Holiday at the Arboretum is back with one million lights, a Christmas village, a 50-foot dazzling musical tree, and more! As we bid goodbye to the beloved pumpkins at The Dallas Arboretum, we say hello to the twinkling holiday lights, presented by Reliant Energy. Explore 66 acres full of festive decor with vendor markets, live performances, and more through NYE, and tickets are on sale now!
Updated November 2025
HOLIDAY AT THE ARBORETUM
Get in the spirit with friends & family at this must-visit holiday experience! Explore a European-inspired Christmas market, meet Santa Claus, and sip on hot chocolate as you stroll this festive DFW staple! The four exhibits this year are the Christmas Village, 12 Days of Christmas, Merry Monochromatic at The DeGolyer House, and an exciting new addition to the lineup: Night Glow, powered by AURORA. More details on each are below.
THE EXHIBITS
🎄 The Christmas Village: The botanical garden is bringing back The Christmas Village, which is made up of 12 charming shops inspired by a quaint European hamlet. Find themed houses like a bookstore, candy and floral shop, bakery, and even a post office where you can drop off your letters to Santa!
☃️ 12 Days of Christmas: The stunning 12 Days of Christmas gazebos return, featuring beautifully adorned 25-foot-tall Victorian-style glass gazebos that come to life with mannequins and animals who move in sync with classic Christmas tunes!
🎅 The DeGolyer House: Explore the historic DeGolyer House, beautifully decorated with a collection of elegant monochromatic Christmas decor.
🌙 Night Glow, powered by AURORA: New this year is a one-of-a-kind, after-dark experience that illuminates the gardens with radiant, artist-curated light installations!
MISTLETOE LOUNGE
Another new addition for 2025 is their holiday pop-up bar! The VIP experience includes two festive drinks, a free giveaway item, cozy vibes, and great views of the nightglow exhibit. The bar opens December 14th through the end of Holiday at the Arboretum. Tickets are $30 per person, and this experience is for ages 21 and up.
NIGHTTIME ADMISSION
With the new additions of Night Glow and the Mistletoe Lounge, nighttime at the Arboretum is better than ever! You can also snag Night Owl admission this year, aka a discounted rate on tickets if you enjoy the Arb between 8:30pm and 10pm!
FESTIVE EVENTS
In addition to the holiday extravaganza happening every night, the Arboretum is putting on some special events, like:
- Friendsgiving Chef Dinner on November 20th: Where local chefs each serve their own twist on a classic holiday dish.
- Holiday Dinners on December 3rd, 7th, 8th, 10th, 12th through 17th, and 19th through 23rd: A prix-fixe and buffet hybrid dinner inside the DeGoyler House.
- Breakfast with Santa on December 6th, 13th, 19th, 20th, and 21st: A lavish breakfast buffet, crafts, and of course, visits from the big man himself.
- Gingerbread House Decorating Class on December 6th: Make your own gingerbread houses, perfect for all ages and skill levels.
DETAILS & LOCATION
📅 November 12th through January 4th, from 9am to 10pm daily
🎟️ Tickets vary by day; non-peak pricing is $20 for members and $35 for non-members, peak pricing is $25 for members and $40 for non-members. Check their full calendar for exact day pricing!
📍 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218
