As the holiday season approaches, Fort Worth is gearing up for an array of festive events that promise to capture the spirit of the season. From parades and twinkling light displays to charming holiday markets and live performances, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, these upcoming festivities showcase the city’s holiday transformation, making Fort Worth a must-visit destination this holiday season. 

Fort Worth Botanic Garden’s Lightscape

Visit the Fort Worth Botanic Garden for the third annual Lightscape event, an incredible collaboration with Sony Music. This mesmerizing experience showcases custom-designed light installations that illuminate the natural surroundings, creating a festive ambiance for guests of all ages. 

Date Nov. 22, 2024-Jan. 5, 2025
Location 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth
Hours Hours vary based on day

Fort Worth Parade of Lights

Bring your family down early to enjoy the festivities in downtown Fort Worth, featuring pre-parade music and displays. The GM Financial Parade of Lights will start at the intersection of Weatherford and Throckmorton Streets. The parade will head east along Weatherford, turn south on Commerce, and continue all the way to 9th Street. From there, it will turn west, passing the Convention Center, then head north on Houston Street to 2nd Street. Finally, the route will take a westward turn on 2nd Street to Throckmorton, before finishing south on 3rd Street.

Date Nov. 24
Time 6 p.m.
Location Weatherford and Throckmorton streets, Fort Worth

Photos with Santa at Fort Worth Aviation Museum

Visit the Fort Worth Aviation Museum for a special photo opportunity with Santa, plus a fun frame craft for the kids — all for $10. Enjoy WWII jeep rides, games, hot chocolate and more festive activities. This year, there will be a Christmas Market featuring local vendors. Don’t forget to wear your ugliest Christmas sweater to get in for free.

Date Dec. 14
Time 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Location Fort Worth Aviation Museum, 3300 Ross Ave., Fort Worth

Pentatonix: Hallelujah! It’s A Christmas Tour

As an innovative and distinctive vocal group, Pentatonix continually reimagines and reinvigorates the a cappella experience. They recently wrapped up their largest Christmas tour to date, “Most Wonderful Tour of the Year,” which sold over 200,000 tickets across 23 markets in North America. This tour celebrated their latest holiday greatest hits album, “The Greatest Christmas Hits,” which marked the group’s 11th entry into the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 Albums chart and has amassed over 300 million streams and 37 million video views. The album features the cheerful original holiday song and top five radio hit, “Please Santa Please.” Ticket cost is based on seating.

Date Dec. 21
Time Doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m.
Location Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth

Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland

Featuring breathtaking acrobatics, gravity-defying aerial performances and talented musicians and singers, Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland sends audiences on a journey through a realm of holiday music, circus and wonder. This all-new show boasts fresh costumes, music and storylines.

Date Dec. 28
Time Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Location Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth