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!

Here are a few highlights for this upcoming weekend. Discover more DARTable holiday events at DART.org/holidays

DART Stuff A Bus

Join DART’s elf squad by filling a bus with cheer!
DART’s annual holiday drive is back, and we need your help to make a difference in the lives of needy North Texans. Please donate new and unwrapped toys, adult socks, blankets and canned goods to benefit area seniors, children, and families in need.

Discover all the ways you can contribute at DART.org/StuffABus

Thursday, Dec. 4

Garland Christmas on the Square
The tree lighting ceremony features festive carolers, a live reindeer, a snow hill, and photos with Santa Claus.
5-9 p.m.
Downtown Garland Square
visitgarlandtx.com
Downtown Garland Station

Friday, Dec. 5

Glenn Heights Christmas Tree Lighting
Meet Santa and enjoy a drone show, kids’ zone, face painting, balloon twisting, arts & crafts, food & product vendors, much more.
6-9 p.m.
GlennHeightsTX.gov
Glenn Heights Park & Ride

Cockrell Hill Christmas Celebration
Join Us for a Magical Christmas Celebration for an evening filled with holiday cheer, including photos with Santa, sweet treats, festive music, and fun surprises for all ages.
6-9 p.m.
Stevie Ray Vaughan Park
instagram.com/CockrellHillGov
Cockrell Hill Transfer Location

Saturday, Dec. 6

Dallas Holiday Parade
A holiday tradition for thousands of families, this Emmy-winning parade runs on Commerce, Harwood and Young streets.
8:30 a.m.
Downtown Dallas (parade route begins at Commerce & Market)
DallasHolidayParade.com
West End, Akard, or EBJ Union stations

TRE Santa Trains
Santa and Mrs. Claus will join TRE riders for the special holiday ride to this year’s Dallas Holiday Parade. Each train ride will end at EBJ Union Station with musical performances and promotional giveaways, as well as photo opportunities with the Claus family.
6:45-9 a.m.
EBJ Union Station
TrinityRailwayExpress.org/santa

Carrollton Santa on the Square
Downtown Carrollton and its one-of-a-kind shops are decked with lights, decorations, live reindeer, toy soldiers, crafts, and more!
4-8 p.m.
Historic Downtown Carrollton
CityofCarrollton.com
Downtown Carrollton Station

Dickens In Downtown Plano
Christmas past comes alive at this Victorian holiday event, with costumed characters, Santa, and a tree lighting in Haggard Park.
4-9 p.m.
Historic Downtown Plano Arts District
plano.gov/dickens
Downtown Plano Station or parking available at 12th Street Station

Rowlett Holiday Main Street Fest & Parade
Enjoy a festive night featuring a sparkling Parade of Lights down Main Street, a bustling Holiday Market filled with crafts, gifts, and treats, live entertainment and joyful holiday performances, the beloved Tree Lighting Ceremony, a Petting Zoo for the whole family to enjoy, and delicious food and drinks from local vendors.
5-9 p.m.
Downtown Rowlett Green
RowlettTX.gov
Downtown Rowlett Station

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!

Here are a few highlights for this upcoming weekend. Discover more DARTable holiday events at DART.org/holidays

DART Stuff A Bus

Join DART’s elf squad by filling a bus with cheer!
DART’s annual holiday drive is back, and we need your help to make a difference in the lives of needy North Texans. Please donate new and unwrapped toys, adult socks, blankets and canned goods to benefit area seniors, children, and families in need.

Discover all the ways you can contribute at DART.org/StuffABus

Thursday, Dec. 4

Garland Christmas on the Square
The tree lighting ceremony features festive carolers, a live reindeer, a snow hill, and photos with Santa Claus.
5-9 p.m.
Downtown Garland Square
visitgarlandtx.com
Downtown Garland Station

Friday, Dec. 5

Glenn Heights Christmas Tree Lighting
Meet Santa and enjoy a drone show, kids’ zone, face painting, balloon twisting, arts & crafts, food & product vendors, much more.
6-9 p.m.
GlennHeightsTX.gov
Glenn Heights Park & Ride

Cockrell Hill Christmas Celebration
Join Us for a Magical Christmas Celebration for an evening filled with holiday cheer, including photos with Santa, sweet treats, festive music, and fun surprises for all ages.
6-9 p.m.
Stevie Ray Vaughan Park
instagram.com/CockrellHillGov
Cockrell Hill Transfer Location

Saturday, Dec. 6

Dallas Holiday Parade
A holiday tradition for thousands of families, this Emmy-winning parade runs on Commerce, Harwood and Young streets.
8:30 a.m.
Downtown Dallas (parade route begins at Commerce & Market)
DallasHolidayParade.com
West End, Akard, or EBJ Union stations

TRE Santa Trains
Santa and Mrs. Claus will join TRE riders for the special holiday ride to this year’s Dallas Holiday Parade. Each train ride will end at EBJ Union Station with musical performances and promotional giveaways, as well as photo opportunities with the Claus family.
6:45-9 a.m.
EBJ Union Station
TrinityRailwayExpress.org/santa

Carrollton Santa on the Square
Downtown Carrollton and its one-of-a-kind shops are decked with lights, decorations, live reindeer, toy soldiers, crafts, and more!
4-8 p.m.
Historic Downtown Carrollton
CityofCarrollton.com
Downtown Carrollton Station

Dickens In Downtown Plano
Christmas past comes alive at this Victorian holiday event, with costumed characters, Santa, and a tree lighting in Haggard Park.
4-9 p.m.
Historic Downtown Plano Arts District
plano.gov/dickens
Downtown Plano Station or parking available at 12th Street Station

Rowlett Holiday Main Street Fest & Parade
Enjoy a festive night featuring a sparkling Parade of Lights down Main Street, a bustling Holiday Market filled with crafts, gifts, and treats, live entertainment and joyful holiday performances, the beloved Tree Lighting Ceremony, a Petting Zoo for the whole family to enjoy, and delicious food and drinks from local vendors.
5-9 p.m.
Downtown Rowlett Green
RowlettTX.gov
Downtown Rowlett Station

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!

Here are a few highlights for this upcoming weekend. Discover more DARTable holiday events at DART.org/holidays

DART Stuff A Bus

Join DART’s elf squad by filling a bus with cheer!
DART’s annual holiday drive is back, and we need your help to make a difference in the lives of needy North Texans. Please donate new and unwrapped toys, adult socks, blankets and canned goods to benefit area seniors, children, and families in need.

Discover all the ways you can contribute at DART.org/StuffABus

Thursday, Dec. 4

Garland Christmas on the Square
The tree lighting ceremony features festive carolers, a live reindeer, a snow hill, and photos with Santa Claus.
5-9 p.m.
Downtown Garland Square
visitgarlandtx.com
Downtown Garland Station

Friday, Dec. 5

Glenn Heights Christmas Tree Lighting
Meet Santa and enjoy a drone show, kids’ zone, face painting, balloon twisting, arts & crafts, food & product vendors, much more.
6-9 p.m.
GlennHeightsTX.gov
Glenn Heights Park & Ride

Cockrell Hill Christmas Celebration
Join Us for a Magical Christmas Celebration for an evening filled with holiday cheer, including photos with Santa, sweet treats, festive music, and fun surprises for all ages.
6-9 p.m.
Stevie Ray Vaughan Park
instagram.com/CockrellHillGov
Cockrell Hill Transfer Location

Saturday, Dec. 6

Dallas Holiday Parade
A holiday tradition for thousands of families, this Emmy-winning parade runs on Commerce, Harwood and Young streets.
8:30 a.m.
Downtown Dallas (parade route begins at Commerce & Market)
DallasHolidayParade.com
West End, Akard, or EBJ Union stations

TRE Santa Trains
Santa and Mrs. Claus will join TRE riders for the special holiday ride to this year’s Dallas Holiday Parade. Each train ride will end at EBJ Union Station with musical performances and promotional giveaways, as well as photo opportunities with the Claus family.
6:45-9 a.m.
EBJ Union Station
TrinityRailwayExpress.org/santa

Carrollton Santa on the Square
Downtown Carrollton and its one-of-a-kind shops are decked with lights, decorations, live reindeer, toy soldiers, crafts, and more!
4-8 p.m.
Historic Downtown Carrollton
CityofCarrollton.com
Downtown Carrollton Station

Dickens In Downtown Plano
Christmas past comes alive at this Victorian holiday event, with costumed characters, Santa, and a tree lighting in Haggard Park.
4-9 p.m.
Historic Downtown Plano Arts District
plano.gov/dickens
Downtown Plano Station or parking available at 12th Street Station

Rowlett Holiday Main Street Fest & Parade
Enjoy a festive night featuring a sparkling Parade of Lights down Main Street, a bustling Holiday Market filled with crafts, gifts, and treats, live entertainment and joyful holiday performances, the beloved Tree Lighting Ceremony, a Petting Zoo for the whole family to enjoy, and delicious food and drinks from local vendors.
5-9 p.m.
Downtown Rowlett Green
RowlettTX.gov
Downtown Rowlett Station