5 Things: Best Christmas Light Displays
Whether you enjoy strolling through enchanting neighborhoods or driving through elaborate exhibits, here are five Christmas light displays bound to put you in the spirit of the season.
The Light Park
Little Elm Park | 701 W Eldorado Pkwy., Little Elm, TX 75068
TheLightPark.com
With locations in Little Elm, Frisco, and Arlington, the Light Park offers a spectacular, mile-long, drive-thru holiday experience with millions of LED lights and the world’s longest light tunnel. Guests tune into DJ Polar Ice’s festive radio mix inside their vehicles for a spectacular, synchronized sound and light show. Tickets start at $29.99 per vehicle, making it a family-friendly, affordable outing.
Gift of Lights Texas
Texas Motor Speedway | 3545 Lone Star Cir., Fort Worth, TX 76177 | GiftOfLightsTexas.com
Imagine a glorious two-mile drive around the Texas Motor Speedway, basking in the glow of nearly three million Christmas lights harmoniously paired with festive Christmas music. Tickets are purchased per vehicle, making this a great value for families and groups. Open late November through early January, this holiday extravaganza has become a favorite for those near northern Fort Worth and Denton County seeking a dazzling drive-thru experience.
Christmas in Grapevine
636 S. Main St., Grapevine, TX 76051
GoGrapevine.com/Christmas-in-Grapevine
If you’re looking for a piece of the North Pole in the Lone Star State, look no further than Grapevine, the official Christmas capital of Texas. Beginning with the Carol of Lights on November 24, the historic Main Street of Grapevine will be adorned with festive decorations and twinkling lights on every corner, hosting over 1,400 holiday events in 40 days, including the Christmas Market, Santa’s North Pole Express, the Peace Plaza Ice Rink, and ICE! at the Gaylord Texas.
Bartonville Tree
NW corner of McMakin Rd. & Barrington Hills Blvd.
Bartonville, TX 76226
For over 15 years, Bartonville’s Barbara Nunneley has decorated a 150-year-old pecan tree on her property with 60,000 sparkling white lights, creating a spectacle that needs to be seen to be believed. A holiday memorial done in honor of her late father, the now famous Bartonville tree shines brightly against the backdrop of the blackened prairie, making it truly a sight to behold.
Vitruvian Lights
Vitruvian Park | 3815 Spring Valley Rd., Addison, TX 75001
VisitAddison.com/Events/Vitruvian-Park
Vitruvian Park transforms into a shining wintry wonderland with thousands of LED lights and artistic displays. Open from late November to early January, visitors enjoy festive photo ops and family-friendly ambience. Although entry is free, parking will set you back $15, but the park’s easy access for families makes it a worthwhile investment for a quick holiday outing.
