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    Home About News DART Holiday Event

Explore a DARTable Wonderland!

Make DART your ride all season long.
  • 13 Cities
  • Featured Events
  • Holiday Bus and Rail
  • Holiday Schedule
  • Plan Your Trip
Plan Your Trip

Events in the 13 Cities

Nothing gets you in the spirit like community tree lightings, parades, and visits with Santa.
Here are some DARTable celebrations guaranteed to spark a sense of wonder in riders of all ages.

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Vitruvian Lights

Nov. 23 - Jan. 1
Vitruvian Park

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Santa on the Square

Dec.7, 4-8 PM
Downtown Carrollton

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Christmas Tree Lighting

Dec. 7
Stevie Ray Vaughan Park

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Dallas Holiday Parade

Dec. 7, 9-11 AM
Downtown Dallas

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A Christmas Carnival

Dec. 7, 5-9 PM
Farmers Branch Historical Park

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Christmas on the Square

Dec. 5, 5-10 PM
Downtown Garland Square

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Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Dec. 6, 6 - 9 PM
City Center

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Christmas Light Tours

Dec. 1 - 31

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Holidays at Heritage Parade and Tree Lighting

Dec. 7, 6 PM
Heritage Park

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Dickens in Downtown Plano

Dec. 7, 4 - 9 PM
Downtown Plano Arts District

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Santa’s Village

Dec. 7 - 22 , Fri - Sun
Huffhines Park

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Holiday Main Street Fest & Parade

Dec. 7, 5 - 8 PM
Downtown Rowlett

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Holiday Tree Lighting

Dec. 1
Centennial Park

Featured Events

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The Trains at Northpark

Nov. 16 - Jan. 5
Northpark Center

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Dallas Zoo Lights

Nov. 22 - Jan. 4
Dallas Zoo

Learn More
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A Christmas Carol

Nov. 29 - Dec. 28
Wyly Theatre

Learn More
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NYE at Reunion Tower

Dec. 31
Reunion Tower

Learn More
Stuff-A-Bus - Donation Tracker

Other Holiday Events

Stuff A Bus

Holiday Bus and Rail

DART is proud to ring in the holiday season with the return of the DART holiday trains and buses to the North Texas region. Two DART holiday trains and three buses will travel throughout DART’s 700-mile service area beginning on Friday, November 29. Each vehicle is wrapped with a festive theme and beautifully illuminated with hundreds of twinkling holiday lights to create holiday cheer for our riders and everyone who sees them.

Holiday Schedule

Holiday Train and Bus Tracker: Start date: November 29 

Holiday Train and Bus Tracker


Weekdays


Nov. 29, Dec. 2 - 6, and Dec.30 - Jan. 1

Blue Line: available from 2:58 PM through 1:52 AM

 

Dec. 9 - Dec. 13

Red Line: available from 3:43 PM through 12:48 AM

 

Dec. 16 - Dec. 20

Green Line: available from 3:37 PM through 1:16 AM

 

Dec. 23 - Dec. 27

Orange Line: Available from 4:34 PM through 1:28 AM

 


Weekends


Nov. 30, Dec. 1, Dec. 7, and Dec. 29

Blue Line: available from 5:57 PM through 1:52 AM

 

Dec. 8 and Dec. 14

Red Line: available from 6:25 PM through 1:55 AM

 

Dec. 15 and Dec. 21

Green Line: available from 5:52 PM through 1:42 AM

 

Dec. 22 and Dec. 28

Orange Line: Available from 4:10 PM through 1:25 AM

 

**Note December 30- January 1 will be the final week to see the Holiday train**

Holiday Stations

DART is holding holiday station events that may feature radio remotes, live music performances, hot chocolate, and visits from Santa Claus. DART staff is dedicated to bringing holiday cheer with promotional giveaways and helpful information to help residents enjoy DART services throughout the season and into the new year. 

Saturday, December 2

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EBJ Union Station - 400 S Houston St. Dallas, TX, 75202

Saturday, December 2

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Dickens in Downtown Plano - 1509 H. Ave, Plano, TX, 75074

Saturday, December 2

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Christmas in the Branch - 2540 Farmers Branch Lane, Farmers Branch, TX, 75234

Tuesday, December 5

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Downtown Rowlett Station - 5000 Martin Dr. Rowlett, TX, 75088

Saturday, December 9

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Camp wisdom Station, Dallas, TX, 75241

Saturday, December 16

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Irving Heritage Park - 217 S Main St., Irving, TX, 75060

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call  214-979-1111

Customer Service Information is available 7 days a week : 5 AM to 12 AM

Holidays: 8 AM to 5 PM

Closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

 

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