101 Ideas for Holiday Family Fun in Fort Worth - 2025
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Grapevine: the Christmas Capital of Texas
Grapevine, Texas, the Christmas Capital of Texas, is set to dazzle visitors with over 1,400 festive events in just 40 days during the 2024 holiday season. Families can look forward to a magical array of attractions, including the beloved Santa's North Pole Express, where children can embark on a enchanting journey aboard the Grapevine Vintage Railroad. Adults can enjoy the Christmas Wine Trains for a more sophisticated experience. The Peace Plaza Ice Rink offers outdoor skating under the stars, while classic holiday films will be screened at the Historic Palace Theatre. Younger children can enjoy Christmas Cartoons & Crafts at the Lancaster Theatre. The Grapevine Christmas Market 2024 provides an opportunity to find unique, handcrafted gifts, and the 45th Annual Parade of Lights on December 5th promises a spectacular display with the theme "Toys, Trains & Candy Canes." Other highlights include the Hometown Christmas exhibition, Nash Farm Farmstead Christmas Celebration, and the Elf Adventure at the Settlement to City Museums. With festive decorations adorning Main Street, holiday shows, and seasonal treats at local eateries, Grapevine truly embodies the spirit of Christmas, offering unforgettable experiences for visitors of all ages!
101 Ideas for Holiday Family Fun in Fort Worth - 2025
Santa Sightings
Old-Time Christmas
| Dec 5-7, 2025 | Granbury A Candlelight Tour |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Prairie Christmas- Nash Farm |
| Dec 6-7, 2025 | Candlelight Christmas in Ryan Place |
| Dec 6, 2025 | Holidays at the Hearth- Log Cabin Village |
| Dec 6, 2025 | Farmstead Christmas Celebration- Nash Farm |
| Dec 13-14, 2025 | Cowboy Christmas on the Trail- Chisholm Trail Museum |
Light Displays
| Nov 6- Dec 31, 2025 | Astra Lumia- Trinity Forest Adventure Park |
| Nov 7, 2025- Jan 4, 2026 | The Light Park- locations in Arlington and Frisco |
| Nov 11, 2025- Jan 4, 2026 | Holiday at the Arboretum |
| Nov 14, 2025- Jan 4, 2026 | Christmas at Gaylord Texan |
| Nov 21, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026 | Christmas in the Garden- Fort Worth Botanic Garden |
| Nov 21, 2025- Jan 5, 2026 | Christmas in The Square- Frisco |
| Nov 23- Dec 31, 2025 | Holiday In The Park- Six Flags |
| Nov 24- Jan 4, 2026 | Whistle Stop Christmas- Downtown Cleburne |
| Nov 24, 2025 | 37th Annual Carol of Lights- Grapevine City Hall |
| Nov 27- Dec 31, 2025 | Prairie Lights |
| Dec 1 and 8, 2025 | Merry & Bright Drone Show- Grapevine |
| Dec 6, 2025- Jan 4, 2026 | Christmas Spectacular Light Show- The Colony |
Living Nativities
| Dec 5-6, 2025 | Trail Of Campfires- Parkside Event Center |
| Dec 6-7, 2025 | Follow the Star- Cleburne Bible Church |
| Dec 12-14, 2025 | Live Nativity- Timberview Farmstead |
| Dec 13-14, 2025 | Drive Thru Nativity- St. John Lutheran Church |
Holiday Theatre
| Nov 21-Dec 23, 2025 | Holiday Inn- Plaza Theatre Company |
| Nov 21-22, 2025 | The Nutcracker- Artistic Motion Dance Academy |
| Nov 22- Dec 23, 2025 | Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer- Casa Mañana |
| Nov 28- Dec 27, 2025 | Dallas Theater Center's a Christmas Carol |
| Dec 2-23, 2025 | Classic Christmas Cartoons & Crafts -Lancaster Theater |
| Dec 5-23, 2025 | A Christmas Carol- The Granbury Theatre Company |
| Dec 5-21, 2025 | The Game’s Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays- Theatre Arlington |
| Dec 12-28, 2025 | The Nutcracker- Texas Ballet Theater |
| Dec 13, 2025 | Espresso Nutcracker- Dallas Black Dance Theatre |
| Dec 13-14, 2025 | Amahl and the Night Visitors- Stage West |
| Dec 19-20, 2025 | The Nutcracker- North Central Ballet |
| Dec 20, 2025 | The Nutcracker- Art Ballet Academy |
| Dec 21-23, 2025 | Santa is Going Digital- Farr Best Theater |
Holiday Concerts
| Nov 28-29, 2025 | Home for the Holidays-Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra |
| Nov 29-30, 2025 | Cliburn Family Concerts- The Polar Express |
| Dec 2, 2025 | Mariachi Herencia de México: A Mariachi Christmas |
| Dec 2-21, 2025 | A Rock ‘n’ Roll Christmas - Casa Mañana |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Holidays with the UNT One O'Clock Lab Band |
| Dec 5, 2025 | for KING + COUNTRY- The Texas Trust CU Theatre |
| Dec 5-7, 2025 | Home Alone in Concert- Dallas Symphony Orchestra |
| Dec 8 and 14-15, 2025 | Christmas Orchestra Concert Series- Brazos Chamber Orchestra |
| Dec 12-21, 2025 | Dallas Symphony Christmas Pops |
| Dec 13, 2025 | Dallas Symphony Family Christmas Pops |
| Dec 13, 2025 | Elf in Concert- Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Sounds of the Season- Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra |
| Dec 20, 2025 | Trans Siberian Orchestra The Ghosts of Christmas Eve- American Airlines Center |
| Dec 21-22, 2025 | Pentatonix: Christmas in the City Tour- Dickies Arena |
Christmas Tree Experience
| Opens Nov 28, 2025 | Sunset Hill Tree Farm- Alvarado |
| Opens Nov 28, 2025 | Mainstay Farm- Cleburne |
Ice Skating
| Nov 18, 2025- Jan 5, 2026 | Stockyards Rodeo Rink |
| Nov 21, 2025- Jan 5, 2026 | Skate the Square- Frisco |
| Nov 22, 2025- Jan 6, 2026 | Peace Plaza Skating Rink- Grapevine |
| Ice at the Parks-Arlington | |
| Comerica Center- Frisco |
Hanukkah
| Dec 17, 2025 | 12th Annual Community Chanukah Celebration- The Star |
| Dec 14, 2025 | Chanukah Babyccino- Chabad of Frisco |
| Dec 14, 2025 | Chanukah Menorah Lighting- Galleria Dallas |
New Year's Eve
| Dec 26, 2025- Jan 4, 2026 | Rockin’ New Years Celebration- Six Flags Over Texas |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Noon Year's Eve- Prosper Community Library |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Noon Years Eve!- Southeast Branch Library |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Noon Years Eve- Bedford Public Library |
Shopping & Craft Fairs
| Nov 22-23, 2025 | Funky Finds Holiday Shopping Experience |
| Nov 15, 2025 | Hometown Christmas Craft Show - Midlothian Conference Center |
| Nov 29-30, 2025 | Christmas In Grapevine Craft Show |
| Dec 6-7, 2025 | It's Christmas Market Expo- Will Rogers Memorial Center |
| Dec 6, 2025 | Christmas Tyme in Aledo - Arts & Crafts Fair |
Miscellaneous
| Nov 15, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026 | The Trains at NorthPark™ |
| Nov 28, 2025 | Night of Lights Christmas Parade- Granbury |
| Dec 2, 2025 | Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony- Decatur |
| Dec 6, 2025 | Breakfast with the Grinch- Denton Civic Center |
| Dec 6, 2025 | Frosty 5k - Frisco |
| Dec 6, 2025 | Saginaw Parade of Lights |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Merry Movie Night- Midlothian |
| Dec 13, 2025 | 18th Annual Reindeer Romp 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run |
Below are upcoming holiday events that have been posted to our calendar by local organizations. If you are affiliated with a business hosting a holiday event that should be on our calendar, we'd love to see it there... It's free to post! Click here for instructions about how to add your organization to our list and easily post your events to our calendar!
Christmas Tree Farms
Here's our big list of farms where you can cut or choose your own Christmas tree in Ft. Worth.
Subscriptions Boxes: Gifts That Keep on Giving
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