Christmas Events for Kids in Dallas (2026)

Christmas Events for Kids
Written by Kelsey Cecil

12 min read

The Dallas area has 12 Christmas events for kids we could confirm for the 2026 season, from Holiday at the Arboretum: The 12 Days of Christmas, One Final Chorus in Dallas on November 11 to Dallas Zoo Lights in Dallas, which runs through January 3. 8 of them are free, and every listing links straight to the host. It is one stop on our guide to Christmas events for kids in Texas, part of our guide for every state.

The short version

  • 12 kids’ Christmas events confirmed in Dallas for 2026, in Dallas and Frisco
  • First: Holiday at the Arboretum: The 12 Days of Christmas, One Final Chorus, Dallas, November 11. Runs latest: Holiday at the Arboretum: The 12 Days of Christmas, One Final Chorus, Dallas, through January 3
  • Free: Meet Santa's Reindeer, Family Storytime (with a special visit from Santa Claus), Grinch Holiday Fun, Pictures with Santa, Santa Photos / Fotos con Santa, Santa's Sleigh Scavenger Hunt, Gingerbread House Decorating and Winter Wonderland
  • Checked on each host’s own page; each listing links straight to it
Watercolor illustration: Rally the corgi stands on a red train seat looking out at falling snow, a lit Christmas tree and a white dove. Text: Choo choo! The train starting could be heard. Hello cute white bird!
Rally watching the snow and a lit Christmas tree, from the pages of Rally Takes the Train.

Below is every event we could confirm, grouped by city, with the date, time, cost and the small things parents ask about (sign-ups, ages, what is included). Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our Texas Christmas train rides page.

Dallas Christmas events for kids at a glance

Kids’ Christmas events
12 confirmed for 2026
Cities
Dallas and Frisco
Season
November 11, 2026 to January 3, 2027
Free events
8
Kinds of events
Santa visit, holiday lights, breakfast with Santa and story time with Santa
Last checked

Plan your December

When each Dallas Christmas event for kids happens

The first is Holiday at the Arboretum: The 12 Days of Christmas, One Final Chorus in Dallas on November 11; the last runs to January 3. Each bar spans an event’s dates, not every hour in them, so check the host’s page for times.

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Christmas events for kids in Dallas

10 confirmed events for kids in Dallas, soonest first.

Dallas: Holiday at the Arboretum: The 12 Days of Christmas, One Final Chorus

Holiday lightsDallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden · Dallas

Host
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden (opens in a new tab)
Where
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218
When
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 to Sunday, January 3, 2027 (daily, daytime 9 am to 4 pm and Holiday at Night 5 to 10 pm), 9 am to 10 pm
Cost
Daytime $17.95 to $21.95 per child (3 to 12), adults $21.95 to $25.95; night $35 to $40; under 3 free
Ages
Children under 3 free
Sign-up
Recommended
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Holiday at the Arboretum returns from November 11 through January 3, and this year is billed as the final season for the 12 Days of Christmas gazebos that have stood in the garden since 2014. Families can stroll the Christmas Village, see the decorated historic DeGolyer House, and enjoy seasonal music and photo spots across the grounds. Visits with Santa are offered at the Christmas Village on Tuesday, November 10, from 6 to 9 pm.

Daytime admission runs 9 am to 4 pm, with child tickets (ages 3 to 12) from $17.95 to $21.95 and adults from $21.95 to $25.95. Holiday at Night runs 5 to 10 pm at $35 to $40, and children under 3 are free. Lower priced Holiday Cheer nights are offered on Nov 26, Dec 24, 25 and 31 and Jan 1.

Parent tip: Buy Holiday at Night tickets online, since walk-up pricing adds $4; Museums for All daytime admission is $3.

See dates and details from Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden (opens in a new tab)

Dallas: Dallas Zoo Lights

Holiday lightsDallas Zoo · Dallas

Host
Dallas Zoo (opens in a new tab)
Where
Dallas Zoo, 650 S R.L. Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75203
When
Friday, November 13, 2026 to Sunday, January 3, 2027 (select nights), 5:30 to 9 pm
Cost
From $19 general admission; youth $15 on sensory night; ages 2 and under free; parking $15
Ages
Children 2 and under free
Sign-up
Recommended
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Dallas Zoo Lights fills the zoo with more than two million lights and glowing lanterns on select nights from November 13 through January 3, from 5:30 to 9 pm. Families can meet Santa, stop at holiday photo spots, wander a Holiday Maze, catch musical performances and visit the Destination: Dinosaurs area. The zoo notes that the event is about the light displays, and most animals are asleep by the time the lights come on.

General admission starts at $19, children 2 and under are free, and parking is $15. A combo ticket adds an afternoon zoo visit for $10 more. A Sensory Friendly Night on Tuesday, November 17, offers smaller crowds, lower music and sensory havens, with youth tickets at $15.

Parent tip: Optional cocoa and glow-gear packages are cheaper when preordered; the Nov 17 sensory night requires registration.

See dates and details from Dallas Zoo (opens in a new tab)

Dallas: Meet Santa's Reindeer

Santa visitFreeDallas Public Library · Dallas

Host
Dallas Public Library (opens in a new tab)
Where
Bookmarks in NorthPark Center (CenterPark Garden), 8687 N Central Expy, Suite 1514, Dallas, TX 75225
When
Wednesday, November 25, 2026, 9 to 11:30 am
Cost
Free
Ages
Family
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Bookmarks, the Dallas Public Library branch inside NorthPark Center, is hosting a special guest the morning before Thanksgiving: one of Santa's reindeer. Families meet outside in the CenterPark Garden, where kids can see the reindeer up close and pose for a picture with it and a sleigh.

The event runs from 9 to 11:30 am and is listed as an early literacy program for families. Guests are served in the order they arrive, and staff note they may turn away latecomers so the event can end on time, so plan to arrive well before 11:30. Like all Dallas Public Library programs, it is free and open to the public. The visit is sponsored by Atmos Energy.

Parent tip: Guests are served in order of arrival and latecomers may be turned away, so come early in the window.

See dates and details from Dallas Public Library (opens in a new tab)

Dallas: Family Storytime (with a special visit from Santa Claus)

Story time with SantaFreeDallas Public Library · Dallas

Host
Dallas Public Library (opens in a new tab)
Where
Pleasant Grove Branch Library, 7310 Lake June Rd, Dallas, TX 75217
When
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 11 am to 1 pm
Cost
Free
Ages
Suggested ages 6 years and under
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Pleasant Grove Branch Library holds a monthly family storytime where parents and young children listen to stories, sing songs and practice early literacy skills together. The December session is a special one: Santa Claus is visiting to share a festive story and pose for holiday portraits with families.

The program runs Saturday, December 5, from 11 am to 1 pm in the children's area. It is aimed at infants, toddlers and preschoolers, with a suggested age of 6 and under, and the listing is written in both English and Spanish. It is free and no registration is mentioned, making it an easy, low-key way for little ones to meet Santa and hear a holiday story.

Parent tip: Best for kids 6 and under; bring a camera for the holiday portraits with Santa.

See dates and details from Dallas Public Library (opens in a new tab)

Dallas: Grinch Holiday Fun

Holiday story timeFreeDallas Public Library · Dallas

Host
Dallas Public Library (opens in a new tab)
Where
Dallas West Branch Library, 2332 Singleton Blvd, Dallas, TX 75212
When
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 10 am to noon
Cost
Free
Ages
Family, all ages
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Dallas West Branch Library is celebrating the season with a holiday story time led by an unusual reader: the Grinch. He will give a special reading of How the Grinch Stole Christmas in the branch auditorium, and families are invited to stay afterward for photos and holiday fun.

The event runs Saturday morning, December 5, from 10 am to noon. The library describes it as perfect for families and little Whos of all ages. It is free, like all Dallas Public Library programs, and no registration is listed. This is a nice pick for kids who are more excited about the Grinch than about Santa, or for families who want a story-centered holiday outing.

Parent tip: The reading comes first, so arrive near 10 am to catch the story before photos.

See dates and details from Dallas Public Library (opens in a new tab)

Dallas: Pictures with Santa

Santa visitFreeDallas Public Library · Dallas

Host
Dallas Public Library (opens in a new tab)
Where
Fretz Park Branch Library, 6990 Belt Line Rd, Dallas, TX 75254
When
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 1 to 3 pm
Cost
Free
Ages
Family
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

The Fretz Park Branch Library in North Dallas is inviting families in for holiday pictures with Santa on Saturday afternoon, December 5. The library frames it with a playful twist on the classic poem, noting that it falls the afternoon before Krampusnacht, so Krampus will also be on hand posing for pictures alongside Santa.

The event runs from 1 to 3 pm in Classroom 1 and is listed for all family members. It is free, like all Dallas Public Library programs, and no registration is mentioned on the listing. Bring your own camera or phone for photos. Families with very young or easily startled children may want to know about the Krampus character ahead of time and decide which guest to visit.

Parent tip: Krampus also appears for photos, so preview that with sensitive little ones; bring your own camera or phone.

See dates and details from Dallas Public Library (opens in a new tab)

Dallas: Santa Photos / Fotos con Santa

Santa visitFreeDallas Public Library · Dallas

Host
Dallas Public Library (opens in a new tab)
Where
Hampton-Illinois Branch Library, 2951 S Hampton Rd, Dallas, TX 75224
When
Sunday, December 6, 2026, 1 to 3 pm
Cost
Free, registration required
Ages
Family
Sign-up
Required ahead of time
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Families are invited to dress in their best holiday outfits and visit Santa in the children's area of the Hampton-Illinois Branch Library in Oak Cliff. Kids can tell Santa what they are hoping for this year and take holiday photos with him. The listing notes that this Santa speaks both English and Spanish, which makes it a good fit for bilingual families.

The visit runs Sunday, December 6, from 1 to 3 pm. It is free, but registration is required through the library's event page, and registration closes at 11 am the same day. The program is listed for families of all ages under the library's Spanish language programming.

Parent tip: Register online before 11 am on Dec 6; holiday outfits are encouraged for photos.

See dates and details from Dallas Public Library (opens in a new tab)

Dallas: Santa's Sleigh Scavenger Hunt

Santa visitFreeDallas Public Library · Dallas

Host
Dallas Public Library (opens in a new tab)
Where
Hampton-Illinois Branch Library, 2951 S Hampton Rd, Dallas, TX 75224
When
Sunday, December 6, 2026 to Saturday, December 12, 2026 (all day during library hours)
Cost
Free
Ages
Family
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

For one week in December, the Hampton-Illinois Branch Library is running a drop-in scavenger hunt with a holiday story attached. According to the library, a winter storm blew away the important things Santa needs to fly his sleigh on Christmas Eve, and kids are asked to search the library to help him find them.

The hunt is an ongoing, all-day event from December 6 through December 12, so families can stop by whenever the branch is open rather than arriving at a set time. It is free and listed for families. This pairs well with the branch's bilingual Santa photo event on the afternoon of December 6 if you want to make one trip do both.

Parent tip: Drop in any time the branch is open that week; it pairs with the Dec 6 Santa photos at the same branch.

See dates and details from Dallas Public Library (opens in a new tab)

Dallas: Gingerbread House Decorating

Holiday craftsFreeDallas Public Library · Dallas

Host
Dallas Public Library (opens in a new tab)
Where
Forest Green Branch Library, 9619 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75243
When
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 11 am to 12:30 pm
Cost
Free
Ages
Family
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Forest Green Branch Library is hosting a gingerbread house workshop with a practical twist. Instead of real cookies and frosting, families use cardboard gingerbread pieces, plastic candies and spackle icing to build a candy-covered house. The library points out that these houses will never go stale or attract ants, so kids can display their creation year after year.

The workshop runs Saturday, December 12, from 11 am to 12:30 pm in the Karen Blumenthal Auditorium. It is free and listed for families, and materials are provided while supplies last. Because it is a craft and not an edible project, it works well for families managing food allergies.

Parent tip: Materials are provided while supplies last, so arrive near the start; spackle can be messy, so dress kids accordingly.

See dates and details from Dallas Public Library (opens in a new tab)

Dallas: Winter Wonderland

Santa visitFreeDallas Public Library · Dallas

Host
Dallas Public Library (opens in a new tab)
Where
Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch Library, 2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas, TX 75215
When
Saturday, December 12, 2026, noon to 2 pm
Cost
Free
Ages
Family
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch Library is turning its space into a mini winter wonderland for a Saturday afternoon of family fun. Kids can move between activity stations with holiday games and hands-on creative projects, and everyone can warm up with a cup of hot cocoa.

In the auditorium, a My Family Portrait area lets families capture a holiday photo together, and the library promises a special visit from Santa or the Grinch for photos and a holiday character experience. The event runs from noon to 2 pm on December 12, is free, and is open to the whole family, with no registration listed. Questions can go to the branch at (214) 670-0344.

Parent tip: Head to the auditorium for the family portrait area; the character guest may be Santa or the Grinch.

See dates and details from Dallas Public Library (opens in a new tab)

Christmas events for kids in Frisco

2 confirmed events for kids in Frisco, soonest first.

Frisco: Breakfast with Santa

Breakfast with SantaCity of Frisco · Frisco

Host
City of Frisco (opens in a new tab)
Where
The Grove at Frisco Commons, 8300 McKinney Rd, Frisco, TX (near Dallas)
When
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 8 am to noon
Cost
Tickets required, sold online; price not listed
Sign-up
Required ahead of time
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

The City of Frisco hosts Breakfast with Santa, presented by Texas Health Hospital Frisco, on Saturday, December 5, at The Grove at Frisco Commons. Families choose from three seatings: 8 to 9 am, 9:30 to 10:30 am and 11 am to noon. The menu includes cinnamon rolls, scrambled eggs, sausage and bacon, biscuits and gravy, cheesy hash brown casserole and fresh fruit.

Kids get a visit and photo with Santa, crafts, a hot cocoa bar and a take-home favor. Tickets are sold online only and are nonrefundable, and the 9:30 seating was already sold out when we checked. Children must come with a parent or responsible adult, and kids under 24 months sitting on an adult's lap do not count toward the party total. Strollers are not allowed in the dining area, and no highchairs are provided.

Parent tip: Buy tickets online early since it is expected to sell out, and bring a camera. Strollers are not allowed in the dining area and there are no highchairs.

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Frisco: Frisco Merry Main Street: Santa and Friends Parade and Tree Lighting

Santa and Mrs. ClausCity of Frisco · Frisco

Host
City of Frisco (opens in a new tab)
Where
Simpson Plaza, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd., Frisco, TX (near Dallas)
When
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 3 pm
Cost
Check the host's page
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Frisco Merry Main Street, presented by Texas Health Hospital Frisco, takes place at Simpson Plaza, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd., on Saturday, December 5. Santa and Mrs. Claus kick things off with the Santa and Friends Parade at 3 pm, and Frisco elementary school choirs perform holiday songs on three stages from 3:30 to 7:50 pm.

The evening builds to the city Christmas tree lighting ceremony at 6 pm on the center stage, along with the Your Time to Shine award presentation. The city's Merry Main Street page also mentions visits with Santa, Mrs. Claus and friends, plus a holiday gift market with vendors. The city suggests using the Frisco Events app to find your way around the festival. Neither city page lists an admission price, so check the event page closer to the date for any details on parking and admission.

Parent tip: The city recommends the Frisco Events app for getting around Merry Main Street. Arrive before 3 pm to catch the parade.

See dates and details from City of Frisco (opens in a new tab)

Looking further afield? Our Texas Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Houston, Fort Worth, San Antonio and Austin. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.

A story for the drive home

A morning with Santa or an evening of holiday stories tends to end the same way: tired kids, a long drive and one more book before bed. Our picture book follows Rally the corgi on his first train ride to see his grand-paw-rents, and every page is painted by hand. If your family is spending December missing someone, it was written for that too. For the car, print our free corgi and train coloring pages.

Rally Takes the Train book cover: a watercolor corgi peeking from a red train

A bedtime story after seeing SantaRally Takes the Train is a five-minute rhyming picture book about a corgi’s first train ride, hand-painted in real watercolor by Leslie Dunn. $16.99 on Amazon, ages 0 to 8.

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Dallas Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask

What Christmas events for kids are in Dallas in 2026?

We confirmed 12 Christmas events for kids in Dallas for 2026 on each host’s own page: Holiday at the Arboretum: The 12 Days of Christmas, One Final Chorus in Dallas (November 11), Dallas Zoo Lights in Dallas (November 13), Meet Santa's Reindeer in Dallas (November 25), Breakfast with Santa in Frisco (December 5), Family Storytime (with a special visit from Santa Claus) in Dallas (December 5), Frisco Merry Main Street: Santa and Friends Parade and Tree Lighting in Frisco (December 5), Grinch Holiday Fun in Dallas (December 5), Pictures with Santa in Dallas (December 5), Santa Photos / Fotos con Santa in Dallas (December 6), Santa's Sleigh Scavenger Hunt in Dallas (December 6), Gingerbread House Decorating in Dallas (December 12) and Winter Wonderland in Dallas (December 12). Every one is listed below with times, cost and a link to the host.

What Christmas events for kids are in Dallas, Texas?

For families in and around Dallas, the confirmed Christmas events for kids this season are: Holiday at the Arboretum: The 12 Days of Christmas, One Final Chorus (Daily, Nov 11 to Jan 3, day and night sessions, daytime $17.95 to $21.95 per child (3 to 12), adults $21.95 to $25.95; night $35 to $40; under 3 free); Dallas Zoo Lights (Select nights, Nov 13 to Jan 3, 5:30 to 9 pm, from $19 general admission; youth $15 on sensory night; ages 2 and under free; parking $15); Meet Santa's Reindeer (Wed, Nov 25, 9 to 11:30 am, free); Family Storytime (with a special visit from Santa Claus) (Sat, Dec 5, 11 am to 1 pm, free); Grinch Holiday Fun (Sat, Dec 5, 10 am to noon, free); Pictures with Santa (Sat, Dec 5, 1 to 3 pm, free); Santa Photos / Fotos con Santa (Sun, Dec 6, 1 to 3 pm, free, registration required); Santa's Sleigh Scavenger Hunt (Daily during library hours, Dec 6 to 12, free); Gingerbread House Decorating (Sat, Dec 12, 11 am to 12:30 pm, free); Winter Wonderland (Sat, Dec 12, noon to 2 pm, free). Details and the host’s link for each are in the Dallas section of this page.

What Christmas events for kids are in Frisco, Texas?

For families in and around Frisco, the confirmed Christmas events for kids this season are: Breakfast with Santa (Sat, Dec 5, seatings at 8 am, 9:30 am and 11 am, tickets required, sold online; price not listed); Frisco Merry Main Street: Santa and Friends Parade and Tree Lighting (Sat, Dec 5, parade 3 pm, tree lighting 6 pm, see the host for cost). Details and the host’s link for each are in the Frisco section of this page.

Are there free Christmas events for kids in Dallas?

Yes. 8 of the 12 events here are free: Meet Santa's Reindeer in Dallas, Family Storytime (with a special visit from Santa Claus) in Dallas, Grinch Holiday Fun in Dallas, Pictures with Santa in Dallas, Santa Photos / Fotos con Santa in Dallas, Santa's Sleigh Scavenger Hunt in Dallas, Gingerbread House Decorating in Dallas and Winter Wonderland in Dallas. Some free events still ask you to register, so check each listing.

Where can kids see Santa in Dallas this December?

Santa appears at Holiday at the Arboretum: The 12 Days of Christmas, One Final Chorus in Dallas (November 11), Dallas Zoo Lights in Dallas (November 13), Meet Santa's Reindeer in Dallas (November 25), Breakfast with Santa in Frisco (December 5), Family Storytime (with a special visit from Santa Claus) in Dallas (December 5), Frisco Merry Main Street: Santa and Friends Parade and Tree Lighting in Frisco (December 5), Pictures with Santa in Dallas (December 5), Santa Photos / Fotos con Santa in Dallas (December 6), Santa's Sleigh Scavenger Hunt in Dallas (December 6) and Winter Wonderland in Dallas (December 12). Times and booking rules are in each event’s listing above.

Where are there Christmas story times for kids in Dallas?

Holiday story times on this page: Family Storytime (with a special visit from Santa Claus) in Dallas and Grinch Holiday Fun in Dallas. Library story times are usually free; story times with a meal or show are ticketed.

Where can we have breakfast or a meal with Santa in Dallas?

Meals with Santa confirmed for 2026: Breakfast with Santa in Frisco (Sat, Dec 5, seatings at 8 am, 9:30 am and 11 am). These usually sell out, so book as soon as you pick a date.

Which Dallas Christmas events are best for toddlers?

These are aimed at babies, toddlers and preschoolers: Family Storytime (with a special visit from Santa Claus) in Dallas (Suggested ages 6 years and under).

Are there kids' Christmas events in Dallas on Christmas Eve or after Christmas?

Yes: Holiday at the Arboretum: The 12 Days of Christmas, One Final Chorus in Dallas (through January 3) and Dallas Zoo Lights in Dallas (through January 3).

How much is Holiday at the Arboretum: The 12 Days of Christmas, One Final Chorus in Dallas?

Daytime $17.95 to $21.95 per child (3 to 12), adults $21.95 to $25.95; night $35 to $40; under 3 free. Holiday at the Arboretum: The 12 Days of Christmas, One Final Chorus is on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 to Sunday, January 3, 2027 (daily, daytime 9 am to 4 pm and Holiday at Night 5 to 10 pm), 9 am to 10 pm at Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Dallas Zoo Lights in Dallas?

From $19 general admission; youth $15 on sensory night; ages 2 and under free; parking $15. Dallas Zoo Lights is on Friday, November 13, 2026 to Sunday, January 3, 2027 (select nights), 5:30 to 9 pm at Dallas Zoo. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Meet Santa's Reindeer in Dallas?

Free. Meet Santa's Reindeer is on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, 9 to 11:30 am at Bookmarks in NorthPark Center (CenterPark Garden). Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Breakfast with Santa in Frisco?

Tickets required, sold online; price not listed. Breakfast with Santa is on Saturday, December 5, 2026, 8 am to noon at The Grove at Frisco Commons. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Family Storytime (with a special visit from Santa Claus) in Dallas?

Free. Family Storytime (with a special visit from Santa Claus) is on Saturday, December 5, 2026, 11 am to 1 pm at Pleasant Grove Branch Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

When is Frisco Merry Main Street: Santa and Friends Parade and Tree Lighting in Frisco in 2026?

Saturday, December 5, 2026, 3 pm, at Simpson Plaza. The host has not posted a price on its page, so check there before you go.

How much is Grinch Holiday Fun in Dallas?

Free. Grinch Holiday Fun is on Saturday, December 5, 2026, 10 am to noon at Dallas West Branch Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Pictures with Santa in Dallas?

Free. Pictures with Santa is on Saturday, December 5, 2026, 1 to 3 pm at Fretz Park Branch Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Santa Photos / Fotos con Santa in Dallas?

Free, registration required. Santa Photos / Fotos con Santa is on Sunday, December 6, 2026, 1 to 3 pm at Hampton-Illinois Branch Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Santa's Sleigh Scavenger Hunt in Dallas?

Free. Santa's Sleigh Scavenger Hunt is on Sunday, December 6, 2026 to Saturday, December 12, 2026 (all day during library hours) at Hampton-Illinois Branch Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Gingerbread House Decorating in Dallas?

Free. Gingerbread House Decorating is on Saturday, December 12, 2026, 11 am to 12:30 pm at Forest Green Branch Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Winter Wonderland in Dallas?

Free. Winter Wonderland is on Saturday, December 12, 2026, noon to 2 pm at Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Dallas?

Yes, but they have their own guide. Santa trains and holiday train rides are listed in our Dallas Christmas train rides guide, so this page sticks to story times, Santa visits and other events off the rails.

How do you confirm these events?

We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked every listing on November 2, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.

Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.

Kelsey Cecil
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