The Trains at North Park at NorthPark Center. Photo courtesy of NorthPark Center.
If there’s a chill in the air in Texas, it’s officially the holiday season. Many events are happening around Dallas, but we’ve trimmed it down to North Dallas. This month, we can feast on local baked goods, find where Santa Claus is visiting and even craft our own creations. Something is waiting for everyone. So, grab the hot chocolate and be merry all the way down the streets. And, if you need something to fill the stockings, we’ve got that covered too.
Nutella Babka and more
It’s always a delicious time at the neighborhood bakery and they’re bringing back the classic Nutella babka for the Hanukkah season. Best described as part bread, part-cake, yet the whole dessert. Everyone can now pre-order for their festive calendar days.
Cocktail Classes
Why just drink a cocktail when you can become the bartender yourself? That’s what Tricky Fish asked too as they announced a mixology class to raise the holiday spirits. The class will be on Wednesday, Dec. 6 from around 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets to the classy class are $40 per person. To reserve a spot, reserve through their website.
Light up the trail
Northaven Trail is having their annual holiday celebration of the lighting of the trail on Sunday, Dec. 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. Holiday treats, hot chocolate, music and Santa himself will be on the agenda.
Mistletoe Market
The second annual Mistletoe Market returns to Preston Hollow Village on Dec. 8 from 5 to 9 p.m.. Fill the stockings with goodies from local businesses.
Santa Days
Santa will visit Bachendorf’s at the Plaza at Preston for photos to benefit the North Texas Food Bank. Santa Days will include a free professional photo. The event will continue on every Saturday leading up to Christmas weekend.
White Rock’s 12 days of Christmas
White Rock is brewing something up this month with its 12 Days of Christmas specials now through Dec. 24. Each day, the brewsters will have White Rock deals. Some specials on the calendar include discounts on products, coffee beans, baked goods and more.
Holiday lights
Of course there’s the traditional car ride through the neighborhoods to look at lights. Find the best lights in our neighborhood while cozying up to holiday tunes and warm cups of hot chocolate.
NorthPark Trains
NorthPark Center has its own lineup of festive activities including the annual Trains at NorthPark. Find the full list of events and schedules on their website.
SNOWDAY and more at Galleria Dallas
Galleria Dallas is also having its seasonal month with a sleigh ride full of events. Visit their website for more information.
Gingerbread cookies class
Eataly is getting into the holiday mood with an in-person class. Learn from a professional chef on how to roll out the cookies for Santa on Christmas Eve. Book a class for the family on their website.
Free Santa photos
Ylang 23 will have a special visit from Santa and gift donations to help Jubilee Park & Community Center this holiday season. The fesitivtes are this Saturday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to noon.
A slice of merriment
‘Tis the season at Emporium Pies and they’re rolling out their holiday menu with cranberry, buttermilk cheese and salted maple caramel, chocolate cookie crusts with chocolate peppermint custard and a coconut cream pie with toasted coconut on top.
