Discover the festive charm of Southlake with our holiday event guide. Whether Southlake is your everyday reality or your dream destination, our guide brings holiday magic to life.
Experience the enchantment of Christmas at Gaylord Texan, where stunning ice sculptures and a winter wonderland await visitors. With dazzling light displays and interactive experiences, North Pole Express offers families the chance to ride the holiday train and meet Santa himself. And the stunning Vitruvian Lights is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring breathtaking light displays set in a picturesque park. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Southlake
- North Pole Express (Grapevine)
- Christmas at Gaylord Texan (Grapevine)
- Vitruvian Lights (Addison)
- Parade of Lights Grapevine (Grapevine)
- Holiday Concert
See these and even more events listed below!
Southlake Holiday Light Displays
Vitruvian Lights
What to Expect:
Spectacular holiday light displays in a festive park setting.
Description:
Vitruvian Lights transforms Vitruvian Park into a dazzling holiday spectacle with daily tree light displays from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
Where: Addison | More Info: Vitruvian Lights
Parade of Lights Grapevine
What to Expect:
Largest lighted Christmas parade in North Texas.
Description:
The Parade of Lights in Grapevine features over 100 lighted floats and marching bands, culminating with Santa Claus on the final float. This annual event, first executed in 1979, is the largest lighted Christmas parade in North Texas, held on the first Thursday in December.
Where: Grapevine | More Info: Parade of Lights Grapevine
Southlake Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Holiday Concert
What to Expect:
Seasonal sounds by local school groups.
Description:
The Holiday Concert in Southlake features seasonal sounds by talented local school groups, creating a joyful atmosphere with music and community spirit.
Where: Southlake | More Info: Holiday Concert
Christmas at Gaylord Texan
What to Expect:
Interactive ice sculptures and festive holiday activities.
Description:
Christmas at Gaylord Texan features ICE with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, ice tubing, and a 6,000 square-foot skating rink, set amidst acres of magnificent decorations and an impressive Christmas tree.
Where: Grapevine | More Info: Christmas at Gaylord Texan
Southlake Other Holiday Activities
North Pole Express
What to Expect:
Holiday train ride with festive treats and photo opportunities.
Description:
Climb aboard the Grapevine Vintage Railroad's North Pole Express for a 45-minute holiday adventure. Immersed in mesmerizing North Pole lights, passengers enjoy Christmas singalongs, special moments with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and festive treats like Mrs. Claus' Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookie and Frosty Chocolate Snow Milk served in a souvenir memory mug. The journey includes a single 4x6 photo session with Santa at the General Store.
Where: Grapevine | More Info: North Pole Express
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Grapevine (3 miles)
- Colleyville (4 miles)
- Flower Mound (6 miles)
- Bedford (7 miles)
- Keller (7 miles)
- Coppell (7 miles)
- Euless (8 miles)
- Hurst (8 miles)
- Watauga (9 miles)
- North Richland Hills (9 miles)
- Lewisville (11 miles)
- Haltom City (13 miles)
- Farmers Branch (14 miles)
- Irving (14 miles)
- Carrollton (14 miles)
- Arlington (14 miles)
- Saginaw (14 miles)
- Corinth (15 miles)
- Grand Prairie (16 miles)
- The Colony (18 miles)
- Fort Worth (18 miles)
- Denton (19 miles)
- Little Elm (19 miles)
- University Park (20 miles)
- Dallas (22 miles)
- Frisco (23 miles)
- Richardson (23 miles)
- Duncanville (24 miles)
- Plano (26 miles)
- Mansfield (26 miles)
- Cedar Hill (26 miles)
- Benbrook (27 miles)
- Garland (29 miles)
- Allen (29 miles)
- DeSoto (29 miles)
- Burleson (30 miles)
- Murphy (31 miles)
- Sachse (31 miles)
- Lancaster (33 miles)
- Midlothian (33 miles)
- Balch Springs (33 miles)
- Rowlett (33 miles)
- Mesquite (33 miles)
- McKinney (35 miles)
- Wylie (35 miles)
- Rockwall (39 miles)
- Weatherford (40 miles)
- Waxahachie (42 miles)
- Cleburne (44 miles)