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December 28, 2017

THURSDAY

Headliners

5:00 pm-
9:00 pm
Dallas Zoo Lights presented by Reliant.
The Dallas Zoo will be transformed into a winter wonderland with nearly 1 million twinkling lights illuminating the night sky. F… Dallas Zoo. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party). 214-670-6826
5:30 pm-
10:00 pm
Holiday Wonder.
An outdoor, walk-through winter wonderland created with holiday-themed Chinese lanterns. Visitors will also enjoy attractions li… Fair Park. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party). 214-670-8400

Festivals

9:00 am-
5:00 pm
The 12 Days of Christmas - Daytime.
Stroll through the gardens and revel in the twelve breathtaking gazebos depicting each day in the beloved Christmas carol. Watch… Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party). 214-327-8263
10:00 am-
9:00 pm
The Trains at NorthPark Benefiting the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas.
The most elaborate miniature toy trains exhibit in Texas includes trains rolling across 1,800 feet of track on a journey across… NorthPark Center. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party). 214-363-7441
5:00 pm-
9:00 pm
Dallas Zoo Lights presented by Reliant.
The Dallas Zoo will be transformed into a winter wonderland with nearly 1 million twinkling lights illuminating the night sky. F… Dallas Zoo. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party). 214-670-6826
5:30 pm-
10:00 pm
Holiday Wonder.
An outdoor, walk-through winter wonderland created with holiday-themed Chinese lanterns. Visitors will also enjoy attractions li… Fair Park. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party). 214-670-8400
6:00 pm-
9:00 pm
The 12 Days of Christmas at Night.
The Arboretum is open for special lighted nighttime showings. A variety of holiday music is provided throughout the garden. Seas… Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party). 214-327-8263

The Arts

10:00 am-
5:00 pm
Joseph Csatari Exhibit.
Works from this American realist artist and illustrator, who has had a long involvement with the Boy Scouts of America, are on d… National Scouting Museum. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 800-303-3047
10:00 am-
5:00 pm
Norman Rockwell And The Art of Scouting.
Works from the iconic American artist, Norman Rockwell, who has long been associated with the Boy Scouts of America, are on disp… National Scouting Museum. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 800-303-3047
2:00 pmGuided Tours.
Explore the museum with a docent who will take you to see highlights from the permanent collection. The tour begins at the Infor… Amon Carter Museum. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 817-738-1933
7:00 pm-
8:00 pm
Dance Lessons.
Dance instructor Wendell Nelson will be offering dance lessons at Billy Bob's every Thursday. Learn all the latest dances, meet… Billy Bob's Texas. (Arts - Concerts). 817-624-7117
8:00 pmMannheim Steamroller Christmas.
Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics along with a selection o… Irving Music Factory. (Arts - Concerts). 972-810-1499

For Children

10:00 amThursday Morning Storytime.
Children can enjoy a new story and related activities each week. Borders. (Kids - Children's Activities). 972-713-9857
10:00 am-
3:00 pm
Art Lab.
Explore creativity and science with your child in the Art Lab, located inside the Children's Museum. Hands-on projects are guide… Perot Museum of Nature & Science. (Kids - Children's Activities). 214-428-5555

Community

9:00 am-
5:00 pm
Dallas Curated: 50 Objects / 50 Stories.
This exhibit celebrates the museum's 10th anniversary by taking you on a journey into the world of a museum curator. Old Red Museum of Dallas County History & Culture. (Educational - History). 214-745-1100
9:30 am-
5:00 pm
Fighting for the Right to Fight: African American Experiences in WWII.
The exhibit highlights African American achievements and struggles during World War II both abroad and at home and explores how… The Dallas Holocaust Museum. (Educational - History). 214-741-7500
10:00 am-
9:00 pm
Fierce Loyalty: A Samurai Complete.
This exquisitely crafted and perfectly preserved suit of armor would have been worn by Abe Masayoshi. The exhibition also includ… The Crow Collection of Asian Art. (Educational - History). 214-979-6430
10:00 am-
6:00 pm
Mourning a President.
A must-see temporary exhibit that explores how a grieving nation paid its respects. Elaborately planned over an intensive three-… Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza. (Educational - History). 214-747-6660
10:00 am-
5:00 pm
Forgotten Gateway: Coming to America Through Glaveston Island.
The exhibit considers it's importance in the immigrant experience tracing the history of Galveston Island as it changed from a s… Hall of State. (Educational - History). 214-421-4500
10:00 am-
5:00 pm
Citizens at Last: The Woman Suffrage Movement in Texas.
The exhibition uses archival photographs, newspaper clippings, cartoons, cards and texts to illustrate the struggle for woman su… Hall of State. (Educational - History). 214-421-4500
10:30 amOtter Feeding.
Come and watch these playful animals as their feed by staff. Dallas World Aquarium. (Educational - Science & Nature). 214-720-2224
11:00 amSloths are for Kids Talk.
Come and learn about this amazing creatures in the Orinoco Exhibit. Dallas World Aquarium. (Educational - Science & Nature). 214-720-2224
11:30 amShark Feeding.
Come and see these amazing creatures at their daily feeding in both the vupper and lower levels of Mundo Maya. Dallas World Aquarium. (Educational - Science & Nature). 214-720-2224
12:00 pmPenguin Feeding.
Come and watch these adorable creatures being fed in South Africa and Mundo Maya. Dallas World Aquarium. (Educational - Science & Nature). 214-720-2224
2:00 pm-
4:00 pm
Mah Jongg.
Come on down to take part in this popular tile-based game. Dallas Public Library - Renner Frankford Branch. (Community). 214-670-6100
4:00 pmPenguin Feeding.
Come and watch these adorable creatures being fed in South Africa and Mundo Maya. Dallas World Aquarium. (Educational - Science & Nature). 214-720-2224
4:30 pmShark Feeding.
Come and see these amazing creatures at their daily feeding in both the vupper and lower levels of Mundo Maya. Dallas World Aquarium. (Educational - Science & Nature). 214-720-2224
7:30 pm-
8:30 pm
T'ai Chi Classes.
T'ai Chi (Taijichuan) is a centuries-old Chinese practice that uses refined movements to exercise the mind and body and improve… Bath House Cultural Center. (Educational - Class). 972-788-1914

Miscellaneous

7:00 am-
10:00 pm
Fly A Sim.
Everyone gets the exciting opportunity to fly a real jet simulator! Flights offer full motion, sound and visuals. Gift Certific… Flight Safety Learning Center. (Miscellaneous). 972-242-5999
11:15 am-
1:15 pm
Public Skating Hours.
Polar Ice House of Grapevine opens it's doors to the public for ice skating every day. Please call ahead to check as hours may b… Polar Ice House of Grapevine. (Miscellaneous). 972-874-1930

Dining Specials

7:30 pmMedieval Experience.
A beautiful fish-filled moat beneath the drawbridge will lead you to the auditorium where you will dine and view a jousting matc… Medieval Times. (Dining - Dinner Show). 214-761-1800

Nightlife

4:00 pm-
7:00 pm
Live Music and Drink Specials.
Come out to Arthur's where you'll enjoy $1 off Well, Call & Premium drinks & $4 house wine while listening to live music. Arthur's. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 972-385-0800
7:00 pmCowboys DanceHall Dance Lessons.
All skill levels are welcome. Instructors will teach a variety of dance styles, varying nightly. Check directly with venue to ve… Cowboys DanceHall. (Nightlife - Dance). 214-352-1796
9:00 pm-
2:00 am
Live Music.
Live music and a new band showcase each Wednesday night. Ridglea Theater. (Nightlife - Live Music). 817-738-9500
Pete Barbeck Jam.
Longest running Jam in town. The Goat. (Nightlife - Live Music). 214-327-8119
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