Weekend Picks

Deck the Halls and Welcome All: Christmas at the House 2006 allows visitors a glimpse into the magical White House holiday celebrations of 2006. The exhibit will be adorned with recreations and decorations of the Christmas White House holiday, behind-the-scenes photos, and a replica of the Blue Room White House Christmas tree.... Read More

The Trains at NorthPark™, presented by Bank of Texas, has been a NorthPark Center tradition for 20 years. The most elaborate miniature toy trains exhibit in Texas, The Trains at NorthPark™ features trains rolling across 1,800 feet of track on a journey across America. Cityscapes include New York City's Time Square and Grand Central Station, The White House, New England's fall foliage, the Grand Canyon, Route 66, San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, Albuquerque's hot air balloons...... Read More

In remembrance of the 55th anniversary of the death of President John F. Kennedy, The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is presenting a new temporary exhibit, 55 Years. Featuring a broad representation of popular magazine covers from the last five decades, this captivating visual timeline of President Kennedy's image reflects his lasting imprint on the nation's consciousness and pays tribute to his life and legacy. 55 Years is included with general Museum admission. For more information,...... Read More

The beloved tradition returns with Christmas classics, sing-along carols, the Dallas Symphony Chorus and the magnificence of the Meyerson decked out in her holiday finest. Lawrence Loh Conducts Katy Williams Soprano Dallas Symphony Chorus Joshua Habermann Director "If you're looking to get unto the holiday spirit, it doesn't get much better than the DSO's annual Christmas Pops concert." Dallas Observer... Read More

Magic Tree House's Holiday Musical: A GHOST TALE FOR MR. DICKENS Book by Will Osborne and Jenny Laird Lyrics by Randy Courts and Will Osborne Music by Randy Courts Based on Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #16: A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time by Mary Pope Osborne. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Magic Tree House, the #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time joins with Dallas Children's Theater to premiere this large-scale, holiday-themed spectacular in Dallas! Be among the first to...... Read More

After the animals head in for the evening, the Dallas Zoo will transform into a winter wonderland with over one million twinkling lights illuminating ZooNorth throughout the holiday season. This year, discover realistic silk-covered lanterns in the shape of your favorite animals, plus even more light displays. Zoo Lights is included with your general admission ticket.... Read More

The 12 Days of Christmas at Night, features 12 elaborate 25-foot-tall Victorian gazebos filled with the charming costumed characters, whimsical animals and winter scenes made famous by the beloved Christmas carol. Each gazebo is encased in glass and extravagantly decorated on all sides to provide a dramatic, three-dimensional experience that adds to its "music box" quality, depicting the old English carol from the Victorian era. Extended hours include Wednesday through Sunday from 6-9 p.m....... Read More

Tis the season to be jolly when Dallas' favorite holiday tradition returns to the Wyly Theatre! Three spirits have come to visit the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, and to take him on a fantastic journey through Christmases past, present, and future that annually delights audiences across North Texas. But will it be enough to save Scrooge's soul? Brimming with joyful songs, magical spirits, and holiday cheer, Dallas Theater Center's A Christmas Carol boldly reimagines Dickens' classic...... Read More