Grapevine didn’t just deck the halls this year; it kept its national holiday title. The city known as the Christmas Capital of Texas has once again been named Best Christmas Town in Newsweek’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, marking its second consecutive win and cementing its place as a seasonal powerhouse.
You won’t find many places willing to commit to Christmas quite like Grapevine. Over 40 days, the city stages more than 1,400 holiday events — everything from parades to pop-up performances and train rides to small-town traditions that feel straight out of a Hallmark set. It’s this immersive experience that Newsweek readers highlighted, praising destinations and attractions that deliver memorable and meaningful celebrations.
A Streak Worth Celebrating
Grapevine’s back-to-back wins in 2025 and 2026 place it in rare company. The city has spent years building a reputation for over-the-top holiday hospitality, and Newsweek readers are clearly noticing.
This year, Newsweek spotlighted the way holiday magic pours across Grapevine’s historic Main Street and its destination resorts. Families glide across an outdoor rink beneath a towering live tree, climb aboard the North Pole Express on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad and browse artisan markets and local boutiques. Parades, pop-ups and plenty of photo-ready scenes brighten every block, wrapping the city in nonstop cheer with a blend of small-town coziness and big-statement holiday flair.
With national recognition now becoming a pattern, Grapevine’s title as the Christmas Capital of Texas feels more secure than ever.
A City Built For Visitors
While December gets most of the spotlight, Grapevine’s year-round charm is part of what makes the holiday season hit harder. The city’s walkable Historic Main Street, vintage railroad, Urban Wine Trail and restored farms give it a backdrop that naturally lends itself to festive transformation…