When we hear winter, our minds picture Christmas lights, snowflakes gently falling from the sky, chilling temperatures, and the visit of Santa.
Dallas and its surroundings offer many events for kids and families going on throughout December that will add plenty of cheer.
Kid City Guide picked out some awesome things happening in or near Dallas during the 2022 winter holidays. Check them out below:
The Light Park is a family favorite when the winter holidays arrive! Families will not want to miss the most exciting drive-through light show.
Eat, drink, and watch as the night is electrified with millions of Christmas lights and festive music.
Location:
Hurricane Harbor Arlington
DATES:
November 4th through January 1st.
Holiday at the Arboretum returns with a garden transformed for the magic of the season including the return of the beloved Christmas Village, the 12 Days of Christmas, and the Dazzling Musical Tree!
Location:
Dallas Arboretum
DATES:
November 10–December 31
Dallas Zoo Lights is an amazing walk-thru event where families will enjoy more than a million lights twinkling across most of the Zoo, new larger-than-life animal lanterns, elaborated holiday-themed displays in ZooNorth AND Wilds of Africa, visits to Santa’s Workshop to see the jolly old elf himself, more than a dozen brand new lighted photo ops, dazzling 3D lighted sculptures, festive holiday drinks and snacks for adults and kids!
Location:
Dallas Zoo
DATES:
November 17 – January 1, 5:30 – 10 PM
The whole family can enjoy Santaland Express, a multi-sensory immersive train experience, and a Meet & Greet With Santa Unlike Any Other!
Then journey through a magical moonlit forest and an enchanted path filled with starry lights, polar bears, and endless photo ops leading to Santa’s majestic chalet hideaway.
Location:
Galleria Dallas
DATES:
November 18- December 24
This is the largest choreographed holiday lights and music show in North Texas!
Christmas in the Square returns for its historic 18th anniversary with even more fun surprises this year! It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas a week early this year!
Location:
Frisco Square
DATES:
November 18- January 3
Families can join Wednesdays-Sundays from November 25- December 31 for a Holiday Light Spectacular at Cameron Park Zoo!
Activities include a scavenger hunt, local food trucks, and so much fun!
Location:
Cameron Park Zoo
DATES:
Wednesdays-Sundays from November 25- December 31 | Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday- 6 PM- 9 PM | Friday & Saturday- 6 PM- 10 PM | Christmas Week hours: Open December 19-23 from 6 PM- 9 PM. Closed December 24-25.
Six Flags Over Texas Holiday in the Park is a family tradition.
The park transforms into a winter wonderland, featuring millions of holiday lights and themed decorations. Enjoy festive holiday shows, scrumptious treats, and your favorite thrill rides and coasters.
Location:
Six Flags Over Texas
DATES:
November 19- January 1
Deck the halls with tons of COLOR at Crayola Experience!
During Colorful Christmas, kids will make handmade gifts from the heart, complete a seasonal scavenger hunt, help Santa save Christmas as they go on a themed adventure, meet the snowman and tree friends as they tell stories and sing colorful carols and take a photo with the life-sized snow globe, all while crafting unique gifts from the heart!
Location:
Crayola Experience Plano
DATES:
November 19- January 3
Create new memories with a special photo with Santa at Suite 406 near Razzoo’s!
Santa and his helpers look forward to seeing you all in your holiday outfits!
Location:
Hillside Village
DATES:
November 20- December 24
Village Lights festival features the annual Magical Tree Lighting and Santa’s Arrival.
KKDA-FM will kick off the festivities at 5:30 p.m. Guests can enjoy a real 10′ snow slide, holiday crafts, face painting, balloon artists, and much more.
Location:
Hillside Village
DATES:
November 19, 5:30- 7:30 PM
Recruiting all Elves!
Kids can create their very own special holiday craft project*, along with a special treat*. Geared towards pre-school through elementary ages.
Location:
Hillside Village
DATES:
December 6 and 13, 10 AM – 12 PM
Holidays at the Heard bring the beauty of the holiday season into nature.
Bundle up your family, get out of the house, and experience the most unique family-friendly holiday event in North Texas.
Location:
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
DATES:
December 9. 6:30 PM- 9:30 PM
Winter Discovery Camp at the Perot Museum will be on the following dates: December 19 – 22 and 27 – 30. Details coming soon!
Location:
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
DATES:
December 19 – 22 and 27 – 30
The Fort Worth Zoo camps provide engaging, memorable experiences that focus on wildlife conservation and the outdoors.
Children connect with nature through outdoor play and interactive experiences and this is the key to making future leaders in conservation.
Location:
Fort Worth Zoo
DATES:
9 AM- 4 PM | December 19 to December 23 | December 28 to December 30 | January 2 to January 3
Frontiers of Flight Museum offers day camps that feature educational tours, games, creative projects, investigations, and more.
These in-person camps are for current 4th – 8th graders. Kids can choose between Aviation, Space, or STEM themes, or attend all three!
Location:
Frontiers of Flight Museum
DATES:
December 19-21
Campers in grades K-4 grade will delve into the amazing world of Pixar while discovering the STEM concepts behind some of their favorite characters and films.
A spotlight will shine on campers’ creativity as they design their very own animations using thaumatropes and stop-motion techniques.
Location:
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
DATES:
December 19-22, December 27-30
Jazzberry Jammin’ New Year’s Eve Party is a colorful celebration, complete with confetti and dance parties, lets tiny tots ring in the new year and be in bed before midnight.
Location:
Crayola Experience Plano
DATES:
December 31
