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Celebrate the Holidays at NorthPark Center: Trains, Santa, and Giving Back

Celebrate the Holidays at NorthPark Center: Trains, Santa, and Giving Back

Experience the Trains
NorthPark Center’s Train Exhibit is a must‑see this holiday season. With more than 750 railcars laid out on 1,600 feet of track, visitors are transported across America—from the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge and Dallas Fair Park to Times Square, the White House, and beyond. This year, the display honors the Dallas Police Department and brings the beloved Thomas the Train and friends to life. Tickets cost $3 for children aged 2‑12 and seniors over 65, $7 for adults, while children under 2 enter free. All proceeds support the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas.

Celebrate the Holidays at NorthPark Center: Trains, Santa, and Giving Back

Give Back
Join the spirit of generosity by contributing to the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign—drop spare change at any of NorthPark’s donation kiosks—or shop the Angel Tree on Level One near Macy’s to provide gifts and clothing for families across North Texas. For animal lovers, the “Home for the Holidays” Pet Adoption Center, located between Macy’s and Dillard’s on Level One, invites you to adopt a furry companion. For more than 25 years, the SPCA of Texas has helped thousands of pets find forever homes.

Visit with Santa
Make holiday memories with Santa Claus. Children can gather at Santa’s picture‑book cottage for story time about the North Pole, and capture a photo in a cozy living‑room setting complete with a fireplace, holiday tree, and plush leather chair. The experience promises lasting memories.

With so many activities to enjoy, explore all the holiday events happening at NorthPark throughout the season!

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