Candlelight �Grand Weekend�: Dec. 8-11, 2005
       Dec. 8: Senior Citizens Day, 10 am � 4pm
       Dec. 9: School Day, 10 am-4 pm
       Dec. 10 & 11: Grand Weekend Classic Candlelight, 3pm-9pm
Special event prices apply to December 8th through December 11th. Please see specific event information, below, for price.

The �Classic Candlelight� weekend will be held Dec. 8-11, with special programming for senior citizens on Thursday, Dec. 8; for school children on Friday, Dec. 9; and the �classic, traditional Candlelight� on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 10 & 11.

Candlelight at Old City Park has been held for 36 years in a row, making Candlelight Dallas� best-loved family holiday tradition.

December 8th �Senior Citizens Day, 10am to 4pm $5 per person

Bask in the warm glow of history as Old City Park invites you to a celebration of the season.
Take a leisurely stroll of traditionally decorated historic homes, enjoy a special holiday traditions presentation by our very own Chief Curator Hal Simon, listen to the music of the 1860s and 1900s, dine in our festive pavilion, see skilled artisans at work, experience holiday traditions of days gone by.

Space for groups is limited, so book your visit today. Contact Barbara Judkins at 214-413-3665 or [email protected]

December 9th � A special day for children, 10am-4pm $5 children and adults, teachers admitted free; reservations required (214-413-3665).

Discover the wonders of the holidays for children of the past on this special day at the museum. Participate in holiday crafts, hear expert storytellers spin tales of Christmas and Hanukah, play period games with our costumed characters, and spend some time singing carols in the turn-of-the-last-century church and more!

Advanced registration required for school groups. Contact Barbara Judkins at 214-413-3665 or [email protected]

December 10th and 11th Classic Candlelight 3pm-9pm,
At the gate: $10 adults, $8 seniors (65+) and $6 children (4-12);
In advance online: $8 adults, $6 seniors (65+) and $4 children (4-12)

It�s the Candlelight event everyone knows and loves! Escape from the mad mall rush and step into the past as you and your family experience the holidays as they were in 1861 and 1901. Enjoy the glow of hundreds of candles as they light the way around the 13-acre historic Village. Children will love the Junior League of Dallas Children�s Wonderland craft area; all can enjoy the craftsmanship of skilled artisans such as the potter and blacksmith. A visit with the �residents� of the 1861 Farmstead of 1901 Blum home reveal in first-person the way holidays were celebrated around the time of Civil War and of post-railroad Dallas. Listen to the various sounds of Texas� rich musical heritage with seasoned performers. What would a Victorian-era holiday be without St. Nicholas? Saint Nick, the Victorian-era�s version of today�s modern Santa, will be at the Bandstand to visit with children.

Spotlight on Candlelight:

This year, Santa and Mrs. Claus will remain at the North Pole, while the beloved Saint Nicolas will be at the Victorian Bandstand visiting with children during Classic Candlelight on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 10 & 11. Prior to �Santa Claus� becoming known as an icon of modern Christmas, Saint Nicolas was the �Santa� of the early Victorian era. Saint Nicolas was more slender than today�s robust Santa, and often wore green robes instead of red. Often depicted with a laurel wreath in his hair, Saint Nicolas was kind to children and was known to bestow gifts.