Grapevine: The Texas Christmas Capital

Wednesday, 16 Jul, 2025 0

Historic Grapevine, TX is gearing up for another spectacular festive season.

Located on the shores of Lake Grapevine and home to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), the city transforms into the Christmas Capital of Texas every year.

This year is no different, with twinkling lights, larger-than-life decorations, interactive experiences and endless family-friendly fun.

Grapevine captures the spirit of the season like nowhere spanning 40 days and over 1,000 different events.

This year, the Christmas Capital of Texas season officially kicks off on November 24 with the 37th Annual Carol of Lights festival on Historic Main Street.

Here are just a few of the 1,400 festive events and attractions to experience:

 

Santa’s North Pole Express – A 45-minute train excursion filled with twinkling lights, festive singalongs and special visits with elves and Santa Claus on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad.

ICE! at Gaylord Texan Resort – An annual spectacle with more than two million pounds of hand-carved ice sculptures featuring iconic Christmas scenes.

Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge – The lodge turns into a Winter Wonderland with daily snow showers, dance parties, Christmas activities and more.

Peace Plaza Ice Rink – Considered the Rockefeller Center of the Southwest, visitors glide across a Texas-sized outdoor ice rink illuminated by a 60-foot-tall Christmas tree at Grapevine Main Station.

Historic Palace Theatre – Enjoy classic Christmas movies and live Broadway-style performances all season long.

Merry & Bright Christmas Drone Shows – Watch a fleet of 400 drones lights up the sky above Historic Main Street with festive Christmas images.

46th Annual Parade of Lights – It’s the largest Christmas light parade in North Texas featuring 100 lighted floats and marching bands, with Santa Claus making a grand appearance on the last float.

Plan a visit to the Christmas Capital of Texas.



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