Holiday at the Arboretum
Get into the holiday spirit at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden.
It seems like Christmas may have come early this year at the Dallas Arboretum. With 500,000 lights, tons of daily activities and holiday treats, the garden will bring the whole family holiday cheer from November 13 through January 5.
Update November 2024
Stroll through the 12 Days of Christmas exhibit
These lighted and elaborate gazebo displays capture every scene of the popular Christmas carol, guaranteed to get you excited for the holidays. Take a stroll through the garden with the family (day or night) with a cup of hot chocolate.
Take your picture with Santa Claus
Get your Christmas pictures taken with Santa at the garden in Crape Myrtle Allee, the perfect holiday setting resplendent with twinkling lights. Bring your little ones to meet the big jolly fellow a few nights a week. Be sure to also visit his little elves in the Elves Workshop for arts and crafts and holiday games. Visit the arboretum's website for detailed information on times to visit.
Explore A Della Robbia Holiday
The historic and lavishly decorated DeGolyer house turns into a holiday wonderland with a Della Robbia-inspired floral style, featuring stunning arrangements of fruit, vegetables, foliage, and flowers throughout. Curated by designer Michael Hamilton, “A Della Robbia Holiday” blends 15th-century Florence with timeless American tradition, creating a truly unique seasonal display. Visitors will also have the chance to see a few terracotta sculptures by Luca Della Robbia. Visit during the day and stop by Restaurant DeGolyer for some holiday tea during brunch hours.
Stop by the Holiday Market
Searching for unique and personal gift to give for the holidays? Visit the Holiday Market and you will find antiques, vintage and handmade items including knitwear, fused glass, jewelry and more.
Holiday Entertainment
Enjoy live, seasonal performances in the Christmas Village!
- November 13 – Paul Salvie (6-9pm) & Turtle Creek Chorale (7-7:30pm)
- November 14 – Paul Salvie
- November 15 – Holiday Cheer Trio
- November 16 – Jordan Jones
- November 17 – Czech Folk Singers
- November 21 – Paul Salvie
- November 23 – Matthew Banks
- November 24 – Alan Walling Solo
- November 28 – Matthew Banks
- November 29 – Lee Harbough
- November 30 – Sam Comier
- December 1 – Paul Salvie
- December 5 – Holiday Cheer Trio
- December 6 – Lee Harbough
- December 7 – Jordan Jones
- December 8 – Czech Folk Singers
- December 12 – Matthew Banks
- December 13 – Paul Salvie
- December 14 – Grace Han Band
- December 15 – Czech Folk Singers
- December 19 – Matthew Banks
- December 20 – Jordan Jones
- December 21 – Sam Comier
- December 22 – Paul Salvie
- December 26 – Grace Ha Band
- December 27 – Paul Salvie
- December 28 – Matthew Banks
- December 29 – Grace Han Band
- January 2 – Matthew Banks
- January 3 – Lee Harbough
- January 4 – Jordan Jones
- January 5 – Alan Walling Solo
For more information on fun holiday events at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, visit their website.
