Pictured Above: The Calloway residence, 2018, historic downtown Frisco.
This year, the Christmas season looks a little different but it’s going to be every bit as bright! Some of our favorite holiday traditions have been re-imagined, 2020-style, and there are whimsical new experiences to enjoy.
There’s no better way to get into the holiday spirit than hopping into the car to enjoy the area’s incredible holiday lights!
Here’s your fully festive list of Christmas light displays in and around Frisco. Whether you’re looking to establish a new family tradition or just want to squeeze a little holiday fun into a school night, we’ve got you covered.
Best Local Light Displays
Christmas in the Square: November 22 – January 6, Celebrating its 19th year, Frisco’s favorite Christmas tradition is back! Christmas in the Square is a must-see display that runs from Thanksgiving through the entire month of December. 180,000 lights choreographed to music run daily from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Check out the calendar for details about the other special events, like carriage rides, a Christmas tree lot, Winter Wonderland Ice Rink, visits with Santa, and the Merry Main Street Holiday Market.
The Rail District, Downtown Frisco: The beautiful lights and the holiday atmosphere downtown are enough to transport visitors momentarily to the set of It’s a Wonderful Life. At the corner of 4th Street and Walnut, several historic homes have teamed up for what is a truly stunning must-see Christmas display. One home boasts of a tiny Christmas village! Continue exploring the historic streets nearby, as we’ve heard that many homes down there are decked out! Also, while you’re downtown, take a few pictures at the beautifully-lit gazebo off Main at 4th Street.
5913 Myrtle Lane: Just west of 423 off Lebanon, Myrtle Lane is another standout among Frisco residences this time of year. This home’s glow is visible from nearly a half mile away at the nearest intersection, and will likely remind you of Clark Griswold’s house in the movie National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation! TEASER: The below photo was taken in 2017. We’ve seen it this year — it’s beautiful yet again, with a few changes and a lot more fun details!
3809 Hazelhurst Drive: The Burkman residence has over 25,000 lights on their house! “A family activity that takes weeks to put together” they have a life-sized gingerbread house with a smoking chimney and many other fun things on display. There is a mailbox for kids to place letters for Santa, that responds to all the kids in the neighborhood with a letter and goodie bag. The home is so popular, the Burkman Holiday Home has their own Facebook page to publish fun happenings on the calendar!
Worth the Drive
Deerfield, Plano: The Christmas decorating tradition at Deerfield began when the builders gave substantial prizes to homeowners for decorating for the holidays. Years later, it’s widely known in North Texas as one of the best neighborhood Christmas lights displays in the area. (Come ready to drive slowly and take it all in – there tends to be a lot of traffic.)
Praire Lights – Grand Prairie: Prairie Lights is one of Texas’ premier light parks located on Joe Pool Lake in Grand Prairie. This year, it’s an in-car event to provide guests with the safest experience possible. Visitors will be dazzled by more than four million lights along two miles of path, with hundreds of new displays and a grand finale. Half-way through the adventure, you’ll have an opportunity to order treats and drinks from the new drive-thru concession stand. General admission and “fast pass” tickets are available for purchase in advance.
Vitruvian Park Holiday Lights Spectacular, Addison: November 23 – January 1, Vitruvian Park transforms into a magical holiday wonderland. Free and open to the public, 5:00am – 11:00pm daily.
Highland Park, Dallas: Just down the tollway, Highland Park offers stunning light displays on some of our area’s most gorgeous homes. You can view the fabulous sights from horse-drawn carriages or the comfort of your own car. From stately mansions to charming gingerbread-style cottages, the homes in Highland Park will be decked out in their Christmas finest! The Highland Park lights are a cherished Dallas tradition and well worth the drive from Frisco.
Dallas Zoo Lights: From November 22 – January 4, you can embark on a dazzling adventure where the wild glows and magic follows. Bring your wildest dreams to life as you journey through the mesmerizing, themed areas and dazzling lights decorating the Dallas Zoo. Stroll through our larger-than-life, magical experience where wild things glow. General admission is $16.
The Light Park at Riders’ Field: November 1 – January 5 at Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco. Charge up your holiday spirit as you cruise through millions of dazzling lights, synced perfectly to the rhythm of our festive tunes, courtesy of DJ Polar Ice. Amp up the fun with some tasty treats and zappy beverages, and get ready to be shocked by the sheer brilliance of it all.
