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It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Well, almost. Since a white Christmas is not usually in the cards for North Texas, Galleria Dallas is making it snow with artificial snowflakes falling in Galleria Dallas Alley every day from Black Friday to Christmas Eve.

The celebration includes the country’s tallest indoor Christmas tree, Missile Toes the backflipping Santa, photos with Santa, an immersive exhibit, two private Grand Holiday ice Shows, Chanukah, Angel Tree, and more.

A preliminary schedule of events is as follows:

SALVATION ARMY ANGEL TREE

Salvation Army’s Angel Tree will be available November 4 – December 2 this year on Level 1 north of Center Court. The first 500 donors to return their gifts to Galleria Dallas will receive a special commemorative ornament.

GALLERIA DALLAS CHRISTMAS TREE

The holiday begins with the traditional decoration of the country’s tallest indoor Christmas tree from November 6-10, visible on all levels by Center Court.

VISIT SANTALAND

Is it really Christmas if the kiddos don’t get to sit on Santa’s lap? Santa will be ready to hear each child’s wishes and take pictures from November 18-December 24 on Level 1, near Banana Republic.

SNOWDAY

SNOWDAY is back on Level 1, near Banana Republic from November 18-January 7. The immersive experience follows a European holiday theme and is one of Galleria Dallas’ most Instagrammable exhibits.

GRAND TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION

“Every show features Missile Toes, Galleria’s ice-skating, back-flipping, pyrotechnic Santa Claus, live performances by some of the region’s top figure skaters and ice dancers, as well as students from the Galleria Dallas Skate School, who introduce the lighting of the country’s tallest indoor tree,” a press release stated. These shows are available Friday November 25 at noon and November 26 at 6 p.m.

OPERATION KINDNESS PET ADOPTIONS

Stop by to meet adoptable pets from Operation Kindness and maybe you can take home a new best friend Thursdays through Sundays from November 25 to December 24.

SLAPPY’S HOLIDAY CIRCUS

Presented by Slappy’s Playhouse, this classic European Circus with puppets, magic, clowns, contortionists and jugglers performs a fast-paced show that’s fun for the entire family. The shows are at Level 1, near Nordstrom on Friday, November 25 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. as well as Saturdays, November 26 and December  3, 10 and 17 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

SNOW!

Snowflakes will fall daily from Black Friday through Christmas Eve in the center’s outdoor space, making it a great place for families to take perfect holiday photos. The snow falls on Level 1 at Galleria Dallas Alley near The Blue Fish daily at 5 and 7 p.m.

STORYTIME WITH MRS. CLAUS

Gather your children ‘round for stories told by Mrs. Claus on Level 3, near the Children’s Play Place on November 26, Dec. 3, 10 and 17 at 11:30 a.m.

HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT

More than 60 local groups will perform holiday favorites throughout the center between Nov. 28 and Dec. 16 at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. On select weekends, guests will enjoy performances from groups including the Chamberlain Ballet on December 10.

GRAND HOLIDAY ICE SHOWS

Olympic skaters will perform along with skaters from the Galleria Dallas Ice Skating Center for these shows that benefit area charities. Families attending will be assigned to a private pod, where they can enjoy the holiday magic while safely distanced. Pods safely hold 2-4 people and can be purchased online closer to the show dates. Shows are December 4 at 10 a.m. featuring Amber Glenn and December 11 at 10 a.m. featuring Marai Nagasu. Tickets, $150 per pod, go on sale in November.

CHANUKAH MENORAH LIGHTING

Celebrate the first night of Chanukah at our large-scale Menorah. The menorah will be lit each successive night of Chanukah on Level 1, near Grand Lux Café on December 18 at 5 p.m.; lightings nightly through Chanukah.

SANTA CARES AT SANTALAND

Children with special needs and their families are invited to a private photo session with Santa in an environment set up to support their sensory, physical and other developmental needs. Visits are limited and by appointment only at Level 1, near Banana Republic from December 18 from 8 to 11 a.m.