We found five Christmas markets and winter events in and around Dallas–Fort Worth with 2026 dates posted: one German-style Christmas market, three holiday markets and one winter wonderland event. One is free to get in. They’re spread over four areas, with the most in Fort Worth.
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Tap one for hours, prices, stroller notes and what’s there for little kids.
Winter wonderland · to Jan 3 · Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden20NovFriTexas Christkindl MarketGerman-style market · to Dec 23 · North Plaza at Globe Life Field, 1650 E. Randol Mill Rd.27NovFriGrapevine Christmas MarketHoliday market · to Dec 30 · North Pole Neighborhood, Grapevine5DecSatClearfork Holiday MarketHoliday market · 9 a.m.-3 p.m. · The Shops at Clearfork, 5188 Monahans Ave.12DecSatHoliday Market Sip & Shop at Fort Worth Botanic GardenHoliday market · 10 a.m.-4 p.m. · Carter's Grove, Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.Nothing matches that filter yet.
Markets
Dates, hours and prices come from each organizer’s, venue’s or city’s own page.
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden · Dallas, TX · about 7 miles away
Good to know: Closed Nov 26, Dec 24, 25 and 31, and Jan 1. This is the last year for the 12 Days of Christmas gazebos.
North Plaza at Globe Life Field, 1650 E. Randol Mill Rd. · Arlington, TX · about 20 miles away
Good to know: Free parking in Lot B.
North Pole Neighborhood, Grapevine · Grapevine, TX · about 22 miles away
The Shops at Clearfork, 5188 Monahans Ave. · Fort Worth, TX · about 32 miles away
Good to know: Cowtown Farmers Market's outdoor holiday market. Pets are welcome, and the Blue and Orange garages have free self-parking.
Carter's Grove, Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. · Fort Worth, TX · about 32 miles away
Good to know: More than 50 local vendors set up in Carter's Grove. Last entry to the garden is 4 p.m.
Before you go
TimingGo when it opensWeekday afternoons and opening hour are the least crowded, which makes a stroller much easier.
DressLayer upOutdoor markets get cold after dark. Mittens and a blanket for the stroller help.
StrollerCheck the stroller noteSome markets get packed on weekend evenings. A carrier can be easier there.Keep planning
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Holiday at the Arboretum at Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden: Nov 11 – Jan 3. Texas Christkindl Market at North Plaza at Globe Life Field, 1650 E. Randol Mill Rd.: Nov 20 – Dec 23. Grapevine Christmas Market at North Pole Neighborhood, Grapevine: Nov 27 – Dec 30. Clearfork Holiday Market at The Shops at Clearfork, 5188 Monahans Ave.: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Free. Plus one more on this page.
Texas Christkindl Market (Arlington, TX · about 20 miles away): Nov 20 – Dec 23.
Holiday at the Arboretum (Dallas, TX · about 7 miles away): Nov 11 – Jan 3.
Grapevine Christmas Market: There is a Stroller Express parking tent. Clearfork Holiday Market: true. Holiday Market Sip & Shop at Fort Worth Botanic Garden: true.
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every week through December. How we choose and check.
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