Here are a bunch of websites to find fun things to do for the holidays in Texas
https://www.tourtexas.com/holiday-events-texas
https://www.grapevinetexasusa.com/christmas-capital-of-texas/christmas-events/
https://www.traveltexas.com/plan-ahead/events/holiday-events-in-texas/
https://theboomont.com/ This is for my Spooky loves....its the Spooky Hotel full of spooky Cvhristmas cheer and photops everywhere.
Texas offers abundant Christmas and New Year's events, from dazzling light displays and festive markets in Grapevine (the "Christmas Capital") and Dallas (Arboretum, Galleria, Gaylord Texan) to unique NYE fireworks at Reunion Tower, ice skating, holiday shows, and family fun like Santa visits and themed breakfasts across the state, with many traditions including parades, concerts, and cultural celebrations in cities like Austin, Houston, and San Antonio too.
Major Holiday Destinations
Grapevine (Christmas Capital of Texas): Features the Carol of Lights, Parade of Lights, North Pole Express train, ice skating, and Victorian Christmas at Nash Farm.
Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex:
Dallas Arboretum: Holiday at the Arboretum with light displays and Christmas Village.
Galleria Dallas: Santaland, holiday performances, and Snowday light event.
Gaylord Texan: ICE! featuring Cirque: Frost and holiday character breakfasts.
Six Flags Over Texas: Holiday in the Park with lights, shows, and rides.
San Antonio: Known for Riverwalk lights and holiday festivities, with events extending through New Year's.
Key Christmas Events
Light Displays: Astra Lumia (Trinity Forest), Tianyu Lights (Dallas), Dallas Zoo Lights.
Markets & Crafts: Artisan fairs and pop-up markets across Texas.
Performances: A Tuna Christmas, Christmas musicals, and classical holiday concerts.
Family Fun: Skating rinks (Frisco, Allen), Santa visits, cookie decorating, and themed events.
New Year's Eve Events
Fireworks: The iconic Lone Star NYE at Reunion Tower in Dallas with drones and pyrotechnics.
Downtown Fort Worth Town Square a party in the Square with live music and Fireworks
Parties: Events range from family-friendly (Six Flags Rockin' NYE) to 21+ galas with DJs.
Six flags Fiesta Texas ( fireworks guaranteed and Over Texas not always Guaranteed
Unique Celebrations: Austin's illuminated ball drops, Dallas Zoo Lights on NYE/Day, and city-wide parties