DFW Holiday Events 2023 – Holiday Family Favorites

Holiday Events in DFW – Dallas Ft. Worth Family Friendly Holiday Activities

The DFW Metroplex offers a plethora of festive holiday activities perfect for the family! There are so many options that celebrate Christmas cheer, I thought I would create a list of my favorites! As a mom, I am always looking for fun family friendly experiences throughout the year! I’d love to share what I have discovered through the years of motherhood!

Holiday Cheer at Historic Downtown Attractions in DFW

Our area has so many quaint historic old town areas, I love visiting them. The nostalgia of brick lined Main Streets is so fun!

• Downtown Grapevine Christmas Capital of Texas offers amazing light features at night. Catch opening night with the grand light parade! Stroll down Main Street to enjoy all of the festive lights and decorations. This offers so many cell phone photo ops! Stop in at one of my favorites to grab a bite to eat: Piaf Mediterranean cuisine, Chez Fabian French Bistro, or Kilwins Ice Cream.
• Old Town Lewisville is a hidden gem with a quaint brick Main Street lined with locally owned mom and pop shops such as The Perc Coffee House and Old Town Wine House. This area truly gives the small town feel as many shop owners collaborate with one another! Walk to the open area park, Wayne Ferguson Plaza, to view the larger than life Christmas tree, and sip hot chocolate near the waterfront boardwalk lined with white twinkling lights! The Plaza hosts many festive events such as breakfast with Santa, holiday concerts, open air maker markets, and the Christmas Parade.

Interactive Family Holiday Attractions in the Dallas Area

Elaborate holiday outings that offers hours of entertainment for all ages!

• Gaylord LoneStar Christmas in Grapevine, Tx features the ICE exhibit where you wear a parka and explore Ice sculptures. Finish off with riding a tube down an ice hill! Walk around the Gaylord to view many decorations such as a train and more!
• Trains at North Park is a world perfect for every child and adult. The train has a 1,600 ft track that travels across landmarks of America such as San Francisco, the Grand Canyon, Garden of the Gods, and New York City to name a few! The exhibit has been running for 36 years and benefits The Ronald McDonald House!
• Bass Pro Santa’s Wonderland is located in Grapevine, Texas. The store has many interactive activities for small children as well as visiting Santa! Be sure to also stop and look at the giant fish tank in the center of the store!
• North Pole Express takes riders on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad! Enjoy hot cocoa, Christmas sing alongs, and a visit from Santa!

Christmas Lights and Decorations Across DFW

Cozy up and enjoy a night of beautiful lights and decorations!

• Dallas Arboretum and Botanic Garden Holiday at the Arboretum features the 12 Days of Christmas and a Christmas Village. They are fun in the daytime and at night!
• Fort Worth Botanic Garden Lightscape is an exciting new immersive magical light show attraction in Fort Worth.
• Texas Motor Speedway Gift of Lights in Justin. Drive on the speedway and enjoy mesmerizing lights!
• Highland Park Carriage rides is a magical experience that takes you back in time! Enjoy the clip clop of horse hooves as you gaze at the estates that are elaborately decorated. There are a few carriage companies that offer packages.

Festive Holiday Performances in DFW

• The Nutcracker at Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth
• The Gift of Christmas at Prestonwood Church in Plano
• Gloria, Sounds of the Season by Voices of Ft Worth preforms at local churches such as St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church
• Flower Mound Symphony Orchestra Christmas Concert pairs with Flower Mound Choir and Trietsch choral group.
• Coppell Arts Center features many holiday shows and events!

Pioneer Life Christmas

Travel back in time to experience Texas pioneer life.

• Lewisville Lake Environment Learning Area LLELA Christmas at the Cabin
• Nash Farm Farmstead Christmas
• Holidays at the Hearth Ft. Worth Log Cabin Village
• Christmas at the Branch Farmers Branch Historic Park

The Reason for the Season

• Live Nativity in Waxahachie
• Las Posadas at St. Ann’s in Coppell

Opportunities to Serve your Community

• Christmas caroling at nursing homes and hospitals
• Meals on Wheels
• Soup kitchen at the Salvation Army
• Operation Christmas Child fill a shoe box.
• Children’s Hunger Fund encourages the entire family to volunteer at their food packing centers.
• Deliver Meals and Cookies at local fire houses
• Giving Tree opportunities for families in need.
• Lovepacs Lewisville feeds children in need.

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