Here’s your guide to holiday lights in Dallas-Fort Worth
The holiday season is here, and between the family get-togethers and the shopping, it can be easy to miss all the holiday activities. Here’s a list of events in case you need to add a little extra joy to your holiday celebrations:
Fort Worth
If Scrooge was a Brother, Dec. 12, Sundance Square. A different look at Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Visitors will see the Christmas classic told with prominent figures in Black history. The show is recommended for audiences 12 years old and older.
The Modern Lights, Nov. 29 to Feb. 2, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth has lit up their trees and, in the holiday spirit, the gallery will offer free admission from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday and until 8 p.m. on Friday. Even if you don’t go for the art, the tree could make the perfect Selfie backdrop.
Texas Motor Speedway Gift of Lights, through Jan. 5, Texas Motor Speedway. The Gift of Lights show gives you the opportunity to see a light display in one of Texas’ biggest sports arenas. Pull into the racetrack and enjoy the spectacle of multicolor lights while playing Christmas music on your car’s radio. While you won’t be able to drive on the actual track, this is a great way to get the family together for the holiday. Prices are by the carload. Active military and first responders get $2 off with a valid ID and everyone else can get $2 off by donating five canned food goods.
Dallas
Dallas Zoo Lights, Dec. 13 to Jan. 5, Dallas Zoo. When the animals go to bed the Dallas Zoo flips on more than 1 million Christmas lights. While you may not be able to see your favorite animal most Dallas Zoo Lights nights, you will be able to find a silk lantern with the shape of your favorite animal. Admission runs from $14 to $17.
Galleria Dallas Menorah Lighting Ceremony, Dec. 22 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Galleria mall in Dallas. Enjoy traditional Jewish Hanukkah celebrations as the Galleria in Dallas lights the first candle of the menorah. Local synagogue Shaare Tefilla will bring Rabbi Ariel Rackovsky and the congregation’s children choir to tell the story of the Menorah and the children’s choir sings.
Arlington
Holiday Lights Parade, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 14, downtown Arlington. Bring a lawn chair, your warmest blanket and a thermos of hot chocolate to downtown Arlington and setup for the city’s Christmas parade. The parade starts at 6 p.m., but Santa and some reindeer games will be there starting at 2 p.m. and the city has entertainment planned starting at 3 p.m. Website:
Texas Christkindl Market, Nov. 29 to Dec. 22, North Plaza at Globe Life Field. A German Christmas experience, Texas Christkindl Market is a great place to experience another culture and buy some unique Christmas gifts. Take your kids or your date to the ice skating rink and shop for exclusive Kathe Wohlfahrt Christmas decorations by Rothenburg ob der Tauber. If that’s not your style, there are more than 20 vendors as well as food options. Admission is free.
Six Flags Holiday in the Park, Nov. 23 to Jan. 5, Six Flags over Texas. Holiday in the Park isn’t just about riding roller coasters in the cold. Six Flags has special shows, light displays and rides to give some extra life to your Christmas celebrations. If you don’t have a season pass, you can get 40% off your tickets, costing about $51 after discount. Ticket discounts are available until Dec. 31.
Euless
Heritage Park Christmas, Dec. 14, Heritage Park in Euless. Celebrate Christmas with a historic flair at Heritage Park. Visit the Himes Log House, McCormick Barn, Fuller House and the Euless Heritage Museum to learn about Euless history while celebrating the holiday season.
Bedford
Daystar Christmas, Dec. 10 through January 5, Daystar Television Network. If the weather outside is too frightful, maybe staying in your car to view some Christmas lights would be delightful. While you can get out and walk around the more than 1 million lights at Daystar Christmas, the event has added a light tunnel for the first time. If you want pictures with Santa, a visit to the lifesize Nativity scene or to enjoy a reading of christmas stories, though, you’ll need to get out of the headed interior of your vehicle. The Scratch Cafe, on site, will offer hot chocolate and coffee to keep you warm. Admission is free.
Waxahachie
Bethlehem Revisited, Dec. 13 to Dec. 15, 6-9 p.m, Central Presbeterian Church of Waxahachie. This interactive theater brings everything from shopkeeps to Roman soldiers to the nativity together in a retelling of the Christmas story. Admission is free.
Grapevine
City Hall Light Show Spectacular and Whosville, Grapevine Town Hall and historic town square, Nov. 25 to Jan. 4. If you’ve ever wanted to join a Christmas carol choir led by a Christmas tree, now is your chance. Grapevine is bringing a choreographed Christmas light show and the town’s take on Dr. Seuss’ Whoville to the center of the city. Admission to this event is free, but Grapevine also has a host of other Christmas events like a wine train and Victorian Christmas events. Information and pricing is available on the city’s website.
Ice! and Lone Star Christmas, Nov. 15 to Jan. 5, 2020, Gaylord Texan Resort. Gaze upon 2 million Christmas lights, a 54 foot tall Christmas tree, 15,000 ornaments and an eight foot tall gingerbread house at the Gaylord Texan. And of course, “Ice,” a Charlie Brown Christmas experience carved out of more than 2 million pounds of colored ice. Tickets are $23.99 for adults and $14.99 for Children.
Grand Prairie
Prairie Lights, Dec. 13 to Dec. 29, Lynn Creek Park at Joe Pool Lake. Drive through or take a walk at Prairie Lights in Grand Prairie. The drive through light show has the opportunity to explore the Christmas village halfway through, where kids can meet Santa and everyone can enjoy a cup of hot cocoa, hot apple cider, coffee and foods like funnel cakes and kettle corn. Admission is free.
This story was originally published December 11, 2019 at 6:00 AM with the headline "Here’s your guide to holiday lights in Dallas-Fort Worth."