When is Prairie Lights 2026?

Every night from November 26 to December 31, 2026, from 6 to 10 pm, according to the City of Grand Prairie.

How much is Prairie Lights per car?

$50 per car for 2026. Buy online at prairielights.org — the Fast Pass costs more and puts you in a separate lane.

Is the Fast Pass worth it?

On December weekends, often yes: the general line can back up for a long time before the gate, and the Fast Pass lane skips it. On a weeknight early in the season you rarely need it.

How long does Prairie Lights take?

The drive itself is 2 miles at a crawl. Add the Holiday Village and most families spend about two hours; the wait in line on a Saturday can add as much again.

Is Prairie Lights worth it?

Yes if you go on a weeknight and are in line before 6. It's one of the biggest drive-thru shows in Texas, and the village makes it more than a drive.

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Prairie Lights 2026 in Grand Prairie

The big one. You roll through two miles of lakeside park past about four million lights, then park and get out for the holiday village: rides, hot food and a lot of photos. Families make an evening of it rather than a quick drive.

Nov 26, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

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At a glance

2026 dates: Every night, November 26 – December 31, 2026
Hours: 6–10 pm
Cost: $50 per car (2026, City of Grand Prairie). Fast Pass: a separate dedicated lane, limited each night
What you get: A 2-mile drive past about 4 million lights, a light tunnel, then the Holiday Village on foot: forest walk, carnival rides, Santa photos, food
Where: Lynn Creek Park, 5610 Lake Ridge Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX 75052

Is it worth it?

Worth it — if you go on a weeknight and are in line before it opens at 6. On a Saturday in December, either buy the Fast Pass or pick somewhere else.

What visitors say

Families who come back every year love the length of it — longer than any other drive in DFW — and the walk-through light forest in the village, which kids rave about. Most say the $50 general ticket is worth it; several say the pricier deluxe ticket isn't, because it doesn't skip the line. The big complaint is the queue: on busy December nights people report two to four hours to get in, and some gave up and turned around.

Two-mile drive past 5+ million lights
Holiday village you walk around after
Carnival-style rides
Hot food and treats
Plenty of photo spots
Fast Pass lane on busy nights

Getting there and getting in

On busy nights a Fast Pass ticket gets a dedicated entry lane.
The park posts weather and capacity closures on its social media — check before you leave.

Worth knowing

Pets can ride along in the car, but they aren't allowed in the Holiday Village or the walk-through, and there's no grass by the parking area for a dog break.
Vans for 9–30 people and buses pay a higher group rate — check the ticket page before booking a church or office outing.

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Entrance — Lynn Creek Park

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Questions people ask

When is Prairie Lights 2026?: Every night from November 26 to December 31, 2026, from 6 to 10 pm, according to the City of Grand Prairie.
How much is Prairie Lights per car?: $50 per car for 2026. Buy online at prairielights.org — the Fast Pass costs more and puts you in a separate lane.
Is the Fast Pass worth it?: On December weekends, often yes: the general line can back up for a long time before the gate, and the Fast Pass lane skips it. On a weeknight early in the season you rarely need it.
How long does Prairie Lights take?: The drive itself is 2 miles at a crawl. Add the Holiday Village and most families spend about two hours; the wait in line on a Saturday can add as much again.
Is Prairie Lights worth it?: Yes if you go on a weeknight and are in line before 6. It's one of the biggest drive-thru shows in Texas, and the village makes it more than a drive.

Checked 2026-09-29. Sources: City of Grand Prairie — Prairie Lights 2026 · Prairie Lights (official). Last season's numbers are labelled with their year until the organiser publishes 2026.

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