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Old East Dallas’ Emanuel Lutheran Church was founded by Swedish immigrants and constructed in 1931. The Register of National Historic Places recognized the building as a national historic place in 1995.

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DEC. 8

Holiday Market

Make your kitchen cozier with Good Local Markets’ “jam-packed” bazaar of local vendors selling produce, meat, eggs, baked goods and more, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Free.

Where: Lake Pointe Church, 9150 Garland Road

More info: goodlocalmarket.org

5 things to do in East Dallas

THROUGH DEC. 31

Twelve days of Christmas

Tour extravagantly decorated

Victorian-era gazebos representing the 12 days of Christmas during a nice walk through the garden. $10-$20.

Where: The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Road

More info: dallasarboretum.org

DEC. 8

Winter with the Bard

Name another event that has photos with Santa Claus, tarot-card readings, fencing demonstrations and previews of “Hamlet.” OK, there’s only one: Shakespeare Dallas’ Winter Faire & Market. The event, from noon-8 p.m., mimics an old-English market with local artisans, Elizabethan entertainment, games and holiday music, plus beer, mulled wine and hot chocolate. $5-$20.

Where: Samuell-Grand Amphitheater, 1500 Tenison Parkway More info: shakespearedallas.org