Klyde Warren Park Tree Lighting Celebration
Visitors gather to celebrate the holiday season with the lighting of the Mayor’s Tree. The festivities include photos with Santa, story time with Mrs. Claus, face painting, and special treats. Guests can also enjoy live music, dance performances, stilt walkers, and character visits from Frosty and Rudolph.
What to Expect
Annual celebration featuring the lighting of the Mayor’s Tree and Santa visits.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Arts District
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Woodall Rodgers Park Foundation
Food & Drink
Special treats are mentioned, but the event page gives no specific food or drink options.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and family-friendly
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 4 – 7 PM.
- Parking: Prebook self-parking at Plaza of the Americas, about a five-minute walk away. You can also use valet by Mi Cocina, nearby garages or street meters.
- Accessibility: The park features ramped entrances, soft surfaces for easy wheelchair navigation, and wheelchair-accessible restrooms.
Tips & Advice
- Reserve self-parking at Plaza of the Americas in advance, have your QR code ready and enter from San Jacinto St., about a five-minute walk from the park.
- Take DART to St. Paul or Pearl/Arts District station, both within walking distance, or ride the McKinney Avenue Trolley to its Woodall Rodgers stops.
- Have rideshares drop you off and pick you up on N. Harwood Street between the Dallas Museum of Art and the Nasher Sculpture Center.
- Follow the posted parking signs around the park, because they override other directions and Dallas Police ticket illegal parking.
- Stay to the end, since the afternoon of activities builds up to the lighting of the Mayor's Tree.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do?
Free photos with Santa, story time with Mrs. Claus and face painting. There are also live dance performances, visits from Frosty and Rudolph, stilt walkers, music and special treats.
Who is it for?
It's for the whole family, so bring family and friends.
How does the evening end?
With the lighting of the Mayor's Tree at Klyde Warren Park.
Where are the restrooms?
Public restrooms are by the Nancy Best Fountain on the East Lawn and next to La Parada on the West Lawn. Families with children can also use the restrooms inside the gated Children's Park.
Can we get there without driving?
Yes. The St. Paul and Pearl/Arts District DART stations are within walking distance. The McKinney Avenue Trolley stops on Woodall Rodgers at St. Paul and Olive. Rideshares drop off on N. Harwood Street between the Dallas Museum of Art and the Nasher Sculpture Center.
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