A Christmas Carnival
A Christmas Carnival
The City of Farmers Branch proudly presents its annual Christmas Tree Lighting, a festive holiday celebration bringing the community together to kick off the holiday season.
This family-friendly event invites guests to enjoy an evening filled with holiday entertainment, carnival rides, food trucks, marketplace vendors, a magical snow slide, and special holiday guests. The celebration will culminate with the lighting of the Christmas tree and a spectacular drone show, creating a memorable holiday experience for the entire community.
Event Details
- December 5, 2026 | 5 - 9 PM
- Location: Farmers Branch City Hall, 13000 William Dodson Pkwy, Farmers Branch, TX
- Admission: Free and open to the public
- Parking: Farmers Branch City Hall, Unity of Farmers Branch 2570 Valley View Ln, First Baptist 13017 William Dodson Pkwy. Joya Oran Good Park 13201 Tom Field Rd, Pepper Park 13300 Dennis Ln
Event Details
- Carnival Games, Trackless Train, Ride and Inflatables
- Free pictures with Santa Claus and Elf on the Shelf - inside of City Hall
- Reindeer Holiday Craft and Live Photos with a real reindeer striaght from the North Pole
- Holiday Crafts
- Photo Ops - Scenic photo stations located around City Hall
- Snowhill Road - Snow Hill, Snow Play area and Holiday Craft
- Holiday Marketplace - Check off items on your holiday shopping list. Prices may vary.
- Food Trucks Vendors
- Roaming Characters
- North Pole Stage - School Performances
- Christmas Tree Lighting: 6:05 PM
- Drone Show from 8:40 PM - 9:00 PM
Prohibited Items
The City of Farmers Branch strives to make our activities as safe and comfortable as possible for residents and visitors of all ages and ability levels. To ensure everyone's enjoyment of the festival, the following items and activities are prohibited on the park grounds. If you choose to bring any of these items or engage in any of these activities, you may be removed from the festival and park and may be subject to legal action.
- Contraband such as outside alcoholic beverages and illegal controlled substances
- Smoking, e-cigarettes or vapes of any kind
- Glass containers
- No pets allowed. Service animals only.
- Hazardous materials, chemicals or substances considered to be unsafe by event staff or public safety officers
- Laser devices, including laser pointers or similar devices
- Amplified sound equipment and musical instruments
- Recreational equipment such as skateboards, rollerblades, inline skates and bicycles. We offer bicycle racks outside the park so you can park your bicycle safely
- Unauthorized vending, sales, solicitations or distribution of materials, products or services
- Unauthorized photography, videography or recording, including the use of drones, tripods, monopods or similar equipment without prior written consent from event management