Holiday at the Arboretum, presented by Reliant, featuring the 12 Days of Christmas

Holiday at the Arboretum is Dallas’ Favorite Holiday Tradition.

The 12 Days of Christmas
November 9 through December 
31

Holiday at the Arboretum features a 30-foot tall tree at the center of the gardens, as well as the magnificent The 12 Days of Christmas outdoor exhibit with 25-foot-tall Victorian-style gazebos depicting scenes from the traditional carol.

Each gazebo features movement to depict the different beloved characters such as the Three French Hens, Twelve Drummers Drumming and Seven Swans a Swimming, to name a few. The historic DeGolyer House is also lavishly decorated in a European-style with greenery and fruit, along with a collection in each room of items one finds at Christmas markets such as angels, hand-carved wooden Santas, nativity scenes or snow globes.

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The 12 Days of Christmas at Night

November 13 through December 29
Wednesdays-Sundays • 6-9pm

The 12 Days of Christmas outdoor exhibit, comes alive during the evening hours with over 1 million lights illuminating the garden, trimming the architecture of the historic homes and lighting the canopies overhead.

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See the splendor of the 30-foot-tall tree at the center of the property and the twelve 25-foot-tall Victorian-style gazebos depicting scenes from the traditional carol. This display is sure to warm the hearts of guests this season.

The garden re-opens for evening hours for The 12 Days of Christmas at Night exhibit from November 13 through December 31, Wednesday through Sunday from 6-9pm.

12 Days Daytime Admission

November 1-8 November 9-27 November 29 – December 31
Return to Festival Pricing
Adults $5 $12 $17
Seniors $5 $12 $14
Children 2-12 $5 $10 $12
Groups $4 $10 $12

12 Days Night Admission

November 12
*Tree Lighting Ceremony
November 13-27 November 29 – December 29
Members $5 $12 $12
Non-Members $7 $20 $23
Senior Members $5 $10 $10
Senior Non-Members $7 $15 $18
Children 2-12 $5 $10 $11
Group (15 or more) N/A Starting at $9 Starting at $9

PURCHASE TREE LIGHTING TICKETS

PURCHASE 12 DAYS AT NIGHT TICKETS

The Christmas Village

November 29 through December 31
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden will debut a brand new Christmas Village as part of Holiday at the Arboretum.

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Inspired by the European Christmas Markets, or Christkindlmarket, The Christmas Village is comprised of charming shops and façades that represent a quaint European hamlet.

The village houses vary in size, and the heights range between 16 to 19 feet. Each house is themed and large enough so that several children and adults can enter at a time and experience that particular business. The interior walls of each house feature illustrations and embellishments appropriate for that business. For example, the Bakery walls show baked goods and a wood-burning stove, and the Music Shop features paintings of shelves filled with instruments.

During the day, children can learn, have fun and explore these houses at their own pace. At night, the Christmas Village is lit by a holiday glow of lights, which are in addition to close to 1 million lights decorating the Arboretum. During the weekends and evenings, there are also volunteers dressed as the shopkeeper in each store, many of whom will pass out a sample of their wares, such as a piece of candy at the candy shop.

Christmas Village Shops

  • Bandstand
  • Bakery
  • Bookstore
  • Butcher
  • Candy Shop
  • Carpenter
  • Clock Tower
  • Cobbler
  • Doctor’s Office
  • Flower Shop
  • Hat Shop
  • Music Shop
  • Post Office
  • Santa’s House

Veterans Day Weekend Activities

November 9-11, 9am-5pm

All active duty and retired military personnel receive complimentary admission all weekend (with valid military ID)

Bring a blanket, lawn chair, picnic basket and beverage of choice to enjoy the fall weather and live music all weekend long among the breathtaking fall floral displays. Complimentary beer samples are available on November 9 & 10, provided by Denton County Brewing Co. and on November 11 from Tupps Brewing.
Live Music on the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn:
November 9, 2-3 pm: 323D Army Band “Ft. Sam’s Own”, Biohazard Brass Band
Enjoy a special jazz and brass live musical performance by 323D Army Band.
November 10, 2-4 pm: Texas Clearwater Revival Band
Take in the sounds of the 60s and 70s Rock ‘n’ Roll on the concert lawn, with Credence Clearwater Revival cover band—Texas Clearwater Revival.
November 11, 2-4 pm: 323d Army Band “Ft. Sam’s Own”, Concert Band
While picnicking on the lawn, enjoy another stellar live musical performance from the 323d Army Bands’ full concert band.
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Presented by Reliant

Elaborately decorated Victorian-style gazebos on display every day during the holiday festival throughout the garden.

The 12 Days of Christmas at Night Featuring More Than One Million Lights

November 13-December 29
Wednesdays-Sundays • 6-9pm

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Presented by Reliant

The garden is open late five nights a week for a special lighted nighttime experience with more than one million lights, gazebos and Christmas Village. Enjoy entertainment, shopping, food and beverage options.

Official Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

November 12 • 6-9pm

Members $5, Non-Members $7
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November 12 • 6-9pm

Members $5

Non-Members $7

Celebrate the start of the holidays with the official tree lighting ceremony and one of the first trees to be lit in the city. Warm drinks are available for purchase, the gazebos are lit for the first time this season, Santa Claus is here, and Holiday Cheer carolers stroll through the garden to fill the evening with music. Gather in the center of the property at 7pm as we flip the giant switch and light the tree to begin Holiday at the Arboretum 2019.

Official Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

November 12 • 6-9pm

Members $5, Non-Members $7
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November 12 • 6-9pm

Members $5

Non-Members $7

Celebrate the start of the holidays with the official tree lighting ceremony and one of the first trees to be lit in the city. Warm drinks are available for purchase, the gazebos are lit for the first time this season, Santa Claus is here, and Holiday Cheer carolers stroll through the garden to fill the evening with music. Gather in the center of the property at 7pm as we flip the giant switch and light the tree to begin Holiday at the Arboretum 2019.

Holiday Classes and Seasonal Events for A Tasteful Place

Holiday classes, special events and garden-to-table dinners, all happening at A Tasteful Place.

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Garnish From Your Garden-Cocktail Workshop
Presented by Bar and Garden Dallas

November 15 • 6-8 pm, $65
Join Bar & Garden Dallas as they show how to use herbs from the garden to add fresh touches to a favorite beverage. Learn how to make an easy infused spirit and an herbal cocktail salt. At the end of the class, each attendee leaves with a garden garnishing kit.

Register Here

Battle of the Wines
Presented by Gil’s Elegant Catering

November 10 & December 1 • 3-5 pm, $35
These two classes focus on a type of wine, and include six samples of distinct wines from different regions and charcuterie displays. Participants interact, learn and vote for their favorite wine.

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Young Chef’s Academy

November 17 • 2-3:30 pm 
Adults $25, Children $15
Create a fun, memorable afternoon with a child or grandchild and partake in an interactive class to learn about pumpkins, and prepare delicious pumpkin pancakes with cinnamon apple topping and whipped cream.

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Friendsgiving

November 21, 6-8 p.m.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with your besties and our “Friendsgiving” menu inspired by the beloved TV show. Begin with appetizers of Chandler’s mac & cheese bites and mini grilled cheese sandwiches. Then feast on the traditional Thanksgiving meal including turkey, several delicious sides that of course includes, sweet potatoes with “marshmallows in concentric circles.” Finally, ending with “Not-Rachel’s Trifle.” Wine pairings are included. Plus a Friends trivia contest by Sporcle.

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Choux Pastry Class
Presented by My French Recipe

November 23 • 6-8pm, $70 (nonmember $80)

Our French chef teaches simple recipes featuring profiteroles, éclairs and gougères. Learn all the secrets to succeed with choux pastry (pâte à choux). Each attendee leaves with a recipe booklet, too.

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Chocolate Painting Class
Presented by Yelibelly Chocolate

November 24 • 6-8 pm, $75
Make a chocolate masterpiece on canvas with this chocolate painting class presented by Yelibelly Chocolates. Enjoy a glass of wine, and have fun finding one’s inner chocolate artist.

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Holiday Cookie Decorating Class
Presented by Creative Cookies & Pops

November 30 • 11 am-2 pm, $60
Learn the tricks of the trade to create a perfectly decorated set of scrumptious sugar cookies. Each attendee leaves the class with half a dozen cookies that are tiny works of art.

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Boozy Hot Tea, Hot Toddy & Hot Chocolate Cocktail Workshop
Presented by Bar and Garden Dallas

December 7 • 3-5 pm, $60
Learn to create a hot toddy, a hot tea cocktail and a boozy hot chocolate. These cocktails can be made to serve one or an entire group. Attendees get to take home chocolates, tea, and a mug in addition to their holiday cocktail knowledge.

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Champagne Infused Macarons
Presented by My French Recipe

December 8 • 3-5 pm & 6-8 pm, $80
My French Recipe teaches attendees to bake macarons in this hands-on class. This special holiday class features champagne infused ganache macarons. Each person goes home with a gift box of macarons and a recipe booklet.

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Chocolate Making Class
Presented by Yelibelly Chocolates

December 20 • 6-8 p.m., $70
This hands-on chocolate class teaches participants how to create flavor-infused chocolate ganache, work with liqueur infusions and prepare truffles and bonbons. Each student has the opportunity to sample a variety of chocolate, experiment with different flavors and take home boxes of their own handmade chocolates.

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DeGolyer House “Christkindlmarket Treasures”

November 29-December 31
Daily • 10am-4pm
Wednesday Evenings • 6-9pm

Included with garden admission or 12 Days at Night admission

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Visit the DeGolyer House to view its magnificent transformation into a Christkindlmarket where each room features a collection of treasures typically found in the European Christmas markets.

Holiday Tea

Daily, November 29-January 3 • 11am & 2pm

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Bring your family and friends together and create an annual tradition – holiday tea at the Restaurant DeGolyer, lavishly decorated for the season! Reservations required. Call 214-515-6511 to reserve your seat now.

Holiday Dinners

December 4, 11, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, and 29 • 7pm

$59 per person ages 2 and up
Make Reservations Here

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Join us for our annual Holiday Dinner! Dinner is served in the beautiful holiday-decorated DeGolyer Restaurant. It is $59 per person ages 2 and up. You must purchase nighttime admission tickets to take advantage of the dinner. Payment will be made to hold the reservation but menu selections can be made 7 days in advance. Please call 214-515-6511 or email teas@dallasarboretum.org for more information.

Soup or Salad (Choose One)

Friché Garden Salad with Julienned Vegetables

Choice of Roquefort, Ranch or Champagne Vinaigrette Dressings

Classic Caesar Salad

Romaine Heart with Aged Parmesan and Toasted Croutons

Potato and Leek Soup with Crème Fraîche, served with Herbed Biscuit

Tomato Basil Soup with Pesto Gremolata, served with Herbed Biscuit

Entrees (Choose One)

Chicken Picatta with Artichokes and Capers, served With Wild Rice and Fresh Vegetables

Beef Tenderloin Medallions with Green Peppercorn Sauce, served With Rosemary Potatoes and Vegetables

Fettuccine Primavera Alfredo with Shrimp in a Lemon Cream Sauce, Parmesan and Pecorino Cream Sauce

Kale and Garbanzo Cake with Tomato Sauce, served With Wild Rice and Vegetables (Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free)

Dessert (Choose One)

Hazelnut Roulade with Caramel Sauce

Molten Lava Cake with Wild Cherry Sauce

Strawberries Romanoff

NY Cheesecake with Strawberry Sauce

Santa Visits

November 13-December 22
Wednesday Evenings • 6-9pm
Saturdays & Sundays • 12-4pm

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Santa is back in the garden in the perfect holiday setting – Once The Christmas Village opens Santa will move to his home away from the North Pole in our newest exhibit. Share your Christmas wish with the jolly old man, and take a photo to commemorate the occasion. Keepsake family photos are available for a donation to the Volunteer Advisory Board.

Local Choirs

December 5, 8, 13 and 14 • 7pm

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  • December 5 and 8 at 7pm
    White Rock United Church,
  • Mesquite Children’s Chorus, December 13 at 7pm
  • Lakewood Victorian Chorus December 14 at 7pm

Daily & Seasonal Programming

With beautiful sights and special activities happening daily, the Dallas Arboretum is your home this holiday season.

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The 12 Days of Christmas
Daily, 9am-5 pm, November 9-December 31
Adult: $15, Seniors (65 or older): $12, Children (2-12 years): $10

Enjoy elaborately decorated Victorian-style gazebos on display every day during the holiday festival.

The 12 Days of Christmas at Night
Featuring More Than One Million Lights
Sponsored by Reliant
Wednesday-Sunday, November 13 – November 27, 6-9 pm
Adults: $20, Seniors: $15, Children: $10 (ages 2-12)
November 29 – December 29, 6-9 p.m.
Adults: $23, Seniors: $18, Children: $11(ages 2-12)
Ages 2 & under: Free

The garden is open late five nights a week for a special, lighted night-time experience. In special celebration, Restaurant DeGolyer is open for reservation-only dinners on December 4, 11, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, and 29 at 7 pm.

The DeGolyer House “Christkindlmarket Treasures”

Daily, 10 a.m.-4 pm, November 29-December 31

Wednesday evenings 6-9 pm, November 29-December 30

Visit the historic DeGolyer House this holiday season to view magnificent nativity collections on public display for the first time throughout the elaborately decorated house.

Holiday Drinks & Eats
Café on the Green
Daily 11 am-3 pm

Enjoy special holiday drinks including pumpkin lattes, frosted mints, mulled wine and Mexican Hot Chocolate, as well as holiday eats, which include pumpkin bars, holiday paninis and soup served in sourdough bread bowls.

Holiday Tea
Daily, 11 am & 2 pm

Holiday Tea is served inside the charming and historic DeGolyer House lavishly decorated for the holidays, where guests can indulge in a seated, three-course tea experience. Tea prices begin at $49 per person and include parking and admission. Raise a glass to the most wonderful time of the year by adding champagne service for $59 per person. Reservations are required. Call 214-515-6511. Ages 13 and up are permitted in the tea room.

Hoffman Family Gift Store Events:
November 9-Tasting: Behrnes Pepper Salts, 11 am-3 pm
November 16- Book Signing: Cowboy Christmas, Caryn Southerland, 11 am-3 pm
November 30-Book Signing: Texas Ingenuity, 11 am-3 pm

Visits with Santa
Wednesday Evenings 6-9 pm, November 13-December 18
Saturday & Sunday Noon-4 pm, November 30-December 22, Pecan Grove

Bring the kids to share their Christmas wishes with the Jolly Old Man, and take a keepsake photo to commemorate the occasion. The Dallas Arboretum Volunteer Advisory Board provides the commemorative pictures for a donation.

Ugly Sweater Contest
Every Thursday Evening 6-8 pm
Orientation Theatre

Wear a favorite ugly or tacky Christmas sweater, and enter the contest for a chance to win two Cool Thursday Concert tickets.

12 Birds of Christmas
Presented by Window to the Wild
November 16 & December 14, Noon-2 pm, Jonsson Color Garden

Enjoy a 2-hour meet-and-greet program with 12 birds and their trainers from Window to the Wild.

A Texas Kind of Christmas Author Speaker Series
November 23, 11 a.m., Rosine Hall

Join us for a special presentation by the three authors of A Texas Kind of Christmas, a holiday-themed collection of three connected stories set in 1859 in Dallas and based on the true history of the St. Nicholas Hotel, one of the most fashionable grand hotels of its time. The authors include Jodi Thomas, a New York Times bestselling author, Cecile Bonaduce and Rachael Miles. Their presentation is followed by a Q&A and a book-signing for guests who bring their beloved books.

Outdoor Movie Party: White Christmas
Presented by Alamo Drafthouse
November 23, 6:30-8:30 pm, Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn

Spark holiday cheer with this timeless classic starring Bing Crosby. This show-stopping musical keeps everyone dancing and singing along, so bring blankets and bundle up with the entire family to enjoy a memorable evening.

Paint A Keepsake Holiday Ornament with Anne Gunthner
December 5, 6-8 pm, $65, Green Classroom

Create a one-of-a kind painted holiday glass ball ornament. Anne Gunthner demonstrates and works with each participant to create a beautifully hand-painted glass ornament of a house or personal animal portrait. Those interested in painting a portrait are asked to bring a good quality photo for reference. All materials are included for this handmade keepsake treasure.

REGISTRATION COMING SOON

Seasonal Tastings

Sampling, cooking demonstrations, horticulture presentations, and daily harvests.

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Every Day, 10 am-4 pm

Try three free different samples featuring a dish using a vegetable, fruit or herb growing in the garden. Click here for past, current and future recipes.

DEMONSTRATION COOKING

El Centro College Cooks, Every Monday, 11 am-Noon

Participate in this popular cooking demonstration, taught by talented chefs from El Centro’s nationally recognized culinary school. Two recipes are demonstrated each month followed by samples.

November

Brussel Sprout Caesar Salad and
Roasted Fennel and Cauliflower Soup

December

Kale and Fruit Salad and
Warm Leeks with Chunky Vinaigrette 

Learn to Grow Horticulture Presentation

Select Fridays, 11 am-Noon

Presented by the North Texas Master Gardeners and the Dallas Arboretum Horticultural Staff

November 15: Cold weather is on the way. Learn how to prepare your garden for a hassle-free winter.

December 6: The holidays are here. Utilize materials from your own garden to create beautiful and easy decorations.

Daily Harvest

Every Tuesday & Thursday, 10:30 am

Join our Horticulture staff as they harvest produce in the garden and provide tips.

Demonstration Cooking: Chef-tastic Cooking Series

November 9-December 28
Wednesdays & Saturdays • 11 am-noon

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Chef-tastic Cooking Series, Wednesdays & Saturdays, 11 am-Noon

Watch a demonstration from local chefs as they show how to make one of their signature dishes with a small taste for attendees to try.

November 9: Kalachandji’s
November 13: Vestals Catering
November 20: Chef Jayson Jones
November 23: Bisous Bisous Patisserie
November 25: Full Circle Bakery
November 27: Vestals Catering
December 7: Casa Masa
December 11: Brunchaholics
December 14: Greenville Avenue Pizza Company
December 18: Bam’s Vegan
December 21: YeliBelly Chocolates
December 28: Ocean Prime Dallas

National Day Celebration Series

November 14, 23, and 26
December 4 and 10
Demonstrations at various times

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Join us throughout the winter with this series that highlights national days where guests can watch a cooking demonstration with samples. Enjoy unique and tasty products also available for purchase.

November 14: National Pickle Day: Drop Dead Delicious Pickling Company, Pickletopia, T-Rex Pickles (11 am)

November 23: Espresso Day: Chef Andrea Meyer of Bisous Bisous Patisserie (11 am)

November 26: Cake Day: And I Like It Cheesecake (11 am sale) & Cake4One (2 pm)

December 4: Cookie Day: JRs Cookie Cottage (11 am)

December 10: Beer Day: Empanada Cookhouse (1 pm) & Custom Café Foods (3 pm)

Holiday Baking How-To

November 15-December 27
Fridays • 11 am-noon

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Learn tips from some of the best bakers and pastry chefs as they demonstrate popular holiday baked goods followed by a small sample for attendees to enjoy.

November 15: Vestals Catering

November 22: Sugar Fang Vegan Bakery

November 29: La Casita Bakeshop

December 6: Empire Baking Company

December 13: Kristen Massad

December 20: La Casita Bakeshop

December 27: Carol Pock

Places I’ve Seen” Speaker Series

November 14, December 5, 12 and 19 • 1-2pm

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Enjoy engaging presentations from world travelers who have trekked through countries across the world and have interesting stories and inspiring photos of their adventures to share. Destinations featured include Iceland and European Christmas Markets.

November 14 Lisa Sisk, Germany

December 5 Andy Luten, Iceland

December 12 Michael Hamilton, German Christmas Markets

December 19 Braxdale Travel, European River Cruises

12 Days of Beer

November 16-December 22
Every Saturday & Sunday • Noon-3 pm
Three Sisters Lagoon Overlook

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Guests 21 & over can enjoy complimentary samples from local breweries at the Three Sisters Lagoon Overlook.

November 16: Franconia Brewing

November 17: White Rock Ale House & Brewery

November 23: Steam Theory Brewing

November 30: Peticolas Brewing

December 1: 3 Nations Brewing

December 7: Bishop Cider

December 8: Pegasus City Brewery

December 14: Denton County Brewing Company

December 15: Old Town Brewhouse

December 22: Bishop Cider

Holiday Crafting How-To

November 17-December 29
Sundays  1-2 p.m.
Charlotte and Donald Test Pavilion

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Learn how to make unique holiday décor, gifts and how to store decorations.

November 17: Watch and learn how Mia Fiori Florist creates a chic, bohemian inspired centerpiece for Thanksgiving

November 24: Learn how to make thoughtful and homemade watercolor gift tags from artist Anne Gunthner

December 1: Ruibal’s teaches how to use live plants as tree decoration and how to make ornaments from plants

December 8: Florist Mia Fiori shows how to construct a holiday centerpiece full of texture for holiday parties

December 22: Holiday designer Michael Hamilton shows how to properly store treasured decorations

December 29: Bee Organized shares tips on best ways to take down décor to be organized for next holiday season

Floral Demonstrations

November 12–December 31
Tuesdays • 11 am-noon

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Join experts from local florist shops as they show creative ideas to make floral arrangements, wreaths and more.

November 12: McShan Florist
November 19: Redenta’s Garden
November 26: Ruibal’s
December 3: Redenta’s Garden
December 10: McShan Florist
December 17: Avant Garden
December 24: Ruibal’s
December 31: McShan Florist

The Rory Meyer Children’s Adventure Garden

November 9 – December 31

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STEM DAY with Perot’s TECH Truck
November 9, 10am-1pm, Moody Oasis
National STEM day falls on November 8th this year so what better way to celebrate than a Saturday scheduled to tinker, engineer, create, and hack! Join the TECH Truck staff from Perot Museum in the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden for a hands-on experience where there is no limit to creating!

Veterans Day Weekend
November 9-11, 9 am-5pm
Join us in the Children’s Garden as we honor those who have served for our country. We will be saying thank you in true red, white and blue fashion with patriotic programs all weekend long.

Very Veggie Weekend
November 23-24, 9am-5pm
As leaves fall and temperatures drop, our garden is still growing! This weekend we will be cutting into some very prestigious produce and learning a bit more about how these greens grow even in cold temperatures!

Thanksgiving Holiday
November 25-29, 9am-5pm
From the trees to the bees and everything in between, we here at the Children’s Adventure Garden are thankful for all things that bloom, grow, and go on our green Earth. Join us this thanksgiving season for a family fun affair all week long. Join us at our creative corner for gobbles and grins! (exception, garden closed on 11/28)

Holiday Hunt for Santa’s Helpers (All ages)
December 1– December 24, Throughout the Children’s Adventure Garden, 9am-5pm
As you explore the Children’s Adventure Garden, be on the lookout for Santa’s helpers. Take a picture with four (4) of Santa’s helpers and then bring your pictures to the Exploration Center to redeem a prize.

Creative Corner: Oh What Fun! (All ages)
December 7– 22, 10am-2pm, Exploration Center
Warm up in our Exploration Center every weekend in December as you visit our Creative Corner. From preparing presents for your loved ones to decorating your cozy home, creating crafts is sure to spread some Christmas cheer so join us for a make and take every weekend until the next year! On Saturdays and Sundays only.

Letter-Writing to Santa (All ages) Mondays-Fridays, December 2-24, 9am-5pm, Exploration Center
Make sure Santa knows what you want for Christmas! Come to our letter-writing workshop to write your letter to Santa. You’ll receive special paper, pens, stickers; everything you would need to catch Santa’s attention. We may even have some of Santa’s helpers stop by with some inside tips! Monday- Fridays only.

Friendsgiving

November 21 • 6-8pm
Plus a Friends trivia contest by Sporcle.

Members $90/Non-member $99
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Garden to Table Dinner, Presented by Gils Elegant Catering

Celebrate Thanksgiving with your besties and our “Friendsgiving” menu inspired by the beloved TV show. Begin with appetizers of Chandler’s mac & cheese bites and mini grilled cheese sandwiches.

Then feast on the traditional Thanksgiving meal including turkey, several delicious sides that of course includes, sweet potatoes with “marshmallows in concentric circles.”

Finally, ending with “Not-Rachel’s Trifle.” Wine pairings are included. Plus a Friends trivia contest by Sporcle.

Sponsors

Reliant
Hudson Foundation
Macy's

12 Days of Christmas Sponsors

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Day 1: Partridge in a Pear Tree

Given in the name of Jeanne R. Johnson

The Pear Tree has gold branches sprinkled with rhinestones, green mirrored leaves, and gold, rhinestone encrusted pears. The partridge sits “center stage,” intricately painted and adorned with rhinestones. The tree revolves with the partridge in it.

Day 2: Two Turtle Doves

The Two Turtle Doves cuddles on an arrow that pierces a heart-shaped cage suspended from the roof of the gazebo. The feather-tailed turtle doves are intricately painted and covered with rhinestones. The outer cage of crystal beading is decorated with fleur de lis banding on top and bottom.

Day 3: Three French Hens

Day three reflects the native countryside of the Three French Hens. White and gold oval French mirrors bolster Victorian perches for the hens, and this base turns. The hens, black-and-white with red accents,sits in gold straw nests.

Day 4: Four Calling Birds

Sponsored by A Friend of the Dallas Arboretum

The Four Calling Birds sit on filigreed, jeweled, Victorian hanging bird perches within an inner oval cage made of iridescent bead strands. The calling birds are multi-colored, with feather plumes and long tails.

Day 5: Five Golden Rings

In honor of Great Grandparents Dolph and Evelyn Bosley and their 5 Gold Rings

The Five Golden Rings feature a Victorian circus with a ceiling draped in red and white fabric to mimic a circus tent. The center circus ring has a pedestal with oval mirrors on which a white bear wearing a vest and collar balancing a spinning gold ring on his nose. The bear is surrounded by four seals wearing ruffled collars that are seated and balancing spinning bedazzled gold rings on their noses.

Day 6: Six Geese A-Laying

The Six Geese A-Laying is set in a snow-covered forest. Snow-flocked trees of varying sizes sit on a mirrored floor that turns. Snow and rhinestone “rocks” are piled high around the edges of the gazebo. Two geese are sitting on nests, two are standing in their nests to reveal golden eggs, and two are nested in the trees. The geese have feathered and rhinestones heads and necks, and feathered bodies.

Day 7: Seven Swans A-Swimming

Sponsored by Phyllis and Tom McCasland

The seven swans float in a snowy, ice crystal palace. The gazebo feature a pond with a tiered fountain and frozen water and icicles in the center of a mirror, or “frozen” pond. The swans, six white and one with black feathers with small crowns on their heads, are around the fountain.

Day 8: Eight Maids-A-Milking

Sponsored by Kathy and Gene Bishop

This gazebo feature a truly spectacular English barn divided into four wedge-shaped stalls. There are four intricately painted cows and four beautifully costumed maids sitting on stools while milking. Four other maids are carrying pails.

Day 9: Nine Ladies Dancing

In Honor of Chloe Simone Shea. Given by Holly & Tom Mayer, Maile and Charles Shea

Nine Ladies Dancing feature a Victorian ballroom. The ladies are costumed in beautiful Victorian beaded gowns and have elegant period hair styles. All of them move around the gazebo, and four make complete turns.

Day 10: Ten Lords A-Leaping

This gazebo features ten ice-skating lords. The mirrored floor is a frozen pond. The lords are dressed in Victorian outerwear and ice skates, and all will be skating.

Day 11: Eleven Pipers Piping

Sponsored by a Friend of the Dallas Arboretum

The pipers are dressed as Scottish bagpipe players in red and green tartan plaid. Each piper plays bagpipes. The ceiling is draped in green and red tartan to match the pipers’ kilts, and a circle of horns adorned with roping and tassels will suspend from the ceiling over the pipe major. The pipers also move in this gazebo.

Day 12: Twelve Drummers Drumming

Sponsored by Myron K. Martin

This gazebo is a spectacular choice to the exhibit. The drummers are dressed in white pants with red and gold piping, red jackets and red hats with gold trim. They move in concentric circles, with one set moving clockwise and another set moving counterclockwise.

Holiday Village Sponsors

Post Office – Macy’s
Butcher – Jon and Pat Christiansen
Carpenter – Astrid Merriman
Candy Shop – The M. R. & Evelyn Hudson Foundation
Flower Shop – Lisa K. Simmons
Bakery – The M. R. & Evelyn Hudson Foundation
Bookstore – The M. R. & Evelyn Hudson Foundation
Music Shop – The M. R. & Evelyn Hudson Foundation
Doctor’s Office – Anonymous

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