Holiday at the Arboretum
Featuring the Christmas Village, 12 Days of Christmas Gazebos, Dazzling Musical Tree, and the elaborately decorated DeGolyer House.
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Upcoming Events
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Learn More about Visits with Santa ![]()
Located at Christmas Village
Share your Christmas wish with the jolly old man and take a photo to commemorate the occasion.More Details about Visits with SantaVisits with Santa
Sunday, December 3 at – -
Learn More about Holiday Entertainment ![]()
Holiday Entertainment
Wednesday, December 6 at – -
Learn More about Chef Sharon’s Favorite Things: A Dallas Arboretum Food & Wine Festival Event ![]()
Located at A Tasteful Place
Experience the magic of the holiday season like never before at “Chef Sharon’s Favorite Things,” an enchanting Dallas Arboretum Food & Wine Festival event curated by the Chair Sharon Van Meter, alongside some of her favorite local celebrity chefs. Delight your taste buds with an array of four savory tastings and four delectable, sweet holiday treats, perfectly complemented by four exquisite wine tastings. After indulging in these culinary delights, immerse yourself in Holiday at the Arboretum featuring the iconic 12 Days of Christmas displays, the mesmerizing Dazzling Musical Tree, and the charming Christmas Village. Be enchanted by over 1 million twinkling lights, making this event a true holiday extravaganza not to be missed. A special thanks to our Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits for their support of this inaugural event.More Details about Chef Sharon’s Favorite Things: A Dallas Arboretum Food & Wine Festival EventChef Sharon’s Favorite Things: A Dallas Arboretum Food & Wine Festival Event
Tuesday, November 28 at – -
Learn More about Holiday Tamales with Diana Zamora ![]()
Located at A Tasteful Place
In Mexico and Central America Christmas, time means “Tamal Time”. From the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12 through Three Kings Day on January 6th, tamales are a culinary requirement. This class will feature two kinds of tamales; a traditional Mexican pork tamale in a cornhusk, and a banana leaf tamale from Guatemala. Join Chef Diana as she guides you through this cultural experience during the holidays.More Details about Holiday Tamales with Diana ZamoraHoliday Tamales with Diana Zamora
Wednesday, December 6 at – -
Learn More about Cool Thursdays Concert Series ![]()
Located at Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn
Make your 2024 one to remember at the coolest spot in Dallas!More Details about Cool Thursdays Concert SeriesCool Thursdays Concert Series
Wednesday, December 31, 1969 at -
Learn More about Children’s Adventure Garden Lab & Activities ![]()
Children’s Adventure Garden Lab & Activities
Monday, March 27 at
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We are the premier place to visit in the Dallas area, and one of the top botanical gardens in the world.
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1.4 Million Plants Trialed
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BEST One of the South’s Best Botanical Gardens-Southern Living Magazine
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700+ Weddings and Private Events held yearly
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Not only does membership to the Arboretum include exclusive benefits and member discounts, but your support also helps us fulfill our mission to build and maintain a public venue that promotes the art, enjoyment and knowledge of horticulture, while providing opportunities for education and research.
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- Discounts throughout and reduced ticket prices for programs
- Members Only Events and Hours
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“ I’ve been to many, many botanical gardens in the world, and I think yours is one of the most beautiful and colorful that I’ve seen. It’s extraordinary. The enjoyment that it engenders in so many people is quite amazing. ~Martha Stewart”
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