Looking for the best 2020 Christmas events in Dallas for your family to visit this year? There is an abundance of holiday events in the North Texas area to choose from.
Many of these events have pivoted as a result of the pandemic – changing the way they operate to maintain social distancing. Some that are listed are brand new events that are also doing what they can to make their patrons feel safe. Disclaimer: You are ultimately responsible for your decision to attend any public gathering and assume the risk of possibly being exposed to COVID-19.
25 of the Best Christmas Events in Dallas
To help you determine which special events are the best fit for your family, I’ve rounded up the top Dallas/Fort Worth holiday events. Spread holiday cheer and share this list with a friend!
Also, while you are planning your holiday events, be sure to plan your holiday shopping with this free Christmas Shopping Planner and follow my gift guide deals on LiketoKnow.It. It will keep your budget in line and keep you on the ‘nice’ list.
Due to the ever-changing status of the pandemic, I urge you to please check with the event organizers before attending.
Best Christmas Events in Dallas
These 2020 Dallas Christmas events offer families a chance to make the best holiday memories together. Check out these fun Christmas events happening in North Texas.
Please refer to each website for current hours of operations and COVID-19 safety and cleaning procedures. Information on dates, times, and event details are subject to change without notice.
Luminova Holidays is making its world premiere right here in North Texas! Limited tickets are available for each night and we do expect popular nights to sell out quickly, so get yours before they’re gone.
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Walkthrough over 13 immersive scenes from your favorite Christmas movies in our all-new, 17,000 square foot multi-sensory experience. Interact with the characters, sets, and moments you know and love – including ELF™, NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION™, THE POLAR EXPRESS™, and more! Limited availability. Guarantee your spot today!
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50% off I Love Christmas Movies exhibit (Dates: 11/13-11/26, 11/29-12/4, 12/6 -12/11, 12/13-12/18, 12/20-12/25, 12/27-1/3)
$5 off Yuletide Bright. Restrictions apply, (Dates: 11/16- 11/19, 11/30 - 12/3, 12/7-12/10, and 12/14 - 12/17)
Christmas at the Anatole: Breakfast with Santa (Dallas, TX)
You don’t have to travel to the North Pole to experience the magic of Christmas! Although Peppermint Park will not be returning for 2020, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be bringing plenty of Christmas cheer to this season’s Christmas at the Anatole celebration.
Breakfast with Santa will be served family-style at each table this year!
For the past 33 years, the Trains at Northpark benefiting Ronald McDonald House of Dallas (RMHD), has delighted generations of Dallas families as one of our city’s premier holiday traditions. The display includes 1600 feet of track rolling from coast to coast on a whimsical rail journey across America.
Holiday at the Arboretum, presented by Reliant, is Dallas’ favorite holiday tradition! In the evenings, the garden comes to life for a beautiful nighttime experience aglow with over one million lights. Enjoy visits with Santa Claus, entertainment, shopping, food & beverage options and more.
Dallas Heritage Village is inviting visitors to join them for the 49th annual Candlelight holiday celebration during the first two weekends in December!
This year’s event will be modified for social distancing, but you can
still sing along with strolling carolers, tell St. Nicholas your holiday wishes
and enjoy some holiday crafts. The village will be decked in festive lights and
traditional decor, Willie and Waylon (Dallas Heritage Village’s beloved
donkeys) will be available for photographs, and local groups will be performing
all evening. Festive foods are available for purchase from food trucks as well
as a bake sale, traditional kettle korn, nuts, and more.
Radiance! A Holiday Light Spectacular is more than a mile long and will take about 20 to 30 minutes to drive through the entire experience. A special Radiance! radio station frequency will be provided for guests to enjoy iconic holiday tunes as they experience the wonder which includes 160 feet of animated RGB light tunnels. Food and beverages and special items, including hot chocolate, cookies, unique holiday treats, LED balloons, glow stick cotton candy and more, will be available for purchase from the comfort of the car.
Travel to Platform 12.24 for a magical visit with Santa, immerse yourself in SNOWDAY, our holiday photo experience, plus skate around the tallest indoor Christmas tree and more, all while getting some shopping done.
Celebrate Christmas all season long in beautiful Downtown McKinney.This year, make magical memories with a Christmas carousel, activities for the whole family, holiday photos-ops and more.
The Browne Family Holiday Light Show at Dublin Park Estates is a synchronized light and music show. The drive-thru lighting event is free to attend. Consider donating a new, unwrapped toy to donate to their partner, Toys for Tots.
The Dallas Cowboys will host the fourth annual Christmas at The Star presented by Albertsons and Tom Thumb in a virtual format from Nov. 27 through Dec. 24. Throughout the holiday season fans can watch the Christmas Extravaganza presented by Albertsons and Tom Thumb online, as well as have the opportunity to take a photo with Santa Claus.
Vitruvian Park transforms into a magical holiday wonderland during Vitruvian Lights; Friday, November 27, 2020 – Sunday, January 3, 2021. Beginning November 27, tree lights will be on daily from 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm.
This year, Vitruvian Park has made the difficult decision not to host special events in conjunction with Vitruvian Lights. However, visitors are encouraged to walk through the park in a socially distanced manner or drive through.
Visitors may tune in to 107.3 FM on the radio in their vehicles, or listen to the music piped through speakers as they take a walk through the Square. Celebrating its 15th year, the light show for Christmas in the Square features over 180,000 lights, 200 dancing snowflakes, 10 miles of wiring, and 8 miles of extension cords. Newly upgraded to feature 4,000 feet of roof edge LED RBG lighting and 3,000 feet of RBG color-changing canopy, Christmas in the Square is unlike anything you have ever seen. The Holiday lights and music will run daily 6-10 PM. This show is free to the public.
This holiday experience offers families the opportunity to drive through a Texas-sized Drive Thru light park. Guests can see a fantastic light show and travel to Santa’s Village at the Gift of Lights at Texas Motor Speedway.
For 16 nights, guests will once again enjoy 550,000 LED lights illuminating the Winspear Opera House, Wyly Theatre, and the many trees in Sammons Park. And to add to the magic of the campus stroll they are adding festive projections and great family photo-ops. Friday and Saturday evening guests can expect pop-up performances from local artists and organizations.
Holiday festivities include annual tree lighting ceremony and fireworks display, visits from Santa, community toy drive, and gift card giveaways
Holliday in the Park is back for select days from November 21 through January 3, 2021 at Six Flags Over Texas! It’s the most wonderful time of the year, filled with enchanting experiences that will help create those special family fun outings again and again. Our breathtaking winter wonderland features a variety of delightful and interactive activities to help capture the holiday spirit.
Experience the magic of Christmas onboard Grapevine Vintage Railroad’s North Pole Express®, presented by Great Wolf Lodge. ALL TRAINS ARE FULL so mark October 2021 to buy your tickets for next holiday season.
As the temperature drops, escape to the warmth of Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge. If you love snow and classic holiday family fun, you’ll find plenty of it at our warm and cozy lodge. Find all the wonders of a Great Wolf getaway with the comfort of our heated indoor activities and 84-degree water park. It’s the best time of the year to discover the magic of Great Wolf Lodge.
Enjoy a family tradition at the Park’s annual Tree Lighting celebration on Saturday, December 5, from 4 - 6 PM.
This free event features a festive day of activities and entertainment, including photos with Santa and story time with Mrs. Claus, face painting, crafts, games and snow flurries! The day will culminate with a live show featuring performances of holiday music, visits from Santa’s friends Frosty and Rudolph, a performance by Downtown Fever Band and Klyde Warren Park’s annual tree lighting.
Cruise through a newly constructed pathway – and through familiar parts of the Dallas Zoo – while marveling at more than one million lights in elaborate displays, silk-covered animal lanterns depicting all your Zoo favorites, an ice palace fit for a trio of penguins, and so much more along the way!
The Magic of Lights at The Lakefront™ is a COVID-19-safe and fun drive-thru event perfect for the whole family. The 1¼ mile experience features favorite holiday scenes and characters of the season using the latest LED technology and digital animations.
See holiday lights while indulging in hot cocoa and premium chocolates. Tours last 3.5 hours!
Virtual Christmas Dallas Events
Don’t feel safe going out in public yet? Not to worry, you can still have fun this holiday. Check out the best Christmas games and fun holiday crafts to do at home. Check out the virtual Christmas events happening:
Texas Christkindl Market (November 27- December 23)
Chi Omega Christmas Market (November 10-21, Free)
Learn more about Dallas Holiday Events
Get an inside look at many of these holiday festivities on my Instagram stories and highlight named holidays! Which holiday events in DFW are you most excited to attend with your family? Did I miss your favorite event? Let me know in the comment section or find me on social.
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