Things to Do in Fort Worth & Grapevine This Holiday Season 2025
- stacymschiel
- Nov 9
- 3 min read
The holidays are bigger, brighter, and a little more Texan here in North Fort Worth and Grapevine! From glittering parades and cowboy Santas to ice sculptures and wine trains, this year’s lineup of events brings festive cheer all season long. Whether you’re planning a family day out, a date night, or a quick weekend adventure, here are some of the can’t-miss holiday experiences happening around town.
🎅 Grapevine – The Christmas Capital of Texas
November 14, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
Step into a winter wonderland carved entirely from ice! This year’s ICE! exhibit pairs perfectly with the Gaylord’s Lone Star Christmas - featuring dazzling lights, festive shows, and larger-than-life décor throughout the resort.
November 18 - December 23, 2025
Vetro Glassblowing Studio & Gallery
Create your own keepsake ornament with the help of local artists - a cozy, hands-on holiday experience that makes a perfect gift (or souvenir!).
November 21, 2025
Grapevine Vintage Railroad
Sip your way through the season aboard Grapevine’s famous Christmas Wine Train. Enjoy local Texas wines, hors d’oeuvres, and plenty of holiday cheer.
December 1-8, 2025
Historic Main Street, Grapevine
Look up as hundreds of drones light up the night sky in this high-tech holiday spectacle! It’s a modern twist on holiday lights - and one you’ll definitely want to capture.
December 4, 2025
Grapevine Historic Main Street
Kick off December with Grapevine’s beloved Parade of Lights - complete with twinkling floats, marching bands, and small-town holiday magic.
🤠 Fort Worth – Where Western Meets Winter
November 23, 2025 | 6:00 PM
Downtown Fort Worth
The city’s signature holiday parade is back with the theme “Sparkle, Dazzle, Shine!” Bring your chairs early and catch the floats, bands, and illuminated magic lighting up Sundance Square and beyond.
Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Fort Worth Stockyards
Celebrate cowboy-style with the 24th Annual Christmas in the Stockyards! Enjoy live music, a rodeo matinee, reindeer games, the Ultimate Bullfighters World Finals, and a holiday parade - all wrapped in Texas-sized cheer.
December 1-24, 2025
Fort Worth Stockyards
A local favorite! Get your picture taken with Cowboy Santa and capture the charm of a Western Christmas.
December 12-28, 2025
Bass Performance Hall
A Fort Worth tradition, The Nutcracker brings magic and elegance to the season - the perfect way to round out your holiday calendar.
🌟 Community Highlights
November 29, 2025 | 5:45 PM
Eagle Mountain Lake
Boat lights, reflections on the water, and festive tunes make this a stunning lakeside tradition.
December 6, 2025 | 4:30 PM
The Switchyard Food Truck Park
A small-town favorite featuring a cheerful parade, tree lighting, and drone show.
Whether you’re strolling Main Street in Grapevine, snapping selfies at the Stockyards, or catching The Nutcracker downtown, the Fort Worth area knows how to do the holidays right.
Stay tuned to FortWorthVibe.com for more local event guides and insider tips to make the most of this festive season!