Karácsony: Dallas

CultureMap City Rink Tree Lighting Celebration

Main Street Garden, 1902 Main StFree

Join CultureMap and Fossil for a magical evening as they illuminate the holiday season with a spectacular tree lighting ceremony at the CultureMap City Rink.

CsaládiIngyenesForrás: CultureMap City Rink

Thanksgiving Day - Public Holiday

A federal holiday in the United States. Many businesses, government offices, and schools will be closed.

2026 Dallas Holiday Market Days

nov. 27–29.Dallas Farmers Market, 920 S. Harwood StFree

A festive in-person event celebrating local artisans, small businesses, seasonal shopping, and community spirit, with handcrafted gifts, unique products, and holiday treats.

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Day After Thanksgiving - State/Regional Holiday

Observed as a holiday by many state/regional government offices and some businesses, often leading to extended weekend closures.

2026 Dallas Holiday Market Days

dec. 4–6.Dallas Farmers Market, 920 S. Harwood StFree

A festive market at Dallas Farmers Market featuring local artisans, unique gifts, and seasonal treats.

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Klyde Warren Park's Tree Lighting Celebration

16:00Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers FwyFree

An enchanting evening with free activities including photos with Santa, story time with Mrs. Claus, face painting, live dance, holiday music, and appearances by Frosty and Rudolph, culminating in the lighting of the Mayor's Tree.

CsaládiIngyenesForrás: Klyde Warren Park

Harmony & Light: A Holiday Concert for a Cause

19:00Dallas Scottish Rite Cathedral, 500 S Harwood St

A holiday-themed concert celebrating music, arts, and community giving. Features a mixer and silent auction starting at 5:30 PM, followed by the concert at 7:00 PM. Proceeds support local schools, charities, and youth arts programs.

Forrás: Texas Music and Arts

Christmas Party at The Hill

10:00The Hill - Dallas, 8041 Walnut Hill Ln

A Christmas party held at The Hill.

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Dallas SantaCon Bar Crawl

13:00Trinity Cider (check-in), Deep Ellum, Uptown, and Knox-Henderson bar corridor

The ultimate holiday bar crawl experience, where hundreds of Santas, elves, and reindeer take over Dallas's best bars for a day of festive fun and drink specials. Costume required. Check-in at Trinity Cider.

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Celebrate Christmas! at First Baptist Dallas

dec. 12–13.First Baptist Dallas Worship Center, 645 North Saint Paul Street

An unforgettable Christmas concert and service with powerful music, dynamic storytelling, and a living Nativity that brings the Christmas story to life, featuring musical guests and performances by Ballet Magnificat. Show times: Saturday, December 12 (1 pm & 5 pm), Sunday, December 13 (5 pm).

CsaládiForrás: First Baptist Dallas

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve

15:00American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave

Trans-Siberian Orchestra returns to Dallas with two shows of their electrifying holiday rock opera, a spectacular reimagined staging of The Ghosts of Christmas Eve. Showtimes are 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM.

Forrás: American Airlines Center

Have a Holly Tamale Christmas - Tamale Weekend

dec. 13–14.Dallas Farmers Market, Pearl St. Plaza

A festive celebration featuring local tamale makers, demonstrations, and sales of traditional Mexican Christmas dishes. Tamales are a significant local Christmas food tradition. Festivities continue on December 20-21 with a more limited variety of vendors.

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A Jazzy Christmas Concert

10:00The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, Dallas

A Christmas concert with a jazzy theme. Performance times: 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM.

Candlelight: Christmas Classics

dec. 17–18.First Presbyterian Church of Dallas, 1835 Young Stfrom $28.00

A candlelight concert featuring Christmas classics.

Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings

dec. 17–18.First Presbyterian Church of Dallas, 1835 Young Stfrom $28.00

A candlelight concert featuring Christmas carols played on strings.

The Christmas Bar Crawl - Dallas

16:00Dallas (various bars, check-in details via ticket)

Join the jolliest bar crawl of the year with 2-3 drinks or shots included, no cover at bars, exclusive drink and food specials, and an awesome after party. Participants are encouraged to wear crazy holiday gear.

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Candlelight: Holiday Carols on Strings

HALL Arts Hotel, 1717 Flora Stfrom $55.00

A candlelight concert featuring holiday carols performed on strings.

Have a Holly Tamale Christmas - Tamale Weekend (Limited Vendors)

dec. 20–21.Dallas Farmers Market, Pearl St. Plaza

Continuation of the festive tamale celebration at the Dallas Farmers Market, with a more limited variety of vendors.

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Christmas Eve - Observed Holiday/Early Closures

Many government offices (including some local Dallas government entities and Travis County offices) and businesses, such as Dallas Market Center, observe Christmas Eve as a holiday or close early.

Christmas Day - Public Holiday

A federal holiday in the United States. Most businesses, government offices, and schools will be closed.

Chi Omega Christmas Market

nov. 19–22.Dallas Market Center, World Trade Center, 2050 N Stemmons Fwyfrom $20, preview night $125, first call $35

A large annual charity market featuring over 200 merchants with unique gifts, holiday decor, apparel, accessories, and more. Proceeds benefit local nonprofit organizations. Preview Night: Thursday, November 19, 5 pm-9 pm ($125). First Call Shopping: Friday, November 20, 9 am-1 pm ($35). General Admission: Friday, November 20, 1 pm-8 pm; Saturday, November 21, 9 am-5 pm; Sunday, November 22, 10 am-3 pm ($20). Children under 12 are admitted free.

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12 Days of Christmas at the Dallas Arboretum

2026. nov. 11. – 2027. jan. 3.Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland RoadTicketed

An immersive holiday exhibit across the arboretum's 66-acre garden featuring 12 elaborately decorated gazebos bringing the classic song to life. Timed tickets are required.

CsaládiForrás: Dallas Arboretum

Highland Park Christmas Lights

nov. 16. – dec. 26.Highland Park (around Armstrong Parkway, Lakeside Drive, Beverly Drive)

Famous for elegant, professionally lit homes, especially around Armstrong Parkway, Lakeside Drive, and Beverly Drive. Visitors can drive through or take carriage tours. Lights are typically on from late November through early January.

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Christmas at the Anatole Ice Skating Rink

nov. 16. – dec. 26.Hilton Anatole, 2201 N Stemmons Fwy

Dallas' largest outdoor ice skating rink, set beneath twinkling lights at the Hilton Anatole resort. The event transforms the resort into a magical winter destination with additional attractions like holiday train rides, bounce houses, and Winter Chalets.

CsaládiForrás: Hilton Anatole

Texas Christkindl Market

nov. 20. – dec. 23.North Plaza outside Globe Life Field, 1650 E Randol Mill Road, Arlington, TXFree

A German-style Christmas market featuring traditional food (schnitzel, bratwurst, glühwein), artisan crafts, and entertainment. Closed on Christmas Day. Located outside Dallas in Arlington, but a popular regional destination for Dallas locals and visitors seeking a traditional German market experience.

CsaládiIngyenesForrás: Texas Christkindl Market

CultureMap City Rink

2026. nov. 20. – 2027. jan. 5.Main Street Garden, 1902 Main St

A festive outdoor ice rink transforming Main Street Garden into a winter wonderland with twinkling lights and special events. Open Mon-Fri 4-10 pm, Sat 10 am-10 pm, Sun 10 am-8 pm. Expanded hours during school holidays.

CsaládiForrás: CultureMap City Rink

Texas Ballet Theatre - The Nutcracker

nov. 27. – dec. 6.Winspear Opera House, 2400 Flora Stfrom $72.75

A cherished family tradition featuring spectacular sets, iconic choreography, and moments of wonder. Performance times vary: Nov 27 (8 pm), Nov 28 (2 pm, 8 pm), Nov 29 (2 pm), Dec 3 (7 pm), Dec 4 (8 pm), Dec 5 (2 pm, 8 pm), Dec 6 (2 pm).

CsaládiForrás: AT&T Performing Arts Center

Dallas Zoo Lights

2026. nov. 13. – 2027. jan. 3.Dallas Zoo, 650 S R L Thornton FwySeparate ticket required

The Dallas Zoo transforms into a walk-through holiday experience with light-wrapped trees, glowing animal-inspired lanterns, and visits with Santa.

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Extended Holiday Shopping Hours

nov. 16. – dec. 26.Various retail centers and malls across Dallas

Major retail centers and malls in Dallas typically offer extended hours for Christmas shopping from mid-November through December, especially on weekends and leading up to Christmas Eve. Specific hours vary by individual store and mall. Dallas Farmers Market's indoor food hall is open daily 10 am-7 pm, and its outdoor market is open Sat 9 am-5 pm, Sun 10 am-5 pm, except on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Mexican Christmas Food Traditions

nov. 16. – dec. 26.Various Mexican restaurants and grocery stores, Dallas Farmers Market

Mexican dishes like tamales, pozole, menudo, sopapillas, and tres leches are popular Christmas traditions in DFW, reflecting the region's strong Mexican heritage. Tamales are particularly central to many family celebrations.

Forrás: Blue Goose Cantina

Galleria Dallas Christmas Tree

nov. 16. – dec. 26.Galleria Dallas, 13350 Dallas ParkwayFree

Features the nation's tallest indoor Christmas tree, a major holiday attraction throughout the season.

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Galleria Dallas Ice Skating Center

nov. 16. – dec. 26.Galleria Dallas, 13350 Dallas Parkway

An indoor ice skating rink at Galleria Dallas, offering public skating sessions. Group rates may not be available on certain high-demand dates.

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Oak Lawn United Methodist Church Migrant Nativity Scene

nov. 16. – dec. 26.Oak Lawn United Methodist Church, 5030 Cole Ave

An outdoor nativity scene that controversially depicts the Holy Family as modern-day immigrants or in a detention center to highlight issues of immigration, incarceration, and homelessness. It is an annual display designed to spark reflection.

Forrás: Oak Lawn United Methodist Church

Prairie Lights

nov. 26. – dec. 31.Lynn Creek Park on Joe Pool Lake, Grand Prairie, TXTicketed (per vehicle)

One of the largest drive-through Christmas light displays in the Dallas area, featuring roughly 4 million lights and a walk-through village with concessions and holiday activities.

CsaládiForrás: Prairie Lights

Vitruvian Lights

nov. 27. – dec. 31.Vitruvian Park, Addison, TX (just north of Dallas)Free

Millions of colorful lights illuminate hundreds of trees at Vitruvian Park. A popular free Christmas light display in North Texas, typically lit from Thanksgiving through the holiday season.

CsaládiIngyenesForrás: Town of Addison

Avant Chamber Ballet - The Nutcracker with Live Orchestra

nov. 28. – dec. 6.Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora Stfrom $27

The only Nutcracker in the Dallas Arts District with live music, featuring the Dallas Chamber Symphony. Performance times: Nov 28 (2 pm, 7 pm), Nov 29 (2 pm), Dec 6 (2 pm).

CsaládiForrás: Avant Chamber Ballet

Texas Lottery Christmas Scratch-Offs Available

nov. 1. – dec. 31.Retailers across Texas

The Texas Lottery releases holiday-themed scratch-off tickets annually, which are popular for gifting and personal play throughout the Christmas season.

Forrás: Texas Lottery

SNOWDAY Winter Pop-Up at Galleria Dallas

2026. nov. 13. – 2027. jan. 3.Galleria Dallas, 13350 Dallas Parkway

Holiday-themed rooms designed as unique photo backdrops for social media influencers and families.

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Swiss Avenue Christmas Lights

nov. 16. – dec. 26.Swiss Avenue, East DallasFree

Historic homes in East Dallas radiate classic Christmas charm with creative and modern light displays.

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Kessler Park Christmas Lights

nov. 16. – dec. 26.Kessler Park, Oak CliffFree

A light-filled neighborhood in the Oak Cliff area, known for its grand homes and festive decorations.

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