Best 2014 Holiday Events In DFW

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The holidays are upon us.Whether you are looking for something to light up your holiday spirit or just want to have fun, this list will help you enjoy the most of what DFW has to offer. The 12 Days of ChristmasDallas Arboretum 8525 Garland Rd. Dallas, TX 75218 (214) 515-6615 http://www.dallasarboretum.org

Date: Through Jan. 4, 2015

The 12 Days of Christmas is a brand new exhibit at the Dallas Arboretum. The exhibit, which features a collection of three-dimensional, life-size gazebos with Victorian-era characters, can be viewed during the day or at night when the gazebos are lighted. Special weekend visits by Santa, his reindeer including Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Frosty the Snowman are sure to make this event a holiday favorite.

The Trains at North ParkNorthPark Center, Level One 8687 N Central Expy. Dallas,TX75225 (214) 631-7354 http://www.thetrainsatnorthpark.com

Date: Now through Jan. 4, 2015

Known for its elaborate track layout, The Trains at NorthPark exhibit gets better and better every year. The train layout includes 1,600 feet of track and steam engines that roll across America. Dallas is well represented with special points of interest being downtown Dallas, the State Fair of Texas, the Cotton Bowl and, newly added, the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge. Other stops on the trains travel include The White House in Washington, D.C., the Grand Canyon, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, New York Citys Times Square and Grand Central Station. Train lovers of all ages will enjoy more than 4,000 square feet of themed holiday scenery. Proceeds from the ticket sales benefit the Ronald McDonald House in Dallas.

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Dallas Symphony Christmas PopsMorton H. Meyerson Symphony Center 2301 Flora St. Dallas, TX 75201 (214) 692-0203 http://www.mydso.com

Date: Now through Dec. 21, 2014

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Best 2014 Holiday Events In DFW