Holiday at the Arboretum Returns to Dallas with New Attractions

Holiday at the Arboretum: A Dallas Tradition

• 🌟 The Holiday at the Dallas Arboretum is back for its 11th year, presented by Reliant, serving as an unofficial kickoff to the holiday season.
• 🎄 This event aims to immerse visitors in the holiday spirit, regardless of the weather.

New and Returning Attractions

• 🏡 Returning favorites include the Newuha Family Christmas Village and the 12 Days of Christmas gazebos, featuring detailed displays from "the partridge in a pear tree" to "12 drummers drumming."
• 🎁 A new offering this year is the toy store scavenger hunt within the 100% handmade Christmas village, where children discover hidden items and receive a Christmas ornament or patch.
• 🎅 Visitors can also meet Santa Claus, a highlight for many families, especially for young children experiencing their first visit.

Night Glow and Mistletoe Lounge

• ✨ A new attraction this year is Night Glow, a projection mapping experience by Dallas-based light artist Aurora, which combines light and sound technology.
• 🌸 The Night Glow experience transforms the historical Camp House into a botanical display, featuring projections of holiday plants like poinsettas and paper whites, and also illuminates the Lay Family Christmas Village with ice blossoms.
• 🥂 The Mistletoe Lounge is a new, 21 and older, botanical-themed pop-up bar offering music, DJ, and two beverages, with views overlooking the Night Glow experience.

Tips for Visiting

• 🗓️ To avoid crowds, visitors are advised to come during the weekdays, which also feature non-peak pricing.
• 🦉 A new Night Owl ticket option is available for $15 off the ticket price, allowing entry at 8:30 PM to enjoy the show until 10:00 PM, ideal for those visiting after dinner.