The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden invites guests to experience the wonder of the season at Holiday at the Arboretum presented by Reliant running November 12, 2025, through January 4, 2026.
This year’s event blends beloved holiday traditions with bold new features, offering visitors an immersive, light-filled experience that celebrates beauty, innovation, and the joy of connection.
A Festival of Light, Art, and Tradition
New for 2025, this dazzling installation created in collaboration with AURORA and Lightware Labs, brings state-of-the-art projection mapping and immersive design to the Arboretum’s most beloved 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.
Together, these installations create a breathtaking narrative of light and renewal under the winter night sky.
Guests will also rediscover the Arboretum’s signature displays, each offering its own timeless magic:
Now in their 11th year, these 25-foot Victorian-style gazebos depict scenes from the classic carol in stunning detail. Each structure features hand-painted mannequins, intricate costumes, animated elements, and festive music. The 12 Days of Christmas exhibit continues to be the centerpiece of the Arboretum’s holiday tradition.
New for 2025: Days 8 and 9 are now adjacent in DeGolyer Commons for improved guest flow.
Inspired by traditional German markets, the Pauline and Austin Neuhoff Family Christmas Village immerses visitors in Bavarian charm. The centerpiece 23-foot German Christmas Pyramid, handcrafted over 2,100 hours, anchors the marketplace, surrounded by artisan shops, festive treats, and live entertainment.
A Toy Shop Scavenger Hunt with collectible ornaments and patches
Weekly recipe cards at the Bakery curated by Garden Chef Madison Larmeu
Santa’s House, the Post Office, and Candy Store, each offering themed giveaways for kids
DeGolyer House: “Merry Monochromatic”
Designer Michael Hamilton, marking his 25th year with the Arboretum, presents an elegant new theme that blends traditional holiday decor with modern color blocking and texture. The historic home will be open daily and on an expanded schedule of evening hours.
New Additions & Enhancements for 2025
Extended Hours: Open nightly until 10 p.m.
Night Owl Tickets: $15 general admission after 8:30 p.m.
Mistletoe Lounge: A 21+ pop-up bar featuring cozy seating, festive cocktails, and sweeping views of Night Glow (includes two drinks and a holiday keepsake).
Streamlined Pricing: Simplified peak/non-peak ticketing and member discounts.
Improved Navigation: Enhanced signage, mobile guidance, and additional guest services staff.
Tickets and more information:
https://www.dallasarboretum.org/events-activities/holiday-at-the-arboretum/
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