Things to Keep You Busy Over Holiday Break

Roselyne Omeke, Staff Writer

Are you in need of finding something to do for the holidays, but you don’t know where to go or what to do? If so, start the holiday off right by attending these fun and affordable events around the DFW area.

12 Days of Christmas
What: The Dallas Arboretum will be displaying 25-foot Victorian gazebos filled with costumed characters and whimsical animals based off the famous tale, A Christmas Carol. All the gazebos will be covered with glass and fancy decorations to make the experience more life-like.
When: Nov. 12, 2015 – Jan. 3, 2016
Where: Dallas Arboretum

Lone Star Christmas
What: The Gaylord Texan will be showing off their ICE! Displayed with the theme ‘Christmas Around the World’, there will be more than two million bright lights and acres of large decorations. Enjoy milk and cookies with Mrs. Claus while visiting Santa.
When: Nov.12, 2015 – Jan. 3, 2016
Where: Gaylord Texan

The Trains at North Park
What: For 27 years, the North Park Center has been helping the Ronald McDonald House by donating the profits from a holiday train display. There are over 4000 square feet of train tracks that cross through the United States. The miniature train set includes landmarks from the Brooklyn Bridge to the Cotton Bowl.
When: Nov. 21, 2015 – Jan. 3, 2016
Where: North Park Center

North Pole Express
What: People of all ages will enjoy this train ride co-hosted by the Children’s Courtyard and Great Wolf Lodge. The ride starts at the Historic Cotton Belt Platform where visitors will be able to take an imaginary trip to the North Pole while listening to elves sing classic holiday songs.
When: Nov. 27 – Dec. 23, 2015
Where: Grapevine Vintage Railroad

Six Flags Holiday in the Park
What: Six Flags gets into the holiday spirit and turns into a winter wonderland with over one million twinkling lights and a massive tree. Come enjoy taking pictures with Santa, delicious hot cocoa and holiday music.
When: Nov. 21, 2015 – Jan. 3, 2016
Where: Six Flags Over Texas