Awesome Places to Enjoy the Holidays with the Family in DFW
By: Moira Brunken, Realtor at Safari Real Estate by Moira, ABR, GRI, IRES, CDPE, SRES
Whether you are new to the Dallas/Fort Worth area or have lived here for years, here are some family friendly suggestions of ways to enjoy the beautiful holiday season. As always, if you have any real estate needs, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Have a safe and happy holiday season!
1. The ICE! and Lonestar Christmas Celebration
The ICE! and Lonestar Christmas celebration is fun for the entire family. It runs from November 12, 2015 – January 3, 2016. Enjoy gorgeous Christmas lights, ornaments, a 54-foot Christmas tree, snow tubing, Cookies and Milk with Mrs. Claus, and masterfully carved ice sculptures that have been crafted from more than 2 million pounds of ice. Parkas are provided and children under 3 are free.
ICE! Ticket Prices:
Peak Pricing (Fri/Sat/Sun, 12/18 – 1/3)
$29.99 for Adults
$26.99 for Seniors (ages 55+)
$16.99 Children (ages 4 – 12)
FREE Children under 3
$24.99 Groups (of 20+)
Non-Peak Pricing
$21.99 for Adults
$19.99 for Seniors (ages 55+)
$12.99 Children (ages 4 – 12)
FREE Children under 3
$19.99 Groups (of 20+)
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
1501 Gaylord Trail
817.778.1000
2. Grapevine Vintage Railroad’s The North Pole Express
This wonderful adventure is co-presented by Great Wolf Lodge and The Children’s Courtyard. Your journey begins when you depart the Historic Cotton Belt Depot on a beautifully decorated vintage coach. Elves will welcome the guests and sing traditional Christmas music as you near the North Pole. As the train draws closer there will be a special appearance by Mrs. Claus, who will present each child with a silver bell. Once you arrive, you will enjoy a walk along a snowy Christmas trail, while being entertained with songs and magical Christmas moments and wait for Santa to appear. Santa will then present the children with Frosty Chocolate Snow Milk in a memory keepsake mug. Each family will also receive a complimentary voucher for a Family Photo with Santa.
Advanced purchase of tickets is highly recommended. Infants under 12 months ride for free, but must be in the lap of an adult. All tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Please arrive at the Depot 45-60 minutes prior to your departure time.
All seats are $25 per person.
Dates:
November 27-29
December 4-6
December 11-13
December 18-23
705 Main Street
Grapevine, TX
817-410-3185
3. Southlake’s Home for the Holidays Annual Tree Lighting
This event is free for the whole family to enjoy. The holiday festivities begin at 4:00pm with the Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:30pm. Some of the wonderful complimentary activities include holiday crafts, Christmas carolers, letters to Santa, photos with Santa, holiday refreshments, carriage rides, snowman building, live entertainment, snow hill tubing, and a toy and food drive.
Please bring a can of food for the annual Christmas is for Children food drive.
Saturday, November 21, 2015
4:30-8:30p.m.
For more information contact us at:
1400 Main Street, Suite 210
Southlake, TX 76092
817-748-8019
4. Gift of Lights at Texas Motor Speedway
The Gift of Lights at the Texas Motor Speedway is a 1½ mile light park with 500 amazing light displays benefiting local charities in North Texas. Gift of Lights is partnering with Toys for Tots, Ronald McDonald House, KLTY Christmas Wish, Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, and Speedway Children’s Charities. A portion of every sale goes to benefit these organizations. This year there will be an all new Santa’s Village with lots of festivities. It will be bigger and better than ever with several hundred new displays. After you complete the drive-thru park, bring your family and friends to Santa’s Village for photos and fun. Santa will be at the Texas Motor Speedways until December 24, 2015.
For more information refer to Facebook and their Webpage:
https://www.facebook.com/tmsgiftoflights2014
http://www.tmsgiftoflights.com/purchase-tickets/
All Tickets are $25 per car. You can save $5.00 at the gate with an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots.The discount is not valid with online ticket purchases. All sales are final.
Limos, Trucks with Trailers and RV’s are $45.00
Buses are $55.00
Texas Motor Speedway
3545 Lone Star Circle
Fort Worth, TX 76177
Holiday Hours:
Open every evening from 6pm-10pm
7 days a week from November 26, 2015-December 31, 2015
5. Pictures with Santa in Sundance Square
Santa will be in Sundance Square every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during the holidays. Enjoy the Tree Lighting Ceremony with family and friends on November 22, 2015. Enjoy the festive lights and see the 59’ foot tall live blue spruce Christmas tree in all its glory.
Photos with Santa cost $10. All proceeds benefit Fort Worth Sister Cities International Scholarship Fund.
Sundance Square
420 Main Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
817-255-5700
http://sundancesquare.com/events/photos-with-santa-sundance-square/
Santa’s Schedule:
Sunday, November 22nd, 11:00 AM – 1 HR after SSQ Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday, November 27th, 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Saturday, November 28th, 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Sunday, November 29th, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday, December 2nd, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday, December 3rd, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday, December 4th, 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Saturday, December 5th, 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Sunday, December 6th, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday, December 9th, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday, December 10th, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday, December 11th, 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Saturday, December 12th, 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Sunday, December 13th, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday, December 16th, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday, December 17th, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday, December 18th, 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Saturday, December 19th, 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Sunday, December 20th, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Monday, December 21st, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday, December 22nd, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday, December 23rd, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
With an extensive background in real estate sales, as well as in-depth knowledge of construction, interior design and landscaping, Moira puts a lot of care and attention into making sure you have all the information and guidance you need to make the right decisions. Whether it’s skillfully assisting you to stage your home for sale and marketing it for maximum exposure or helping you find the home of your dreams and uncovering all the possibilities for decoration and renovation, she gives you a distinct advantage when selling or buying. Contact her today for help with any of your real estate needs.