101 Ideas for Holiday Family Fun in Dallas - 2025
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North Texas Performing Arts
Get into the holiday spirit with a little theatre magic! NTPA Community Theatre returns with its annual Christmas Tradition, “Scrooge, The Musical,” based on Charles Dickens’ acclaimed book, A Christmas Carol. With over 100 performances, this Plano holiday tradition features a fast-paced and fun full-length live musical production, pre-show Christmas carols, surprise visits from Santa and tons of special holiday fun! This annual show been critically acclaimed and plays annually to sell-out crowds. The Dallas Morning News called the production “brilliant … robust and passionate” and it regularly tops “Must See” event lists for the Christmas Season.
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 Dallas - 2025
Santa Sightings
Old-Time Christmas
| Dec 4 and 11, 2025 | Christmas at the Perry- A.W. Perry Homestead Museum |
| Dec 5, 2025 | First Fridays at The Farm - Prairie Christmas |
| Dec 6-7, 2025 | Holiday Tour of Homes- Chestnut Village |
| Dec 13-14, 2025 | Historic Waxahachie Christmas Tour of Homes |
Light Displays
| Nov 6- Dec 31, 2025 | Astra Lumia- Trinity Forest Adventure Park |
| Nov 7, 2025- Jan 18, 2026 | Tianyu Lights Festival Dallas |
| Nov 11, 2025- Jan 4, 2026 | Holiday at the Arboretum |
| Nov 14, 2025- Jan 4, 2026 | Santaland- Tyler |
| Nov 21, 2025- Jan 5, 2026 | Christmas in The Square- Frisco |
| Nov 28- Dec 28, 2025 | Lights on the Farm- Heritage Farmstead Museum |
| Nov 23- Dec 31, 2025 | Holiday In The Park- Six Flags |
| Nov 27- Dec 31, 2025 | Prairie Lights |
| Nov 28- Dec 24, 2025 | Illumination Celebration- Galleria Dallas |
| Nov 28, 2025- Jan 4, 2026 | Christmas at the Anatole |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Celebration of Lights- Dallas Hall at SMU |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Garland Christmas on the Square |
| Dec 6, 2025- Jan 4, 2026 | Christmas Spectacular Light Show- The Colony |
| Dec 12-14, 2025 | Holidays at the Heard |
| Dec 12- 31. 2025 | Holiday Lights in the Park- Andrew Brown Park East |
Living Nativities
Holiday Theatre
| Nov 21-23, 2025 | A Christmas Story: The Musical- AT&T Performing Arts Center |
| Nov 21- Dec 7, 2025 | A Tuna Christmas- Granville Arts Center |
| Nov 22- Dec 21, 2025 | The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza!- Dallas Children's Theatre |
| Nov 28-Dec 7, 2025 | The Nutcracker- Texas Ballet Theater School |
| Nov 28- Dec 27, 2025 | Dallas Theater Center's A Christmas Carol |
| Dec 5-14, 2025 | The Snow Queen (Abridged version)- Ennis Public Theatre |
| Dec 5-21, 2025 | Fruitcakes Presented by Theatre Coppell |
| Dec 5-14, 2025 | The Nutcracker- Dallas Ballet Company |
| Dec 5-13, 2025 | Best Christmas Pageant Ever presented by Company of Rowlett Performers |
| Dec 6-7, 2025 | Nutcracker Ballet- Allen Civic Ballet |
| Dec 6-7, 2025 | The Nutcracker- Royale Ballet Dance Academy |
| Dec 13, 2025 | Espresso Nutcracker- Dallas Black Dance Theatre |
| Dec 16, 2025 | The Nutcracker Presented by World Ballet Company- Irving Arts Center |
| Dec 19-21, 2025 | The Nutcracker- Ballet North Texas |
| Dec 20-21, 2025 | The Nutcracker- Presented by Tuzer Ballet |
Holiday Concerts
Christmas Tree Experience
| Opening Nov 21, 2025 | Kadee Farm- Greenville |
| Opening Nov 28, 2025 | Sunset Hill Tree Farm- Alvarado |
| Opening Nov 28, 2025 | Elves Farm- Denison |
Ice Skating
| Allen Community Ice Rink | |
| Nov 21, 2025- Jan 5, 2026 | Skate the Square- Frisco |
| Nov 28, 2025- Jan 4, 2026 | The Christmas at the Anatole Experience |
| Galleria Dallas Ice Skating Center | |
| Children's Health StarCenter- Farmers Branch | |
| Comerica Center- Frisco | |
| Children's Health StarCenter- Plano |
Hanukkah
| Dec 2, 2025 | Munchkin Minyan Chanukah/Dreidels- Temple Shalom |
| Opens Dec 7, 2025 | Traditions Chanukah Boutique |
| Dec 14, 2025 | Chanukah Menorah Lighting- Galleria Dallas |
| Dec 14-22, 2025 | Hanukkah @ The J |
| Dec 15, 2025 | CHAI Chanukah Celebration- Temple Shalom |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Chanukah Celebration- Temple Shalom |
Shopping & Craft Fairs
| Nov 15, 2025 | Hometown Christmas Craft Show - Midlothian Conference Center |
| Nov 22-23, 2025 | Plano Holiday Market- Carpenter Park Recreation Center |
| Dec 6, 2025 | Wylie Arts Festival |
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- Lewisville Public Library |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Noon Year's Eve- North Oak Cliff |
Miscellaneous
| Nov 14, 2025- Jan 4, 2026 | Snowday- Galleria Dallas |
| Nov 15, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026 | The Trains at NorthPark™ |
| Dec 4, 2025 | 2025 Annual Hot Cocoa Competition and Christmas Parade- Denison |
| Dec 6, 2025 | Frosty 5k - Frisco |
| Dec 7, 2025 | Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting- Wylie |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Merry Movie Night- Midlothian |
| Dec 14, 2025 | Tea with the Sugar Plum Fairy- Allen Performing Arts Center |
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 choose or cut your own Christmas tree in Dallas.
Subscriptions Boxes: Gifts That Keep on Giving
Send thoughtful choices to the ones you love near and far, and plan some excellent expected surprises for your own family in the months to come. KidsOutAndAbout has put together of some of our favorite choices with a range for all different ages and interests.
