The Pauline and Austin Neuhoff Christmas Village

When

November 27 – December 31

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden debuts a brand new Christmas Village as part of Holiday at the Arboretum. Inspired by the European Christmas Markets, or Christkindlmarket, The Pauline and Austin Neuhoff Christmas Village is comprised of 12 charming shops and façades that represent a quaint European hamlet.

Children and adults can explore these large themed houses and experience the holiday businesses including a bakery, a candy shop, Santa’s House and more. At night, the Christmas Village shops and trees shine bright with more than a million lights in the Arboretum. During the weekends and evenings, there are also volunteers dressed as a shopkeeper in each store, most passing out a sample of their wares, such as a piece of candy at the candy shop. 

Christmas Village Shops

Measuring almost 20 feet tall, each house features illustrations and embellishments found in authentic European Christmas Markets. Stop inside each one to find something new!

Post Office

Bring a letter for Santa to drop off at the post office in the Christmas Village. Be sure to drop the letter in the mailbox and it will make its way to the North Pole. Stay tuned. Santa also plans to read some of the letters he receives on Facebook Live at the Dallas Arboretum throughout the holiday season.

Bakery

Enjoy viewing illustrations of baked goods and a wood burning stove in the window. Enjoy a small sample, served by the baker.

Candy Shop

Visit the candy striper for a candy cane and see how candy is made.

Bookstore

Stop by the bookstore to receive a specially designed bookmark to take home.

Flower Shop

See the beauty of our garden come to life at the flower shop. Guests can take home a seed packet to grow their own beautiful flowers.

Clock Tower

Over 21 feet tall, the clock tower is made of bricks and stands next to the Bandstand.

Other Christmas Market Shops