The top places to see Christmas lights in Carrollton this season are Prairie Lights (Nov 26 – Dec 31), Prairie Lights at Lynn Creek Park (Nov 26 – Dec 31) and The Light Park Mesquite at Samuell Farm (Nov 6 – Jan 3). We've mapped 1 display in Carrollton and 46 more nearby (11 events, 11 home displays, 8 neighborhoods). 29 are free. 22 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
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Christmas lights in Carrollton: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Carrollton?
Popular picks this season include Prairie Lights (Nov 26 – Dec 31), Prairie Lights at Lynn Creek Park (Nov 26 – Dec 31), The Light Park Mesquite at Samuell Farm (Nov 6 – Jan 3) and Dallas Zoo Lights presented by Reliant (Nov 13 – Jan 3). In all, 47 displays are mapped in and around Carrollton, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Carrollton?
Free options include Texas Christkindl Market, Christmas in the Park at Westlake Park, Old Town Holiday Stroll and Lewisville Lights Tree Lighting and Santa on the Square. 29 of the 47 displays near Carrollton are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Carrollton?
Yes. Prairie Lights (Per vehicle; from $50 in 2025), Prairie Lights at Lynn Creek Park (Per vehicle, amount not stated) and The Light Park Mesquite at Samuell Farm. Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Carrollton?
Yes. The Light Park Mesquite at Samuell Farm, Dallas Zoo Lights presented by Reliant and Astra Lumina. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Carrollton?
The earliest Carrollton-area displays turn on Nov 6, and most are running by the weekend after Thanksgiving. Many stay lit through New Year's; check each display's page for its exact dates and nightly hours.
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