101 Ideas for Holiday Family Fun in the Mid-Cities - 2026
Old-Time Christmas
| Oct 5 - Oct 11, 2026 | Christmas Capital of Texas Event Tickets on Sale! - Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Our Village Glows - The Shops at Highland Village |
| Nov 28 - Dec 30, 2026 | Classic Christmas Movies at Historic Palace Theatre - Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau |
| Dec 3, 2026 | Holiday on the Hill - Downtown Cedar Hill - Cedar Hill, TX |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Merry Main Street presented by Texas Health Hospital Frisco - Simpson Plaza |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Dallas Holiday Parade - 2956 Congressman Lane, Dallas, TX |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Dickens in Downtown Plano - Downtown Plano |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Holiday in the Park- The Colony - Perryman Park |
| Dec 12, 2026 | Victorian Christmas at Nash Farm - Nash Farm |
| Dec 12 - Dec 13, 2026 | 2026 Historic Waxahachie Christmas Tour of Homes - Waxahachie, TX |
Light Displays
| Nov 11, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027 | Holiday at the Arboretum - Dallas Arboretum And Botanical Garden |
| Nov 20, 2026 - Jan 4, 2027 | Christmas in the Square - 8874 Coleman Blvd, Frisco Square, Frisco, TX |
| Nov 20, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027 | Christmas in the Garden at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden - 1700 University Drive, Fort Worth, TX |
| Nov 22, 2026 | Lights at Legacy East - The Shops at Legacy East |
| Nov 22 - Dec 31, 2026 | Holiday In The Park at Six Flags - New Texas Giant |
| Dec 5, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027 | Christmas Spectacular Light Show - The Colony Fire Department |
| Dec 12, 2026 | Winter Wonder Lights - Independence Park East |
Holiday Theatre
| Nov 20 - Nov 21, 2026 | The Nutcracker- Artistic Motion Dance Company - Pathway Church |
| Nov 21 - Dec 20, 2026 | Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer - Dallas Children's Theater |
| Nov 21 - Nov 22, 2026 | North Central Ballet Presents Nutcracker – Short and Sweet - Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau |
| Nov 27 - Nov 29, 2026 | The Nutcracker presented by Chamberlain Ballet - Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts and Corporate Presentations |
| Dec 4 - Dec 20, 2026 | Theatre Coppell Presents: Miracle on 34th Street - Theatre Coppell |
| Dec 6 - Dec 16, 2026 | A Christmas Carol: The Radio Show (Alberts) - Theatre Arlington |
| Dec 10 - Dec 13, 2026 | Sister's Christmas Catechism - McDavid Studio & Van Cliburn Recital Hall |
| Dec 13, 2026 | The Nutcracker Presented by New Philharmonic Orchestra of Irving with Momentum Dance Company - Irving Arts Center |
| Dec 19, 2026 | The Nutcracker - Art Ballet Academy - Mansfield ISD Center for the Performing Arts |
Holiday Concerts
Hands on Holiday Fun
| Oct 9 - Dec 30, 2026 | My Gym Seasonal Camp - My Gym Children's Fitness Center |
| Oct 9, 2026 - Jan 18, 2027 | School Holiday Camp- All 4 Frisco Gymnastics, Cheer, Tumble, & Ninja - All 4 Frisco Gymnastics, Cheer, Tumbling, & Ninja |
| Nov 23 - Dec 30, 2026 | Art House Day Camps- Southlake - Art House Southlake: Fine Art Studio and Gallery |
| Nov 25 - Dec 30, 2026 | My Gym Preschool Camp - My Gym Children's Fitness Center |
| Dec 1 - Dec 23, 2026 | Classic Christmas Cartoons & Crafts - Palace Arts Center |
| Dec 12 - Dec 13, 2026 | Christmas Teas - Farmers Branch Historical Park |
| Dec 21 - Dec 31, 2026 | Winter - Young Chefs Academy Culinary Camp - Young Chefs Academy of Frisco, TX |
| Dec 21 - Dec 31, 2026 | Camp PLAY: Christmas - Thrive |
Christmas Tree Experience
| Dec 1, 2026 | Annual Chamber Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Decatur Town Square, LLC |
Active Holiday Fun
| Dec 5, 2026 | Santa Hustle 2026 VIRTUAL - ONLINE ONLY |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Frosty 5K - Simpson Plaza |
| Dec 11, 2026 | LightCycles: Holiday Glow Ride - Thrive |
Ice Skating
| Nov 20, 2026 - Jan 4, 2027 | Skate the Square - 8874 Coleman Blvd, Frisco Square, Frisco, TX |
| Nov 21, 2026 - Jan 5, 2027 | Peace Plaza Ice Rink - Peace Plaza in Grapevine |
Shopping & Craft Fairs
| Nov 7, 2026 | Hometown Christmas Craft Show - Midlothian Conference Center |
| Nov 28 - Dec 20, 2026 | The Christmas Market @ Traders Village - Traders Village Grand Prairie |
| Nov 28 - Nov 29, 2026 | Christmas In Grapevine Craft Show - Grapevine Convention Center |
Holiday Themed Meal
| Dec 5, 2026 | Breakfast with Santa in Frisco - The Grove at Frisco Commons |
| Dec 9, 2026 | Santa & Cookies - Farmers Branch Manske Library |
| Dec 19, 2026 | Sugar Plum Fairy Tea 2026 - The Adolphus, Autograph Collection |
Santa Sightings
| Dec 5, 2026 | Santa & Friends on the Move - Joya Playground at Oran Good Park |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Santa On The Square-Carrollton - Historic Downtown Carrollton |
Train Rides
| Dec 5 - Dec 6, 2026 | TRAIN-A-PALOOZA CHRISTMAS TRAIN SHOW - Grapevine Convention Center |
Miscellaneous
| Oct 11, 2026 - Apr 11, 2027 | Second Sunday Funday - Irving Arts Center |
| Nov 6 - Dec 4, 2026 | First Friday at Nash Farm - Nash Farm |
| Nov 15, 2026 | Magician Zak Mirz - Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau |
| Nov 13, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027 | Christmas at Gaylord Texan - Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center |
| Nov 22, 2026 | Our Village Glows - The Shops at Highland Village |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Prosper Christmas Festival - Prosper Town Hall |
| Dec 5, 2026 | A Christmas Carnival - Farmers Branch City Hall |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Decatur Chamber Parade Of Lights - Decatur Chamber Of Commerce |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Denton Holiday Lighting Festival - 215 East McKinney Street, Denton, TX |
| Dec 5, 2026 | 53rd Holiday Tour of Homes - Historic Downtown McKinney |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Holiday in the Park- The Colony - Perryman Park |
| Dec 7, 2026 | 6th Annual Merry & Bright Drone SHow - Historic Main Street in Grapevine |
| Dec 12, 2026 | Christmas at the Ranch - Doubletree Ranch Park |
| Dec 21 - Dec 31, 2026 | Wild Adventures Camp - Winter Break Camps - The Dallas Zoo |
| Dec 21 - Dec 29, 2026 | Winter Camps- Game On Sports Complex - Game On Sports Complex |
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!
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