Christmas Events in DFW: Time to check out Grand Prairie, Texas

I wanted to share more Christmas Events in DFW: It’s time to check out Grand Prairie, Texas another Town a hop skip and jump from my home. This is just a few of the event you will find here. Take a night or two and come browse Grand Prairie and then leave me a comment letting me know what you liked the best about Grand Prairie and why.

Tianyu Lights Festival– November 8th, 2024 – January 19th, 2025

Experience an enchanting night with Koda’s Adventure to the Magical Forest at Texas Trust CU Theatre Festival Grounds in Dallas! Walk through the whimsical wonderland to see Koda’s dreams through the luminous art installations.

Try out delicious foods and beverages at the Food Court, enjoy live cultural music and dance performances throughout the journey, and complete your visit with a trip to the Marketplace, filled with unique, handcrafted treasures.

Location: Texas Trust CU Theatre Grounds

Parking Information

Parking for the event is $10/car if purchased online in advance. Onsite parking is available for $15/car, cards only.

We recommend purchasing your parking online ahead of time.

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A Downtown Christmas Experience– Holiday Gift Market– December 14th

Find the perfect home made or hand crafted holiday gifts at the Grand Prairie Farmers Market.
Farmers Market at Market Square, 120 W. Main St., in downtown Grand Prairie, Texas, is open Saturdays from early April through mid-December and features locally grown fruits and vegetables, plants, tamales, baked goods, meat, salsas, chips, dips, relishes, eggs, honey, spices, soaps, candles, artisan crafts and more.

Location: Farmers Market, 120 W. Main St. Learn more

Downtown Ice Rink- Dec. 6 – 28
Ice skate away in Downtown Grand Prairie with spectacular views of the City’s huge Christmas tree! Free Location: 300 W. Main St.

An Epic Waters Christmas– Epic H2Olidays Nov. 30 – Dec. 31

Fun festive activities, live entertainment, contests, giveaways and much more along with EPIC waterpark fun! For more information visit, epicwatersgp.com

Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark
Location: 2970 Epic Place

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Christmas Cruises- The Wave– Dates Coming Soon!

Christmas time is here and it’s time to spend it with your family and friends!!!!! Come relax and see the Prairie Lights at Lynn Creek Park on The Wave Party Boat. See the awesome lights that the boat is decorated with also!!!

You can buy your induvial tickets for the 60-minute Christmas cruise with your family or a perfect date night for just the 2 of you. You can BYOB your own choice of drinks. We have hot chocolate and cookies. We also have heaters on board to keep warm.

We supply the captain, dock hands, all safety equipment needed, Chairs are limited so you can bring your own chairs also to relax. We play your favorite Christmas music to make the experience even better. Come out on Joe Pool Lake where we have amazing Christmas lights, a peaceful setting without all the houses around the lake. Great way to get away from the City life only 30 minutes from Dallas or Fort Worth. Cruises will be on our party boat. Which is the largest party barge in the state of Texas.

Christmas Cruise Charters are offered as follows:

Christmas Cruise– is a 60-minute Cruise that runs 2 times a night during Christmas Season. Tickets are $25 per person for adults and $10.00 per person for kids 13 and under. Cruises are based on availability and Weather conditions.

To book just click the book now button to reserve your spot on the days we have available. We offer cruises Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm and 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Note: Max capacity is 97 passengers allowed at one time on the boat for this charter. Must be 21 years of age to book an outing. Alcohol is permitted for passenger over 21 years of age. Captain and crew will check id’s all ages are welcome to come. We must have at least 18 passengers on each cruise to go out.

Private Christmas Cruise- is a 1-hour cruise. Runs 1 time a day during Christmas time. Trip amount for up to 97 passengers is $25.00 per person for adults and $10.00 per person for kids 13 and under. We do charge a 25% gratuity of the trip total for all private parties. Must have at least 25 passengers or more to book a private Christmas cruise. Max 75 passengers per cruise.

Cruises are based on availability and weather conditions. To book you will need to click the book now button and click on private Christmas cruise to reserve your spot on the days we have available. Note: Max capacity is 75 passengers allowed at one time on the boat for this charter. Must be 21 years of age to book an outing.

Alcohol is permitted for passenger over 21 years of age. Captain and crew will check id’s, all ages are welcome to come. We must have at least 25 passengers on each private cruise to go out.

What to Bring on your Christmas cruise:

• Warm Clothes, hats, gloves
• Drinks for you and your family
• Ice for the cooler if you want- we have the cooler for your drinks as needed
• Chairs

Note: All passengers will sign a passenger manifest and person booking the boat is required to sign the smart wavier before leaving the dock. Must be over 21 years of age to drink on our boat.

Book your reservation Location: Lynn Creek Marina, 5700 Lake Ridge Parkway

Holiday Attractions

Bolder Blizzard

Bolder is turning into a Winter wonderland this holiday season! Experience rock climbing, zip lines, via ferrata, ropes courses, tubing slides, synthetic ice skating, adventure nets and more.

Location: Bolder Adventure Park, 2324 W. Warrior Trail Buy Tickets