# Grapevine Hometown Christmas & Peace Plaza Tree Lighting > Event for families in the Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington area (TX). Times are Central Time. - When: Nov 23 – Jan 5 · 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM - Where: Historic Downtown Grapevine & Peace Plaza, 815 S Main St, Grapevine, TX 76051 - Ages: All ages (wide pedestrian sidewalks; stroller and wagon friendly) - Price: Free admission to Historic Main Street and Peace Plaza light shows; food, holiday shopping, and special museum exhibits optional. - Organizer: City of Grapevine & Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau - Official page: https://www.grapevinetexasusa.com/christmas-capital-of-texas/ - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/dallas-fort-worth/activities/grapevine-hometown-christmas-and-peace-plaza-tree-lighting--listing-5287f5b59da7c5842665f5a4 ## About Historic Downtown Grapevine—officially declared the Christmas Capital of Texas—sparkles with over 1,400 festive holiday events and millions of twinkling LED lights wrapping Victorian storefronts, lampposts, and heritage trees. The celebration anchors at Peace Plaza at Grapevine Main Station, home to a towering, live decorated Pacific Northwest Christmas tree, continuous choreographed musical light shows, and the historic Grapevine Glockenspiel featuring animatronic train characters. The seasonal festivities launch with the 38th Annual Carol of Lights on Monday, November 23, featuring live community performances, food trucks, and the grand illumination of Historic Main Street, followed by the massive 47th Annual Grapevine Parade of Lights on Thursday, December 3. Stroll through the Hometown Christmas Exhibition at Settlement to City Museums, explore vintage toy stores, and browse artisan boutiques along the glowing sidewalks. ## Similar picks in Dallas–Fort Worth - [Classic Christmas Movies at the Palace Theatre — Grapevine](https://grassyknees.com/dallas-fort-worth/activities/classic-christmas-movies-at-the-palace-theatre-grapevine--listing-0278c7b56f5cd1b9c1fc2fc3) — Fri, Nov 20 (+7 more dates) · Palace Theatre (Palace Arts Center), Grapevine · From $6 · checked Oct 20. 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