Neighborhood Events
Living in Museum Tower Dallas puts you at the center of a world of wonder.
Below, we present the holiday season’s finest opportunities to enjoy art,
performances and entertainment all just steps away from Museum Tower Dallas and
nearby.
We will share timely
news, information and reminders about these events and others as an extension
of our concierge services. For additional information, like Museum Tower Dallas on Facebook and
follow @MuseumTwrDallas on Twitter and Instagram. Happy Holidays!
Now through January 4
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden presents “The 12 Days of
Christmas” for the first time this year. Celebrate the holidays like never before
with this centerpiece exhibit featuring an elaborate collection of life-size
Victorian gazebos filled with the charming costumed characters made famous by
the beloved Christmas carol. Stroll
the gardens and, beginning in December, enjoy a variety of other holiday-themed
activities including visits with Santa, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and
Frosty the Snowman. Christmas cheer is here!
November 27
Dallas City Hall Plaza
What began in the early
1940's with 107 participants running to the big oak tree and back at White Rock
Lake, the Dallas Turkey Trot has become the largest race of its kind in the
world! One of the top fun runs in the country, the Turkey Trot is Dallas’
favorite Thanksgiving tradition. Lace up your sneakers and make your way over
to Dallas City Hall Plaza at 9:00 a.m. for a healthy (and festive) start to
Thanksgiving Day. We promise you’ll feel better about gobbling down those
mashed potatoes and that mouth-watering pumpkin pie later!
November 27
AT&T Stadium, Arlington
Give thanks for food,
family and football. If there's a Thanksgiving tradition that Texans love
most, it’s definitely football. Drive out to AT&T Stadium after your turkey
day feast for the beloved Thanksgiving Day game as the Dallas Cowboys take on
the Philadelphia Eagles at 3:30 p.m. Come early, be loud and stay late as you
cheer for your favorite team!
Wyly Theatre
‘Tis the season to be jolly,
when the family favorite holiday production of A Christmas Carol returns to the Wyly Theatre. In this delightfully re-imagined take on Dickens’ enduring classic, the audience is surrounded by
actors with magical ghosts flying above, scary ghosts bursting out of the floor
and snow falling on everyone. Full of traditional Christmas hymns and songs in
fresh, toe-tapping musical arrangements, joyful bursts of choreography and
eye-popping special effects. This enduring holiday classic is a must-see.
November 28 through December 7
Winspear Opera House
And who won’t want to miss
Texas Ballet Theater, resident professional ballet company of the Winspear
Opera House, perform the holiday classic The
Nutcracker? Tour the enchanted Land of Sweets with Clara and her Nutcracker
Prince and experience a journey filled with sword-wielding mice, dancing
sugarplums and flying carpets. This holiday performance is certain to entertain
and delight audience members of all ages.
December 5 through December 21
Meyerson Symphony Center
The Dallas Symphony's beloved tradition returns with an
all-new concert featuring holiday favorites, Christmas classics, majestic choir
music and a sing-along to familiar carols. Bundle up with a cozy scarf, grab a
steamy cup of hot cocoa and stroll over for a spirited holiday celebration!
December 8 through December 9
Meyerson Symphony Center
Back by popular demand, this big brassy extravaganza is
better than ever! The Dallas Symphony's incredible brass and percussion
sections perform holiday favorites, featuring the Meyerson's mighty Lay Family
Concert Organ. The majesty and mystery of the season comes alive to the
glorious sounds of brass!
Meyerson Symphony Center
New for the 2014 holiday season, the group called "the
greatest large jazz ensemble working today" by the Chicago Tribune will take to the Meyerson stage performing holiday
classics with a jazzy, bluesy swing. It’s a sophisticated way to spend one of
the season’s evenings.
Meyerson Symphony Center
The family tradition
continues during the holidays with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and The
Children’s Chorus of Greater Dallas. Stroll over to the Meyerson for an evening
of music, community and festivity! And, if you’re good, we hear that Santa
himself will even make an appearance! Bring the kids and join in the holiday
spirit.
December 21
Hilton Anatole
Get those bells ready, the
2014 Dallas Jingle Bell Run benefiting the Trinity River Trail and Mavs
Foundation is on its way! Come out for a 1 Mile Fun Run or a 5K Run and join in
the holiday spirit. Fun for the whole family, even Fido, you are sure to have a
jolly good time!
American Airlines Center
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
will be performing their rock opera The
Christmas Attic live for the first time ever on their Winter Tour 2014!
Don’t miss this tour in Dallas on December 21 as this album features one of the
band’s most popular songs, “Christmas Canon.” Other iconic classics and fan
favorites to be performed include “Wizards in Winter,” “Requiem,” and
“Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24.” Get your tickets for what promises to be a musical,
memorable holiday experience!
December 31
Meyerson Symphony Center
Ring in the New Year with style and celebrate the most
festive night of the year with the Dallas Symphony! Enjoy an elegant
Viennese-inspired concert featuring waltzes and your favorite classics. Here’s
to 2015 and health, happiness and love for all!
Be sure to stay up to date on what’s happening in The Dallas Arts District all season here.
Also, check out daily
activities and special events at Klyde Warren Park all season.
