The Tosello Team's: Best Places To See Holiday Lights in DFW
The Holiday season is right around the corner which means you need to mark your calendars for some of the best lighting attractions around the DFW area. From neighborhoods to parks, there is bound to a couple spots you'll want to check out in person.
Deerfield: Located in West Plano, this has traditionally been one of Collin County’s hottest holiday lights spot. Almost every house is decorated to the nines with lights, props and other festive décor. It’s free to view but visitors can feel like they are in a fairy tale by reserving a carriage ride that takes them through the neighborhood at dfwcarriagerides.com. Be on the lookout for the one or two houses that have the lights dancing to Christmas music that can be played through your radio in your car. Signs out front will let you know which station to tune into. We must warn you, weekends get pretty busy so be sure to pack treats and some hot chocolate to make the car ride complete.
Christmas at Gaylord: Located at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, this resort truly goes all out for the Christmas season. 2 million lights, 15,000 ornaments, 5,600 feet of garland, 25-foot-tall toy soldiers and a 25-foot-tall pair of Santa Claus boots and hat make this a winter wonderland. You can visit the Ice! Exhibit that features sculptures carved from over 2 million pounds of ice, slide down a 12-lane tubing hill, decorate gingerbread and even buy candy in a life-size gingerbread house! Viewing the decorations is free but parking ranges from $14-20 per car. To see all the holiday features, visit christmasgaylordtexan.com.
Vitruvian Lights: Located in at the Vitruvian Park in Addison, this 12-acred park sparkles with over 550 illuminated trees and is completely free for visitors. On November 27th, Town of Addison Mayor Todd Meier flips the switch at 6:00pm! Then the festivities kick-off with a LIVE Concert, Gourmet Food Trucks, Delicious Desserts, Beer/Wine, FREE Photos with Santa and the Holiday Bear, an Elf Balloon Artist, Holiday Shopping Village and Metrocrest Services Toy & Food Drive.
Prairie Lights: Located at Lynn Creek in Grand Prairie, more than 4 million bulbs sparkle in this drive-through attraction which features new displays each year. This holiday spot is the largest and brightest concentration of holiday lights in Texas! Visitors can even walk through certain areas and enjoy a laser show at Holiday Village for an extra charge. Prices range from $20-30 per car.
Highland Park: Although these mansions are quite the site by themselves, the area of Armstrong Park and Preston Road really comes to life as lights and décor shine until 11:00 pm. Many companies offer carriages rides if the typical car is not your style.
Christmas In The Square: Located in Frisco, music and lights cover this Frisco attraction. You can snuggle in your car as you drive around the area or brave the cold weather and walk. Be sure to check out the website to see which day there will be carriage rides, fake snow, a Christmas tree lot, a parachuting Santa, fireworks show and build-your-own-snowman area.
Gift of Lights: Located at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, this attraction has 2 million LED lights in 600 holiday displays that you can drive through for $20. Be sure to purchase your tickets online at giftoflightsms.com to find out how you can save $5!
Christmas Tour of Lights: Located in Farmers Branch, this 500,000+ light show is completely free. Starting at 35E at Valley View Lane, you’ll make your way to the Farmers Branch Historical Park where you’ll find Santa and a light show.
Holidays in the Park at Six Flags: Located in Arlington, Six Flags decorates their entire park with over a million twinkling lights, hosts holiday shows, offers toasty campfires, and serves warm hot chocolate. Enjoy your favorite rides as you admire the 60 foot Holiday Tree of Trees, explore Santa Land and even meet Santa Claus!
Interlochen Lights Display: Also located in Arlington, this display is one of the largest in north Texas as more than 200 homeowners dress up their homes and lawns with Christmas lights and displays. It’s completely free to drive through so grab your friends and family from 7:00-11:00 pm.
