Just this week, Kendall Morgan put together the roundups of best Dallas Christmas events for kids and one for your little Grinches — that is, older kids and teens. You can also watch the best Christmas movie EVER, Die Hard, all over Dallas-Fort Worth this "Yipee-ki-yay" season.
Since there are so many options to choose from, we asked our go-to event expert, Texas travel blogger My Curly Adventures, to put together an ultimate Christmas guide with the best holiday destinations across Dallas-Fort Worth.
Holiday High Tea
1–3 p.m., Saturdays in December100 S. Central Expressway, No.108, Richardson
Bangkok at Beltline is offering a Holiday High Tea experience, serving sweet and savory treats on a triple-tier dish, along with different teas for each course. Be fancy and call 469-930-9755 to make a reservation.
Legacy North Pole
Through Dec. 235908 Headquarters Drive, Plano
When you head out to Legacy West Plano for some shopping, make sure to check out its cute photo ops, something called a Fa La La Forest, live music, visits with Santa and other community events.
The Tipsy Elf
Through Dec. 23308 N. Bishop Ave.
Visit the Candy Cane Compound for four pop-up bars, five karaoke lounges and a whole lotta festiveness.
A Holiday Lights Trolley Ride
6–8 p.m., through Dec. 24411 Elm St.
Explore Highland Park's Christmas lights on the Holiday Trolley Tour. Limited tickets are available.
Burkman Holiday Home
Through Dec. 263809 Hazelhurst Drive, Frisco
This festively adorned home features a charming Christmas village, over 300 lawn decorations and a dazzling display of 70,000 synchronized lights set to holiday music. Check the event's Facebook page for updates in case of rainy/windy weather.
SNOWLAND and SANTALAND EXPRESS
Through Jan. 7, and Dec. 24, respectively13350 Dallas Parkway, No. 1020
Enjoy 20+ festive photo ops and interactive adventures at SNOWDAY until Jan. 7, and don't miss the SANTALAND train running until Dec. 24.
ICE!
Through Dec. 311501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine
Experience over 2 million pounds of ice sculptures at Gaylord Texan Resort with scenes from How the Grinch Stole Christmas, plus snow tubing, ice skating and more.
It's not Christmas until you're freezing at the Gaylord Texan's ice sculptures exhibition.
Jessica Serna
Holiday Food Tours with Dallas Bites! & Sights Tours
Through Dec. 304925 Greenville Ave., No. 255
Hop on a holiday tour of Park Cities and downtown Dallas with Dallas Bites! & Sights Tours. Enjoy a 3–4-hour private motorcoach tour of local businesses and restaurants with Christmas lights as your backdrop.
Lights on the Farm
Through Dec. 301900 W. 15th St., Plano
Walk a quarter-mile trail and marvel at a 20-foot Christmas tree, 2 million lights, and festive displays at the Heritage Farmstead Museum.
Wreck the Halls: A Haunted Christmas Nightmare
Dec. 30701 Taylor Drive, Plano
Have yourself an unforgettable thrill this holiday season with Wreck the Halls at Dark Hour Haunted House. This Dallas-favorite attraction transforms the cheer of the holidays into a chilling, spine-tingling adventure through dimly lit, unhallowed halls with eerie surprises around every corner.
A Christmas Carol
Through Dec. 302400 Flora St.
Experience Scrooge's redemptive journey through Christmases past, present and future in this heartwarming Dickens classic that spawned a million knock-offs, at the Dallas Theater Center’s Dee & Charles Wyly Theatre.
Holiday-Themed Spa Treatments
Through Dec. 315420 Ross Ave.
Escape the holiday chaos at Vivian’s Boutique Spa, with relaxing treatments such as the Candy Cane Forest Foot Ritual, Cinnamon Maple Syrup Marshmallow Massage or themed packages such as the Holiday Hug.
Deerfield Holiday Lights
Through Dec. 314549 Old Pond Drive, Plano
Find the magic of holiday lights (without it affecting your own electricity bill) at the Deerfield subdivision in Plano. From the extravagance of 4637 Penbrook Court to numerous other stunning homes, the festive spirit is alive and well in the suburbs. Check Deerfield's Facebook page for updates in the case of rainy/windy weather.
Las Almas Rotas
Through early January, TBD3615 Parry Ave.
With colorful red and green metallic papel picado, holiday decor and traditional Mexican treats hot champurrado and buñuelos — as well as an extensive array of tequilas and mezcals — Las Almas Rotas is the perfect place to celebrate a Feliz Navidad.
St. Henry’s Winter Wonderland
Through Jan. 12301 N. Akard St., No. 250
The Henry Restaurant’s seasonal menu features four new boozy cocktails, including the delightful Junior & Mrs. Mint and Spiced Pear Cosmopolitan. Make your reservation online.
The Adolphus Hotel’s Cocoa Lounge
11 a.m. – 5 p.m., through Jan. 21321 Commerce St.
Enjoy themed cocktails, seasonal snacks and classic Christmas ambiance at Dallas' downtown mainstay, the Adolphus Hotel, which is serving up family-friendly cocoa drinks.
Skate the Lake
Through Jan. 22109 Summer Lee Drive, Rockwall
Even though Texas doesn’t get cold enough to freeze the lake by your house so you can go ice skating, Rockwall on Ice can get you close to the dream. The Rockwall Harbor Fountain Area is transformed into an ice-skating rink, with views of Lake Rockwall as you spin and twirl (or hold onto the rails if you’re just learning).
The Polar Bear Room
Through Jan. 5
2501 N. Harwood St., No. 225
Immerse yourself in a uniquely Arctic adventure at Mercat Bistro in Dallas, where dining takes a whimsical turn as you share your meal with dancing polar bears. Reservations are recommended.
Holiday at the Arboretum
Through Jan. 58525 Garland Road
Join the festive magic at the Dallas Arboretum with over a million twinkling lights, the iconic 12 Days of Christmas exhibition, Reliant Holiday Village and the historic DeGolyer House adorned with over 600 nutcrackers.
Sleigh Club Holiday Pop-Up
Through Jan. 75872 State Highway 121, No. 104, Plano
Enjoy seasonal drinks and savor delicious tamales and churros with a decadent chocolate dipping sauce at Suburban Yacht Club on the Granite Park Boardwalk.
Yellow Rosa Cocktaileria
Nothing says Merry Capitalism like spending on awesome Christmas stuff. The Decorator's Warehouse is the best spot for that.
Jessica Serna
2901 Commerce St.
Let it snow in Deep Ellum. At Yellow Rosa, you'll find Christmas cocktails, a photobooth and, best of all, faux snow falling every 30 minutes. Make your reservations online.
Shop Small This Holiday Season
1011 S. Pearl Expressway, No. 150Choose from handmade Mexican Christmas gifts at Folklore & Tradition, located at the Dallas Farmers Market. It stocks both fair-trade goods straight from Mexico and items from several local businesses.
Shop for Holiday Decor
3708 W. Pioneer Parkway, ArlingtonAs Texas' top Christmas store, Decorator’s Warehouse has pre-Christmas sales on holiday collections such as Gingerbread and Santa’s Sweet Shoppe, all at fantastic prices.
