8525 Garland Road, Dallas, Texas 75218

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

Holiday at the Arboretum

Bringing Holiday Traditions to Life at the Dallas Arboretum

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November 13 – January 5

  • Holiday at the DeGolyer House on Wednesday, November 27 at
    Chef-tastic Cooking Demos on Wednesday, November 27 at
  • Holiday at the DeGolyer House on Wednesday, November 27 at
    Visits with Santa on Wednesday, November 27 at
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Upcoming Events

  • Learn More about Chef Sharon’s Favorite Things

    Located at DeGolyer House

    Experience the magic of the holiday season like never before at “Chef Sharon’s Favorite Things,” a Dallas Arboretum Food & Wine Festival event curated by the Chair Sharon Van Meter, alongside some of her favorite local celebrity chefs. Delight your taste buds with an array of savory and delectable tastings and sweet holiday treats, perfectly complemented by exquisite wine tastings. After indulging in these culinary delights, immerse yourself in Holiday at the Arboretum featuring the iconic 12 Days of Christmas displays and the charming Christmas Village. Be enchanted by over 1 million twinkling lights, making this event a true holiday extravaganza not to be missed.
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    Chef Sharon’s Favorite Things

    Thursday, December 5 at
  • Learn More about Visits with Santa

    Located at Christmas Village

    Share your Christmas wish with the jolly old man and take a photo to commemorate the occasion.
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    Visits with Santa

    Wednesday, November 27 at
  • Learn More about Taste of Morocco: A Healthy Mediterranean Palate

    Located at A Tasteful Place

    Create new holiday family-friendly food and flavors with registered dietitian nutritionist, Cindy Kleckner.
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    Taste of Morocco: A Healthy Mediterranean Palate

    Sunday, December 1 at
  • Learn More about Gingerbread House fun with the Family

    Located at A Tasteful Place

    Join us for an afternoon of gingerbread house decoration with Sugar Artist Diana Warsham. Learn the art of constructing and decorating your very own gingerbread house using royal icing, powdered sugar and assorted candies for a festive touch. This fun class is perfect for all skill levels and promises to be an enjoyable afternoon of creativity and holiday cheer for the whole family. *One house per Adult registration.
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    Gingerbread House fun with the Family

    Sunday, December 8 at
  • Learn More about Cool Thursdays Concert Series

    Located at Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn

    Make your 2024 one to remember at the coolest spot in Dallas!
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    Cool Thursdays Concert Series

    Wednesday, December 31, 1969 at
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We are the premier place to visit in the Dallas area, and one of the top botanical gardens in the world.

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  • Free year-round admission
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I’ve been to many, many botanical gardens in the world, and I think yours is one of the most beautiful and colorful that I’ve seen. It’s extraordinary. The enjoyment that it engenders in so many people is quite amazing. ~Martha Stewart”

I’ve been all over the world, and the Dallas Arboretum is one of the most extraordinary experiences in my life. I cannot wait to come back! ~Ali MacGraw”

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