What's Happening In Dallas This Weekend: 10 Things To Do

DALLAS, TX — The holiday season has officially arrived in Dallas, which means Christmas-themed events are everywhere this weekend. Whether you're into parades or a more docile walk through the Arboretum, you'll find something to do right here:

Dallas Holiday Parade

• The Dallas Holiday Parade kicks off at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017 at the corner of Commerce and Houston. It ends at Commerce and Harwood.
• When: Dallas City Hall
• Where: Dec. 2 — parade starts at 10:00 a.m.

The 12 Days of Christmas at Dallas Arboretum:

• Visit TripAdvisor's No. 1 Dallas Attraction, the Dallas Arboretum, to see seasonal decor inspired by Christmas carols.
• When: Now until Jan. 7, 2018. Nighttime exhibits open Wednesdays through Sundays until Dec. 30.

Dallas Tamale Festival:

• We’ll have Christmas Music for everyone, plus you can celebrate the Texas Tradition of Tamale Making, and it’s the perfect time to start your gift shopping at the Christmas Market. This year we’re adding a Skating Rink! And a way for you to help Dallas Habitat! Get your picture taken with Santa! (From Dallas Farmers Market)
• When: Dec. 2 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Were: Dallas Farmers Market

The JWA Christmas Bazaar

• Enjoy unique home décor, jewelry, gourmet food, clothing and accessories and much, much more! A wide range of religious, Catholic and Christmas items will be available as well. The event is sponsored by the Jesuit Women's Auxiliary. See you at the Bazaar!
• When: Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017 • 9 a.m.
• Where: Jesuit Dallas Campus

Holiday in the Highlands

• Don't miss the annual fundraiser for the Lake Highlands Women’s League on Friday. The event features four neighborhood homes decorated for the holidays, a luncheon and a bazaar. To date, it has raised over $2.5 million for scholarships and neighborhood schools and charities.
• When: Friday, Dec. 1 until 8:00 p.m.

The Nutcracker:

• See a production of the famed holiday ballet right here in Dallas.
• When: Friday, Dec. 1 and Saturday, Dec. 2 at 8:00 p.m.
• Where: Winspear Opera House (Buy tickets here)

Bur-Less-Q Nutcracker:

• "When an unfortunate case of food poisoning prevents the Beaumont Ballet from performing Nutcracker as a fundraiser for the financially ailing book club, the club recruits the Velvet Kittens burlesque troupe, in town on their way to New Orleans and suffering from car troubles. The Kittens reluctantly agree to take on Tchaikovsky, but only one of the book club members—the one with a grudge and an interest in seeing the group’s founder humiliated—realizes exactly what kind of dance the audience will get a look at. A very good look, indeed." (From the Bur-Less-Q website)
• Where: 15650 Addison Rd.Addison, TX 75001
• When: Now through Dec. 26

Fair Park Holiday Wonder:

• "Holiday Wonder Dallas is an outdoor, walk-through winter wonderland created with holiday-themed Chinese lanterns. Visitors will marvel at more than two million lights bringing to life holiday favorites in giant illuminated eye-catching displays, including Santa Claus, beautiful floating swans, perennial holiday favorites, and more." (From Fair Park's website)
• When: Now through January 7. Times vary.
• Where: Dallas Fair Park

Dallas Women Entrepreneurs Annual Christmas Expo:

• "Connect with local business owners, discover new opportunities or find solutions for your own business. Shop unique Christmas Gifts for your entire family while supporting local women in business." From EventBrite.
• When: Dec. 2 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 3 from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Where: The InterContinental

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