The best things to do in Dallas this weekend

Astra Lumina is a multisensory night walk through an enchanting forest at Trinity Forest Adventure Park. With lighting, projections, and music, this interactive experience connects visitors to the stars above. Schedule your visit any day in December between 6pm and 8:45pm.

The Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens are transformed into a charming Christmas Village with over 500,000 lights starting the third weekend of November. From 6-7:30 pm, marvel at the 12 Days of Christmas gazebos exhibit, and visit Santa Claus and a Nutcracker Suite. 

Every Saturday and Sunday, the Underground Market pops up in the Lower Greenville neighborhood from 11-5 pm. Between 25-35+ local vendors sell handmade and homemade goods on Saturdays on the 5600 Block of Alta Avenue and Greenville Avenue, and on Sundays on the 5700 Block of Oram Street and Greenville Avenue.

Starting November 22, people of all ages can experience Snowday and Santaland at the Galleria. Where Snowday is an immersive adventure through holiday-decorated rooms, Santaland provides a simulated train ride to the North Pole, followed by a journey to find Santa. 

Grab your friends on Sunday and head to Scout at The Statler Hotel for free bowling from 11am-11pm. Thanks to their $2 off pizza deal, you can have a friendly bowling competition with friends with a slice in your hand. 

The holidays are finally here! What better way to kick off the season than catching The Nutcracker in Dallas. On November 29 and 30, attend The Nutcracker Dallas at the Winspear Opera House.