Free Weekend Events & Great Santa & Holiday Opportunities

Posted by My Dallas Mommy on Friday, November 20th, 2015 at 12:00 PM
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entertainmentHere are some free & fun events you can take advantage of!

*ABC 2015 Holiday Programming Schedule

*AMC
Now through January 4th, select AMC Theatres are offering up a new or renewal membership to AMC Stubs for just $9 per year (regularly $12!). With this membership, you’ll get a $10 AMC Stubs Reward for every $100 you spend, online ticket fees waived, free upgrades on popcorn and fountain drinks, member exclusives and more!

*American Girl
Throughout the month of November at various locations, girls ages 8 and up can participate in various events. Head over here to see the full list of dates and participating locations as well as a phone number to make reservations. Keep in mind that ticket prices will vary by event.

*At Home

Photo with Santa experience at the Alliance Fort Worth At Home store. On November 21 and November 22, customers that purchase any two 20oz Coca-Cola products will receive a free picture session with Santa.

  • Where: At Home Alliance – Fort Worth; 2201 Porter Creek Drive; Fort Worth, TX 76177
  • When: November 21 & 2; 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • What: Free photo with Santa with the purchase of any two 20oz Coca-Cola products

babies*Babies R Us
 Head to your local BabiesRUs on the specified date (see below) where they will be hosting a FREE Baby’s First Christmas Event! As a part of the festivities, there will be story time, prizes and giveaways. And, you’ll also receive a FREE Gerber bodysuit so you can create your baby’s first every ‘Ugly Christmas Sweater’. Go here for more details.

Head to BabiesRUs on the day that corresponds with your baby’s birth month…

*Saturday, November 21st 11AM
For Parents with babies born between August 2015 – November 2015

*Chamberlain Studios

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Nov. 21 Free Women’s Self Defense Course: 

  • Donations will benefit Genesis Women’s Shelter
  • Free women’s self defense course—open to the public
  • St. John’s Episcopal School (private Lakewood school) 484 Harter Road, Dallas, TX 75218
  • Women will receive a free 2 hour interactive self defense course and work out including self defense tactics and safety tips. Comfortable clothes recommended. The Dallas Police Department Northwest Substation will also have an officer there to cover general/holiday safety and awareness topics.
  • Free child care is provided by the Chamberlain trained staff in neighboring gym where kids (potty trained and up) will experience martial art school activities and exercises.
  • Free Pizza for adults and children provided by Primo Brothers Pizza (32 yr old Lake Highlands establishment)
  • Women can also ‘Break a Board for a Buck’ where each dollar will benefit Genesis.
  • Parking and gym location:  Participants should follow the drive way to the back part of our campus and the Main Gym will be located on the far east side of the building and down the stairs.

Screen Shot 2015-11-19 at 8.32.51 PM*Christmas at the Anatole

November 27 – December 23, 2015 This holiday season, the Hilton Anatole Hotel, located in the city’s Design District, is inviting guests of all ages to experience the magic of Christmas at the Anatole. Beginning Friday, November 27th, the legendary hotel will transform into a winter wonderland complete with dazzling décor and festive programming. Old St. Nick himself will even make an appearance for a Breakfast with Santa series, which is included in the hotel’s “Breakfast with Santa” weekend packages. Starting at just $189/night for a family of four, the Hilton Anatole’s “Breakfast with Santa” package includes accommodations, self‐parking, Wi‐Fi, Holiday Movie Night, kid’s amenities, and Breakfast with Santa for up to two adults & two kids.

*Dallas Aboretum

Celebrate Dallas’ newest holiday tradition during the most wonderful time of the year with Holiday at the Arboretum, featuring the return of the magnificent 12 Days of Christmas outdoor exhibit from November 8th January 3 and The Artistry of the Nativity at the DeGolyer House,November 26 to January 3 at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden.  FOR SPECIALS & DEALS, GO HERE!

*Firewheel Town Center

Firewheel Holiday Celebration in Garland on November 23, 2013.

Firewheel Holiday Celebration in Garland on November 23, 2013.

Firewheel Town Center’s 9th Annual Hometown Holidays Tree Lighting on Saturday, November 21.

Hometown Holidays is a day packed with free family-friendly activities, including live music, holiday characters, face painting, arts and crafts, The Saxophone Santas, and holiday train and horse-drawn carriage rides all beginning at 4 p.m. The celebration will culminate at 7:00 p.m. with Santa’s Arrival as he lights the 41-foot tall holiday tree. Fireworks will immediate follow, illuminating the night’s sky.

Miniature Holiday Train Rides

o   Saturday, November 21  – Wednesday, December 31 from 2 p.m. – dusk , weather permitting

Complimentary Carriage Rides

o   November 21 from 3 p.m.  – 8 p.m.

o   Every Saturday beginning November 21 – December 21 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Santa Photos

o   Located at 615 Town Square in between Sonic and Nestle Tollhouse

o   November 21 – December 24

o   Hours vary; please contact Guest Services or www.firewheeltowncenter.com

*Gaylord ICE!

Screen Shot 2015-10-26 at 9.03.01 PMHead over HERE, use promo code DFWMOMMY and get 50% off ICE! tickets at the Gaylord Texan!

You can choose to pick up your tickets at will call or print at home. This 50% off is for the ICE! attraction only from November 16th-19th or November 23-25th! Tickets must be purchase online with a limit of 10 tickets per purchase.  Adult tickets with the discount are $11 and kids tickets are just $6.50!  Can’t beat this price!

If you want to take part in Gingerbread Decorating, you can take $3 off using promo code SPRINKLES!

Don’t miss any more of our great deals!  Make sure and sign up for MyDFWMommy’s newsletter and you will be emailed once a day with the top 30 deals of the day!

*Grapevine Light Show Spectacular in Grapevine

Nov. 23, 2015 – Jan. 3, 2016 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. Nightly Historic Grapevine S Main St & East Dallas Rd Grapevine, TX 76051 Event website Cost: Free Be sure to stop by our C h r i s t m a s L i g h t S h o w Spectacular, a synchronized light display. The show runs continuously starting Nov. 23-Jan 3 at 6pm.

*Grapevine Mills Mall

This Saturday, November 21, children are invited to Cookies and Crafts with Santa! This event is FREE for Kidgits members, and only $5 to become a member. Children can visit and be photographed with Santa beginning now through December 24 at the Santa Set located in the Entry 5 courtyard situated between LEGOLAND Discovery Center and Sea Life.

  • Cookies & Crafts event with Santa on Saturday, November 21 and Saturday, December 5 at 2 p.m. while supplies last. This event is free for Kidgits members and $5 to enroll in a Kidgits membership.

*Home Depot

Register now for the upcoming Home Depot Kids Workshops.  On Saturday, November 28th, kids can build a FREE School House Bank and on Saturday, December 5th, kids can build FREE Holiday Stacking Blocks.

These workshops are designed for ages 5-12 and are offered at all Home Depot stores between 9AM-12PM.

*LEGO

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Registration is now open for the upcoming LEGO Monthly Mini Model Build on December 1st and 2nd where kids can build a FREE LEGO Submarine Model!

You can also get this LEGO magazine free offer!

Just head over here and click the “Sign Up Now” link to score a FREE 2-year subscription to LEGO Club magazine! After filling out the short form, you will be emailed a link that you will need to click on in order to confirm your subscription request. You will then be able to fill out your mailing info. Allow 6-14 weeks for delivery of first issue. If your Lego fan is age 7 or under, you will automatically be signed up for a FREE 2 year subscription to LEGO Club Jr. magazine. This magazine will include stories little ones can read on their own or with Mom or Dad.

*Legoland

Here is a great way to save on some holiday fun and a great way to keep the kids busy next week!

Buy One, Get One Free Admission to LEGOLAND Discovery Center Dallas/ Fort Worth! Just go here and fill in your information to get your coupon!

Present this coupon to LEGOLAND Discovery Center Dallas/Fort Worth  to receive 1 free, standard, full-price admission ticket w/the purchase of another standard, full-price admission ticket. Valid for up to (4) Buy One, Get One Free offers. Not valid w/ online tickets, combination tickets or any other offer/discount. Valid only if walk-up tickets are available. 1 coupon per transaction. Lowest Ticketed price free. Final right of interpretation resides w/ LEGOLANDDiscovery Center Dallas/Fort Worth .

*Shops of Highland Village

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The Shops at Highland Village celebrates its grand reopening and kicks off its holiday season on Sat., Nov. 21 with “Our Village Glows.” The festivities begin at 5 p.m. in the newly designed Central Park.  At 6:30 p.m. attendees will be delighted with a “flip of a switch” to see the 60-foot Christmas tree and Central Park light show themed “Let it Glow! In addition, for the first time ever, Santa Claus will make The Shops at Highland Village his home inside the interactive tree from Nov. 21 – Dec. 24.

 

Santa Photos – Nov. 21 through Dec. 24

Everyone’s favorite jolly guy will be available daily to take photos with children of all ages and listen to holiday wishes through Christmas Eve. Visit him at his home-away-from-home, located inside The Shops at Highland Village’s 60-foot Christmas tree in Central Park. Santa’s helpers will be available to take photos to capture the special moment. Photo packages start at $22.

*SouthLake Santa’s Village

Santa’s Village Southlake November 22 – December 24, 2015

Southlake Town Square Rustin Pavillion, 1256 Main St, Southlake

Free Nothing marks the holidays like pictures with Santa Claus. Kids of all ages can visit with the jolly fella in the big red suit at Santa’s Village in Rustin Park. Photos available for purchase. While you’re there, be sure to drop off a letter to Santa at the Village Post Office. Don’t forget your return address. Santa himself will send a response!

* Texas Speedway

Gift of Lights November 26 – December 31 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM nightly

Texas Motor Speedway, Gate 8 Lone Star Dr, Justin, TX 76247  Cost: $25 per car

The 2015 Gift of Lights at Texas Motor Speedway is a 1 1/2 mile light park with over 500 amazing light displays, benefiting local charities in North Texas. At the completion of the Drive-Thru Park, bring your family and friends to Santa’s Village for photos & fun! You can save $5.00 at the gate with an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots.

 

trainsThe Trains at NorthPark is open!

The Trains at NorthPark includes trains rolling across 1,600 feet of track on a journey across America.

Regular Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10am to 9pm All Sundays, 11am to 7pm
Holiday Hours: (11/27, 11/28, 12/12-12/26) Monday through Saturday, 9 am to 9 pm
Early Closings: Thanksgiving Eve: 10am to 6pm, Christmas Eve: 9am-4pm, New Year’s Eve: 10am to 4pm, New Year’s Day: 10am to 6pm Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day

Where: NorthPark Center North Central Expressway at Northwest Highway Dallas, TX 75225

Cost: Tickets to the exhibit are $7 for Adults and $3 for Children and Seniors.

*Watters Creek

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Watters Creek at Montgomery Farms will kick off its holiday season on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 4:30 p.m. with its annual Light the Night festival.

Light the Night– Nov. 21 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Starting at 4:30, KLUV’s Jody Dean, the evening’s emcee, will help everyone get into the holiday spirit.  Mrs. Claus will be passing out free cookies, and there will be complimentary carriage rides, hot cocoa, caroling, face painting, and more.

The evening’s entertainment includes a performance at 5 p.m. by the Allen Symphony Chorus. They will perform seasonal favorites by the fireplace near The Green to keep the “ho-ho-ho” in holidays.

At 6:15 p.m. guests will be dazzled when Santa lights up the 30-foot tree, the centerpiece of Watters Creek’s holiday display. The 30-foot tree leads a 145,000 glittering light display that includes 20 other trees and Santa’s sleigh with reindeer. The lights are synchronized to holiday music and play every hour from 6 – 9 p.m., daily through New Year’s Day. The evening’s festivities will top off with a spectacular fireworks display.

Complimentary Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

Nov. 21 from 4 to 8 p.m.

Santa Photos – Nov. 21 – Dec. 24

Everyone’s favorite jolly guy will be available to take photos with children and listen to holiday wishes through Christmas Eve. Visit him at his home away from home, located on Garden Park Drive across the street from The Blue Fish restaurant and next door to the ACO Boutique. Specific dates and times are located on Watters Creek website at www.watterscreek.com/events. Holiday photo packages start at $15.95.

 

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