From tree lightings and parades to live music, skating, and holiday markets, there’s no shortage of ways to soak in the season this December!
Updated December 2025
HOLIDAY CHOIR & MUSICAL PERFORMANCES
Join The Bush Center for festive performances by local choirs and music ensembles, included with museum admission on select dates between December 4th and 13th!
MERRY & BRIGHT NIGHT
Get photos with Santa Claus in the Oval Office, snack on seasonal cookies, enjoy children’s activities and story time with Mrs.Claus at The Bush Center at 6pm on December 5th! Registration is required, tickets are $25 for kids and $50 for adults.
CITY RINK AT MAIN ST. GARDEN
Downtown Dallas and Culture Map have a skating rink in the heart of the city, with hot cocoa and a giant Christmas tree! Open November 30th through January 5th.
FREE HOLIDAY 3K RUN
Join Champs Run Club at the Shops at Park Lane for a festive, family-friendly 3K walk/run on December 6th.
DALLAS HOLIDAY PARADE
Happening December 6th, the Dallas Holiday Parade is one of the city’s most iconic traditions with show-stopping floats, performers, and plenty of holiday cheer.
KLYDE WARREN PARK TREE LIGHTING
Head to Klyde Warren Park on December 6th for the tree lighting, photos with Santa, story time with Mrs.Claus, performances, and a screening of Frozen!
THE BEST OF BIG D
On December 9th, D Magazine gathers top chefs, artists, and makers for a night of bites, sips, entertainment, and photo ops, plus a GA ticket includes a one-year D Magazine subscription!
BMW DALLAS MARATHON
Cheer on thousands of runners on December 12th as the Dallas Marathon brings races of all distances to the city.
NAUGHTY OR NICE SANTA BAR CRAWL
101Media Events is hosting our annual Naughty or Nice Santa Bar crawl on December 13th with drink specials, free goodies, after parties, and all the holiday cheer!
HANUKKAH MENORAH LIGHTING
Head to CityLine on December 16th for the lighting of Richardson’s largest menorah, festive music, and traditional treats.
JAZZ NIGHT AT THE DMA
On December 20th, the Dallas Museum of Art is hosting an evening of live jazz with the option to enjoy dinner, drinks, and gallery access.
