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The best Christmas lights in Dallas–Fort Worth, 2026
This free map shows the DFW Christmas lights worth the drive, with real 2026 dates and hours, where each fact came from, and live “lights on” reports from families who are out tonight. Tap a pin, build your route, open it in Google Maps, or let a TIED chauffeur drive it.
Highland Park & University Park Christmas lights
Highland Park and University Park are Dallas's classic Christmas lights drive: estate homes on Beverly Drive and Armstrong Parkway, the Big Tree at Preston Road, and Highland Park Village wrapped in more than 1.5 million lights. Most homes light up in December; dates vary by home.
Highland Park Village · 47 Highland Park Village, Dallas Over 1.5 million lights on the historic shopping village. Park and stroll. Christmas Lights Celebration & Shopping Stroll: Wed Dec 9, 4-7 PM (carolers, Santa photos). Horse-drawn carriage rides leave from here Dec 1-30, closed Dec 25 (DFW Carriages, reservations). Season light dates not yet published.Reported in past seasons; 2026 not yet confirmed · Source: hpvillage.com / PaperCity (checked Nov 2)
The Big Tree, Armstrong Parkway · Armstrong Pkwy at Preston Rd The 140-year-old pecan wrapped in lights, then the grand homes down Armstrong. Where most Highland Park tours start (CBS, via Family eGuide). Residential lights; dates vary by home.Reported in past seasons; 2026 not yet confirmed · Source: Family eGuide (CBS) (checked Nov 2)
Euclid Avenue · Euclid Ave, Highland Park Quiet, fully lit side street just off Armstrong. Named as worth a visit in a 2025 local guide. Residential lights; dates vary by home.Reported in past seasons; 2026 not yet confirmed · Source: 2025 local guide (checked Nov 2)
Gillon Avenue · Gillon Ave, Highland Park Classic Park Cities homes, lit top to bottom. Named as worth a visit in a 2025 local guide. Residential lights; dates vary by home.Reported in past seasons; 2026 not yet confirmed · Source: 2025 local guide (checked Nov 2)
Beverly Drive & the Santa mailbox · 3601 Beverly Dr, Highland Park The famous estate street. Kids can drop a letter to Santa at 3601, and the owners write back. Santa mailbox reported in 2025. Not yet confirmed for 2026.Reported in past seasons; 2026 not yet confirmed · Source: 2025 local guide (checked Nov 2)
Miramar Avenue · Miramar Ave, Highland Park Tree-lined and glowing. An easy last loop before University Park. Named as worth a visit in a 2025 local guide. Residential lights; dates vary by home.Reported in past seasons; 2026 not yet confirmed · Source: 2025 local guide (checked Nov 2)
Centennial Park tree lighting · 3800 University Blvd, University Park University Park lights its holiday tree. Food trucks are being discussed. Sun Nov 29, 3-7 PM. Moved back from Snider Plaza this year.Scheduled Nov 29, 3-7 PM · Source: Shops at Snider Plaza / People Newspapers (checked Nov 2)
Snider Plaza · Snider Plaza, University Park The decorated shopping plaza around its new fountain. City says it will still decorate the plaza in 2026. Dates not published.Reported in past seasons; 2026 not yet confirmed · Source: People Newspapers (Aug 2026) (checked Nov 2)
Deerfield Christmas lights (Plano)
Deerfield in northwest Plano (between Preston Rd and Coit Rd) is one of DFW's densest drive-through light displays. The 2026 season runs December 1–30, 7–10 PM weeknights and 7–11 PM Fridays and Saturdays, per Visit Plano. It's drive-through only: the neighborhood asks guests not to stop or get out. Start at the back entrances off Quincy Ln for shorter lines.
Start here: Quincy Ln at Bettye Haun Dr · Quincy Ln & Bettye Haun Dr, Plano The neighborhood's own advice: start at the back off Quincy. Shorter lines than Legacy. Drive-through only: guests are asked not to stop or get out. Walkers park at the far north (Quincy).Scheduled Dec 1–Dec 30, 7-10 PM weeknights, 7-11 PM Fri-Sat · Source: Visit Plano (checked Nov 2)
Tweedsgate Dr · Tweedsgate Dr, Deerfield A quieter way in from Quincy, straight into the displays. Recommended less-crowded entrance. Drive-through only.Scheduled Dec 1–Dec 30, 7-10 PM weeknights, 7-11 PM Fri-Sat · Source: Visit Plano (checked Nov 2)
Ivanhoe Dr · Ivanhoe Dr, Deerfield Another back entrance with lighter traffic. Recommended less-crowded entrance. Drive-through only.Scheduled Dec 1–Dec 30, 7-10 PM weeknights, 7-11 PM Fri-Sat · Source: Visit Plano (checked Nov 2)
Jenkins Dr · Jenkins Dr at Preston Meadow Dr The street the neighborhood says you don't want to miss. "A street you don't want to miss" per the Deerfield listing. Drive-through only.Scheduled Dec 1–Dec 30, 7-10 PM weeknights, 7-11 PM Fri-Sat · Source: Visit Plano (checked Nov 2)
Adrian Way (from Ohio Dr) · Adrian Way & Ohio Dr, Plano West-side way in from Ohio Dr, listed by the neighborhood as an alternative entrance. Alternative entrance from Ohio (Adrian or Sundance). Drive-through only.Scheduled Dec 1–Dec 30, 7-10 PM weeknights, 7-11 PM Fri-Sat · Source: Visit Plano (checked Nov 2)
Colonnade Dr (Legacy entrance) · Colonnade Dr & Legacy Dr, Plano The main Legacy Dr entrance. Expect the longest lines here on busy nights. Neighborhood warns Legacy entrances (Colonnade, Archgate) have the longest lines. Use Quincy on weekends.Scheduled Dec 1–Dec 30, 7-10 PM weeknights, 7-11 PM Fri-Sat · Source: Visit Plano (checked Nov 2)
North DFW Christmas lights: Frisco, Plano, Allen, McKinney, Prosper
North DFW has the region's biggest free light show, Christmas in the Square at Frisco Square (Nov 20, 2026–Jan 4, 2027, 6–10 PM nightly, tune to 107.3 FM), plus tree lightings in Plano, Allen, McKinney and Prosper. Pair two or three stops for an easy family night.
Lights at Legacy tree lighting · Bishop Rd near Truluck's, Legacy, Plano Train rides, live music, Santa photos and a tree lighting at 6:30 PM. Sun Nov 22, 4-7 PM; tree lighting 6:30 PM. Santa photos $30 (organizer).Scheduled Nov 22, 4-7 PM · Source: Visit Plano (checked Nov 2)
The Star in Frisco · 1 Cowboys Way, Frisco A 67-foot LED tree in Tostitos Championship Plaza and lit trees along The Star Blvd. Reported by Visit Frisco for the 2025 season. 2026 dates not yet published.Reported in past seasons; 2026 not yet confirmed · Source: Visit Frisco (2025) (checked Nov 2)
Christmas in the Square · 8843 Coleman Blvd, Frisco Billed as North Texas's largest choreographed light and music show: 180,000 lights, 200 dancing snowflakes. Free. Tune to 107.3 FM in the car, or walk the Square. Organizers report 125,000+ visitors a year.Scheduled Nov 20–Jan 4, 6-10 PM daily · Source: Frisco Square (official) (checked Nov 2)
Prosper Christmas Festival · 250 W First St, Prosper Ice skating, Santa's Workshop, a tree lighting at 7 PM and a drone show. Free. Sat Dec 5. Parade 2 PM; tree lighting 7 PM.Scheduled Dec 5, 3-7 PM · Source: Town of Prosper (checked Nov 2)
Home for the Holidays, Downtown McKinney · 111 N Tennessee St, McKinney A real tree lit on the square, a Ferris wheel over the decorated streets, Santa and live music. Free. Community tree lighting Fri Nov 27 at 6:15 PM.Scheduled Nov 27–Nov 29, Fri-Sat 10:30 AM-9 PM, Sun 12-5 PM · Source: Visit McKinney (checked Nov 2)
Light the Night, Watters Creek · 970 Garden Park Dr, Allen Caroling, wagon rides, then the tree lighting and fireworks at 6:30 PM. Sat Nov 21. Tree Lighting Concert 6 PM; tree lighting + fireworks 6:30 PM.Scheduled Nov 21, 4:30-7 PM · Source: Visit Allen (checked Nov 2)
Trinity Falls Christmas lights & Tour of Trees (McKinney)
Trinity Falls in McKinney hosts the free Tour of Trees from November 14 to December 13, 2026: 10 themed Christmas trees inside the community's model homes, centered at 124 Bee Balm Road (Mon–Sat 10 AM–5 PM, Sun noon–5 PM). After dark, neighborhood homes show up on the map as families report them.
Tour of Trees, Trinity Falls · 124 Bee Balm Rd, McKinney (model homes) 10 themed Christmas trees by A.B.'s Holiday Decor inside the Trinity Falls model homes. Free and self-guided: pick up a map at any model home. Daytime indoor tour, 7th year. Holiday photo contest for two $500 Amazon gift cards. Seeing great lights in the neighborhood at night? Tap Report lights.Open Nov 14–Dec 13, Mon-Sat 10 AM-5 PM, Sun 12-5 PM · Source: Community Impact / Hoodline (checked Nov 2)
Live reports, like Waze
At a display? Tap Report lights and say whether the lights are on or off. Your phone’s location drops the pin, so reports only count where you’re standing. A new spot shows on the map once 2 different people report it. We never show house numbers, and any homeowner can text (469) 699-5439 to have their home taken off the map.
Be a good guest
Stay on sidewalks and streets, never enter a yard or touch a display, follow each neighborhood’s traffic rules, and keep noise down after 10 PM. In Deerfield, stay in your car.
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My Christmas route
How it works
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What the status means ●Lights on: families reported it on in the last few hours. ●Scheduled: official dates are published. Not yet seen on in person. ●Reported: listed in a past season, not yet seen on in 2026.
Live reports come from visitors, not TIED. Homeowner and want your home off the map? Text (469) 699-5439.
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Be a good guest
Stay on sidewalks and streets. Never enter a yard or touch a display.
Follow each neighborhood’s traffic rules. In Deerfield, please don’t stop or get out of your car.
Keep kids close and wear something bright when walking.
Keep noise down after 10 PM. These are real homes.
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