Illustration of a child whispering a wish to Santa in an armchair by the fireplace while an elf holds a list (Klyde Warren Park Tree Lighting Celebration)

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.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Hours

4 – 7 PM.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Arts District

Food & Drink

Special treats are mentioned, but the event page gives no specific food or drink options.

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.

Going?

Location

Klyde Warren Park · 2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas, TX 75201 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and family-friendly

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

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.

Links & Contact

Run by Woodall Rodgers Park Foundation

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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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