Dallas Arboretum Transforms Into a Holiday Wonderland With 12 Gazebos and New Night Glow Installations

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- Holiday at the Arboretum 2025
- New: Night Glow by AURORA
- Signature Installations
- Visitor Information
- Sources
Holiday at the Arboretum 2025
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden has opened its annual Holiday at the Arboretum event for the 2025 season, running from November 12, 2025 through January 4, 2026. The event has been recognized as “Texas’ Best Christmas Event” by Southern Living Magazine, drawing thousands of visitors each year to experience its elaborate outdoor installations and festive gardens.
New: Night Glow by AURORA
The 2025 edition introduces Night Glow, powered by AURORA — an after-dark experience featuring radiant, artist-curated light installations that illuminate the gardens from within. The installations turn the arboretum into a luminous winter landscape, with glowing sculptures and light columns punctuating the garden paths. Night Glow is included with Holiday at the Night admission, available from 5 to 10 p.m. on select nights.
Signature Installations
The centerpiece of the event is a series of 12 gazebos, each decorated to represent a day from the classic song “The 12 Days of Christmas.” Accompanying the gazebos is the Pauline and Austin Neuhoff Family Christmas Village, a European-inspired display of miniature buildings, figurines, and hand-crafted details. The DeGolyer House adds an elegant indoor holiday experience with curated monochromatic décor throughout the historic residence.
Visitor Information
- Dates: November 12, 2025 – January 4, 2026
- Location: 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, Texas 75218
- Night admission (5–10pm): $35–$40 general, $20–$25 members
- Rating: “Texas’ Best Christmas Event” — Southern Living Magazine
