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NOV. 4-JAN.8

12 Days of Christmas

Stroll through the arboretum to admire a dozen festive Victorian gazebos decorated in honor of each of “The 12 Days of Christmas.”

The 25-foot-tall gazebos will be on display throughout the holiday season.

Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, 214.515.6539, dallasarboretum.org, $12-$15

Out & About

THROUGH NOV. 11

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

The city’s oldest Day of the Dead celebration includes artwork produced by dozens of Dallas artists honoring lost loved ones.

Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther Drive, 214.675.6573, dallasculture.org, free

NOV. 17- DEC. 3

‘FROSTY AND FRIENDS’

This puppet troupe tells the heartwarming tale of Frosty, whose holiday spirit triumphs over his friends’ busyness. The performance is recommended for children ages 4 and older.

Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman St., 214.978.0110, dallasculture.org $23-$30

NOV. 19

TEXAS CHILI FEST

Listen to Americana and country music while taste-testing chili from several North Texas chefs. Other food options, vendors and interactive games also are included. Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave., 214.824.9933, texaschilifestival.com, $15-$34

NOV. 17-19

ART MART

The three-day event showcases work of local artists in a plethora of styles from painting and photography to jewelry and pottery. Founded in 2003, Art Mart benefits the nonprofit Friends of the Bath House Cultural Center. Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther Drive, 214.675.6573, dallasculture.org, free

NOV. 19

PRAISE THE LAKE

The fourth-annual Praise the Lake fundraiser includes a brunch, Bloody Mary bar and silent auction. Members of the Booker T. Washington High School choir will perform at the event, held from noon-3 p.m. White Rock Lake Filter Building, 2810 White Rock Road, 214.725.9300, whiterocklake foundation.org, $100

NOV. 24-DEC 23

EBENEZER SCROOGE

This musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’

“A Christmas Carol” is a holiday classic that is suitable for the whole family. It’s Pocket Sandwich Theater’s 36th year of offering this seasonal production.

Pocket Sandwich Theater, 5400 E. Mockingbird Lane, 214.821.1860, pocketsandwich. com, $23-$25