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    Home About News DART Holiday Event

Explore a DARTable Wonderland!

Make DART your ride all season long.
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DART is Your Joy Ride

DART connects you to a host of holiday events, including celebrations, performances, visits with Santa, and more this season. DART’s elf squad will help you get there. And don’t miss our festive holiday trains and buses!

Events in the 13 Cities

Nothing gets you in the spirit like community tree lightings, parades, and visits with Santa.
Here are some DARTable celebrations guaranteed to spark a sense of wonder in riders of all ages.

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Vitruvian Lights

Nov. 23 - Jan. 1
Vitruvian Park

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Santa on the Square

Dec.7, 4-8 PM
Downtown Carrollton

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Christmas Tree Lighting

Dec. 7
Stevie Ray Vaughan Park

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Dallas Holiday Parade

Dec. 7, 9-11 AM
Downtown Dallas

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A Christmas Carnival

Dec. 7, 5-9 PM
Farmers Branch Historical Park

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Christmas on the Square

Dec. 5, 5-10 PM
Downtown Garland Square

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Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Dec. 6, 6 - 9 PM
City Center

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Christmas Light Tours

Dec. 1 - 31

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Holidays at Heritage Parade and Tree Lighting

Dec. 7, 6 PM
Heritage Park

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Dickens in Downtown Plano

Dec. 7, 4 - 9 PM
Downtown Plano Arts District

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Santa’s Village

Dec. 7 - 22 , Fri - Sun
Huffhines Park

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Holiday Main Street Fest & Parade

Dec. 7, 5 - 8 PM
Downtown Rowlett

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Holiday Tree Lighting

Dec. 1
Centennial Park

Featured Events

Happy holidays from DART! Here are some DARTable seasonal events guaranteed to bring joy to riders of all ages.

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CultureMap City Rink

Nov. 6 - Jan. 5
Main Street Garden

For the first time ever, Downtown Dallas’ Main Street Garden is transformed into a winter wonderland filled with ice skating, twinkling lights, and festive fun for the whole family. The park is a short walk from St. Paul Station on the Red Line, Blue Line, Green Line, and Orange Line.

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Dallas Zoo Lights

Nov. 15 - Jan. 4
Dallas Zoo

With two million lights – not to mention dozens of animal-shaped light sculptures, lanterns, and more – the zoo grounds become a luminous seasonal display that dazzles. Check it out on select evenings through Jan. 4. The Red Line’s Dallas Zoo Station is near the front entrance.

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The Trains at Northpark

Nov. 15 - Jan. 4
Northpark Center

The beloved holiday tradition boasts more than 750 railcars that run on a third of a mile of track – making this the biggest miniature train exhibit in Texas. DART proudly partners with the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas to support this beloved holiday tradition. To get to the event, take bus route 20, departing from Park Lane Station on the Red and Orange lines.

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A Christmas Story: The Musical

Nov. 21-23
Winspear Opera House
The classic 1983 movie is hilarious brought to life on stage. Created by the songwriting team behind the film La La Land, the musical was nominated for three Tony Awards including Best Musical. You can walk to the Winspear from Pearl/Arts District Station on the Red Line, Blue Line, Green Line, and Orange Line.

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Rockin' Around the Circle

Nov. 28-Dec. 31
Addison Circle

Addison Circle transforms into a winter wonderland where the whole family can enjoy sparkling lights and seasonal events. Get there by taking the Silver Line to Addison Station.

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The Nutcracker

Nov. 28 - Dec. 7
Winspear Opera House

The Sugar Plum Fairy, the Mouse King and all the rest are here in Texas Ballet Theater’s Dallas production of this time-tested seasonal classic. Walk to the venue from Pearl/Arts District Station on the Red Line, Blue Line, Green Line, and Orange Line.

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A Christmas Carol

Nov. 28 - Dec. 27
Wyly Theatre

Dallas Theatre Center’s annual production has become known and loved for its always-spectacular sets and rousing music. The holiday favorite is walkable from Pearl/Arts District Station on the Red Line, Blue Line, Green Line, and Orange Line.

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Vitruvian Lights

Nov. 29 - Jan.1
Vitruvian Park

The park is transformed into a magical holiday wonderland. Stroll through the park, enjoy the view, and grab dinner at local restaurants. To get there, catch GoLink from Farmers Branch Station on the Green Line.

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Christmas with the Rat Pack

Dec. 2
Eisemann Center

Get ready to celebrate the holiday season in style with Frank, Sammy, and Dean. The legends come to life, singing a mix of classic holiday tunes and their well-known hits. The venue is just across the plaza from Galatyn Park Station on the Red Line.

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Christmas on the Square

Dec. 4
5-10PM
Downtown Garland Square

The event features a tree lighting, real reindeer, a snow hill, and photos with Santa Claus. Get there by taking the Blue Line to Downtown Garland Station.

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Parade of Lights

Dec. 4
Grapevine’s Historic Main Street

The largest lighted Christmas parade in North Texas features more than 100 floats and marching bands. To get there, take the Silver Line to DFW Airport North Station, then Trinity Metro’s TEXRail to Grapevine/Main Street Station.

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A Tuna Christmas

Garland Civic Theatre
Dec. 5-14
Granville Arts Center

Take a trip to fictitious Tuna, Texas! With dozens of costume changes and 22 characters played by just two actors, this play is a humorous, fun-filled look at small-town Christmas. The venue is right next to Downtown Garland Station on the Blue Line.

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Santa on the Square

Dec. 6
4-8PM
Downtown Carrollton

The square is filled festive lights and decorations, as well as the terrific one-of-a-kind shops that make it a destination year-round. Needless to say, Santa is in attendance. The celebration is a short walk from the Downtown Carrollton Station on the Green Line and the Silver Line.

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Dallas Holiday Parade

Dec. 6
9-11AM
Downtown Dallas

It’s a Dallas tradition dating back decades, and it takes place on Commerce, Harwood and Young streets. Access the Emmy-winning parade via West End, Akard and St. Paul stations, each on the Red Line, Blue Line, Green Line, and Orange Line; or EBJ Union Station on the Red Line and Blue Line, plus the TRE.

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A Christmas Carnival

Dec. 6
5-9 PM
Farmers Branch Historical Park

The hidden gem of a park is all decked out for the season, and filled with live performances, carnival rides, an amazing holiday-themed drone show, and fireworks. You can walk to it from Farmers Branch Station on the Green Line.

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Dickens in Downtown Plano

Dec. 6
4-9PM
Downtown Plano Arts District

Christmas past comes alive at this Victorian holiday event, with costumed characters, carolers, Santa, and a tree lighting in Haggard Park. Get off the train at Downtown Plano Station, and take a trip back in time. The station is on the Red Line.

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Holiday Main Street Fest & Parade

Dec. 6
5-9 PM
Downtown Rowlett

The festivities include music, dancing and a holiday parade with creative floats. The parade begins at 6 p.m. Get in the spirit near Downtown Rowlett Station on the Blue Line.

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Tree Lighting Celebration

Dec. 6
4-7 PM
Klyde Warren Park

See the lighting of an enormous holiday tree in the footlights of the dazzling Dallas skyline, and enjoy a visit from Santa. You can get there by taking a short walk from St. Paul Station on all four DART Rail lines.

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Holidays at Heritage

Weekends, Dec. 6 -20
Heritage Park

Irving’s celebration kicks off on Dec. 6 with a parade, tree lighting, and drone show. For two more weeks, the festivities continue with free family-friendly events every Friday and Saturday. The park is near Downtown Irving/Heritage Crossing Station along the TRE.

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Lone Star NYE

Dec. 31
Downtown Dallas

Downtown Dallas rings in the New Year with a Texas-sized celebration featuring fireworks high above the city’s iconic Reunion Tower. EBJ Union Station on the Red Line and Blue Line puts you closest to the action.

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Other Holiday Events

Holiday Bus and Rail

DART is proud to ring in the holiday season with the return of the DART holiday trains and buses to the North Texas region. Two DART holiday trains and three buses will travel throughout DART’s 700-mile service area beginning on Friday, November 17. Each vehicle is wrapped with a festive theme and beautifully illuminated with hundreds of twinkling holiday lights to create holiday cheer for our riders and everyone who sees them.

Holiday Schedule

Holiday Train and Bus Tracker: Start date: November 29 

Holiday Train and Bus Tracker


Weekdays


Nov. 29, Dec. 2 - 6, and Dec.30 - Jan. 1

Blue Line: available from 2:58 PM through 1:52 AM

 

Dec. 9 - Dec. 13

Red Line: available from 3:43 PM through 12:48 AM

 

Dec. 16 - Dec. 20

Green Line: available from 3:37 PM through 1:16 AM

 

Dec. 23 - Dec. 27

Orange Line: Available from 4:34 PM through 1:28 AM

 


Weekends


Nov. 30, Dec. 1, Dec. 7, and Dec. 29

Blue Line: available from 5:57 PM through 1:52 AM

 

Dec. 8 and Dec. 14

Red Line: available from 6:25 PM through 1:55 AM

 

Dec. 15 and Dec. 21

Green Line: available from 5:52 PM through 1:42 AM

 

Dec. 22 and Dec. 28

Orange Line: Available from 4:10 PM through 1:25 AM

 

**Note December 30- January 1 will be the final week to see the Holiday train**

Holiday Stations

DART is holding holiday station events that may feature radio remotes, live music performances, hot chocolate, and visits from Santa Claus. DART staff is dedicated to bringing holiday cheer with promotional giveaways and helpful information to help residents enjoy DART services throughout the season and into the new year. 

Saturday, December 2

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EBJ Union Station - 400 S Houston St. Dallas, TX, 75202

Saturday, December 2

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Dickens in Downtown Plano - 1509 H. Ave, Plano, TX, 75074

Saturday, December 2

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Christmas in the Branch - 2540 Farmers Branch Lane, Farmers Branch, TX, 75234

Tuesday, December 5

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Downtown Rowlett Station - 5000 Martin Dr. Rowlett, TX, 75088

Saturday, December 9

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Camp wisdom Station, Dallas, TX, 75241

Saturday, December 16

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Irving Heritage Park - 217 S Main St., Irving, TX, 75060

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