Holiday at the Arboretum back with new light and sound shows

DALLAS (KDAF) — The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is set to dazzle visitors with its annual Holiday at the Arboretum event, running from November 12, 2025, to January 4, 2026, and presented by Reliant.

This year’s event promises a blend of cherished holiday traditions and innovative new features, highlighted by the ‘Night Glow’ installation by AURORA and Lightware Labs, which transforms the garden into a vibrant display of color and movement.

“Holiday at the Arboretum is one of Dallas’s most cherished traditions,” said Sabina Carr, President/CEO of the Dallas Arboretum. “For 2025, we’ve reimagined the experience through the artistry of light.”

The event features several new installations, including the Drift Way, Frost in Blossom, Well of Renewal, and Heritage Eternal, each offering unique light and sound experiences.

“At Reliant, brightening lives in the communities we serve is at the heart of what we do,” says Andrea Russell, senior vice president, Reliant. “This year’s immersive displays and timeless holiday classics are sure to brighten the season and usher in some holiday magic for visitors of all ages.”

Returning favorites include the 12 Days of Christmas Gazebos, now in their 11th year, and the Christmas Village, which features a 23-foot German Christmas Pyramid.

New interactive experiences in the Christmas Village include a Toy Shop Scavenger Hunt, weekly recipe cards at the Bakery, and themed giveaways for kids at Santa’s House, the Post Office, and Candy Store.

The DeGolyer House will present a new theme, ‘Merry Monochromatic,’ designed by Michael Hamilton, marking his 25th year with the Arboretum.

For 2025, the Arboretum has extended its hours until 10 p.m., offering Night Owl Tickets for $15 after 8:30 p.m., and introduced the Mistletoe Lounge, a 21+ pop-up bar.

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