A spectacular new Christmas lights experience will take over Choctaw Stadium in Arlington for the 2024 holiday season: Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas, a new immersive event from the creators of the popular "Enchant" light maze, will flip the switch in late November.
"With larger-than-life light sculptures, falling snow, ice skating, visits with Santa, loads of tasty hot cocoa, and more, Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas brings to life treasured holiday traditions during this beloved time of year," says a release.
Activities and experiences at the all-ages attraction will include:
- An over-the-top light display – 55,000 square feet of holiday light sculptures, featuring custom and interactive Coca-Cola-inspired vignettes. (Destined to make CultureMap's annual list of most spectacular Christmas light displays.)
- Market Square – Seasonal treats and shopping for holiday gifts from local vendors showcasing their wares. (Vendor applications are still being accepted at ClassicChristmas.com.)
- Ice skating: Skating under and amid the spectacular lights.
- Snow Slide: Ride an inner tube down a thrilling snow slide.
- Seasonal food and beverage – Holiday-themed food and drinks for the whole family.
- Live entertainment – Nightly caroling throughout the venue and more local, seasonal artist features.
- Visit with Santa – Photos will Santa in his workshop.
- Book a holiday party - Classic Christmas will be available for office parties, family gatherings, and other seasonal celebrations (groups 10+ get access to special pricing.)
Enchant: World's Largest Christmas Light Maze & Market was a hit when it debuted in DFW in 2017.
Photo courtesy of Enchant
The event creators have a pretty good track record with "magic." Enchant: World's Largest Christmas Light Maze & Market was a touring event from Canada that debuted in Arlington in 2017 and ran for two years in and around the old Globe Life Park (now Choctaw Stadium). But construction of the Rangers' Globe Life Field forced it to shut down in 2019, and it did not return for 2020. An immersive experience called Luminova Holidays took its place.
Enchant returned in a new location, Dallas' Fair Park, in 2021 and 2022.
Through the years, Enchant has been a favorite outing for families, couples on dates, and Instagrammers seeking for the perfect holiday selfie. (Or proposal spot.)
Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas will debut November 22 and run through December 29, 2024 at Choctaw Stadium. Tickets are already on sale.
Through July 31, Flex Tickets are offered with general admission pricing. These "secure the lowest prices on tickets without having to know what date you plan to attend the event until later this season," organizers say.
General admission runs $20 for adults, $14 for youth (age 14-17), $14 for children (age 4-13), and free for 0-3 years old.
Tickets are on sale at ClassicChristmas.com.
