Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden presents Holiday at the Arboretum

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The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden will present the return of Holiday at the Arboretum, which blends beloved holiday traditions with bold new features, offering visitors an immersive, light-filled experience that celebrates beauty, innovation, and the joy of connection.

The new Night Glow by AURORA transforms the garden into a living canvas of color and movement, featuring state-of-the-art projection mapping and immersive design to the Arboretum’s spaces.

Guests can journey through four distinct environments:

  • The Drift Way (Paseo Extension): A softly illuminated walkway that evokes drifting snow, guiding visitors toward the warmth of the Christmas Village.
  • Frost in Blossom (Lay Family Garden): A poetic landscape where frozen petals shimmer and return to life, symbolizing growth and resilience.
  • Well of Renewal (Secret Garden): A meditative experience centered in the Secret Garden, blending light and sound to represent nature’s cycles.
  • Heritage Eternal (Camp House and Fogelson Fountain): A glowing tribute to tradition, blending greenery, gold tones, and classic holiday motifs.

Returning will be The 12 Days of Christmas Gazebos, featuring 25-foot Victorian-style gazebos depicting scenes from the classic carol; and The Christmas Village, which immerses visitors in Bavarian charm through artisan shops, festive treats, and live entertainment.

New interactive experiences include a Toy Shop Scavenger Hunt with collectible ornaments and patches; weekly recipe cards at the Bakery curated by Garden Chef Madison Larmeu; and Santa’s House, the Post Office, and Candy Store, each offering themed giveaways for kids.

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden will present the return of Holiday at the Arboretum, which blends beloved holiday traditions with bold new features, offering visitors an immersive, light-filled experience that celebrates beauty, innovation, and the joy of connection.

The new Night Glow by AURORA transforms the garden into a living canvas of color and movement, featuring state-of-the-art projection mapping and immersive design to the Arboretum’s spaces.

Guests can journey through four distinct environments:

  • The Drift Way (Paseo Extension): A softly illuminated walkway that evokes drifting snow, guiding visitors toward the warmth of the Christmas Village.
  • Frost in Blossom (Lay Family Garden): A poetic landscape where frozen petals shimmer and return to life, symbolizing growth and resilience.
  • Well of Renewal (Secret Garden): A meditative experience centered in the Secret Garden, blending light and sound to represent nature’s cycles.
  • Heritage Eternal (Camp House and Fogelson Fountain): A glowing tribute to tradition, blending greenery, gold tones, and classic holiday motifs.

Returning will be The 12 Days of Christmas Gazebos, featuring 25-foot Victorian-style gazebos depicting scenes from the classic carol; and The Christmas Village, which immerses visitors in Bavarian charm through artisan shops, festive treats, and live entertainment.

New interactive experiences include a Toy Shop Scavenger Hunt with collectible ornaments and patches; weekly recipe cards at the Bakery curated by Garden Chef Madison Larmeu; and Santa’s House, the Post Office, and Candy Store, each offering themed giveaways for kids.

WHEN

WHERE

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
8525 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218, USA
https://www.dallasarboretum.org/events-activities/holiday-at-the-arboretum/

TICKET INFO

Included with garden admission.

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