If you’re looking for impressive Christmas lights in Fort Worth, you’ve come to the right place. Check out these six exciting 2025 Fort Worth holiday light activations, all of which are available to the public.
Christmas in the Garden
November 21-January 4
The Fort Worth Botanic Garden transforms its beautiful grounds into a holiday wonderland every year. In 2025, Christmas in the Garden will feature interactive light displays such as the Candy Cane Tunnel, a towering Christmas tree fully draped in colorful lights, festive music, tasty concessions, an appearance from Santa and much more. Admission is $20 for adults and $13 for children under 12, and the Christmas lights show in Fort Worth is wheelchair accessible.
Sundance Square Plaza
Early December
Fort Worth residents and regular visitors eagerly anticipate the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Sundance Square Plaza. Food, music, community vibes and the sight of the impressive tree shining with lights make this an unmissable holiday event in Fort Worth. Even if you can’t attend the tree lighting, Sundance Square Plaza will be open throughout the holiday season for shopping and carousing (with the tree at the center of it all!). The tree lighting ceremony is free, and Sundance Square Plaza is wheelchair accessible.
Fort Worth Stockyards
December 6
Another popular lighted Christmas tree near downtown Fort Worth can be found at the historic Fort Worth Stockyards. On Saturday, December 6, Stockyards visitors can participate in Christmas at the Stockyards, a beloved annual event featuring a fully decorated (and illuminated) Stockyards District, “reindeer games”, an appearance from Cowboy Santa, a pop-up ice skating rink, a Christmas parade and a matinee rodeo. Admission to the Stockyards is complimentary, while ice skating passes cost $25 for adults ($20 for kids) and rodeo tickets range from $27 to $162. The Stockyards are largely accessible, and the Cowtown Coliseum (which hosts the rodeo) has accessible seating sections.
Gift of Lights at Texas Motor Speedway
November 27-January 4
Cruising along a professional race car speedway draped with glittering Christmas light formations is a uniquely Fort Worth way to celebrate the holidays, and the Texas Motor Speedway is happy to provide this one-of-a-kind experience. Gift of Lights consists of a 2-mile course decorated with over 2 million lights, and guests are encouraged to roll down their windows and blast their favorite Christmas music! Pricing starts at $45 per car.