This post was first published in 2014 and has been updated for 2018 events, dates, and times. Our feedback has been tremendous following our review of Geppetto’s Theater for Marionette Puppet Shows. Thank you all for supporting the art of puppetry and this local business in DFW. Additionally, we have had an influx of emails requesting more information about the Christmas at the Hilton Anatole.This post if full of information addressing all these questions posted and emailed. Christmas at the Hilton Anatole: Travel to the North Pole at this Magical Winterland!
Christmas At The Anatole
Where:Hilton Anatole – Trinity Hall, 2201 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75207
When:2018 Holiday Schedule
Fridays and Saturdays: November 23- December 15
Open Daily: December 20 – December 23
Peppermint Park Hours
Fridays and Saturdays: 5:00PM – 9:00PM
December 20 – December 23: Special Extended Hours 1:00PM-9:00PM
Breakfast with Santa
Nov.24,25 and Dec.1,2,8,9,15,16,21-23: 9 to 10:30AM
Christmas at the Anatole basically consists of many events but there are THREE BIG events that require tickets to be purchased in order to see/attend:
#1 Geppetto’s Theater
#2 Sparkle now called Peppermint Park
#3 Breakfast with Santa
For free: At anytime you can view the inside of the hotel which is transformed into a magical wonderland (see pictures above) full of elves working hard for a life-size Santa’s workshop, a reindeer bar, the tallest nutcracker in TX (I somehow missed the Nutcracker when I went), an old-fashion running train, gingerbread houses, Christmas trees and more.
#1 Geppetto’s Theater
Our review post of Geppetto’s Theater has been a popular post and we are so excited to share our LOVE of this theater with our readers. That post provides a detailed view of the theater itself: how to get to it once at the Anatole, parking info, stroller info, age appropriateness for kids, food, drinks, puppet, and marionette defined, and more.
The current show, during the Christmas at Anatole, is themed Winter Wonderland: This show features ice skating penguins, elves, polar bears, snowmen and a trip to the North Pole. Click here for a calendar of events for the Winter Wonderland Shows. To reserve tickets for a show, click here.
#2 Sparkle Peppermint Park at the Anatole Hilton
Peppermint Park is open to all hotel guests. Save up to $100 on your stay by booking one of their exclusive holiday packages. There is lots of fun to be had at Peppermint Park such as kid’s crafts, live entertainment, games, light displays, train ride, elf school, and so much more. Peppermint Park is designed for all ages and families with the focus age being 3-12 years.
Click here for an events map and full activities list for Peppermint Park.
#3 Breakfast with Santa and or Pictures with Santa
Nov.24,25 and Dec.1,2,8,9,15,16,21-23: 9 to 10:30AM
Travel to the North Pole at this Magical Winterland! We hope you get the opportunity to experience Christmas at the Hilton Anatole and see a marionette performance at Geppetto’s.
