Hope you have your party shoes ready ladies, the calendar is full of exciting things to do around Dallas all month long. Home to America’s tallest indoor Christmas tree, sparkling with nearly a quarter million lights and more than 10,000 ornaments, Galleria Dallas has been the epicenter of all things Holiday in Dallas for more 30 years.
SALVATION ARMY ANGEL TREE
Through December 8th // Level 2, near Nordstrom
Adopt an angel through the Salvation Army Angel Tree this holiday season and help others in need. ?(Last day to drop off presents is Dec. 9)
VISIT SANTA CLAUS IN HIS VILLAGE
Through December 24th // Level 2, near Nordstrom
A must for every holiday season, straight from the North Pole, Santa invites all children to his Village to hear gift ?requests and take photos. ?(Visit galleriadallas.com for Santa’s daily arrival & departure times.)
CHANUKAH MENORAH CELEBRATION AND LIGHTING
Level 1, Near the Guest Reception Center
Celebrate Chanukah with our large-scale Menorah. Following the first lighting on Nov. 27, enjoy entertainment, refreshments and goodies for the kids. As with tradition, another candle is lit each subsequent night of Chanukah.
Nov. 27 at 5 p.m. (Celebration)
Nov. 27 – Dec. 5 at 5 p.m. (Lighting)
Complimentary
MACY’S GRAND TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION
All Levels, Center Court
Every show features Missile Toes, Galleria’s ice-skating, back-flipping, pyrotechnic Santa Claus, live performances by Olympic and National Champion-ranked skaters, and local children introduce the lighting of the country’s tallest indoor tree.
Every Saturday, Dec. 7, 14 & 21 at 6 p.m.
Complimentary
ILLUMINATION CELEBRATION
All Levels, Center Court
The nation’s tallest indoor Christmas tree illuminates in grand fashion for a special tree lighting choreographed to magical sounds of the season.
Nov. 29 – Dec. 24 daily at noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. (no 8 p.m. shows on Sundays)
Complimentary
DALLAS CITYSCAPE
Level 1, near Grand Lux Cafe
Experience the best of Dallas on a miniature scale during the holidays with the DALLAS CITYSCAPE at Galleria
Dallas. Benefitting the East Dallas Community Schools, see iconic Dallas buildings and landmarks made completely
from toy building blocks.
Dec. 14 – Jan. 5
$5 for adults and children ages 2 and up
SLAPPY’S HOLIDAY CIRCUS
Level 1, near Nordstrom
Presented by Slappy’s Puppet Playhouse, experience a classic European Circus with puppets, magic, clowns,
contortionists and jugglers in a fast-paced show that’s fun for the entire family.
Nov. 29 & 30, Dec. 7, 14 & 21 at 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.
Complimentary
OPERATION KINDNESS HOLIDAY PET ADOPTION
Level 1, near Banana Republic
In partnership with Operation Kindness, Galleria Dallas will be hosting dog and cat pet adoptions located on Level 1 near Banana Republic. This is the perfect time to get a new friend just in time for the holidays.
Nov. 29 – Dec. 24; Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sunday: noon – 6 p.m.
Adoption fees: $110 for cats, $135 for kittens (under 1 year of age), $160 for dogs and $185 for puppies (under 1 year of age). Adoption fees help cover the costs of caring for the animals at Operation Kindness, such as tests, vaccinations, collars/tags, microchipping, spay/neuter surgery, medical procedures, surgeries, rehabilitation and recovery.
SHOWTIME SATURDAYS
Level 3, near the Children’s Play Place
Kids of all ages enjoy fun times with family entertainment at Showtime Saturdays.
Saturdays at 11:30 a.m.
Complimentary
HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT
Traveling Throughout the Center
Sounding Brass
Weekends, Nov. 30 – Dec. 22
and Dec. 23 & 24
SANTA CARES
Level 2, near Nordstrom
Children with special needs and their families are invited to a private photo session with Santa in an environment set up to support the sensory, physical and other developmental needs of kids with all abilities.
Sunday, Dec. 8 at 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.