Holiday Activities for Families in North Texas

Runners jog through a glowing tunnel of holiday lights at Lynn Creek Park during the Prairie Lights Sneak-A-Peek 5K in Grand Prairie, TX, surrounded by colorful Christmas displays and festive decorations along the lakefront.

Prairie Lights Sneak-A-Peek 5K at Lynn Creek Park: The Local’s Guide for Grand Prairie, TX

If you’re looking for a magical way to kick off the holiday season in Grand Prairie, the Prairie Lights Sneak-A-Peek 5K is it. Hosted at Lynn Creek Park (5610 Lake Ridge Parkway, Grand Prairie, TX 75052), this family-friendly event lets you be among the very first to experience the dazzling new light displays before the park officially opens for drive-through season. Picture yourself running beneath tunnels of twinkling lights, surrounded by glowing holiday scenes and lakefro

Alison Martinez

Sep 274 min read

guide for families celebrating Thanksgiving in North Texas this year — full of events, attractions, hands-on fun, volunteering, and relaxation to make the most of your holiday together

Guide for Families Celebrating Thanksgiving in North Texas (2025)

🍂 1. Festive Events & Family Outings Gobble ‘Til You Wobble Weekends / Thanksgiving Getaway - Jellystone Park (Burleson) Escape for a...

Hayden Wilcox

Jul 43 min read