Posted in Texas
December 20, 2020
13 Drive-Thru Christmas Lights Displays In Texas The Whole Family Can Enjoy
The only thing better than a Christmas lights show is one that can be enjoyed from the comfort of your own vehicle. Here are 13 drive-thru holiday light displays in Texas guaranteed to put a twinkle in the eye of kids from one to ninety-two.
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The Alamo City's newest drive-thru Christmas light display, Lights Alive! is a mile-long attraction with festive displays dancing in time to holiday music. From Christmas trees to penguins to even cowboy boots and horseshoes, you'll see a little bit of everything. Address: 5931 Roft Road, San Antonio, TX 78253. More information here.
Houston's first entirely drive-thru Christmas light show, The Light Park is 20 minutes of festive whimsy. It also features the self-proclaimed largest light tunnel on earth! Address: Parking Lot, 21300 Interstate 45 North, Spring, TX 77373. More information here.
For all you East Texas folks, Santa Land is the place to be. This 24-acre park boasts over 2.5-million lights, plus hundreds of handcrafted displays. Address: 11518 Interstate 20 West, Tyler, TX 75706. More information here.
Dallas Zoo Lights has gone drive-thru for 2020! It's the same magical experience you know and love, with more than a million lights in addition to ethereal lanterns depicting various zoo animals. 650 South R L Thornton Freeway, Dallas, TX 75203. More information here.
Drive-thru from the start, Prairie Lights has been delighting North Texans at Christmastime for years. The two-mile path features four million lights, drive-thru concessions, and - of course - the famous grand finale light tunnel. Address: 5610 Lake Ridge Parkway,
Grand Prairie, TX 75052. More information here.
Among the most magical Houston-area light displays of them all, Rudolph's Light Show has over a million lights synchronized to classic holiday tunes. From snowmen donning cowboy hats to all of Santa's trusty reindeer, tradition meets creativity at this unique holiday attraction. Address: 19623 Bauer Road, Hockley, TX 77447. More information here.
Circuit of the Americas has transformed into Peppermint Parkway for the holiday season. This whimsical drive-thru event features close to a dozen themed areas, plus a 60-foot-tall Christmas tree and several other family-friendly attractions. Address: 9201 Circuit of the Americas Boulevard, Austin, TX 78617. More information here.
Austin's beloved Trail of Lights is a fully drive-thru event this year, but it still boasts two million lights, 90 Christmas trees, and a whopping 70 festive displays. You can't miss it! Address: 2100 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78746. More information here.
With three North Texas locations, Radiance is DFW's #1 drive-thru light show. The spectacle brings the Christmas spirit to life with two million lights and a slew of animated displays. More information, including the addresses, here.
Visitors to Santa's Country Christmas can't help but marvel at all there is to see. With 2.5 million lights and various themed displays, it's a magical experience for one and all. Address: 1706 US-175-Frontage Road, Seagoville, TX 75159. More information here.
Located at the Texas Motor Speedway, Gift of Lights is spreading some good old-fashioned Christmas cheer with millions of glittering lights. From tunnels to trees and Santas to snowflakes, your eyes won't quite know where to look! Address: 3545 Lone Star Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76177. More information here.
A nationwide event, Magic of Lights at Little Elm Park right here in Texas. With a 200-foot light tunnel and almost 50 different themed displays, it promises festive fun for the entire family. Address: 701 West Eldorado Parkway, Little Elm, TX 75068. More information here.
Check out this video by YouTube user Determined To Rise! for a virtual tour of Rudolph’s Light Show:
Click the link underneath each picture to learn more about pricing and hours for each display.
How many of these drive-thru Christmas light shows have you experienced? Did we miss your favorite? Let us know in the comments, and check out our previous article for a list of Texas towns that look like Hallmark movies at Christmastime.
Address: 5931 Roft Rd, San Antonio, TX 78253, USA
Address: 701 W Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm, TX 75068, USA
Address: Parking Lot, 21300 Interstate 45 N, Spring, TX 77373, USA
Address: 2100 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78746, USA
Address: 11518 I-20, Tyler, TX 75706, USA
Address: 14651 FM1725, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Address: 650 S R L Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75203, USA
Address: 5610 Lake Ridge Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX 75052, USA
Address: 19623 Bauer Rd, Hockley, TX 77447, USA
Address: 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd, Austin, TX 78617, USA
Address: Hwy 175 &, FM 1389, Seagoville, TX 75159, USA
Address: 3545 Lone Star Cir, Fort Worth, TX 76177, USA
Address: 2251 Mineral Wells Hwy, Weatherford, TX 76088, USA
Address: Joe Wheeler Park Rd, Decatur, TX 76234, USA
Address: 7755 John Q Hammons Dr, Frisco, TX 75034, USA
