Santa will arrive at Frontiers of Flight Museum aboard an Airbus Helicopter

The holiday season is taking flight at the Frontiers of Flight Museum! Families are invited to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at the Museum’s annual Santa Day taking place on Saturday, December 6, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.

In true aviation style, Santa Claus will make a grand entrance, landing right outside the Museum aboard an Airbus Helicopter before greeting guests inside. Children and families can enjoy complimentary photos with Santa, indulge in freshly baked cookies from Sugar and Sage Bakery, and sip on festive treats from a hot chocolate bar provided by CN Catering.

The morning will also feature hands-on holiday activities and family-friendly fun including coloring areas and STEM experiments and demonstrations throughout the Museum’s hangar galleries, creating a magical experience for visitors of all ages.

Event admission is free for Museum members, and regular ticket prices apply for non-members. Guests can buy tickets ahead of time through the Frontiers of Flight website or at the door. Families are encouraged to arrive early to witness Santa’s exciting helicopter arrival and enjoy all the festivities. 

 

To learn more about the museum and buy tickets, visit flightmuseum.com

DIFFA Dallas Wreath Collection 2025: Après-Ski

 

This signature event marks the official kickoff to the Dallas holiday season, where designers from across the country reimagine the classic wreath for DIFFA’s unforgettable auction - our Wreath Collection 2025 on Thursday, December 4 from 6pm-9pm.

This year, the spirit of après-ski takes center stage.

Step into a transformed space inspired by vintage alpine retreats — warm woods, candlelight, faux-fur throws, and the inviting glow of fireplaces set the tone for an evening that blends mountain lodge comfort with high-style sophistication. Retro ski details and a touch of playful nostalgia evoke the golden era of alpine escapes.

Dress the part or simply embrace the vibe: after a day on the slopes, it’s all about statement sweaters, vintage vests, and cozy textures. Sip specialty winter cocktails, gather with friends, and take in a stunning collection of designer wreaths as imaginative and daring as any chic chalet soirée.

Here, the tradition of holiday giving goes off-piste — creativity shines, generosity flows as freely as the cocktails, and every bid on our custom wreaths supports DIFFA Dallas and our mission to combat HIV/AIDS and related challenges in our community.

For more information and ticketing, click here. 

For more information on event sponsorship opportunities, click here.

Holiday at the Arboretum Returns with a Reimagined Experience

 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:

The 12 Days of Christmas Gazebos

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.

The Christmas Village

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.

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

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/

Pre-Sale for Cookies & Castles Frisco

 The fourth annual Cookies & Castles Frisco will take place December 2 and 3.

General sales begin this fall, but you can reserve your spot early! From July 23 to 29, buy your tickets online and save $5 on each gingerbread house with promo code SUMMERSALE.

Buy your tickets here: Cookies & Castles Frisco 2023 Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Deck The Halls - A Family Holiday Concert

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra League presents Deck the Halls, a family Holiday concert at the Meyerson on Saturday December 3, 2022. 

Families are encouraged to bring children and grandchildren to one of the League's most beloved events. The morning begins at 10:00 a.m. with cookie decorating and family activities prior to the 1-hour long family concert. The ticket includes a VIP Symphony experience with muffins, mimosas and crafts for the kids. 

Claire Catrino is the event chair. Cynthia Beaird is the DSOL President. 

$150/Person. Limited to 50 tickets. 

For Info: www.dallassymphonyleague.com

Proceeds from the event benefit the Dallas Symphony Association’s Education and Outreach programs including Young Strings and Young Musicians which provide free instruments and free music lessons to children in the Dallas Community.

Holiday Spirit Walk on Knox

 

Join the Dallas CASA Young Professionals for a Holiday Spirit Walk on Knox Street.

Start the walk at any of the participating retailers to check in and receive a festive sweet treat. Then visit Anthropologie, Marine Layer, Stag Provisions and Velvet to enjoy a special holiday beverage while you shop. Each store is donating a portion of sales during the event to Dallas CASA! Fill your Holiday Spirit Walk punch card to enter a drawing for a Knox Street gift basket.

To purchase Holiday Spirit Walk on Knox Street tickets click here:

Events for November 2022 – Dallas CASA

Journey of Lights - outdoor, immersive Christmas experience (Dec. 11-19)

St. Andrew United Methodist Church invites the community to safely celebrate the season at “Journey of Lights,” a new outdoor, immersive Christmas experience, December 11 - 19, 6 – 9 p.m., 5801 W. Plano Parkway, benefiting the church’s new mental health initiative, a program that will be available not only to church members but also to the community.

At “Journey of Lights,” attendees will enjoy multiple immersive outdoor Christmas environments throughout the 21-acre campus, filled with photo opportunities, including a Christmas Village, featuring a magnificent oak tree filled with lights; a 3D snowfall lane; music with projection of Christmas carolers; holiday décor throughout the village with candy canes, reindeers, and snowmen; a larger-than-life advent calendar utilizing actual windows; costumed characters along the path; and visits by Santa and Mrs. Claus (Dec. 16 and 19); Light in the Darkness, a highly curated, immersive 30-minute light show experience throughout the trees and creek area, timed and synchronized with music of all St. Andrew Choirs and Imperial Brass, including visual projection, live Christmas vocalists, live handbells, readings, and actors sharing the Christmas story as guests walk through and savor the awe of the season; and culminating with a moving experience at Nativity at the Pond, with hanging lights, lanterns on the path, luminaries in the water, peaceful Christmas music such as Silent Night, and a live nativity on the island in the pond featuring Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus. Seating is available throughout all experiences for viewing and reflection of the season.

Paperless tickets sold in designated time segments are $5 each. Attendees may show their tickets through an App on their phones upon arrival at this timed event. Ages 2 and under are free.

https://www.standrewumc.org/christmas_lights#journey

Dallas Zoo Lights returns as a drive-thru experience

 

The Dallas Zoo’s beloved holiday tradition, Dallas Zoo Lights Presented by Reliant, is back, and with a safe and socially distant twist! This year’s event has been reimagined as a drive-thru, allowing guests to enjoy the Dallas Zoo’s brand of holiday cheer without leaving the comfort of their vehicle.

On 36 select nights from November 20 through January 3, guests are invited to drive through a winter wonderland at the Dallas Zoo, featuring over one million sparkling lights and elaborate lighted displays. The more than one-mile-long driving path will take guests on a winding route through areas of the Zoo that have not been open to the public for years, and then through ZooNorth and back out the Zoo’s front entrance.

To allow the Zoo to control traffic and to try to minimize the wait for guests, this year’s event does require a separate timed ticket that must be purchased online in advance. When purchasing tickets, guests can choose a window of time for their entry and are asked to arrive at the Zoo during that window so they can join the queue for the drive-thru.

The Zoo has created themed vignettes along the drive-thru path, showcasing silk-covered animal lanterns on a safari of lights, Santa’s candy cane lane, and a trio of penguins on an Antarctic adventure! Between vignettes, guests will be surrounded by light-wrapped trees, overhead and hanging lighted decor, and 2D and 3D animal and holiday displays.

Additionally, guests can pre-order a gift bag full of holiday goodies to share among their car full of family and friends – in the form of hot chocolate in festive souvenir cups, popcorn, and other holiday sweets – that will be delivered to their car window as they wait to enter. The Zoo also will provide a holiday soundtrack that guests can tune into via AM radio and enjoy as they travel along the drive-thru path.

For tickets and a full schedule of events, visit https://www.dallaszoo.com/zoolights/. 

Inaugural Cookies and Castles Frisco - Gingerbread House Decorating

 

Join the North Dallas Area Delta Delta Delta Alumnae Chapter for the Inaugural Cookies & Castles Frisco! This Gingerbread Decorating Extravaganza originated in Fort Worth in 2001, has grown to Dallas and other cities across the country and has now made its way to Frisco.  It is a holiday tradition cherished by many where friends and families gather for fun and festivities.

Saturday, December 12, 2020

12:00pm - 4:00pm

Scottish Rite for Children - Frisco Campus

5700 Dallas Parkway, Frisco

Due to COVID-19, the 2020 Cookies & Castles Frisco event will now be a drive-through and pick up event.  You will be able to pre-order your gingerbread house with all the necessary supplies (including icing and candy!) and bring the festivities home to safely enjoy with your family and friends.

Proceeds from Cookies & Castles Frisco will benefit Scottish Rite for Children as well as the Tri Delta Foundation.