Tarrant County Holiday Lights 2026: Where to Go, and What Homes There Cost
By Brent Reiter, REALTOR® · Last updated November 11, 2026
Grapevine, Glenbrook, Diamond Loch, Interlochen, Fairmount, Ryan Place and More
November 11, 2026 · @Brent — Every holiday season, a handful of neighborhoods in Tarrant County turn into the place everyone drives through with the heat on and the kids in pajamas. Here are nine worth the trip, from Grapevine to Fairmount.
And because I sell homes here, each one comes with what homes in that neighborhood actually sold for over the past year.
Before you go
- Mid-December, on a weeknight, around 6 to 8:30 p.m. is the sweet spot.
- Most neighborhoods post 2026 dates in late November. Dates below marked “last year” are from 2025.
- Drive slowly, keep driveways clear, and stay off lawns. These are people’s homes.
1. Historic Main Street, Grapevine
Grapevine calls itself the Christmas Capital of Texas, and the 2026 season starts Monday, Nov. 23 and runs 40 days. The Parade of Lights is Thursday, Dec. 3, on Main Street. Park once and walk Main Street; on parade night, get there early.
Living here
443 homes sold in Grapevine over the past year, at a median of $615,000 ($260 per sq. ft.). The typical home went under contract in 16 days. Grapevine guide
2. Glenbrook Christmas, Bedford
Streets lined with red lights and a story-themed show. Last year it ran nightly through Dec. 31, 6 to 10 p.m., free. Drive in on Brookside Drive between Cummings and Forest Ridge.
Living here
Six Glenbrook homes sold over the past year, at a median of $505,000 ($452,500 to $575,000) for about 2,600 sq. ft. Bedford overall: a median of $395,000. Bedford guide
3. Diamond Loch, North Richland Hills
Home of the #NRHGrinchLights: a computer-run show on a cul-de-sac and a “Whoville” street. Last year it ran nightly through Jan. 1, 5:30 to 11 p.m. Follow the posted traffic flow.
Living here
Six Diamond Loch homes sold over the past year, at a median of $407,500 ($335,000 to $521,000). Five were for sale in early November, asking $399,000 to $569,900. North Richland Hills guide
4. Morrisdale Estates, Euless
Neighbors line the curbs with matching red lights. It’s between Pipeline Road and Hurst Boulevard, and traffic is lighter than at the big-name displays, which makes it a good first stop with small kids.
Living here
11 Morrisdale homes sold over the past year, at a median of $529,000 for about 3,100 sq. ft. The typical home went under contract in 30 days. Euless guide
5. Interlochen, Arlington
The big one: nearly 200 decorated homes on a two-mile route that takes about an hour. Last year, its 50th, it ran Dec. 13 to 25, 6 to 10 p.m., free and drive-through only. Every car enters on Westwood Drive at Randol Mill Road, and waits often top an hour. Go on a weeknight and get in line before 9.
Living here
Eight Interlochen homes sold over the past year, at a median of $560,000 ($420,000 to $650,000) for about 3,100 sq. ft. They took longer to sell than most: a median of 77.5 days. Four were for sale in early November, asking $675,000 to $725,000. Arlington guide
6. Fairmount Festivus, Fort Worth
One night only: a free, self-guided tour of decorated homes in the Fairmount historic district, by car, bike or on foot. Last year it was Saturday, Dec. 13, 6 to 9 p.m., starting at One Safe Place, 1100 Hemphill St.
Living here
34 homes sold in Fairmount over the past year, at a median of $410,000 ($253 per sq. ft.). Most were built around the 1920s. 22 were for sale in early November, from $149,000 to $769,000. Fairmount guide
7. Ryan Place, Fort Worth
The Candlelight Christmas home tour opens historic homes for one weekend (last year Dec. 6 and 7, tickets from $25), and the neighborhood stays lit through the holidays.
Living here
11 Ryan Place homes sold over the past year, at a median of $730,000, from $244,900 to $1.6 million. Nine were for sale in early November, asking $279,500 to $2.6 million. Ryan Place guide
8. Ridglea Hills, Fort Worth
About 30 homes decorate around Luther Lake. The best view is from the bridge on Clayton Road.
Living here
49 Ridglea Hills homes sold over the past year, at a median of $505,000 ($231 per sq. ft.), in a median of 26 days. 21 were for sale in early November, asking $295,000 to $839,900.
9. Keller's Holiday Decorating Contest, Keller
The City of Keller publishes its contest winners with a suggested driving route. Last year’s winning neighborhoods included Forest Lakes, Harper’s Glen and Highland Creek Estates.
Living here
604 homes sold in Keller over the past year, at a median of $690,000. In Forest Lakes Estates, five sold at a median of $749,000, and the typical one went under contract in 3 days. Keller guide
Across the County Line
On the Dallas side, the classics are Highland Park and University Park (start on Armstrong Parkway), Deerfield in Plano (you stay in your car, and the Quincy Place entrance is less crowded than Legacy Drive), and the Swiss Avenue Historic District.
Home prices are single-family sales over the 12 months to early November 2026 from NTREIS MLS, by MLS subdivision name. For sale counts are as of the date each report was pulled. Small neighborhoods have few sales, so treat those medians as a rough guide.
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Event dates and hours change year to year; check with each city or neighborhood before you go. Home prices are past sales, not a valuation of any home.
Sources & Citations
- Grapevine CVB — Christmas Capital of Texas 2026 (season start and Parade of Lights) ↗
- City of Arlington — 50th Year of Interlochen Lights, Dec. 13–25, 2025 ↗
- CultureMap Fort Worth — Best Fort Worth homes and streets for 2025 Christmas lights ↗
- Dallas Morning News — 9 of the best D-FW neighborhoods for holiday lights ↗
- NTREIS MLS — single-family sales and listings, 12 months to early Nov. 2026 ↗
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Grapevine's Christmas season start in 2026?
Grapevine's Christmas Capital of Texas season begins Monday, Nov. 23, 2026, and runs 40 days. The Parade of Lights on Historic Main Street is Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026.
When are the Interlochen lights in Arlington?
In 2025, the 50th year, Interlochen ran nightly Dec. 13 to 25 from 6 to 10 p.m., free, drive-through only, with all cars entering on Westwood Drive at Randol Mill Road. Waits often top an hour, so go on a weeknight and get in line before 9 p.m. Check the City of Arlington for 2026 dates.
What's the best time to see neighborhood Christmas lights in DFW?
Mid-December, on a weeknight, between about 6 and 8:30 p.m. Most displays are fully up by then, and traffic is lighter than on weekends.
What do homes cost in Interlochen?
Eight homes sold in Interlochen over the 12 months to early November 2026, at a median of $560,000 (from $420,000 to $650,000), according to NTREIS MLS.