If you are like me, you tend to enjoy more family activities during the holidays. Kids have weeks off from school. Weekends are filled with special events. It’s not hard to fill up the calendar, especially if you live in or near Dallas, Texas. For those of you who will be in Dallas during this time of year, or could be if tempted, have I got a treat for you – the Ultimate Dallas Christmas Giveaway.
Ultimate Dallas Christmas Giveaway
I have partnered with many of my favorite Dallas attractions to bring you this Ultimate Dallas Christmas Giveaway – Dallas Zoo, Museum of Illusions, Trains at NorthPark;,Perot Museum, Crayola Experience Plano, SNOWDAY Dallas, Prairie Lights, and Six Flags Over Texas Holiday in the Park!
I’m talking about multiple giveaways and you can enter them all – there are Eight (8) of them below.
Learn about each Dallas attraction below and enter all the giveaways to increase your chances. There will be 18 winners!
Dallas Zoo Lights
Giveaway Item: Two Family 4-Packs + Free Parking Voucher
Note: Each Family 4-pack will include 2 adult tickets, 2 youth tickets and a parking voucher and would need to be used before 12/31/19.
Dallas Zoo Lights Presented by Reliant has kicked off another season of holiday fun. I’ve shared my top 5 reasons to visit the Dallas Zoo in years past, but during this season you can enjoy regular admission at the zoo and then enjoy the extra nighttime festivities.
Why? Dallas Zoo Lights tickets also include general admission for the Zoo that day. So plan a day of it! Show up before 4 p.m. and enjoy the animals, then stay for holiday activities at night. The animals will head in for the day at 4 p.m., but you can stay in the park until the lights come on at 5 p.m.! You can take that hour break to enjoy dinner or leave and come back later that evening (don’t forget to get your hand stamped).
During these 36 select nights from Nov. 15 through Jan. 5, you’ll enjoy realistic silk-covered lanterns in the shape of favorite animals, a holiday light show, nature ornament-making, photo ops, and so much more. There are animal encounters at the children’s zoo, meet and greets with Santa himself, and let’s not forget the food – from specialty donuts to hot chocolate! Every year they have a sensory friendly night too. You can get more details here.
Now for that giveaway…
Museum of Illusions
Giveaway Item: Four (4) Tickets (expire January 2, 2020)
Note: Children under 5 are free and don’t need a ticket.
Officially opening Saturday, December 7th, Museum of Illusions is surely to be an instant hit in the downtown Dallas area.
The Museum of Illusions will house over 50 exhibits, including optical illusions, holograms, installations and interactive illusion rooms. I cannot wait to experience this firsthand as they are touting this as the pioneer of the “edutainment concept” fusing fun and entertainment with education and learning.
Located at 701 Ross Ave Dallas, TX 75202. You can learn more here.
Now for that giveaway…
The Trains at NorthPark
Giveaway Item: 2 Admission Passes
This annual tradition runs through Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020 and as always benefits the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas, which cares for children being treated for critical illnesses in the Dallas area. In just 2018, RMHD hosted over 1,400 families, and The Trains at NorthPark has helped raise more than $13 million for RMHD since its launch. The goal is to raise even more money this year to serve an additional 50 percent more families.
So know that when you visit, you are doing good in our community. You can learn more here about this exhibit.
The Trains at NorthPark is the largest miniature train exhibit in Texas and it is quite impressive. With 1,600-foot of tracks, it features incredible cityscapes like Dallas, New York, Washington, D.C., and San Francisco set among other highlights like New England’s fall foliage, the Grand Canyon, and Route 66. Be on the lookout for hidden characters and scenes too!
Now for that giveaway…
The Perot Museum of Nature and Science
Giveaway Item: Family 4-Pack, which includes general admission as well as admission to the world-exclusive Origins: Fossils from the Cradle of Humankind exhibition. include the Origins exhibition. Tickets good through March 22, 2020.
“Tech the halls!” The Perot Museum of Nature and Science celebrates the holiday season with fa-la-la-la-la fun for the whole family. Don’t miss the completely updated Texas Instruments Engineering and Innovation Hall, technology-themed activities, archaeology and robot camps, career exploration and a world-exclusive exhibition featuring REAL fossils from two ancient human relative species.
Tinker to your heart’s desire at the reimagined Texas Instruments Engineering and Innovation Hall, which now boasts a 4,500-square-foot play space. Newly unveiled exhibits (presented in English and Spanish) include a 1,400-square-foot ChallENGe Lab (where visitors can engage in 20-minute themed engineering challenges involving lunar craft “egg drop” moon landings and more); 23-foot “Amazing Airways” wind-tunnels that will wow children (and the young at heart); hands-on robot and circuit stations; and a massive music coding sequencer that activates a melodic LED display as guests create songs.
From Dec. 21-Jan. 6, 2020 (at select times), channel your inner-engineer with augmented reality (AR) robot hockey, polar pulleys, coat designing, snowflake races and chats with paleontologists as they unearth Arctic dinosaur fossils.
Plus experience the world-exclusive Origins: Fossils from the Cradle of Humankind exhibition showcasing the authentic fossils of two ancient human relatives – Australopithecus sediba and Homo naledi – marking the first time that human relative fossils of two different species have ever been displayed together outside of Africa.
Now for that giveaway…
Crayola Experience at Plano
Giveaway Item: 10 Winners (each winner will receive 2 admission tickets) – 20 Tickets we are giving away!
Note: These tickets can be used during either the Handmade Holidays or New Year’s Eve events this month.
Crayola Experience is a must anytime of year, but the holidays are extra special. My love for Crayola Experience all started with a little trip to the original Crayola Factory when my daughter was younger. Thank goodness we don’t have to go far at all to experience all the fun now that there’s one right here in the Dallas area. Yes, you can find this family fun spot right in Plano at Willow Bend Mall.
Crayola Experience’s Handmade Holidays have begun this season and families can enjoy making holiday crafts in addition to all the usual hands-on activities (one regular favorite of mine is making your own crayon with personalized name). Kids and adults will enjoy creating an ornament and crafting a handmade gift box just this holiday season.
You can learn more here and a heads up that now through December 6th, you can find discounted admission tickets 50% off!
Now for that giveaway…
SNOWDAY Dallas
Giveaway Item: Four (4) Admission Tickets
Now through January 4th, you can head to SNOWDAY Dallas, located at The Plaza at Preston Center at the SE corner of Preston Road and NW Hwy. 8314 Preston Center Plaza Drive, Dallas, Texas 75225.
SNOWDAY Dallas is a popup event that the whole family will love, especially those of us who adore Instagram fun. You’ll be happy to know that every $1 per ticket will go to the Children’s Medical Center.
Guests will wander through an imaginative wonderland of holiday photo ops, enchanted rooms, interactive spaces, and nostalgic moments. Doesn’t that sound like fun? Photo booths will be dispersed throughout the popup and it’s very possible you can run into Santa or an elf.
What I love is that guests like you and I can view the photos from kiosks, share the photos, and even print them at the end of the exhibit.
General Admission tickets are $30 but children under the age of 3 are admitted free. Check-ins are every 10 minutes. Learn more here.
Now for that giveaway…
Prairie Lights
Giveaway Item: One General Admission – for up to 8 people in 1 car
Note: This admission pass is good for one general admission through 12/31/19. That equals one carload of up to 8 people, a $45 value per carload. This includes everything at the Holiday Village except for a photo with Santa.
In its 14th year, Prairie Lights is a unique two-mile, drive-through holiday park experience situated along the shores of Joe Pool Lake. You will admire a stunning display of more than four million lights!
Two of the park’s most famous attractions include a lighted holiday forest (depicting Christmas traditions around the world) as well as an animated tunnel that guests drive through upon exit.
You will also enjoy the Holiday Village which requires you to get out of the car and enjoy rides, shopping, and treats like funnel cakes and hot cocoa – included in the cost of admission! A surprising laser show completes your experience.
Photos with Santa do cost separately, so be prepared.
Located within Lynn Creek Park in Grand Prairie, you’ll want to visit between now and New Year’s Eve. Grab the schedule and learn more here.
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Six Flags Over Texas Holiday in the Park
Giveaway Item: 2 Admission Tickets
Note: Does not include parking. Valid any regular operating day during 2019 season.
A favorite destination during the holiday season (or any season) is Six Flags Over Texas, which transformed itself overnight into a winter wonderland, complete with snow! Yes, that’s me above at an event where I conquered Frosty Snowhill. Oh, it was fun!
Now through January 5th, head to the park for some holiday fun from live shows (I have it on good authority that local students perform), to holiday treats like their Christmas inspired funnel cakes. Don’t worry if you want even more excitement, as their classic rides and roller coasters are up and running! Head on over to learn more and see the schedule here.
Now for that giveaway…
A Dallas Christmas outing or visit is fun no matter what. There’s so much to do and I hope this might give you a few new ideas of where to spend some time with your families.
My favorite crayola crayon color is Magenta.
I have never been to the Perot Museum.
Oh goodness, you must change that Sarah – the Perot Museum is so huge and fascinating for adults and kids!
I HAVE been to the Dallas Zoo and LOVE it!
We have visited the Dallas Zoo, but it has been several years.
I have heard wonderful things about it! We need to visit!
My favorite Christmas Carol is Joy to the World!
My favorite family tradition is doing the advent each day.
I love spending time with my family the most during the holidays.
I would take my husband and kids to the Museum of Illusions.
I love to spend time with my family during the holidays!
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We visited the Perot one time several years ago, and would love the chance to go back!
My favorite Christmas carol is “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”
What I love about the holidays – the kindness people show at this time!
I’ve been to the zoo but not during the holidays.
What I love about the holidays is seeing my son’s face light up when it’s time to put up the Christmas tree.
Favorite Christmas Carol is oh holy night.
Favorite holiday tradition is building a gingerbread house with my son.
I cant wait for the Illusions museum to open up – I always love to see more opportunities for our kids to learn about how much art and science can mix!
My favorite tradition is hanging ornaments on the tree with my kids! They love finding the ones they made!
I went to the Dallas Zoo with my friend and her sweet kiddo!
My favorite holiday tradition is cinnamon rolls for Christmas breakfast!
I love “Carole of the Bells”
I have not visited the Perot Museum but my grandsons both have and they loved it.
We love the Dallas Zoo! We are always up for a trip there.
What a great giveaway! We’ve been to the Dallas Zoo, but never during the holidays:)
Our favorite holiday tradition is playing game on Xmas Eve
We just moved to the Dallas area and this list is amazing!
Welcome to Dallas Brittney!
I have always loved the “tickle me pink” crayon
We love the Dallas Zoo; we go regularly.
The Gem Hall is my favorite at the Perot.
That’s a favorite of mine too Amy!
Joy to the World is a lovely song.
My family loves the Perot! We’ve been a few times. Dallas is so fun – and even more so around the holidays! I’d love to take my kids to the Museum of Illusions too. A lot of family attractions are geared towards little kids, so it’s always great to find something that’s fun for teens too.
Thanks for the great ideas!
We love Dallas zoo!
We used to always get season passes to the Dallas Zoo when H was much younger. But, we have never managed to make the Holiday fun! I would love to go back and check it out!
Prairie Lights… how have I never heard of this? I LOVE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS! My favorite Christmas tradition is a tie between driving around to look at all the lights and Christmas cookie baking/decorating!
I haven’t visited the Dallas zoo yet.
I’d take my family to the museum
Last Christmas
My family loves the Perot Museum especially the interactive exhibits!
Believe it or not, we’ve never been to the Dallas Zoo! Would love to go!
I would take my sons and hubby to the Museum of Illusions.
I like the sound of Burnt Sienna, but my favorite Crayola color is “Tickle Me Pink”
Our son is coming home from college after his first year so I’m most looking forward to our family being together again this holiday season!
My favorite holiday tradition is watching my 9-year-old dance during the winter festival!
My favorite Christmas Carol is O Holy Night.
The zoo would be fun
Sixflags with my teen would be a blast
This would be amazing to win. ❤🎄
I would love to take my kids to the Dallas Zoo lights! We have been to the Dallas Zoo but never Christmas time. My daughter would also love to go to Prairie Lights, she has been begging to go. Thanks for doing this. ❤️
Oops forgot to add my favorite holiday tradition! Our favorite holiday tradition is our Christmas pajama party with all of our family. We wear our favorite pjs, eat, laugh, play games and just have fun!
I’d love to check out Snowdays. It sounds amazing.
It’s been awhile since I’ve visited the Dallas Zoo. It would be fun to go again!
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I’m going to stick with plain purple as my favorite crayola color!
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I like Silent Night!
I love to decorate sugar cookies with the kids! Making them, not so much, but decorating them is the best! 😊
I would take my kids and husband to the museum of illusions! I’ve never been
I’ve never visited the museum. I would love to take my family there
I’ve never even heard of the trains at north park. Sounds fun!
I love the Dallas zoo. It is always fun to take the kids around such a beautifully kept zoo with ever improving exhibits!
I love all the family traditions and the programs we do at church!
My favorite Christmas Carol is silent night!
My favorite crayola crayon color is Mac and cheese!!
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I haven’t been to the Dallas Zoo in years! I would love to go back!
I would take my son and his friends to the Museum of Illusions.
My favorite Christmas carol is Silent Night.
We haven’t been to the Perot Museum yet.
The museum of illusions looks fun! What a neat concept 👍
Trains at Northpark- what a great cause!
I’ve been to the Dallas Zoo twice, I think?
I love Deck the Halls!
Purple
Family time
My kiddo
I hope I get to take my best friend to the Museum of Illusions!
I have never visited the Perot but I want to!
I love all the holiday lights!
The best tradition is all the holiday baking!
This would be awesome to take my mom who is visiting to.
The Dallas Zoo is so beautiful. We havent been for a few years – sounds like a great time to go back!
We have never been to the Dallas zoo but I would love to take my kids 🙂
I would take my hubby and 2 children to the museum!
Such a fun holiday! We love seeing the Trains at Northpark and Siz Flags. I live seeing Christmas lights with the family. We enjoy trips to Interlochen, Deerfield, and everywhere we appt them!
I’ve visited the dallas zoo before but never during the holiday season!
I have never visited the trains at north park, but I would love to!
My favorite tradition is baking treat with my mother and our friends.
I haven’t been to the zoo yet!