Holiday lights are a thing of beauty, and one thing North Texans know is that Dallas-Fort Worth knows how to put on a show. The Dallas Zoo Lights beckon to kids of all ages to see the dinos decked out for the holiday season. The Tianyu Lights Festival illuminates the night in the most magical of ways, and the Dallas Arboretum blends a Victorian Christmas with a holiday light show that'll keep your whole crew entertained.

Whether you're seeking a drive-thru holiday lights extravaganza or a parade filled with dazzling Christmas lights by way of boat or car, we've got one of everything this holiday season. Keep reading to discover the best holiday lights in Dallas-Fort Worth.

Christmas lights, Hanukkah celebrations, and holiday activities are in full effect for December, and that's just the beginning of things to do in Atlanta this month! 

December in Atlanta starts with Christmas tree lightings all over town, including those in Decatur, Sandy Springs, Woodstock, and Brookhaven. As the month continues, Atlanta families get into the holiday spirit with Holiday Lights Drive-Thrus and Christmas Light Shows. Mid-December brings Hanukkah and eight nights of celebrating with events including Chabad Intown's various menorah lightings. After all those holiday and Christmas gifts are ripped open, ring in 2026 with family-friendly, daytime events like the New Year's Eve Bubble Bash at Children's Museum of Atlanta. 

And from all of us at Mommy Poppins, have a happy and healthy holiday season and new year!

Here are the top, can't-miss things to do with kids in Houston this December.

As the calendar inches toward Christmas and the holidays, Central Florida is shining with seasonal celebrations to enjoy with your family this December. Don’t miss our favorite kid-friendly events and activities in Orlando in December!

The theme parks are in full force for December, with lights and festive holiday decor, which include SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration, Holidays at Universal Orlando, and Epcot's International Festival of the Holidays. Christmas parades take place in cities all around Central Florida, including Apopka, St. Cloud, and Winter Park. And don't miss the spectacular ICE! exhibit at Christmas at Gaylord Palms, as well as the enchanting Asian Lantern Festival at the Central Florida Zoo. Read on for the top events in Orlando and happening around Central Florida this December!

And from all of us at Mommy Poppins, have a happy and healthy holiday season and new year!

Christmas lights and holiday activities are back this December, and that's just the beginning of all there is to see and do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this month.

Fun family festivities this month include the newly revamped Holidays on the Hill Train Show at Lasdon Park. We visited this spectacular display last year and got beautiful photos with Santa. This year, they have added even more trains as well as a scavenger hunt with elves and a pop-up holiday shop. 

Other festive celebrations this month include Tuckahoe's Winterfest, the Kingston Snowflake Festival, and plenty of opportunities to meet Santa, including at Brunch with Santa at the Royal Regency Hotel.  

Looking for the best things to do in New Jersey in December? Christmas lights and holiday activities are among our top picks this month. 

The last month of 2025 boasts full-on holiday fun in the Garden State, and we can't wait to visit bustling winter communities, including Bergen County Winter Wonderland and Newark Winter Village. Santa Claus is also all over town in December– catch him at festive events like his Wildwood Family Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting Ceremony.

We’re adding more events to our Family Activity Calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently.  

Holiday lights, sights, and celebrations abound in NYC this December. Read on for our top things to do with kids to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Year's Eve.

We're plowing through the leftover turkey, and prepping for Christmas, Hanukkah, and 2025's final bow. Luckily, there's a spectacular array of kid-friendly things to do in NYC this December.

Families can witness Clara dancing her heart out during The Nutcracker at Lehman College, and MOMIX invites you to fall down the rabbit hole at The Joyce. Plus, you can get in tune for the holidays during the musical madness that is Unsilent Night.

Finally, bid farewell to 2025 during the New Year's Eve Fireworks in Prospect Park! We're channeling the holiday spirit at warp speed: be sure to check our calendar for tons more holiday festivities.

Keep our top picks for holiday must-do's handy all month long, too, and bookmark our NYC Kids' Guide to Holiday and Christmas Events for easy access to all the holiday hullabaloo!