Holiday at the Arboretum

Holiday at the Arboretum returns to The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden on November 11, 2026, running through January 3, 2027. It's one of the city's most consistent holiday traditions, turning 66 acres on the shore of White Rock Lake into a winter season that lasts well into the new year.

The centerpiece is the Twelve Days of Christmas gazebos: twelve glass-sided structures, each bringing a verse of the carol to life with moving figures—the three French hens and the twelve drummers drumming among them. This year is a bit different, though. The gazebos have stood on the grounds since 2014, and this season is billed as their final run, framed as "12 Years. 12 Days. One Final Chorus." If you've been meaning to see them, this is the last chance.

Beyond the gazebos, there's a European-style Christmas Village to walk through and the Holiday Canvas décor inside the historic DeGolyer House, with seasonal music and photo spots along the way. It's the kind of thing you can do as a quick stroll or spend a few hours in, depending on how much you want to see.

There are two ways to visit. Daytime is 9 AM to 4 PM, with adult tickets $21.95 to $25.95 and children ages 3 to 12 $17.95 to $21.95; members get in free during the day, and children under 3 are free whenever. Holiday at Night runs 5 PM to 10 PM, with general admission $35 to $40 and members $20 to $25. There's also a Night Owl ticket for $15, available online only for 8:30 PM to 10 PM. If you buy at the gate instead of online, it's an extra $4 per ticket. Member Mornings have wrapped up for the season and will return March 14, 2027.