FEATURED EVENTS

Santa and his reindeer will be out late this year to help light up the Square. Celebrate with us in Historic Downtown at a new time. Santa and friends will be on-site to spread holiday cheer. We are bringing back the giant snow globe, reindeer, toy soldiers, crafts, and more. New this year, Santa will be bringing a few friends along to the celebration, also carolers, festive gingerbread cookies, and more lights! Don't forget to visit all the family photo op areas as well as the shops. Visit the local merchants for gifts for friends and family.

Look Up to the Stars Virtual Astronomy Experiences presents: Orange Stars in an Autumn Sky. Are there really stars the color of a pumpkin? You betcha! Let's explore and see those and other Autumn colors twinkling and glowing in the night sky above, and learn some of the science and folklore behind them. This program is presented online, Oct 4, 2021 - Jan 7, 2022, Mon-Fri, 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Eastern Standard Time. It is most appropriate for ages 4-11 and ages 12 - 17. Ages 4 - 11

Join us for this year’s Celebration of Lights as we celebrate the 2021 holiday season with all our favorite Christmas festivities. Early in the night, not only do we get to hear from SMU’s President, R. Gerald Turner, as he reads the Christmas Story, but we also get to hear our gifted SMU musicians sing Christmas Carols as we light up Dallas Hall Lawn with thousands of Christmas lights. Now, with the trees lit and the Christmas spirit in the air, we get to continue the celebration with free food, Christmas games, and many other holiday festivities for all those in the SMU community to participate in. We cannot wait to put on this year’s Celebration of Lights and we hope to see you on November 29th!