.
- Tickets: $40
- Dec. 14, 6 p.m.
- Arlington Music Hall, 224 N. Center St., Arlington
- eventbrite.com
Home for the Holidays
- Peabo Bryson and Sheena Easton lead a star-studded musical line-up.
- Tickets: $63-$180
- Dec. 19, 7 p.m.
- Arlington Music Hall, 224 N. Center St., Arlington
- eventbrite.com
Bedford
Letters to Santa
- A special North Pole Air Mailbox awaits letters to Santa.
- Free
- Nov. 24-Dec. 8
- Santa Mailbox at Old Bedford School, 2400 School Lane, Bedford
- bedfordtx.gov
Christmas Tree Lighting
- Musical performances from local school choirs, photos with Santa, a holiday market, food trucks, crafts and tree lighting ceremony.
- Free
- Dec. 5, 5-8 p.m. (tree lighting at 7:30 p.m.)
- Generations Park at Boys Ranch, 2801 Forest Ridge Drive, Bedford
- bedfordtx.gov
Holiday Outdoor Movie: The Muppet Christmas Carol
- Watch Kermit, Miss Piggy and the gang turn Christmas upside-down in this comedy gem.
- Free (snacks and drinks for sale)
- Dec. 12, 5-9 p.m. (movie begins at sundown)
- Bedford Senior Activity Center, 3524 Central Drive, Bedford
- bedfordtx.gov
Fort Worth
Christmas in the Garden
- Self-guided trail of breathtaking light displays, including the Candy Cane Tunnel and magnificent Christmas Tree Show, plus visits with Santa and delicious seasonal treats.
- Tickets: $13-$58
- Through Jan. 4
- Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth
- fwbg.org
Rooftop Cinema Club Fireside Films
- Don the provided headphones for an immersive cinematic experience in an outdoor space kept cozy by wood-burning heaters.
- Tickets: $21-$30
- Through Jan. 4
- Rooftop Cinema Club, 235 Throckmorton St., Fort Worth
- rooftopcinemaclub.com
Stockyards Rodeo Rink
- 4,000-square-foot professional ice skating rink with 90-minute sessions.
- Tickets: $20-$80 (family/friend 4-pack), includes skate rental
- Through Jan. 4
- Livestock Exchange Building, 131 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth
- fortworthstockyards.com
Mariachi Herencia de Mexico: A Mariachi Christmas
- Experience holiday classics with a mariachi twist for an unforgettable night of music and culture.
- Tickets: $39-$80
- Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m.
- Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth
- basshall.com
A Christmas Story: The Musical
- Stage version of the holiday fave with leg lamps, bb guns and rabbit suits.
- Tickets: $44-$109
- Dec. 5-7
- Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth
- basshall.com
Fort Worth Parade of Lights
- Parade with 100-plus floats themed “Sparkle! Dazzle! Shine!” winding its way through the city.
- Free; Tickets with seats: $17-$33
- Nov. 30, 6 p.m. (early arrival recommended)
- Downtown Fort Worth
- fortworthparadeoflights.org
Gift of Lights
- Two-mile drive-through experience featuring glowing tunnels, festive displays and 3 million twinkling lights.
- Tickets: $35-$60 per vehicle based on size
- Nov. 27-Jan. 4
- Texas Motor Speedway, 3545 Lone Star Circle, Fort Worth
- giftoflightstexas.com
Cowboy Santa’s Grand Arrival Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony
- Full day of festivities, starting with the cattle drive and Cowboy Santa’s welcome parade and finishing with a tree lighting ceremony.
- Free
- Nov. 28, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (tree lighting at 6 p.m.)
- Fort Worth Stockyards, 131 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth
- fortworthstockyards.org
Home for the Holidays
- Santa joins the Fort Worth Symphony on stage for a holiday show where the audience is encouraged to sing along.
- Tickets: $43-$115
- Nov. 28-29, 7:30 p.m.
- Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth
- fwsymphony.org
Photos with Cowboy Santa and Story Time with Mrs. Claus
- Visit Cowboy Santa and enjoy stories with Mrs. Claus on select dates. Book a photo appointment and skip the line.
- Free (fee for photos)
- Nov. 28-Dec. 24
- RFD-TV Lawn at the Fort Worth Stockyards, 130 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth
- fortworthstockyards.org
Jingle Ball
- 106.1 KISS FM and iHeart Radio’s annual holiday concert, this year starring Alex Warren, Nelly and a special K-Pop Demon Hunters sing-a-long.
- Tickets: $40-$466
- Dec. 2, 6:30 p.m. (show starts 7:30 p.m.)
- Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth
- dickiesarena.com
Fort Worth Chorale: Stories and Carols
- The chorus sings a variety of joyful carols, old and new.
- Tickets: $6-$25
- Dec. 5-7
- Various locations in Irving, Trophy Club and Fort Worth
- fortworthchorale.org
24th Annual Christmas in the Stockyards
- Reindeer games, a matinee rodeo, plus holiday sights and sounds and Christmas parade.
- Free
- Dec. 6, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Fort Worth Stockyards, 131 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth
- fortworthstockyards.org
36th Annual Fort Worth Margarita Ball
- Gala featuring live music, food and plenty of margaritas, with proceeds benefiting Children’s Charities of Fort Worth.
- Tickets: Starting at $150
- Dec. 6, 7 p.m.-midnight
- Omni Fort Worth Hotel, 1300 Houston St., Fort Worth
- childrenscharitiesfw.com
Fort Worth Official Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl
- Multi-bar crawl with drink specials throughout the evening and a social media costume contest.
- Tickets: $19-$31 (discounted group rate available)
- Dec. 6, 4-10 p.m.
- Fort Worth
- pubcrawls.com
The Nutcracker
- Texas Ballet Theater production with a live orchestra and holiday magic.
- Tickets: $30-$162
- Dec. 12-28
- Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth
- texasballettheater.org
Vienna Light Orchestra Christmas
- Enchanting holiday music that blends symphonic sound with a theatrical aesthetic.
- Tickets: $61-$155
- Nov. 29, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
- Will Rogers Auditorium, 3401 W. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth
- viennalightorchestra.com
Elf in Concert
- Enjoy the heartwarming tale of Buddy the Elf on the big screen while the Fort Worth Symphony plays the score live.
- Tickets: $46-$103
- Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m.
- Will Rogers Auditorium, 3401 W. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth
- fwsymphony.org
Jingle Bell Run North Texas
- Festive race benefiting the Arthritis Foundation.
- Registration: $30-$55
- Dec. 20, 7 a.m. (first race begins at 8 a.m.)
- Shops at Clearfork in Fort Worth, 5188 Monahans Ave., Fort Worth
- arthritis.org
Buckin’ New Year’s Eve
- Ring in 2026 with some adrenaline-pumping rodeo action and a pyrotechnics show at midnight.
- Tickets: From $61-$113
- Dec. 31, 8 p.m. (pre-show lawn party starts at 6 p.m.)
- Cowtown Coliseum, 121 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth
- cowtowncoliseum.com
Grand Prairie
Tianyu Lights Festival
- Immersive nighttime walk-through experience through luminous art installations.
- Through Jan. 18
- Tickets: $16-$35
- Texas Trust CU Theater Festival Grounds, 1001 Texas Trust Way, Grand Prairie
- tianyuculture.us
Prairie Lights
- Drive-thru holiday light park with a walk-through forest and carnival rides.
- Tickets: From $50 per car (fast pass and larger vehicle pricing varies)
- Nov. 27-Dec. 31
- Lynn Creek Park, 5610 Lake Ridge Parkway, Grand Prairie
- prairielights.org
Epic H20lidays
- Popular indoor waterpark gets in the holiday spirit with jaw-dropping shows and festive decorations.
- Tickets: $49
- Nov. 29-Dec. 30
- Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark, 2970 Epic Place, Grand Prairie
- epicwaters.com
Main Street Magic
- Ice skating, tree lighting, world’s largest snowman, holiday market, craft fairs and more throughout the month.
- Free (some events and attractions may have a fee)
- Dec. 4-Jan.7
- 300 W. Main St., Grand Prairie
- visitgrandprairietx.com
Tree Lighting & Lighted Holiday Parade
- Live carols, a drone show, and festive vendors.
- Free
- Dec. 6, 6–9 p.m.
- 300 W. Main St.
- grandfungp.com
Anastasia the Musical
- Grand Prairie Arts Council presentation of the holiday classic set during the Romanov Empire.
- Tickets: $20–$33
- Dec. 12-21
- Uptown Theater, 120 E. Main St, Grand Prairie
- prekindle.com
Holiday Market
- Local artisans sell their wares amid holiday decor and a festive environment.
- Free
- Dec. 13, 6-9 p.m.
- City Hall parking lot, 300 W. Main St., Grand Prairie
- gptx.org
Grapevine
Winter Wonderland Bubbles at Hotel Vin
- Ski lodge-inspired Winter Wonderland with cozy private “bubbles” outfitted in luxury textiles from Pendleton.
- Tickets: $200-260 per reservation, accommodating up to five guests for 90 minutes
- Through February 15
- WineYard Grille + Bar at Hotel Vin, 215 E. Dallas Road, Grapevine
- grapevinetexasusa.com
Phenomenomaly at Meow Wolf Grapevine
- Limited-time adventure featuring new characters, interactive storylines and exclusive treats at Meow Wolf.
- Tickets: $20-$50
- Through Jan. 4
- Grapevine Mills, 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway, Suite 253, Grapevine
- meowwolf.com
Christmas at Gaylord Texan
- ICE! featuring Elf interactive experience, ice skating, snow tubing, caroling and more.
- Tickets: From $34
- Through Jan. 4
- Gaylord Texan, 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine
- christmasatgaylordtexan.com
Holly Jolly Bar
- Third Rail at Hotel Vin transforms for the holiday season with kitschy decor, seasonal cocktails and special programming.
- Free (cost for food and beverages)
- Through Dec. 31
- Hotel Vin, 815 S. Main St., Grapevine
- grapevinetexasusa.com
A Sherlock Carol
- Detective Holmes gets hired by Tiny Tim to solve the murder of Mr. Scrooge.
- Tickets: $19-$22
- Through Dec. 7
- Runway Theatre, 215 N. Dooley St.,
- Grapevine
- runwaytheatre.com
Christmas Tribute Performances
- Tribute bands covering beloved acts, from Trans-Siberian Orchestra to Frank Sinatra, bring the holiday season to life with nostalgia to spare.
- Tickets: $18-$50
- Through Dec. 20
- Palace Arts Center, 300 S. Main St., Grapevine
- grapevinetexasusa.com
Texas Star Dinner Theater
- A Cold-Hearted Christmas follows the mean exploits of one E. B. Neazer on Christmas Eve.
- Tickets: $71 (includes taxes/fees)
- Through Dec. 31
- Texas Star Dinner Theater, 816 S. Main St., Grapevine
- texasstardinnertheater.com
Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops
- Weekend giveaways, photos with Santa and more holiday surprises.
- Free
- Through Dec. 30
- Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, 2501 Bass Pro Drive, Grapevine
- basspro.com
Fire Your Own Glass Ornament
- Work with artisans in the glassblowing studio to help create unique ornaments to take home and treasure forever.
- Prices vary
- Through Jan. 3
- Vetro Art Glass, 701 S. Main St. #103, Grapevine
- vetroartglass.com
Peace Plaza Ice Rink
- Hour-long skating sessions on a Texas-sized ice rink surrounded by festive holiday decor.
- Tickets: $20 (includes skate rental)
- Nov. 22-Jan. 6
- Peace Plaza at Grapevine Main Station, 815 S. Main St., Grapevine
- grapevinetexasusa.com
Classic Holiday Movies
- More than a dozen holiday film classics on the big screen at the historic Palace Theatre throughout the season.
- Nov. 22-Dec. 23
- Tickets: Starting at $10
- Palace Arts Center, 300 S. Main St., Grapevine
- grapevinetexasusa.com
Photos with Santa
- Get a keepsake photo at the Grapevine Christmas Market General Store.
- Photos: $40
- Nov. 24-Dec. 30
- 701 S. Main St., Grapevine
- grapevinetexasusa.com
Grapevine Christmas Market
- Numerous artists, creators and vendors selling unique gifts in the Christmas Capital of Texas™.
- Free
- Nov. 24-Dec. 30
- Cotton Belt Railroad Historic District, 705 S. Main St., Grapevine
- grapevinetexasusa.com
Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge
- Great Wolf Lodge transforms into a winter wonderland with numerous activities for kids and families.
- Tickets: Prices vary
- Nov. 24-Jan. 6
- Great Wolf Lodge, 100 Great Wolf Drive, Grapevine
- greatwolf.com
37th Annual Carol of Lights
- Live entertainment, food and beverage vendors, an artisan market and kids’ activities.
- Free
- Nov. 25, 4-8:30 p.m.
- Grapevine City Hall, 200 Main St., Grapevine
- gograpevine.com
Merry & Bright Christmas Drone Shows
- More than 400 drones create a spectacular holiday display in the night sky.
- Free
- Dec. 1 and 8, 7 p.m.
- Peace Circle at Grapevine Main Station, 815 S. Main St., Grapevine
- gograpevine.com
46th Annual Parade of Lights
- Main Street comes to life with more than 100 glowing floats and marching bands in the theme of “Storybook Parade.”Free
- Free
- Dec. 4, 7 p.m.
- Historic Main Street (parade route begins at Hanover and Main Street)
- grapevinechamber.org
LEGOLAND Holiday Bricktacular
- LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Grapevine Mills Mall gets its halls decked out for the holidays, including a LEGO Santa Claus.
- Tickets: From $20
- Nov. 28-Dec. 24
- LEGOLAND Discover Center, 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway, Grapevine
- legolanddiscoverycenter.com
Nash Farm Farmstead Christmas Celebration
- A celebration of the season and open house that includes ornament making, traditional music, refreshments and more.
- Tickets: $5
- Dec. 6, 1-4p.m.
- Historic Nash Farm, 626 Ball St., Grapevine
- NashFarm.org
Holiday Murder Mystery Dinner: Bad Santa
- Christmas-themed murder mystery dinner with wine pairings at Messina Hof Winery.
- Tickets: $99 (includes gratuity and fees)
- Dec. 5, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
- Messina Hof Winery, 201 S. Main St., Grapevine
- messinahof.com
SEA LIFE Scuba Diving Santa
- Watch Santa swim with sharks and stingrays for a unique experience while exploring SEA LIFE Grapevine.
- Tickets: From $23 (includes general admission)
- Dec. 6, 13, 20, 24, 11 a.m.
- SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium, 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway, Grapevine
- visitsealife.com
Keller
Holly Days
- Very Merry Light Parade, pictures with Santa, fireworks display, vendors, Christmas Tree lighting and more.
- Free
- Dec. 5, 6-10 p.m.
- Keller Town Hall, 1100 Bear Creek Parkway, Keller
- cityofkeller.com
Southlake
Santa’s Village
- Photos with Santa in a festive setting.
- Free
- Through Dec. 24, times vary
- Southlake Town Square, 1400 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake
- visitsouthlaketexas.com