Every year in November, Holiday at the Arboretum kicks off and it’s a sight to see with more than one million lights used for the occasion. There is a Christmas Village where Santa poses for photos, and the Dazzling Musical Tree — a fifty-foot-tall tree that sings holiday tunes and that’s decorated with more than 42,000 lights. The gazebos throughout the gardens are also all decorated and animated as part of the 12 Days of Christmas exhibit.
Beyond the grand decor, the Holiday at the Arboretum event includes music and other entertainment, children's activities, cooking demonstrations, and more festive animations.