Photo courtesy of the Plaza at Preston Center.
Santa Days at the Plaza
Scrooge Puppet Theatre
What: NorthPark Scrooge Puppet Theatre has been a holiday tradition for four decades.
When: through Dec. 24. Monday-Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Sunday, 12:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.; Christmas Eve, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Shows start at the bottom of every hour.
Where: NorthPark Center, Level One in EastCourt, near Dillard’s
More info: See a list of holiday activities at NorthPark’s holiday page.
Skating Santa at Galleria Dallas
What: See more than 10,000 ornaments on the Galleria Christmas tree and watch Missile
Toes, a Santa who shoots sparks from his skates and does back flips.
When: through Jan. 5.
Where: Galleria Dallas, 13350 Dallas Parkway.
More info: Free. Most special events end Dec. 24. For a detailed schedule, go to galleriadallas.com.
Christmas at the White House in 2007
What: That’s the theme of the holiday exhibit at the Bush Center. Check out models of the Alamo, Mount Rushmore, the Frederick Douglass house, Spanish missions and a replica of the Blue Room Christmas tree.
When: through Jan. 5
Where: The Bush Center, 2943 SMU Blvd.
More info: The exhibit is free with admission to the Bush Center: $16 for adults, $13 for ages 62+, $14 for ages 13-17, $10 for children 5-12, free for children 4 years and under.
The Color Condition in CenterPark
What: The Color Condition is a collaboration and experiment between Sunny Sliger and Marianne Newsom who share a mutual love of color, pattern, and movement.
When: through Jan. 10
Where: NorthPark Center’s Center Park
