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    The 12 Days of Christmas
    Through January 4

    Don't miss Dallas' Newest Holiday Tradition!

    Open daily from 9 am – 5 p.m

    Tour the DeGolyer House and see the Byers’ Choice Ltd. Christmas Carolers.

    Click here to learn more
  • 12Nights

    The 12 Days of
    Christmas at Night
    Through January 4

    Beautiful during the day but even more dazzling at night!

    Pre-purchased tickets required for evening viewings.

    Sunday-Thursday: 6-10 pm Weekend Nights:
    Dec. 26-27 & Jan. 2-4

    Click here to purchase tickets
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    The 12 Days of Christmas
    Holiday Festivities

    Noon-4 p.m.
    Saturdays and Sundays
    November 29-December 21

    Enjoy visits with Santa, a live reindeer, Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

    Click here to learn more
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    The 12 Days
    of Christmas

    We have 12 great reasons to visit The 12 Days of Christmas.

    Come spend a day at Dallas’ Newest Holiday Tradition.

    See The 12 Reasons to Visit
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    Volunteer at the Arboretum

    We’re currently looking for volunteers for the 12 Days at Night festivities.

    Join us for a rewarding experience in the most
    beautiful setting imaginable.

    Click here to learn more
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    Adult Programs

    Year-round classes in
    gardening & design,
    photography, creative arts
    and more.

    Browse our listings
    and find a class
    that’s perfect for
    you and a friend!

    Click here to learn more
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    Holiday Tea
    at the Arboretum

    Enjoy the ultimate
    experience for friends
    amid the festive settings
    at Restaurant DeGolyer

    Click here for reservations
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    2015 Cool Thursday Concerts Subscriptions on Sale!

    Buy now and save up to 60% off the Single Ticket price. 2015 features eight new bands and many returning favorites.

    Get your subscriptions early before the 2015 shows sell out!

    Click here to learn more
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    Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden

    Our hands-on garden
    is designed to educate
    as well as entertain
    children and families.

    Click here to learn more
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    Become a Member

    Members receive free admission 362 days a year, deep discounts, and free parking all year. Offset the cost of your membership in only one visit!

    Click here to learn more
  • Events

    Featured Happenings at the Dallas Arboretum

    12 Days of Christmas 2014

    November 16, 2014 through January 4, 2015



    Dallas' Newest Holiday Tradition!

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    Mad About Mosaics - Mirror

    December 6, 9am – 3pm, Jolly Holiday Mirror

    $75 ($68 for Members) per class

    Leta Durrett, Mosaic Artist




    Make use of wonderful translucent and transparent qualities of glass in these unique project-specific classes. In each workshop, you will learn about cutting, scoring, breaking and setting glass mosaics as well as techniques for working with glass-on-glass and three dimensional objects. On 12/6, explore mosaics and collage as you create a one-of-a-kind 12”x12” holiday inspired mirror. This fun mixed media project will add a little glitz and glamour to your holiday!


    Click here to find out more
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    Featured Happenings at the Dallas Arboretum

    Family Photos 101

    December 6, 9am-12 pm

    $60 ($54 for Members)

    Candace Moss, Mom & Pop Photo School




    Do you want to take better pictures of your kids or grandkids? In this fun hands-on class, Candace will teach you how to take beautiful photos of children while learning about camera settings, capturing the right light and more. No photography experience required.

    Click here to find out more
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    Featured Happenings at the Dallas Arboretum

    Storytime in Oasis

    FREE EVENT- complimentary with paid Children's Garden Admission

    Join us for a book reading on the sunny Moody Oasis every Saturday. Learn about nature, animals, plants, and other exciting things you’ll be able to see in our garden.

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    Sweets and Treats with Santa

    A festive holiday party, just for our Dallas Arboretum members. Celebrate the holiday season with stories and treats with Santa when he visits the Dallas Arboretum straight from the North Pole.

    Reservations are required.

    Click here to find out more
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    Featured Happenings at the Dallas Arboretum

    Walking Tours-Main Garden

    Don’t just visit the Arboretum… EXPLORE it with your very own tour guide! Locate your tour guide in the main entry plaza at the South end of the Arboretum holding a “free walking tour” sign.

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    Lab: Fantastic Fungi

    FREE EVENT- complimentary with paid Children's Garden Admission

    11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.

    Is there fungus among us? Come discover the fascinating underground world of fungus in our exciting new lab!

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    Featured Happenings at the Dallas Arboretum

    Holiday Tea

    11/28/14 to 1/4/15: For more information, click HERE

    Parties of 8 or larger, contact us for personal service. 214.515.6511 or
    Teas@dallasarboretum.org

    Click here to find out more
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    Featured Happenings at the Dallas Arboretum

    Walking Tours-Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden

    Look for the volunteer with the Walking Tour sign and a smiling face. Tours are a great way to see the garden and decide where your adventure will take you!

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    Featured Happenings at the Dallas Arboretum

    O' Christmas Tree

    FREE EVENT- complimentary with paid Children's Garden Admission

    One of the holiday’s favorite activities is picking out the Christmas tree. Come learn about the different Christmas tree species grown in Texas.

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    Featured Happenings at the Dallas Arboretum

    12 Days of Christmas -Weekend Activities

    November 29 - thru December 21




    FREE EVENT- complimentary with paid Garden Admission



    Enjoy visits with Santa, a live reindeer, Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

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    Featured Happenings at the Dallas Arboretum

    I'm Mr. Icicle

    FREE EVENT- complimentary with paid Children's Garden Admission

    Come explore how winter weather can give us great Rainbows and explore the colors of light.

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    Featured Happenings at the Dallas Arboretum

    Gift Shop Book Signing by Dr. Houston Mount

    Meet Dr. Houston Mount and purchase your autographed copy of his new book Oilfield Revolutionary: The Career of Everette Lee DeGolyer


    1 - 3 p.m.

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    'Betty, where do bees go in the winter?'

    FREE EVENT- complimentary with paid Children's Garden Admission

    Betty The Bee will come out of her hive to talk about where bees go in the winter.

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    Featured Happenings at the Dallas Arboretum

    Nestled Nests

    FREE EVENT- complimentary with paid Children's Garden Admission

    Birds are very resourceful when building their nests. Come search for bird nests in the Garden and learn what makes bird nests unique.

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    Featured Happenings at the Dallas Arboretum

    The Weather Outside is Frightful

    FREE EVENT- complimentary with paid Children's Garden Admission

    Snow, Sleet, Hail, Oh My! Winter weather can be crazy and variable. Find out why frozen precipitation comes in so many forms.

Dallas Arboretum
and Botanical Garden


Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day
Administrative Office Open Monday Through Friday, 8:30am - 5pm