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Ready to dive into the holiday spirit? Justin and our neighboring towns are packed with festive events, cheerful activities, and plenty of ways to celebrate. Here’s what’s happening this season!
Holiday Happenings Around Town
The holiday season is packed with fun all across our area—from Santa visits and parades to drone shows and winter festivals. Here’s your quick guide to what’s happening and when!
Nov. 22
Santa & His Reindeer Take Flight at Eagle Ridge~ Bartonville
Free family photos with Santa, live reindeer, face painting, and live music. From 3-5PM at 1118 Vera Ct. Bartonville.
Nov. 23
Fort Worth Parade of Lights~ Fort Worth
The 2025 GM Financial Parade of Lights starts at 6PM at the intersection of Weatherford and Throckmorton Streets. See link for entire route.
Nov. 24
Annual Carol of Lights~ Grapevine
Santa’s Race track with rydables, Toyland, photos with live reindeer, bounce houses, and photo opportunities. Times vary depending on what activities you would like to enjoy.
Nov. 29
Eagle Mountain Lake Parade of Lights~ Fort Worth
The annual event, organized by Save Eagle Mountain Lake, will feature a parade of lighted boats and water crafts traveling around the lake to kick-off the holiday season. From 5-8PM at Twin Points Park/ Eagle Mountain Lake.
Dec. 1
Merry & Bright Drone Show~ Grapevine
400 drones create Christmas magic in the sky over Main Street at 7PM.
106.1 KISS FM’s Jingle Ball~ Fort Worth
Kidd Kraddick Morning Show officially announced the all-star performers for iHeartRadio 106.1 KISS FM’s Jingle Ball 2025 Presented by Capital One which will include Alex Warren, Jessie Murph, mgk, Nelly, Reneé Rapp, Rachel Chinouriri, Shinedown, Zara Larsson and a special sing-along moment for KPOP Demon Hunters.
Dec. 3
Westlake’s Annual Tree Lighting Event~ Westlake
Free Santa photos, games, food, horse/carriage rides, music, bounce houses, and drone show. From 6-9PM at 1500 Solana Blvd.
Dec. 4
Parade of Lights~ Grapevine
Beginning at 7PM at Main Street in Grapevine.
Dec. 5
Denton Holiday Lighting Festival~ Denton
Tree lighting ceremony, photos with Santa Claus, Music, snow hill, and more. From 6-9PM at Quakertown Park & Denton Civic Center.
Dec. 6
2025 Christmas in the Park~ Haslet
Snow slide, polar express train ride, vendors, from 3-7PM, and Santa arrives after 5:45 at Haslet Community Park.
Ponder Polar Express~ Ponder
Ride the Polar Express Train, make a tree decoration, blowup slide and obstacle course, Polar Express Tickets & Bells, toy giveaways, vendors, and more. From 2-5:30PM, pictures with Santa after 5:30 at Downtown Ponder 458 Shaffner St.
Roanoke’s Annual Hometown Holiday~ Roanoke
Free live entertainment, snow sledding, ice skating, Santa photo station, holiday market, parade, and drone show. From 12-8PM at City Hall Plaza throughout downtown Oak Street.
Holly Days~ Keller
Holiday festivities at Keller Town Center. Parade, Christmas tree illumination, fireworks show, snow hill, and photo opportunities with Santa. From 6-10PM at 1100 Bear Creek Pkwy.
Dec. 8
Merry & Bright Drone Show~ Grapevine
400 drones create Christmas magic in the sky over Main Street at 7PM.
Dec. 13
Justin Old Town Christmas~ Justin
Live entertainment, snack cake eating contest, live reindeer, ice skating, s’mores, and more. From 12-6PM at Justin City Hall.
Looking to glide into the holiday season? From open-air rinks to year-round indoor favorites, here are the best spots around DFW to lace up and make some frosty memories.
Peace Plaza Ice Rink – Grapevine
A 4,500-sq-ft real-ice rink in front of Grapevine Main Station, surrounded by all the charm of the “Christmas Capital of Texas.” Enjoy classic cartoons, Christmas vignettes, and big events like the Carol of Lights (Nov 24) and Lighted Parade (Dec 4).
When: Nov 22, 2025 – Jan 6, 2026 (closed Thanksgiving & Christmas Day)
Where: 815 S. Main St., Grapevine
Cost: $20 for a 1-hour session, skate rental included.
Gaylord Texan Ice Rink – Grapevine
Skate on a massive 6,000-sq-ft rink, then explore snow tubing, and snowball games.
When: Nov 14, 2025 – Jan 3, 2026
Where: 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine
Cost: $22.99 for 90 minutes (skates included).
Stockyards Ice Rink – Fort Worth
A covered, chandelier-lit rink on the Livestock Exchange lawn—great even on rainy days. Expect fire pits, hot drinks, adorable seal and reindeer skate aids for littles, and visits from Cowboy Santa starting Nov 28.
When: Nov 18, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026
Where: 131 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth
Cost: $25 adults / $20 kids (3–12) for 90 minutes; $80 four-pack. Bonus: Free Whataburger coupon on Tuesdays.
Christmas at the Anatole – Dallas
The Anatole debuts its first outdoor rink this year! Enjoy skating plus an indoor train, bounce houses, Santa’s Workshop, and Mrs. Claus’ story times. Special performance from Olympic skater Ashley Cain on Dec 5.
When: Nov 28, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026
Where: 2201 N. Stemmons Fwy., Dallas
Cost: $20 for skating + unlimited kids’ activities.
CultureMap City Rink – Dallas
A new outdoor rink with themed nights, movie events, and “Skate with Santa.”
When: Nov 26, 2025 – Jan 5, 2026
Where: Main Street Garden, 1902 Main St., Dallas
Cost: $9 Cheap Skate Mondays; $18 general admission for a 75-minute session.
Galleria Dallas Ice Rink – Dallas
A DFW classic—especially during the holidays when Missile Toes, the backflipping Santa, performs by the tallest indoor Christmas tree in the nation.
When: Open year-round
Where: 13350 Dallas Parkway
Cost: $13 admission + $5 skate rental.
🧊 Year-Round Indoor Ice Rinks
Children’s Health StarCenters (8 locations)
Public skate, hockey camps, lessons, and “Try Skating for Free” sessions.
Cost: $17 admission; $5 skate rental; free for ages 3 & under.
NYTEX Sports Centre – North Richland Hills
Home of the Lone Star Brahmas with lunch skates, Friday night sessions, and classes.
Cost: $15 lunch skate / $17 Friday nights; $5 skate rental.
Looking to soak up some holiday sparkle? From dazzling drive-thru light shows to glowing walk-through wonderlands, North Texas is shining bright this season. Here are some magical spots—near Justin and just a short drive away—where you can cruise, stroll, and soak in millions of twinkling lights.
Gift of Lights at Texas Motor Speedway~ Fort Worth
Cruise the two-mile course past 3 million twinkling lights, glowing tunnels, and festive displays under the Texas stars. From Nov. 27-Jan.4 at 3545 Lone Start Circle.
The Light Park~ Multiple Locations
Millions of dazzling lights perfectly synced to holiday music from your car. Now open from 5:30- 10PM Sun-Thurs and 5:30-11PM on Fri and Sat through January 4, 2026. Does not accept cash.
Dallas Zoo Lights~ Dallas
Wander through a glowing wonderland filled with dazzling lights, larger-than-life themed areas, and festive surprises. From Nov. 14-Jan. 4 5:30-9PM at the Dallas Zoo.
Prairie Lights~ Grand Prairie
State of the art light tunning, a magical walk-thru forest, animated light displays, carnival rides, holiday shopping, and photos with Santa. From Nov. 27- Dec. 31 at 6PM.
Whistle Stop Christmas~ Cleburne
Lights in and around downtown, and all over the city! Activities in and near Hulen Park. And of course the Lighted Christmas Parade on Friday, December 5th. Several dates available with additional activities.
Christmas Spectacular Light Show~ The Colony
Christmas light show choreographed to music and can be seen every evening starting on Dec. 7 at Central Firehouse 4900 Blair Oaks Dr.
Holiday Shows from IIIuvia~ Grand Prairie
free holiday-themed laser, water, and light shows presented by Illuvia. The show runs nightly at 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m., and 11:30 p.m., featuring mesmerizing choreography that brings holiday magic to life.
Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Texas~ Arlington
Six Flags Over Texas transforms into a winter wonderland with thousands of lights, live performances, and thrilling rides.
Dates: November 23, 2025 – January 4, 2026
Holiday at the Arboretum~ Dallas
The Dallas Arboretum hosts holiday-themed gardens, including the 12 Days of Christmas Gazebos, a Musical Tree, and over a million twinkling lights.
Dates: November 12, 2025 – January 4, 2026
Christmas in the Square~ Frisco
A light and music show with over 180,000 lights, 200 dancing snowflakes, and outdoor ice skating, plus visits with Santa.
Dates: November 21, 2025 – January 5, 2026
Christmas at Gaylord Texan~ Grapevine
A winter wonderland with ICE! sculptures, ice tubing, a skating rink, and extraordinary holiday decorations at the Gaylord Texan Resort.
Dates: November 14, 2025 – January 4, 2026
Home Alone in Concert - Dallas Symphony Orchestra~ Dallas
Experience the the beloved comedy classic as Macaulay Culkin stars as Keven McCallister who was accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation.
Dates: December 5 - 7, 2025
The Nutcracker - Texas Ballet Theater~ Fort Worth
A classic holiday production featuring Ben Stevenson’s choreography and Tchaikovsky's iconic score, complete with a children’s area for meeting ballerinas.
Dates: November 28 - December 7 & December 12-28
Christmas in the Garden~ Fort Worth
Self guided trail of breathtaking light displays and holiday music.
Dates: November 21,2025 - January 4, 2026
Polar Express~ Fort Worth
Dynamic narration and illustrations from Chris Van Allsburg’s classic book, The Polar Express with musical interludes and a few surprises.
Dates: November 29, 2025 - November 30, 2025
We hope you enjoy an amazing holiday season filled with joy, memories, and a little extra sparkle. Don’t forget to share this newsletter with friends and neighbors so they don’t miss out on all the fun!
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