It’s full-on holiday season, and folks have turned to decorating their homes and settings with some stunning light displays! In North Texas, there’s really no such thing as “too many lights” when it comes to celebrating. While some displays are free, others cost a small fee (either per person or per carload) to see the attractions. We’ve picked out some of the best around, so follow this road trip for a magical display to get into the spirit of the season!

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1. Gift of Lights at Texas Motor Speedway (3545 Lone Star Circle - Fort Worth)
3545 Lone Star Cir, Fort Worth, TX 76177, USA
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This attraction provides a unique perspective of driving through the speedway and even under the seating area. Then, park and venture into Santa's Village. Cost is $25 per car.
2. Tour of Lights (Valley View Lane at Interstate 35 - Farmers Branch)
Farmers Branch, TX, USA
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This free drive-through light display features Santa as the grand finale! (This display has been discontinued)
3. Vitruvian Lights (3966 Vitruvian Way - Vitruvian Park / Addison)
3966 Vitruvian Way, Addison, TX 75001, USA
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This beautiful, free walk-through park features a stunning tree light display.
4. Magical Winter Lights (1000 Lone Star Pkwy. - Lone Star Park / Grand Prairie)
Lone Star Park, 1000 Lone Star Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX 75050, USA
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This light display makes its debut this year in the Metroplex after success in the Houston area. Expect spectacular light displays, Chinese acrobats, Asian-influences of lanterns, and a full food court. Tickets are $21.
5. Prairie Lights (5610 Lake Ridge Pkwy. - Grand Prairie)
5610 Lake Ridge Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX 75052, USA
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This drive-through display charges by the carload ($35-$45), but you can also park and walk through a magic lighted forest and snow maze.
6. Enchant Christmas (1000 Ballpark Way - Globe Life Park / Arlington)
Choctaw Stadium, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, TX 76011, USA
Enchant Christmas/Facebook
It can snow in Texas... at least at this attraction! Participants can walk through a large light maze, play games, ice skate, and more. Tickets are $21.95-$29.95.
7. Interlochen Holiday Lights Tradition (enter at Westwood Dr. and Randoll Mill Rd. - Arlington)
Westwood Drive, Westwood Dr, Arlington, TX 76012, USA
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Over 30 homes in this neighborhood put on the sparkliest show around, filled with twinkling lights and Christmas-themed displays. Bonus: it's free!
8. Diamond Loch Christmas Lights Display (6300 Diamond Loch Dr. - North Richland Hills)
6300 Diamond Loch Dr, North Richland Hills, TX 76180, USA
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This beloved neighborhood tour includes synchronized music with a Grinch theme.
9. Grapevine Main Street (Grapevine)
Grapevine, TX, USA
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The wide array of holiday light displays, shops, free entertainment and activities has earned the City of Grapevine the unofficial title of "The Christmas Capital of Texas." It is definitely worth driving through its historic main street area.

While you’re celebrating the holidays in Texas, you’re sure to have a blast at Christkindl, a wondrous German Christmas Market. These are just a few of the main attractions to hit up for the best holiday lights, but this list is by no means exclusive. Which other light displays would you add to the list? Please share in the comment section below!

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Dallas During The Holidays

William Suphan | October 13, 2022

What are the best holiday tours in Dallas?

Dallas may be known for barbecue, but chocolate lovers can rejoice because Dallas By Chocolate is here. Hop into a coach and tour the city's gourmet chocolatiers as well as several holiday light displays. You can keep the chocolate coming with a mug of hot cocoa in the coach between destinations. Enjoy truffles, macaroons, and more as you visit the best chocolate companies in Dallas. The Holiday Lights Trolley Ride will take you to some of the most dazzling holiday light displays around. The trolley is even heated so you can enjoy the sights in comfort.

What are the best holiday markets in Dallas?

Dallas is completely packed with wonderful markets during the holiday season. The Chi Omega Christmas Market has been going on for over 40 years and is a haven for lovers of holiday arts and crafts. Creators from all over the state put their artistry on display in this massive market every year. For even more handcrafted holiday goodness, check out the Funky Finds Holiday Shopping Experience at the Fort Worth Will Rogers Memorial Center where you'll find all sorts of imaginative creations.

What holiday rides are available in Dallas?

You might not think a Polar Express type of train ride would exist in Texas, but Dallas has the North Pole Express where kids can wear their pajamas and all aboard sing Christmas songs together as the train chugs its way to Santa's Workshop. Passengers then disembark and walk through a Christmas Tree forest and then are treated to live holiday entertainment. How about a ride on the water? The North Pole Boat Ride at Lynn Creek Marina will take you out on a pontoon and you'll coast my illuminated and decorated boats of all kinds. The reflections of the lights on the water are something special.

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