Kiest Park Holiday Festival

Kiest Park is your holiday wonderland! Join Dallas Park and Recreation, Mayor Pro Tem Carolyn King Arnold, and community partners for a festive holiday in the park! Come out to Kiest Softball Complex on Saturday, December 9, from 4p-8p for a FREE family-friendly event full of holiday cheer! 

Activities:

We have many attractions for your family to enjoy!  All attractions are free.  

  • Pictures with Santa  - Tell your Christmas wish list to the big guy himself, and snap a photo with Santa!  Limit of 2 photos per family.  Families are responsible for using their own devices for photos. 
  • Hot Chocolate Station - Warm up with a delicious cup of hot chocolate!   
  • Santa's Workshop - Enjoy a variety of crafts and activities for the kids in Santa's workshop. 
  • Inflatables - Have some fun bouncing and racing through the kid's zone inflatables. 
  • Tree Lighting Ceremony - Enjoy the magical moment of the lighting of our 26-foot holiday tree. The ceremony will begin at 5:30pm.

Artisan Vendors

Shop with a variety of local vendors offering a wide range of artisanal goods. You can complete all your shopping in one stop! Payment methods accepted by vendors varies.

Community Partner Vendors

Visit with a variety of community partners who will be sharing information for you and your loved ones. 

Food Trucks & Food Vendors

A variety of food trucks and vendors will be onsite providing mouth-watering creations and tasty treats! Food truck items are an additional cost. Payment methods accepted by vendors varies.

The FoodBox
Chopped chicken basket with cheese fries.
https://instagram.com/thefoodboxdfw?igshid=MTN6bmlsbGNpbXltNg==

Wingfield’s
Cheeseburgers or just regular hamburgers (with the trimmings).
https://orderwingfields.com/ 

OT Buffalo Wing
Fried buffalo chicken wings (3 different flavors) w/fries.

E5 Seafood
Fried catfish, tater tots and/or a cup of Gumbo
https://instagram.com/e5seafood?igshid=MWExbXRhMnkxMW5zeg==

Live Entertainment

Enjoy live performances and holiday music throughout the evening. 

Parking Information

Parking is free. Please enter through Kiest/Conservation Entrance or Rugged entrance: 

Kiest Map

2023 Kiest Park Holiday Festival ENG REVISED 11-28-23