What: All kinds of great kid friendly activities
When: Various dates and times in December
Where: NorthPark Center
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The Trains at NorthPark benefiting Ronald McDonald House of Dallas
November 22, 2008 - January 4, 2009 The Trains at NorthPark(TM) is the most elaborate toy train exhibit in Texas, with vintage locomotives whizzing by on a journey across America. More than 40 Lionel-type O-Gauge and larger G-Gauge locomotives chug on 2,500 feet of winding track past miniature national landmarks including San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, Mount Rushmore, the Southwest's Painted Desert, Dallas' Reunion Tower, the Statue of Liberty and New York City's Times Square.
Located on Level Two next to Neiman Marcus, the exhibit is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm and Sunday from 12:00 to 6:00 pm. Early closing dates are Thanksgiving Eve (Nov. 26th), Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. The exhibit is closed on Thanksgiving Day and on Christmas Day but is open on New Year's Day. Ticket prices are $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for children aged 2-12 years and senior citizens (65 and older). Children under the age of 2 years are admitted free of charge.
In its 27-year history, the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas has served as a home-away-from-home for more than 24,000 families of seriously ill children who have traveled to Dallas seeking medical treatment in Dallas area hospitals. For more infomation, please visit http://www.rmhdallas.com/.
November 22, 2008 - January 4, 2009 The Trains at NorthPark(TM) is the most elaborate toy train exhibit in Texas, with vintage locomotives whizzing by on a journey across America. More than 40 Lionel-type O-Gauge and larger G-Gauge locomotives chug on 2,500 feet of winding track past miniature national landmarks including San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, Mount Rushmore, the Southwest's Painted Desert, Dallas' Reunion Tower, the Statue of Liberty and New York City's Times Square.
Located on Level Two next to Neiman Marcus, the exhibit is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm and Sunday from 12:00 to 6:00 pm. Early closing dates are Thanksgiving Eve (Nov. 26th), Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. The exhibit is closed on Thanksgiving Day and on Christmas Day but is open on New Year's Day. Ticket prices are $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for children aged 2-12 years and senior citizens (65 and older). Children under the age of 2 years are admitted free of charge.
In its 27-year history, the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas has served as a home-away-from-home for more than 24,000 families of seriously ill children who have traveled to Dallas seeking medical treatment in Dallas area hospitals. For more infomation, please visit http://www.rmhdallas.com/.
Scrooge Puppet Theatre
November 28 - December 24, 2008Celebrating his 32nd year of delighting audiences at NorthPark Center, Scrooge returns with his acerbic wit and humor in his unique NorthPark Center theatre. Enjoy Scrooge's free daily performances of this hilarious interactive puppet show located in EastCourt near Dillard's and Banana Republic. Shows are hourly on the half-your as follows:
Monday - Saturday 11:30 am - 7:30 pm
Sunday 12:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Christmas Eve 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
November 28 - December 24, 2008Celebrating his 32nd year of delighting audiences at NorthPark Center, Scrooge returns with his acerbic wit and humor in his unique NorthPark Center theatre. Enjoy Scrooge's free daily performances of this hilarious interactive puppet show located in EastCourt near Dillard's and Banana Republic. Shows are hourly on the half-your as follows:
Monday - Saturday 11:30 am - 7:30 pm
Sunday 12:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Christmas Eve 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Storytime with Santa Claus at NorthPark Center in His New Location
November 28 - December 24, 2008Twice daily, Monday through Saturday, and once on Sunday, free of charge, children of all ages gather to hear Santa Claus' tales about life at the North Pole with his elves and reindeer. Santa's Storytime is held in his new traditional-style living room on Level One between Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus at 11:00 am and 5:30 pm Monday through Saturday, and at 12:00 noon on Sunday. No Storytime is held on Christmas Eve.
November 28 - December 24, 2008Twice daily, Monday through Saturday, and once on Sunday, free of charge, children of all ages gather to hear Santa Claus' tales about life at the North Pole with his elves and reindeer. Santa's Storytime is held in his new traditional-style living room on Level One between Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus at 11:00 am and 5:30 pm Monday through Saturday, and at 12:00 noon on Sunday. No Storytime is held on Christmas Eve.
Santa Claus at NorthPark Center Visits and Portraits with Santa
November 28 - December 24, 2008NorthPark Center offers one-on-one visits with Santa Claus in his new location on Level One between Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus. Parents may take their own photographs of their children on Santa's knee or purchase high-quality portraits by Marc Robins Photography available in several different sizes and formats. Tickets are available starting at 9:00 am Monday through Saturday, and starting at 10:00 am on Sunday.
Heralded as "one of the country's premier Santa's" by CBS News, NorthPark Center's Santa Claus is a Dallas favorite. Carl Anderson, Ph.D., has been portraying Santa Claus for 26 years, the last 20 at NorthPark Center. Anderson, who has an uncanny resemblance to Old Saint Nick, is an adjunct professor of educational psychology at the University of Texas in Austin, a counseling psychologist working with families, a distinguished author of many books and an award-winning professional storyteller. He has been featured in "The Wall Street Journal", "People", "USA Today", and other national publications as well as on NPR, CNN, The Movie Channel and MTV.
Times for photos and one-on-one visits with Santa Claus are as follows:
Monday-Saturday 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
5:50 pm - 7:00 pm
Sunday 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
3:50 pm - 5:00 pm
Christmas Eve 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
November 28 - December 24, 2008NorthPark Center offers one-on-one visits with Santa Claus in his new location on Level One between Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus. Parents may take their own photographs of their children on Santa's knee or purchase high-quality portraits by Marc Robins Photography available in several different sizes and formats. Tickets are available starting at 9:00 am Monday through Saturday, and starting at 10:00 am on Sunday.
Heralded as "one of the country's premier Santa's" by CBS News, NorthPark Center's Santa Claus is a Dallas favorite. Carl Anderson, Ph.D., has been portraying Santa Claus for 26 years, the last 20 at NorthPark Center. Anderson, who has an uncanny resemblance to Old Saint Nick, is an adjunct professor of educational psychology at the University of Texas in Austin, a counseling psychologist working with families, a distinguished author of many books and an award-winning professional storyteller. He has been featured in "The Wall Street Journal", "People", "USA Today", and other national publications as well as on NPR, CNN, The Movie Channel and MTV.
Times for photos and one-on-one visits with Santa Claus are as follows:
Monday-Saturday 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
5:50 pm - 7:00 pm
Sunday 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
3:50 pm - 5:00 pm
Christmas Eve 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
