Addison Aglow

Welcome to Addison Aglow!

Addison Aglow is Addison’s official holiday lighting celebration, and it’s free for everyone. Watch our 32-foot tree light up, hear the North Texas Symphony Orchestra live, and see hundreds of drones fill the sky. Bring the whole crew and start a new tradition.

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Saturday, Dec. 5 | 6pm | Addison Circle Park

Holiday lattes in Santa and snowman mugs

Family with a double stroller in front of a colorful lit Christmas tree

Schedule of Events

Here’s when the big moments happen.

5pm
Event opensGrab a cocoa, find your spot, and start exploring.
6pm
3, 2, 1... Official LightingCount down with the crowd as the 32-foot tree lights up.
6:15pm
North Texas Symphony OrchestraHoliday music live on the Merry Main Stage.
8pm
Addison Airglow Drone ShowHundreds of drones light up the sky in giant holiday shapes.
9pm
Event endsThe Lit Night Projections keep glowing all month long.

Holiday lattes with gingerbread man and snowflake designs in Santa and snowman mugs

Family with a double stroller smiling in front of a colorful lit Christmas tree

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Things to Do at Addison Aglow

Eleven stops packed with lights, treats, and photo ops.

Main stage
Glow Plaza

Gather around the 32-foot tree for nonstop entertainment on the Merry Main Stage, including holiday music from the North Texas Symphony Orchestra.
8pm
Addison Airglow Drone Show

Look to the skies as hundreds of synchronized drones take flight and form massive, festive holiday shapes.
Snowflake Hill

Decorate a luminaria bag and add it to a giant painted snowflake. As the sun sets, the hill glows with the whole community’s creativity.
Cocoa Campground

Cozy up by the fire for s’mores and snap a photo with Ms. Pearl, our vintage VW bus. Ms. Dixie and Ms. Cece have holiday mocktails, cocktails, and classic hot cocoa available for purchase.
Frosty’s Wish List

Whisper your winter wish to the biggest snowman in town, then tie a fabric strip onto a giant display that spells out a message from Frosty himself.
Sweet Shoppe Stop

Make a mess-free “milkshake” souvenir in a keepsake tumbler, grab cotton candy, and take home a chef’s hat to prove you made it yourself.
Santa vs. Snowman Sit & Smile

Sit on a giant 7.5-foot character throne, vote for your favorite, and show off your moves in the 360-degree photo booth.
Dasher’s Dinner Alley

Fuel up with savory meals and sweet holiday bites from local food trucks, all in one festive spot. Food truck lineup coming soon.
Christmas Corkyard

Sip and sit in this wine-focused retreat, and try the old-fashioned bottle toss for a chance to win a few vino gifts.
Lit Night Projections

Watch the North Campus come alive as colorful projections light up The Addison Performing Arts Centre, the water tower, and Town Hall.
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Santa’s Circle

Step into the ellipse for a family-friendly stop packed with holiday sights, rides, and photo ops at every turn.
- Photo with SantaVisit Santa on stage and snap a photo to remember the night.
- Tinsel Town TransitRide the trackless train around the ellipse, with a stop to see the man in the red suit.
- Santa’s TownStroll North Pole Loop past life-sized holiday houses.
- Art of the Woods Tree FarmWander hand-painted wooden trees made by local artists.