# Christmas lights in Dallas–Fort Worth for little kids, 2026

> Eight Christmas light displays in and around Dallas–Fort Worth have 2026 dates: 1 drive-thru and 7 walk-throughs. Two are free. For an early bedtime, the earliest evening start is 6 p.m. at GM Financial Parade of Lights. They’re spread over five areas, with the most in Dallas.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 8 listings with 2026 dates; 0 without posted dates
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## Drive-thru Christmas lights

- **Prairie Lights** at Lynn Creek Park at Joe Pool Lake, 5610 Lake Ridge Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX 75052. When: Nightly Nov 26–Dec 31, 2026. Time: Opens 6pm; line closes 10pm or at capacity. Price: $50 per car. More than 5 million lights on a two-mile drive. Halfway through is Holiday Village with a walk-through forest, carnival rides and photos with Santa. Official page: https://prairielights.org/hours-pricing/

## Walk-through lights and light trails

- **Dallas Zoo Lights** at Dallas Zoo, 650 S. R.L. Thornton Fwy., Dallas, TX 75203. When: Select nights Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027. Time: 5:30–9pm. Price: From $19; Patron members and above free; Dual-Passport members 20% off. Official page: https://www.dallaszoo.com/zoo-lights/
- **Holiday at the Arboretum** at Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Rd., Dallas, TX 75218. When: Nov 11, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027. Time: Daytime 9am–4pm; Holiday at Night 5–10pm. Price: Night $35–$40 (adults and kids 3–12); daytime $17.95–$25.95; under 3 free. The final season of the 12 Days of Christmas gazebos. Night tickets are online only; Holiday Cheer nights (Nov 26, Dec 24, 25 and 31, Jan 1) are $15. Official page: https://www.dallasarboretum.org/events-activities/holiday-at-the-arboretum/
- **GM Financial Parade of Lights** at Downtown Fort Worth, Downtown Fort Worth, TX 76102. When: Sun, Nov 22, 2026. Time: 6pm. Price: Free to watch; reserved street seats sold. Downtown streets start closing at 3pm. TEXRail runs every 30 minutes that evening. Official page: https://fortworthparadeoflights.org/
- **Grapevine Parade of Lights** at Historic Main Street, Grapevine, Main St., Grapevine, TX 76051. When: Thu, Dec 3, 2026. Time: 7pm. Price: Not listed. More than 100 lighted floats and marching bands. Official page: https://www.grapevinetexasusa.com/articles/post/2026-writers-reference-guide-to-the-christmas-capital-of-texas/
- **Christmas in the Square** at Frisco Square, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd., Frisco, TX 75034. When: Nightly Nov 20, 2026–Jan 4, 2027. Time: 6–10pm. Price: Free. A free choreographed lights-and-music show. Walk the square or tune your car radio to 107.3 FM. Official page: https://www.friscosquare.com/cits-overview
- **Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Texas** at Six Flags Over Texas, 2201 E. Road to Six Flags St., Arlington, TX 76011. When: Select days Nov 22–Dec 30, 2026. Time: See the park calendar. Price: Park admission. The park's holiday season, open on select days. Check the park calendar before you go. Official page: https://www.sixflags.com/overtexas/events/holiday-in-the-park
- **Frostival at Howell Family Farms** at Howell Family Farms, 4016 W. Division St., Arlington, TX 76012. When: 24 nights, Nov 28 – Dec 27, 2026. Time: Entry 5:30–8pm through Dec 10, 5:30–8:30pm from Dec 11. Price: Kids 4–11 from $16, ages 12 and up from $21, family pass from $60; 3 and under free; parking $10. A trail of lights on a working farm with a 200-foot tubing slide, a snowman show and real reindeer. A Santa visit comes with every ticket through Dec 24. It is closed some nights early on, so check the calendar. Official page: https://frostivaltexas.com/

## Light displays that come back every year

- [Holiday at the Arboretum](https://littlesweekly.com/dallas-fort-worth/events/holiday-at-the-arboretum-dallas-botanical-garden/): next dates Nov 11, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
- [Dallas Zoo Lights](https://littlesweekly.com/dallas-fort-worth/events/dallas-zoo-lights/): next dates Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
- [Christmas in the Square](https://littlesweekly.com/dallas-fort-worth/events/christmas-in-the-square-frisco/): next dates Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027
- [Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Texas](https://littlesweekly.com/dallas-fort-worth/events/holiday-in-the-park-at-six-flags-over-texas/): next dates Nov 22 – Dec 30, 2026

## More holiday outings in Dallas–Fort Worth

- [The Nutcracker with kids in Dallas–Fort Worth](https://littlesweekly.com/dallas-fort-worth/nutcracker/index.md): 7 shows with 2026 dates, run times, ages and sensory-friendly performances.
- [Christmas markets in Dallas–Fort Worth](https://littlesweekly.com/dallas-fort-worth/christmas-markets/index.md): 5 markets and winter wonderlands with 2026 dates, hours and stroller notes.

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## FAQ

### Are there free Christmas lights in Dallas–Fort Worth?
Yes. GM Financial Parade of Lights and Christmas in the Square are free in 2026.

### What’s the cheapest Christmas light show in Dallas–Fort Worth?
Going by the lowest posted 2026 price: Frostival at Howell Family Farms (Kids 4–11 from $16, ages 12 and up from $21, family pass from $60; 3 and under free; parking $10); Holiday at the Arboretum (Night $35–$40 (adults and kids 3–12); daytime $17.95–$25.95; under 3 free); Dallas Zoo Lights (From $19; Patron members and above free; Dual-Passport members 20% off). Check whether a price is per car or per person before you compare.

### Drive-thru or walk-through: which is better with little kids?
With a baby or a sleepy toddler, a drive-thru is easiest: they stay buckled in and warm. One of the 8 displays can be driven: Prairie Lights. Walk-throughs (seven here) are better for kids who want to run around.

### What time do the Christmas lights start in Dallas–Fort Worth? We have an early bedtime.
The earliest evening starts: GM Financial Parade of Lights at 6 p.m., Prairie Lights at 6 p.m. and Grapevine Parade of Lights at 7 p.m. The first hour after opening is the easiest with an early bedtime. For no-late-night options, Holiday at the Arboretum works in the daytime.

### Which light shows are best for kids under 3?
Little ones get in free at Holiday at the Arboretum (under 3 free); Frostival at Howell Family Farms (3 and under free). With a baby, a drive-thru keeps everyone warm in the car.

### How do you check these Christmas lights listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page, and links to it. We list dates, times and prices only when that page shows them for 2026; anything without posted dates goes in “Dates not posted yet” instead. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them in early November and again in early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).