Holiday Fun in Collin County Holiday Lights

Ready to bask in the twinkling glow of the holidays? We’ve rounded up all the best places to see holiday lights in Collin County, and beyond. Holiday lights are listed in order by date and are part of our “Guide to Holiday Fun in Collin County :: Merry Events, Holiday Lights, Hanukkah Happenings, and More.”

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Opens November 1

The Light Park :: Frisco :: Open daily at 5:30 p.m. through January 5. Single tickets for one car start at $29.


Opens November 13

Holiday at the Arboretum :: Dallas :: Open daily through January 5. Purchase tickets online.


Opens November 18

CityLine Lights :: Richardson :: Open all day through January 4. Admission is free.


Opens November 22

Christmas Extravanganza :: Frisco ::  Free 20-minute shows entertain with special guests on Fridays and Saturdays through December 21.

Christmas in the Square :: Frisco :: Costs vary per individual event through January 6.

Dallas Zoo Lights :: Dallas :: Open select nights through January 4. Pricing varies per event.

Lights on the Farm :: Plano :: Millions of lights dazzle each night through December 27. Tickets range from $10 – $15.


Opens November 23

Miracle on 134th Street :: Celina :: The event is open daily through December 23 on select dates. Purchase tickets or season passes online.

Vitruvian Lights :: Addison :: The event is open daily with free admission through January 1.


Opens November 24

Lights at Legacy :: Plano :: Holiday events are featured from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. The event is free with complimentary drink and food samples.


Opens November 28

Prairie Lights :: Grand Prairie :: Open daily until 10:00 p.m. through December 31. Admission is $50 per car.


Opens November 29

Yesterland Farm Christmas Carnival :: Canton :: Days and hours vary. Purchase tickets online.


Opens December 1

Deerfield Holiday Lights :: Plano :: This is a free drive-through event through December 30.

Magnificant Christmas Lights Show :: Plano :: This is a free drive-through event through January 1. Hours are 6:00 – 11:00 p.m.


Opens December 7

Annual Centennial Holiday Lights :: Irving :: Holiday lights are featured daily through January 1 from dusk to 10:00 p.m.

The Colony Christmas Spectacular :: The Colony :: Celebrate Christmas at this light display set to music through January 5.

November 24

Lights at Legacy :: Plano :: Hours are 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Watch for event updates on the event site.

Parade of Lights :: Downtown Fort Worth :: Reserve seats from $15 – $30.


November 25

Carol of Lights :: Downtown Grapevine :: Hours are 4:00 – 8:30 p.m. Admission is free.


November 29

Night of Lights Christmas Parade :: Granbury Square :: The parade begins at 6:00 p.m. Admission is free.


November 30

Vienna Light Orchestra :: Fort Worth :: Three shows are available at 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m, and 7:30 p.m. Purchase tickets in advance.

December 2

SMU Celebration of Lights :: Dallas :: This is a free event from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.


December 2 and 9

Merry & Bright Drone Shows :: Downtown Grapevine :: Shows begin at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free.


December 5

Parade of Lights :: Downtown Grapevine :: The parade begins at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free.


December 6 – 7

Holidays at the Heard :: McKinney :: Celebrate the holidays in nature from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. both evenings. Tickets start at $14 for non-members.


December 7

Denton Holiday Lighting Festival :: Downtown Denton :: Hours are 3:00 – 9:00 p.m. Wristbands are $10 for all access. Get VIP access for $35.

North Pole Christmas :: Princeton :: Celebrate the holidays with events, a drone show, and fireworks. Hours are 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.


December 7 – 21

Holidays at Heritage :: Irving :: Enjoy holiday events on Friday and Saturday evenings. Times vary.


December 14

Arlington Holiday Lights Parade :: Arlington :: The parade begins at 6:00 p.m.


December 14 – 15

Regents Park Luminaries :: McKinney :: Help line the streets with over 2,000 luminaries. This annual tradition kicks off Saturday at 6:00 p.m.

Ongoing

Opens November 1

The Light Park :: Frisco :: Open daily at 5:30 p.m. through January 5. Single tickets for one car start at $29.


Opens November 13

Holiday at the Arboretum :: Dallas :: Open daily through January 5. Purchase tickets online.


Opens November 18

CityLine Lights :: Richardson :: Open all day through January 4. Admission is free.


Opens November 22

Christmas Extravanganza :: Frisco ::  Free 20-minute shows entertain with special guests on Fridays and Saturdays through December 21.

Christmas in the Square :: Frisco :: Costs vary per individual event through January 6.

Dallas Zoo Lights :: Dallas :: Open select nights through January 4. Pricing varies per event.

Lights on the Farm :: Plano :: Millions of lights dazzle each night through December 27. Tickets range from $10 – $15.


Opens November 23

Miracle on 134th Street :: Celina :: The event is open daily through December 23 on select dates. Purchase tickets or season passes online.

Vitruvian Lights :: Addison :: The event is open daily with free admission through January 1.


Opens November 24

Lights at Legacy :: Plano :: Holiday events are featured from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. The event is free with complimentary drink and food samples.


Opens November 28

Prairie Lights :: Grand Prairie :: Open daily until 10:00 p.m. through December 31. Admission is $50 per car.


Opens November 29

Yesterland Farm Christmas Carnival :: Canton :: Days and hours vary. Purchase tickets online.


Opens December 1

Deerfield Holiday Lights :: Plano :: This is a free drive-through event through December 30.

Magnificant Christmas Lights Show :: Plano :: This is a free drive-through event through January 1. Hours are 6:00 – 11:00 p.m.


Opens December 7

Annual Centennial Holiday Lights :: Irving :: Holiday lights are featured daily through January 1 from dusk to 10:00 p.m.

The Colony Christmas Spectacular :: The Colony :: Celebrate Christmas at this light display set to music through January 5.

November

November 24

Lights at Legacy :: Plano :: Hours are 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Watch for event updates on the event site.

Parade of Lights :: Downtown Fort Worth :: Reserve seats from $15 – $30.


November 25

Carol of Lights :: Downtown Grapevine :: Hours are 4:00 – 8:30 p.m. Admission is free.


November 29

Night of Lights Christmas Parade :: Granbury Square :: The parade begins at 6:00 p.m. Admission is free.


November 30

Vienna Light Orchestra :: Fort Worth :: Three shows are available at 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m, and 7:30 p.m. Purchase tickets in advance.

December

December 2

SMU Celebration of Lights :: Dallas :: This is a free event from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.


December 2 and 9

Merry & Bright Drone Shows :: Downtown Grapevine :: Shows begin at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free.


December 5

Parade of Lights :: Downtown Grapevine :: The parade begins at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free.


December 6 – 7

Holidays at the Heard :: McKinney :: Celebrate the holidays in nature from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. both evenings. Tickets start at $14 for non-members.


December 7

Denton Holiday Lighting Festival :: Downtown Denton :: Hours are 3:00 – 9:00 p.m. Wristbands are $10 for all access. Get VIP access for $35.

North Pole Christmas :: Princeton :: Celebrate the holidays with events, a drone show, and fireworks. Hours are 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.


December 7 – 21

Holidays at Heritage :: Irving :: Enjoy holiday events on Friday and Saturday evenings. Times vary.


December 14

Arlington Holiday Lights Parade :: Arlington :: The parade begins at 6:00 p.m.


December 14 – 15

Regents Park Luminaries :: McKinney :: Help line the streets with over 2,000 luminaries. This annual tradition kicks off Saturday at 6:00 p.m.

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