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Winter Season!

Make DART your ride all season long!

  • 'Tis the Season to Ride
  • Stuff a Bus
  • Featured Events
  • Plan Your Trip
Plan Your Trip

’Tis the Season to 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!

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Help DART Stuff A Bus!

The holiday season is a time for giving back. That’s why DART is once again asking riders to help make the holidays sweeter for neighbors in need through its annual Stuff A Bus campaign.

From Nov. 9 through Dec. 11, you’re invited to help fill a bus with cheer by donating winter clothing, blankets, toiletries, toys, adult socks, canned goods and more. With your help, DART can make a difference in the lives of North Texas seniors, children and families in need.

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Featured Events

Here are some DARTable seasonal events guaranteed to bring joy to riders of all ages.

The Trains at Northpark

The Trains at Northpark

Nov. 14 - Jan. 3
Northpark Center

Take a journey down 1,600 feet of track at the largest miniature train exhibit in Texas. DART is proud to once again partner on this event benefiting the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas. The event takes place at NorthPark Center. To get there, take bus route 20, departing from Park Lane Station on the Red and Orange lines.

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Dallas Holiday Parade

Dallas Holiday Parade

Dec. 5
Downtown Dallas

Experience Dallas’ signature holiday event. Featuring larger-than-life balloons, lively marching bands, festive floats and favorite characters, the parade is cherished by young and old alike. Grab a spot on the curb (or in the bleachers) and take in this Dallas tradition, which travels down Commerce, Harwood and Young streets. Walk a few blocks from Akard Station on the Red, Blue, Green and Orange lines, and you’re right in the middle of the festivities. The parade route begins at the intersection of Commerce and Houston streets.

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Ride with Santa on the TRE

Ride with Santa on the TRE

Dec. 5
EBJ Union Station

Join Santa and Mrs. Claus on a special ride to this year's Dallas Holiday Parade. With stops at each station between Fort Worth and Dallas, it’s a fun and festive trip giving you plenty of time to enjoy the parade. Just get off at EBJ Union Station, and you can easily walk to the parade.

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Holiday Schedule

Holiday Train and Bus Tracker: Start date: November 29 

Holiday Train and Bus Tracker


Weekdays


Nov. 17 - Nov. 21, and Dec. 8 - Dec. 12

Red Line: available from 3:12 PM through 1:54 AM

 

Nov. 24 - Nov. 26, Dec. 22 - Dec. 26

Orange Line: available from 3:49 PM through 1:23 AM

 

Nov. 27 - Nov. 28 (Saturday and Thanksgiving Schedule), Dec. 1 – Dec. 5, and Dec. 29 – Jan. 1 

Blue Line: available from 5:23 PM through 1:52 AM

 

Dec. 15 - Dec. 19

Green Line: available from 2:40 PM through 2:00 AM

 


Weekends


Nov. 22 – Nov. 23, and Dec. 13 – Dec. 14

Red Line: available from 5:32 PM through 1:25 AM

 

Nov. 29 - Nov. 30, and Dec. 6 - Dec. 7

Blue Line: available from 5:23 PM through 1:52 AM

 

Dec. 20 - Dec. 21

Green Line: available from 5:28 PM through 1:42 AM

 

Dec. 27 and Dec. 28

Orange Line: Available from 4:09 PM through 1:25 AM

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

NYE

Ride for Free on New Year’s Eve

‘Tis the season to chill responsibly! This year, DART will once again partner with Coors Light® to help you get home safely on New Year’s Eve. You’re encouraged to celebrate safely by riding DART instead of driving. 

To ride for free from 6 p.m. until end of service, simply enter the promotional code COORSNYE25 in the GoPass® app*. Coors Light Free Rides® will be provided anywhere within the DART Service Area, on all modes – including DART Rail, buses, the Silver Line, GoLink, the Dallas Streetcar, Paratransit Services, and the TRE between EBJ Union Station and CentrePort/DFW Airport Station. GoPass is free to download from the App Store or Google Play.

DISC: * The first 10,500 riders to enter the code in the GoPass app will receive a complimentary pass.

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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Customer Service Information is available 7 days a week : 5 AM to 12 AM

Holidays: 8 AM to 5 PM

Closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

 

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