Title
Receive an update on Historical Park current projects, events, and upcoming activities.
Body
Staff will be present to discuss the current projects, events, and upcoming activities happening at the Historical Park.
Calendar of Events for November 20 - December 31, 2025
Mad Hatter Tea
Tickets on sale: Mon | Dec 1 | 8 a.m.
Tea: Sat | Mar 7 | 1 - 3 p.m.
Recommended for ages 4 and up.
Join us for our annual Mad Hatter Tea at Venue 1842! Don’t be late for a very important date! By order of the Queen of Hearts, you’re cordially invited to a curious tea party, complete with lunch, dessert, tea, lemonade, and a chance to snap a pic with Lewis Carroll’s, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland characters. “Every adventure requires a first step” as the Cheshire Cat wisely says.
Exciting new seating options! Table of eight: $240 and table of ten: $300. Community seating available, for individuals and smaller parties; $30 per seat. For questions, please call 972-919-8735. Space and tables are limited; pre-registration is required. Tickets are non-refundable. Don’t miss this whimsical wonderland.
Artchella: Summer ARTventure 2026 with Paloma
On sale: Mon | Dec 1 | 8 a.m.
Camp dates: June 15 - 19, 2026
Camp times: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$250 per camper; space is limited and pre-registration is required. Price includes all materials, including snacks.
Ages 6 - 12.
Camp instructor: Paloma Nadine, Artist and C-FBISD Art Teacher
Pack your imagination and get ready for a colorful journey! We will dive into a world of creativity, exploration, and artistic discovery. Each day is a new adventure filled with painting, drawing, sculpting, mixed media, and more.
Artchella: Surf’s Up! Summer Camp 2026 with Paloma
On sale: Mon | Dec 1 | 8 a.m.
Camp dates: June 22 - 26, 2026
Camp times: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$250 per camper; space is limited and pre-registration is required. Price includes all materials, including snacks.
Ages 6 - 12.
Camp instructor: Paloma Nadine, Artist and C-FBISD Art Teacher
Get ready to ride a wave of imagination. We will dive into ocean-inspired art adventures all week long. From sandy shores to sunny skies, each day is filled with hands-on projects, beachy vibes, and artistic exploration. A new adventure daily filled with painting, drawing, sculpting, mixed media, and more.
Girls Make History Camp 2026
On sale: Mon | Dec 1 | 8 a.m.
Camp dates: July 13 - 17, 2026
Camp times: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$250 per camper; space is limited and pre-registration is required.
Ages 6 - 12.
Camp instructors: Bonnie Neumann - Historical Cultural Specialist, Lauren Prengler - Museum Educator, and Hillary Kidd - Historical Park Manager
Join the Historical Park on an adventure to meet girls from the past who have shaped America! Experience the life of girls from early pioneer days, the Victorian Era, the Jazz Age, the nifty 50’s, and ending with a celebration of the counterculture that made the 1970’s so exciting! Camp activities include cooking, baking, specialty crafts, outdoor nature walks, and lots more. This award-winning camp will explore the impact girls have made throughout American history! A snack will be provided. Please bring a sack lunch, water bottle, sunscreen, and hand sanitizer to camp each day. Price includes all materials. Camp will begin outdoors and rotate between several structures during the afternoon. Camper drop off and pick-up in the Historical Park parking lot.
A Christmas Carnival
Sat | Dec 6 | 5 - 9 p.m. | Family Friendly | Free
Immerse yourself in a holiday wonderland as the Farmers Branch Historical Park transforms into A Christmas Carnival. The park will come alive with the sights, sounds, and flavors of the holiday season featuring live performances.
Christmas Teas
Sat | Dec 6 at 11 a.m. - SOLD OUT
Sat | Dec 13 at 11 a.m. - SOLD OUT
Enjoy a new twist on a Historical Park tradition with our Christmas Teas in Venue 1842! Join us for an afternoon of live harp music, delectable treats, Christmas décor, and of course, tea.
Christmas Exhibit Tours
Sat | Dec 6 and 13 at 12:30 p.m.
Fri | Dec 12 and 19| lantern-led at 7 p.m.
Family Friendly
$5 per person; space is limited and pre-registration is required.
Celebrate the season with guided tours of the From Prairie to Posh Christmas exhibit. The exhibit offers a glimpse into the mid-late 19th century and spotlights how the average "citified" urban versus "country" rural family celebrated Christmas. Guests will be able to compare the similarities and differences in the decorations, gifts, entertainment, and attire.
Wreaths Across America - Keenan Cemetery
Sat | Dec 13 | Ceremony begins at 11 a.m. | Family Friendly | Free
Join us at Keenan Cemetery with Wreaths Across America to remember and honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud. This is a nation-wide ceremonial event.
Operating and Holiday Hours: (Park begins closing at 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 2)
Tuesday, November 11 (Veterans Day) - Park open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday, November 27 (Thanksgiving Day) and Friday, November 28 (Thanksgiving Holiday) - Park Closed
Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) and Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day) - Park Closed
Thursday, January 1 (New Year’s Day - Park Closed