NorthPark Center isn’t just for shopping. This holiday season they are continuing the tradition and making the mall a Winter Wonderland full of holiday events throughout the end of the year. This year’s theme is “A Season of Light.” Setting the stage for a magical holiday experience is beautiful décor of twinkling lights, bountiful plantings, and interactive displays featuring the season’s most notable characters. A spectacular new installation by renowned artist, Jim Campbell, entitled Scattered Light will draw visitors to CenterPark with its cascading grid of flickering light. It promises to be Dallas’ most photographed light display this holiday season.
You don’t want to miss all the fun filled events that Northpark Center has for you this year. There is truly something for everybody!
Scattered Light by Artist Jim Campbell
CenterPark Garden
A spectacular installation by renowned artist Jim Campbell, entitled Scattered Light, will draw visitors to CenterPark with a cascading grid of flickering light. The three-dimensional work, which was recently on view at Madison Square Park in New York City, features 1,800 dangling light bulbs flickering into shadowy figures. It promises to be Dallas’ most photographed light display this holiday season. Campbell’s work has been exhibited internationally and throughout North America in institutions such as the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; The International Center for Photography, New York; The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles and the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney, Australia. His electronic art work is included in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art, New York; the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, DC; the Whitney Museum of American Art; the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; the de Young Museum, San Francisco and the Berkeley Art Museum.
The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign
November 1 – December 24, 2014
Bells are ringing at NorthPark Center to encourage visitors to donate their spare change through The Salvation Army Kettle Campaign, which raises important funds for year-round programs at more than a dozen Salvation Army centers in North Texas.The Salvation Army Angel Tree
November 7 – December 8, 2014
Level One Near Macy’s
Make the holiday season a memorable one for those in need by giving presents, clothing and necessities through The Salvation Army Angel Tree. Choose an Angel from The Angel Tree, drop off your gift by December 9, and The Salvation Army will make your delivery in time for Christmas. Created in 1979, The Angel Tree is one of The Salvation Army’s most important holiday efforts. NorthPark Angel Tree patrons have contributed millions of dollars in donated Christmas gifts to over 40,000 North Texans. Volunteer hours at NorthPark Center’s Angel Tree are 10AM – 9PM, Monday through Saturday, and 12-6PM on Sunday.SPCA of Texas “Home for the Holidays” Custom Dog Houses
November 14 – December 8, 2014
Between Dillard’s and Macy’s
The SPCA of Texas joins forces with the National Association of the Remodeling Industry of Greater Dallas and other community organizations for the “Home for the Holidays” campaign featuring custom dog houses. The dog houses will be raffled off with tickets available for $5 a piece or five raffle tickets for $20. The drawing will be held at the close of the event, and one of the dog houses will be named “Top Dog” as the most popular based on ticket sales. Event proceeds will benefit the SPCA of Texas’ 2014 efforts to rescue, heal and find homes for thousands of animals in North Texas.The Trains at NorthPark™ Benefiting the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas
November 22, 2014 – January 4, 2015
Located on Level One between Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom
The Trains at NorthPark™, presented by Bank of Texas, is a NorthPark Center holiday tradition. The most elaborate miniature toy trains exhibit in Texas, The Trains at NorthPark™ includes trains rolling across 1,600 feet of track on a journey across America. Cityscapes include downtown Dallas, with the iconic Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, the State Fair of Texas, the Cotton Bowl and the Perot Museum; New York City’s Times Square and Grand Central Station; Washington, D.C. with The White House; New England’s fall foliage; the Grand Canyon, Route 66, San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge and hot air balloons in Albuquerque. The exhibit encompasses train-themed environments, with all the trimmings of the holiday train travel experience—steam engines and coach cars, a ticket booth and a train station. More than 80,000 people visit The Trains at NorthPark™ each season as part of their holiday tradition.
The Trains at NorthPark™ hours:
Monday – Saturday 10 AM – 9 PM
Sunday 12 PM – 6 PM
Thanksgiving Eve 10 AM – 6 PM
Thanksgiving Day Closed
Christmas Eve 10 AM – 4 PM
Christmas Day Closed
New Year’s Eve 10 AM – 4 PM
New Year’s Day 12 PM – 6 PMThe Salvation Army Angel Tree Celebration
Friday, November 28, 2014, 10:30 AM
NorthCourt, Level One Between Nordstrom and Macy’s
Welcome the arrival of Santa at the annual Salvation Army Angel Tree Celebration. Share in the joy of giving as the jolly fellow from the North Pole selects the first Angel for a special child in need in North Texas. Kick off the season on the right note with the Salvation Army, Santa and special guests. After the kick-off, watch Texas Ballet Theater Dallas School perform excerpts from “The Nutcracker” at 12 PM in NorthCourt.SPCA of Texas Home for the Holidays Pet Adoption Center
November 28 – December 23, 2014
Level One Between Macy’s and Dillard’s
The SPCA of Texas’ Home for the Holidays Pet Adoption Center at NorthPark Center has provided special adoption experiences for thousands of four-legged animals and their loving new families. Assistance is offered at select times to help families choose the right animals for their lifestyle. Adoption fees are $250 for puppies (under 6 months of age), $125 for adult dogs (6 months to 6 years), $50 for senior dogs (7 years or older) or VIP dogs (dogs waiting for homes for more than 30 days) and $125 for kittens. All adult cats are eligible for a “name your own price” option with an additional option of waving adoption fees for a second cat. The fee includes spay/neuter surgery, all age-appropriate vaccinations, de-worming treatment, a heartworm test for dogs six months and older, initial heartworm preventative for dogs, a feline leukemia and FIV testing for cats four months and older, a microchip and a free leash or cardboard cat carrier.
Pet adoption hours:
Monday – Saturday 11 AM – 6 PM
Sunday 12 PM – 6 PMStorytime with Santa Claus
November 28 – December 24, 2014
Level One in Macy’s Court
Gather around Santa’s picture-book cottage to hear stories about the North Pole. Santa has been telling tales at NorthPark for decades, and we invite you to make it a part of your family’s holiday tradition.
Storytime hours:
Monday – Saturday 10:30 AM
Sunday 12:00 PM
Visits and Portraits with Santa Claus
November 28 – December 24, 2014
Level One in Macy’s Court
Capture memories of a lifetime with one-on-one visits and portraits with Santa Claus. Children feel right at home in Santa Claus’ cozy living room with a fireplace, holiday tree and a comfy leather armchair. Take photos with your own camera or purchase professional portraits by Marc Robins Photography. Tickets are available starting at 9AM, Monday-Saturday, and 10AM on Sunday.
Santa Claus hours:
Monday – Saturday
- 11 AM – 2 PM
- 2:30 PM – 5 PM
- 5:30 PM – 7 PM
Sunday
- 12:30 PM – 3 PM
- 3:30 PM – 5 PM
Christmas Eve
- 10 AM – 2 PM
Scrooge Puppet Theatre
November 28 – December 24, 2014
Level One in East Court near Dillard’s
A NorthPark Center’s whimsical Scrooge Puppet Theatre has been a holiday tradition for more than three decades. Charles Dickens’ famous character creates a funny scene through the magic of puppetry by John Hardman of Le Theatre de Marionette. Children of all ages giggle with delight as everyone’s favorite despicable holiday character emerges from his cottage at the bottom of every hour. Come back time and again for this improvisational performance, and be sure to catch the final show on Christmas Eve when Scrooge finally is filled with the holiday spirit.
Scrooge Puppet Theatre shows start at the bottom of the hour of every hour:
Monday – Saturday 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Sunday 12:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Christmas Eve 10:30 AM – 3:30 PMSanta’s Toy Shoppe Puppet Theatre
November 28 – December 24, 2014
Level Two by Green House Market
How does Santa get all of those presents to little boys and girls around the world? Santa’s Toy Shoppe Puppet Theatre animates the story of a toymaker and a cast of entertaining characters working to get Santa’s toys completed in time for Christmas Eve delivery.
Santa’s Toy Shoppe Puppet Theatre shows at the top of every hour:
Monday – Saturday 11 AM – 8 PM
Sunday 12 PM – 6 PM
Christmas Eve 11 AM – 3 PM12 Day Clock
November 28 – December 24, 2014
Gather around this life-sized menagerie with your own “true love” to sing along to the famous holiday tune. The whimsical display features a cast of colorful characters from the 12 Days of Christmas, including turtle doves, three French hens, golden rings and, of course, the partridge in a pear tree!
The 12 Day Clock runs every 15 minutes during shopping center hours.Sights and Sounds of the Season Performances
December 2 – 24, 2014
Level One at Dillard’s Court
NorthCourt, between Nordstrom and Macy’s
The sounds of the season fill the air at NorthPark Center as performance groups take the stage in celebration of the holidays. Catch your favorite professional, school, church, synagogue or community group taking the stage throughout the holiday season.
Select Performances:
Wednesday, December 3
Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing & Visual Arts Jazz Singers Ensemble #1, 7 PM, NorthCourt
Friday, December 5
Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts Singing Girls of Texas, 12 PM, Dillard’s Court
New Texas Symphony Orchestra, 7 PM, NorthCourt
Saturday, December 6
Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico 10 AM, NorthCourt
Metropolitan Winds, 12 PM, NorthCourt
Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts Children’s Choir of Texas, 1 PM, Dillard’s Court
School of Contemporary Ballet Dallas, 2:30 PM, NorthCourt
Dallas Black Dance Theatre, 3:30 PM, NorthCourt
Collin County Ballet Theatre presents excerpts from “The Nutcracker,” 4:30 PM, NorthCourt
Women’s Chorus of Dallas, 5 PM, Dillard’s Court
Wednesday, December 10
Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing & Visual Arts Jazz Singers Ensemble #2, 7 PM, NorthCourt
Friday, December 12
Highland Park Middle School Choirs, 11:45 AM, Dillard’s Court
Woodrow Wilson High School “Night at NorthPark”, 6:30 PM, NorthCourt
Saturday, December 13
Park Cities Dance | The Dallas Conservatory present The Snow Scene and Act II of “The Nutcracker”, 11:00 AM, NorthCourt
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Brass Ensemble, 12 PM, NorthCourt
Texas Ballet Theater Dallas School, 1 PM, NorthCourt
Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts “Singing Girls of Texas,” 1 PM, Dillard’s Court
Dallas Ballet Company presents excerpts from “The Nutcracker,” 2:30 PM, NorthCourt
Dallas Ballet Company presents excerpts from “The Nutcracker,”,3:30 PM, NorthCourt
Mahogany Dance Theatre of Texas, 4:30 PM, NorthCourt
Wednesday, December 17
Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts Academy Dance Company, 11:30 AM, NorthCourt
Thursday, December 18
Temple Emanu-El Choir Concert, 6PM, Dillard’s Court
Saturday, December 20
Dallas Asian American Youth Orchestra, 1 PM, NorthCourt
Dallas Power House of Dance, 3:30 PM, NorthCourt
8&1 Dance Company featuring Rowlett Dance Academy, 5:30 PM, NorthCourtMenorah Lighting December
Wednesday, December 17, 6:30 PM
Level One near Nordstrom
Join NorthPark Center and Rabbi Dubrawsky from the Chabad of Dallas to celebrate Chanukah with the lighting of the menorah in the Festival of Lights. Complimentary refreshments will be served after the lights have been kindled.5th Annual Gingertown Dallas
Tuesday December 2, 5 – 9 PM
On view through December 15
Level One near Nordstrom
Now in its 5th year, the Annual Gingertown Dallas is one of the biggest gingerbread house events in North Texas with proceeds benefiting Children’s Craniofacial Association. Founded in 2006 by David M. Schwarz Architects, Gingertown is a unique holiday initiative which brings together talent from local design, engineering and construction firms for a live build competition to help spread joy and hope during the holidays.Camp Gingerbread
December 6-7, 2014
Level One Near Macy’s
The holidays are sweet at Camp Gingerbread where little ones can decorate gingerbread cookies with their favorite sugary delights, including frosting, nuts, dried fruit, candies and sprinkles. Proceeds benefit Shared Housing, a non-profit organization that facilitates affordable housing options for those in need. Cost is $10 per child.
Camp Gingerbread hours:
Saturday, December 7 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday, December8 11 AM – 4 PMTreats of Christmas
December 20, 2014, 10 AM – 7 PM
Level one near Macy’s and Level Two between Nordstrom and Macy’s
Join NorthPark Center for the ultimate holiday bake sale benefiting the North Texas Food Bank’s Cooking Matters™. Presented by the Texas Chefs Association, dozens of premier chefs from area restaurants and catering companies present an assortment of gourmet cakes, sweets, pies and cookies available for purchase. Cooking Matters™ empowers more than 15,000 families each year with the skills, knowledge and confidence to prepare healthy and affordable meals.
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