Happy Thanksgiving! The Dallas-Fort Worth area is absolutely buzzing with holiday excitement this week, and there's something magical happening every single day. Whether you're looking for family fun, cultural experiences, or festive entertainment, this weekend has it all.
Starting right now today, Thursday, November 27th, Grand Prairie Parks is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Prairie Lights, a spectacular two-mile drive-through holiday experience featuring over four million lights arranged throughout Lynn Creek Park. You can drive through the stunning displays, and at the halfway point, exit your vehicle to enjoy carnival rides, concessions, photos with Santa, a magical forest walk-through, and holiday shopping. The event runs through December 31st, making it perfect for today or any day this season.
If you're heading to the Fort Worth Stockyards this weekend, you won't want to miss the Stockyards Championship Rodeo happening throughout the weekend, plus live music performances at Billy Bob's Texas. Drake Milligan takes the stage Friday night starting at 10 PM, Stoney LaRue performs Saturday night, and there's live entertainment every night at Filthy McNasty's Saloon.
Friday, November 28th is absolutely packed with activities. The Grapevine Vintage Railroad's North Pole Express is running festive journeys featuring Christmas sing-alongs, Santa interactions, and holiday characters. Over in Dallas, the Hilton Anatole transforms into a winter wonderland called Christmas at the Anatole, offering ice skating, train rides, winter chalets, and seasonal entertainment through January 4th.
Theater lovers should catch Dallas Theater Center's spectacular production of A Christmas Carol at Wyly Theatre, running through December 27th. If ballet is more your speed, Chamberlain Ballet presents The Nutcracker at Eisemann Center for Performing Arts in Richardson with performances continuing through Sunday, featuring dancers from American Ballet Theatre and New York City Ballet.
Music fans won't want to miss David Byrne in concert Friday and Saturday at the Music Hall at Fair Park, performing in support of his 2025 album Who is the Sky.
Sunday, November 30th brings a truly unique experience when Macaulay Culkin hosts a special 35th anniversary screening of Home Alone at Texas Trust CU Theatre in Grand Prairie, followed by an exclusive interview and audience Q&A where he'll share behind-the-scenes stories and memories from filming this beloved classic.
That same evening, K-pop sensation Katseye performs at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Irving. This global girl group from the Philippines, South Korea, Switzerland, and the United States has exploded onto the music scene and will deliver an unforgettable performance.
There's truly something for everyone happening right now in Dallas-Fort Worth. So grab your loved ones, bundle up, and get out there to experience the holiday magic. Thank you so much for tuning in, and please don't forget to subscribe for more recommendations on what to do in the DFW area. This has been a quiet please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai.
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