Arlington Interlochen Lights Display During the holiday season, homeowners in this northwest Arlington subdivision join their neighbors in adorning their homes with festive lights and holiday exhibits. This neighborhood attracts spectators and tour groups from near and far. The holiday lights in the Arlington neighborhood of Interlochen are known throughout the Metroplex as a stunning display. The light competition usually begins in mid-December. The route to view the lights traditionally begins at Randol Mill at Westwood, west of Cooper Street. For more information, call the City Manager's Office at 817-459-6100 or view the city's web site at www.ci.arlington.tx.us/events/ for updated information. Excellent must see. Dec. 12 - 31, 2008

"Holiday in the Park" - Six Flags Over Texas I-30 and Highway 360, Arlington. Features lights, decorations, and special holiday entertainment including a snow hill with real snow. Open Nov. 20, 29, 30, Dec 5-7, 12-14; 5-11 p.m. Dec. 19-Jan. 4 (except Christmas Eve and Day); 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $26.88 adults; $20.42 seniors and children under 48". (817-640-8900).

Cleburne
Whistle Stop Christmas!
Come experience the sights and sounds of our Christmas wonderland with over 3 million lights decorating Hulen Park in Cleburne, Texas. “Spectacular!”... ”Enchanting!”... “Delightful!”... are just a sampling of the descriptions heard from visitors to the park every Christmas! Commemorating its 12th -Year Anniversary, Whistle Stop Christmas celebrates the season in 2008! The Yuletide celebration begins November 24th with the lighting of over 3 million lights at Hulen Park that are turned on each evening through New Year's Eve. Details about the lights and more may be found at www.whistlestopchristmas.org
Nov. 24 - Dec. 31, 2008

Dallas
Highland Park Neighborhood (Highland Park, TX)
This has been our favorite for over 40 years. The main entrance as we call it, is at Armstrong Parkway and Preston Road. See map here The area of beautifully decorated homes consist of about a 21 block area, which is bordered by Preston on the east side, Mockingbird as the northern border, the Dallas Toll way on the west side and Armstrong Parkway, which should be your entrance way. Exquisite holiday displays that will delight both the young and old in this drive by tour of lights and displays. Thank you Highland Park for giving so much at Christmas time to the Dallas community. Excellent must see for all.
Nov. 27 - Dec. 31, 2008

Kessler Park Holiday Lights (Dallas, TX)
The Kessler Park neighborhood in north Oak Cliff overlooking the Downtown Dallas skyline and in the shadows of Methodist Central Hospital, will once again be displaying thousands of lights on the traffic islands of this beautiful community and complimented with dozens of homes being decorated in colorful displays. Details about this historical neighborhood and location can be found at www.kesslerpark.org/holidaylights.htm Dec. 6 - 31, 2008

Denison
Drive Though Holiday Lighting Display
Drive through and view the holiday lighting display at Loy Lake Park, Exit 67 off Hwy. 75, Denison, Texas. Open 5:30 - 10:00 p.m. nightly and is FREE to the public. Details at www.denisontexas.us Nov. 28 - Dec. 26, 2008

Farmers Branch
Farmers Branch Tour of Lights
Thousands of vehicles are expected throughout December to feast their eyes on 300,000 lights in trees and on displays during the 2007 edition of the Farmers Branch Holiday Tour of Lights, continuing through the end of the month. The Holiday Tour now continues each night, from 6:30 until 9:30 p.m. through New Year’s Eve. The driving tour begins at I-35E at Valley View and follows the candy cane signs down William Dodson Parkway and around to the Farmers Branch Historical Park. Admission to the Historical Park portion is free with donations accepted by the non-profit organizations assisting with the display. The Historical Park portion is closed on Mondays and on Christmas Day. For more information, call (972) 919-2620 or visit www.ci.farmers-branch.tx.us Dec. 2 - 31, 2008

The city of Farmer's Branch is lighting up the sky for Santa and his real reindeer. The Tour of Lights is a spectacle of more than 400,000 holiday lights and dozens of animated and wooden displays on a tour from City Hall through the Historical Park. Visitors can view the lights from sleighs or from their cars; Santa will be waiting for you at the end of the tour. 6:30-9:30 p.m. thru Dec 31 (except the 24th and 25th).

Fort Worth
Zoobilee of Lights at the Fort Worth Zoo, Colonial Pkwy & University Dr (871-7050). An illuminating holiday celebration featuring 300,000 lights, live stage productions, choirs, carolers, and a laser light show; Dec. 12-Jan. 3 (closed Dec. 24-25): 6-9 p.m.; gen adm $8, children 3-12 and seniors $6, 2 & under free.

Christmas in the Stockyards - North Main & Exchange Ave (817-626-7921). Rodeo Plaza in the Stockyards National Historic District displays the largest Christmas tree of lights thru Dec 24.
Sundance Square(817-390-8711). Every building in the square is outlined with white lights thru Dec 20 with free evening performances Thu-Sat 7-9 p.m.

Frisco
Christmas in the Square
The 2008 Christmas in the Square is going to be bigger and better than before, with over 450,000 visitors expected! The largest choreographed holiday lights and music display in Texas is combined with family-oriented activities to produce a "signature destination event" for Frisco. Christmas in the Square lights and music will commence on November 28, 2008 and will continue each evening through January 2, 2009. Details at www.friscosquare.com

Galveston  (I KNOW this is a far piece from North Texas but I bet Galveston could use your support if you feel like going down that way.....)
Moody Gardens Festival of Lights
November 22, 2008 - December31, 2008 - the Seventh Annual Moody Gardens® Festival of Lights! The holiday magic will glisten with dozens of festive scenes. Festival of lights is celebrated from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday November 22nd - December 18, and nightly from December 18 - 31. http://www.moodygardens.com/seasonal_fun/festival_of_lights/  

Admission into the Festival of Lights is $3.95. Tickets to additional attractions including the holiday IMAX® film, the Aquarium Pyramid®, holiday Ridefilm and Colonel Paddlewheel Boat can be purchased for only $5 each with a Festival of Lights ticket. A special Evening Pass will be sold beginning at 4:45 p.m. which includes admission to the Festival of Lights, the Aquarium, IMAX, RideFilm, Colonel Paddlewheel Boat, and Discovery Museum for just $19.00. Last ticket will be sold at 9:50 p.m.

Grand Prairie

Prairie Lights Holiday Display The drive- through event is located in Lynn Creek Park, 5700 Lake Ridge Parkway, by Joe Pool Lake in Grand Prairie. More than 3 million twinkling lights in scenic displays are set along two miles of winding roads. The theme park also offers a unique out-of-car experience in Holiday Village midway through the drive with concessions, carousel rides, Santa’s Store for shopping and photos with Santa on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A new feature this year is Holiday Magic created by Josh Barnett’s Lightasmic, which includes a 10-minute choreographed light show and a new walk-through lighted wonderland, “Holidays Around the World.” Prairie Lights will be open from 6-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday non-holidays and 6 -10 p.m. Friday-Saturday and holidays. There is an admission cost per car. Details at www.prairielights.org   Nov. 27 - Dec. 31, 2008

Jefferson
Holiday Trail of Lights
Christmas is a special time in historic Jefferson, Texas. Experience the charm and elegance of a bygone era. Tour some of the oldest and most beautiful homes in Texas the first two weekends in December during the Candlelight Tour of Homes. Richly adorned interiors glow from the radiance of Christmas lights and candles and the scent of fresh- baked pastries perfumes the air. Adorned with all natural cedar, pine and fir, each home is a picture postcard of Christmas memories of long ago.

Cheer on the hero and boo the villain as you enjoy the favorite holiday melodrama, "The Big Toy." Tim & Toby, proprietors of Toy's Toy Shoppe in the mountain village of Rankin- Bass strive to overcome the mean-spirited Johann Sebastian Practique. Performances each Friday & Saturday evenings in December at the Historic Jefferson Playhouse.Treat the family to a journey through time on an unforgettable ride on an old-fashioned steam train. Departing at twilight, passengers will be awed by five miles of twinkling lights as the history of the Christmas tree unfolds on the Rail of Lights Christmas Train. Glide along Big Cypress Bayou on a riverboat. Hear tales of legend and lore of Jefferson’s colorful and storied past when once a thriving river port in the 1800s.

Step into a world of long ago, but not forgotten as you tour Scarlett O’Hardy’s Gone With the Wind Museum. Visions of sugarplums are sure to dance in your head when you visit a Christmas tree laden with gingerbread men cookies. Delight the senses as ginger, cinnamon and cloves fill the air. An enchanting, sparking wonderland of Christmas trees awaits you as you journey through Jefferson’s Enchanted Forest.

Downtown will be aglow with lights and greenery. Antiques and specialty stores open their doors for shoppers who look for that very special gift.Be our guest this Christmas season in a place where you will be touched and inspired by those who share the joy of this magical season. http://holidaytrailoflights1-px.rtrk.com/events_jeff.html

Kilgore
Holiday Trail of Lights
Experience “Christmas in the Oil Patch” at the East Texas Oil Museum in Kilgore. Drive through the World’s Richest Acre Park and marvel at the majesty of star-topped oil derricks that highlight Kilgore’s skyline.

Take time for that old-fashioned holiday feeling and cut the family’s perfect Christmas tree at our local tree farm. You can enjoy Christmas tales from Santa himself in our historic seasonally decorated library, or enjoy the world famous Kilgore College Rangerettes at their showcase museum on the Kilgore College campus. Take a memorable stroll through historic homes sparkling with thousands of Christmas lights.

“Christmas in the Oil Patch” is a December tradition you’ll always remember! 
http://holidaytrailoflights1-px.rtrk.com/events_kilg.html

Lindale
Santa Land - The Magic Forest
Come experience the sights and sounds of our Christmas wonderland with over 2 1/2 million lights lighting your path. Take a ride on Santa's Trailer or remain in the warmth of your own vehicle as you drive through Santa Land's 24 acres of unforgettable adventure designed especially for the entire family. http://www.santalandtexas.com/

Marshall
Holiday Trail of Lights
In 1987, the community of Marshall, Texas joined together in the spirit of peace and brotherhood to create a holiday extravaganza called Wonderland of Lights. The festival begins the Wednesday night before Thanksgiving and runs through December 31st. Today, this festival rivals any Christmas lighting scene in the country, known as the “Granddaddy of Texas Lighting Festivals”, with over 10 million lights in the community.

The Historic Harrison County Courthouse, located in the center of the Downtown Square is the festival's "Crown Jewel" decorated with over 125,000 tiny white lights. You will find a variety of entertainment and activities, including live entertainment on the downtown square, Church of the Bells, carriage rides, bus tours to neighborhoods with elaborate decorations and lighted scenes, driving tour through historic downtown with displays over 24 feet tall, visits with Santa, the famous “lighted” Christmas Parade and an outdoor ice skating rink.

As a special attraction, Holiday Home Tours offer guests a glimpse into Marshall’s unique and historic homes dressed up for the holiday season. Load up your friends and families and experience a true “hometown” Christmas atmosphere!  http://holidaytrailoflights1-px.rtrk.com/events_marsh.html

Plano
Deerfield Holiday Lighting
This Deerfield neighborhood association in Plano has a very splashy display of Christmas lights everyone will enjoy. The holidays are a special time in the Deerfield neighborhood , it truly is a delight to watch people drive slowly by and smile knowing the annual visit to Deerfield is part of their family holiday tradition. Each year, Deerfield is recognized as one of the premier communities for viewing holiday lights. Check 'em out. Details at www.deerfieldplano.org Nov. 28 - Dec. 31, 2008


And for more in your neighborhood, check out the map provided by christmaslightscommunity.com.