Breakfast with Santa Spectacular

Step into the magic of Christmas in New York—right here in Dallas! Join us for the 35th annual Breakfast with Santa Spectacular on Sunday, December 7, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at NorthPark Center, benefiting Children’s Health℠. Experience the sparkle of Rockefeller Center, the charm of Central Park, and the festive spirit of Fifth Avenue as you stroll through a whimsical holiday wonderland with family and friends. 

Santa's breakfast table fills up fast! Don’t miss this unforgettable morning of joy, giving, and celebration—secure your tickets and sponsorships today to help make a difference for children in our community.

Event Chairs

Ellie Campion & Taryn McDonald

Honorary Chairs

The Derderian Family

Click here for tickets and information.

The Women's Auxiliary to Children's Medical Center Dallas is grateful for the warm partnership of NorthPark Center in hosting this annual holiday tradition. 

 

KidneyTexas Runway Report Luncheon and Fashion Show

 

KidneyTexas, Inc. 

The Runway Report 2025

Luncheon and Fashion Show

Each fall KidneyTexas, Inc. hosts its Luncheon & Fashion Show in an effort to raise money for designated beneficiaries and awareness for a disease that affects millions of people each year. The success of this event depends heavily upon the contributions and dedication of our Dallas business and community leaders. Your support is crucial to the success of our mission.

The luncheon and fashion show will begin with a champagne reception followed by a program and runway fashion show produced by Robyn Chauvin Productions with fashions from NorthPark Center which is always a fabulous event including fun surprises. There will be an auction, raffle and award presentations. It is all topped off with a delicious luncheon.

Friday, September 26, 2025

10:30am - Champagne Reception

11:30 - Fashion Show

12:30 - Luncheon

Anne and Bill Seanor - Presenting Sponsors

Donna and Herb Weitzman - Honorary Chairs

Allison Brodnax - Luncheon Chair

Mari Epperson - President, KidneyTexas, Inc.

Beneficiaries:

All of the funds raised stay in North Texas and benefit Baylor Scott & White Health Foundation, Children’s Medical Center Foundation, Methodist Health System Foundation, National Kidney Foundation/Camp Reynal, SouthwestTransplant Alliance, Texas Health Resources Foundation.

KidneyTexas, Inc. - 2025 Luncheon and Fashion Show

KidneyTexas, Inc. Luncheon and Fashion Show The French Connection is slated for Friday, September 26 at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas. 

Allison Brodnax is chair. Donna and Herb Weitzman are honorary chairs. Anne and William Seanor are presenting sponsors. Mari Epperson is president, KidneyTexas, Inc.

The morning will begin at 10:30 a.m. with a champagne reception followed by a runway fashion show featuring fashions from NorthPark Center produced by Robin Chauvin. It is all topped off with a delicious luncheon. 

Tickets and sponsorship are available now: https://e.givesmart.com/events/G4L/ 

Mad Hatter’s Luncheon Theme Reveal

 

It was a wonderful sight of fantastic lights and holiday decorations that greeted guests at the front entrance of hosts Jennifer and Steve Houghton’s home as they welcomed everyone for the Mad Hatter’s Luncheon Announcement party. Themed “Candy Cane Lane,” each room in the Houghton’s home was resplendent in designs reflecting the boardgame Candy Land and its different stops along the way.

Sara Friedman, Mad Hatter’s Luncheon chair, welcomed guests as they entered and were offered cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres as they wandered through the colorful and fascinating rooms, enjoying the delicious bites.

Cindy Feld, Honorary Chair; Therese Rourk, President; Steve Houghton and Jennifer Houghton, Hosts: Sara Friedman, Chair, Mad Hatter’s Luncheon

Joining Sara were Therese Rourk, Women’s Council president and Cindy Feld, honorary chair as they gathered the crowd together for the big reveal. Therese welcomed everyone, thanking the hosts for their generous and gracious hospitality, and gave a brief overview of the Women’s Council.

Sara also welcomed the crowd saying how exciting it is to be Mad Hatter’s chair in this 37th year and unfurling the curtain from the poster, she announced the theme, Celebrating Spring in the South, to a resounding round of applause.

Hat Categories are reflected in the event’s logo

Revealing more surprise announcements, Sara thanked Natalie Taylor for signing on as the first $25,000 sponsor and Donna Arp Weitzman for the first jewelry donation from the Cottonwood Market.

Slated for Thursday, April 17, 2025 at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, the 37th Annual Mad Hatter’s Luncheon will begin at 10:30 a.m. with a Welcome Reception, a stroll in the gardens and a Silent Auction while our discerning hat judges take note of the interpretations of this year’s theme.

The beloved fashion show, presented by NorthPark Center and produced by Jan Strimple, will begin around noon.  Hat Contest winners will be announced.  This year, a Teacup Trophy will be awarded to the floral studio who donates the guests’ favorite floral arrangement to the Silent Auction.

Christine Lee, Reagan Pace, Sara Friedman, Mad Hatter’s Lulncheon chair; Katherine Sbaiti

Celebrating its 37th year, this fabulous party has been an ongoing fundraising event sponsored by the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. Monies raised assist with the development, growth and maintenance of A Woman’s Garden, a major garden at the Dallas Arboretum, and the only public garden in the nation conceived, constructed and maintained by the funding efforts of women.

Everyone is encouraged to get their table sponsorships, underwriting and individual tickets signed up ASAP, as the event usually sells out by early spring. Patron tickets are $500 each. Sponsorships begin at $2,500.

For more information, tickets, sponsorships and underwriting benefits, visit the website at www.wcdabg.org or contact Sara Friedman 2025MHrsvp@gmail.com

Lunar New Year Celebration at NorthPark Center

 Lunar New Year Celebration

Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025

10 a.m.-1 p.m.

NorthPark Center

Marking the Year of the Snake, the Crow Museum of Asian Art of The University of Texas at Dallas, in partnership with NorthPark Center, will present the Lunar New Year Celebration on Saturday, Jan. 25, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at NorthPark Center.

Fun for all ages, this signature event – which attracts more than 50,000 visitors to NorthPark Center – will feature stunning dragon and lion dances, musical and martial-arts demos, art making and calligraphy, specialty booths, wellness activities, colorful entertainment and cultural performances and more.

The Year of the Snake – symbolizing wisdom, charm and determination – includes those born in 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013 or 2025.

The annual Lunar New Year Celebration is free and open to the public. For more information, go to crowmuseum.org

Breakfast with Santa Spectacular at NorthPark Center

 

Sunday, December 8, 2024 • 9:00 am

NorthPark Center

Celebrate the holiday season with family and friends while enjoying a morning full of spectacular holiday cheer! Festivities include a catered breakfast, photographs with the NorthPark Santa Claus, holiday performances and carolers, face painting, balloon artists, additional photo opportunities with special character appearances, a Live Snow Globe.... and so much more!

Purchase tickets and sponsorships here:

Breakfast with Santa Spectacular - Campaign

Introducing the 2022 NorthPark Ambassadors

 

NorthPark Center has named 15 high-profile individuals as 2022 Ambassadors as part of its mission to support key area nonprofits.

Since its inception in 2017, the Ambassador program has raised awareness and funds for more than 40 charities in social and health services and the arts. It augments multiple other long-running philanthropic programs at NorthPark.

All NorthPark Ambassadors are prominent individuals who consider it a personal duty to help make Dallas a better place for all. They will host various charitable initiatives at NorthPark, which attracts some 26 million visitors each year.

Stay tuned to see what special events each Ambassador brings to NorthPark!

The 2022 NorthPark Ambassadors and their selected charities are:

Jennifer Dix - Dallas CASA

Susan Farris - The Crystal Charity Ball

Nancy Gopez - Cattle Baron's Ball

Kris Johnson - Cattle Baron's Ball

Gunjan and Anurag Jain - North Texas Food Bank

Babe Laufenberg - Luke Laufenberg Fight Scholarship Fund

Bina Palnitkar Patel - Methodist Health System Foundation

Janelle Pinnell - Vogel Alcove

Quincy Roberts - Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Jan Showers - Dwell with Dignity

Amanda Dillard Shufeldt - Children's Cancer Fund

Michelle and Jason Witten - The Salvation Army

Kimberly Schlegel Whitman - Children's Health

The Trains at NorthPark Opens November 13

Honorary Chairs Candice & Tony Romo are helping Ronald McDonald House of Dallas kick off the Holiday season

On November 13, the holiday season officially begins when the Trains at NorthPark hit the tracks, bringing joy and wonder to thousands of families who visit the exhibit. Since inception, the Trains at NorthPark has raised over $14 million for Ronald McDonald House Dallas (RMHD) and helped provide a home away from home for 40,000 families with sick and injured children. In its 40^th Anniversary year, RMHD is inviting everyone to participate in the celebration by purchasing tickets at www.thetrainsatnorthpark.com, or even purchasing a one-of-a-kind railcar now available for sale.

Running until January 2, 2022, the Trains at NorthPark is the largest miniature train exhibit in Texas with more than 750 railcars featuring the organizations, families and individuals who make this beloved event possible. Purchasing a railcar before December 7 will guarantee it being on the tracks before the end of the season. Covid protocols following CDC guidelines will be in place during the six-week run.

The Trains at NorthPark will open at 10am on Saturday, November 13, on the 2^nd level of NorthPark mall between Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus. With 1,600 feet of tracks rolling from coast to coast on a whimsical journey across the United States, the Trains travel from the Fall foliage of New England to San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge with stops along the way in New York, Arizona and Colorado.

Tickets for The Trains at NorthPark are $5 for children ages 2-12 and seniors over 65. Adults are $10, while children under two years of age are admitted for free. 

For event information, visit www.thetrainsatnorthpark.com

The Trains at NorthPark Will Arrive on November 14

 

In a year that has challenged all, The Trains at NorthPark will still bring joy by the carload starting November 14, 2020, hauling holiday hope for families through January 3, 2021. Benefiting Ronald McDonald of Dallas (RMHD) and presented by Bank of Texas, The Trains is currently selling the keepsake personalized railcars. Helping conduct The Trains at NorthPark 2020 are Honorary Chair Sandy Phillips, a long-time RMHD volunteer, along with co-chairs Nicole Brewer and Natalie Lesikar.

The largest miniature train exhibit in Texas with 1,600-foot of tracks set against a charming and elaborate variety of holiday landscapes, The Trains will once again include over 700 railcars bearing the names of the companies, organizations, families, and individuals that make the attraction possible. Each year, hundreds of customized cars hit the tracks in support of the House, with available 2020 options including a variety of standard railcars for $200, a caboose for $250, a special edition Tangerine Orange Passenger Car for $300, and an engine for $350.

Precautions in place for COVID-19 will adhere to state and local government guidelines, including masks for staff, volunteers, and guests, except for those under three. Interaction will be limited for safety, will only allow one-way traffic and restricted capacities, and will have regular and rigorous cleaning. Those wanting to avoid peak holiday traffic are encouraged to come earlier in the season, especially during weekdays.

Those interested in supporting The Trains at NorthPark by purchasing a railcar, as a sponsor or volunteer can visit www.thetrainsatnorthpark.com or contact Kathlyn McGuill at kmcguill@rmhdallas.org.

Breakfast with Santa at NorthPark

For the past 30 years, the Women’s Auxiliary to Children’s Medical Center has hosted Breakfast with Santa Spectacular, a beloved holiday tradition. Since 1989, families have greeted Santa over a delicious breakfast and enjoyed a morning full of festivities, including photos with the iconic NorthPark Santa, face painting, balloon art, special character appearances, musical performances, live reindeer and much, much more. This year, we are thrilled to again host the 31st Annual Breakfast with Santa Spectacular at NorthPark Center on Sunday, December 8, 2019, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.! 

For any questions, please email breakfastsanta@childrensauxiliary.org 

Purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/breakfast-with-santa-spectacular-tickets-72584573413?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Cure Four All Seasons Fashion Show and Lunch

Http://www.curefourallseasons.com 

Children's Cancer Fund Gala is a sell out this Friday!

The Children’s Cancer Fund Gala “Sweet 30^th Anniversary” celebrates 30 years of sweet smiles, sweet styles, and sweet stories of survival in a SOLD OUT candy-themed wonderland THIS Friday, April 27, 2018, at the Hyatt Regency Dallas (new location this year) beginning at 6 p.m. with a silent auction and VIP reception and 7 p.m. for the dinner and program.

Candice Romo, Nory Mae, Hollie Siglin (at Sugarfina event at NorthPark)

Co-Chairs Candice Romo and Hollie Siglin join longtime Honorary Co-Chairs Roger Staubach and Troy Aikman to kick off the evening.  The event is expected to raise more than $1 million to support pediatric cancer research and treatment programs at Children's Health and UT Southwestern. Staubach, who has been involved all 30 years, and Aikman, now in his 21^st year, join other celebrities and sponsors as runway escorts for 22 featured pediatric cancer patients, ages 5 – 15, who model fashions by Dillard’s for the annual fashion show, produced by RSC Productions.

Isabella Day tosses the football with honorary chair Troy Aikman (at photo shoot)

The evening features the Ray Johnston Band and concludes with dancing and music provided by the Jordan Kahn Orchestra and special Guest DJ Tony Romo, CBS NFL Commentator and former Dallas Cowboy.

Mason McGaughey meets Roger Staubach, Troy Aikman, and Coach Jason Garrett (at photo shoot)

The gala, which is the organization’s largest annual fundraiser for pediatric cancer, is sponsored by CBS 11 and features Karen Borta as mistress of ceremonies. Since 1982, Children’s Cancer Fund has donated over $8 million to the childhood cancer cause. . 

2018 CCF Models

Children’s Cancer Fund brings together local celebrities, dignitaries, philanthropists, sponsors, and media personalities to serve as runway escorts for these young patients modeling in the fashion show. In addition to Roger Staubach and Troy Aikman, escorts include Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys players and cheerleaders and Rowdy, the Cowboys mascot, as well as Juanika & Monta Ellis (of the Indiana Pacers, NBA); Kiss FM Crew (Kellie Rasberry, Big Al, JC and Jenna); Miss Texas Margana Wood; Medieval Red Knight; Pink Heals Firefighters; Batman; Dallas SWAT; Dallas Fire Station #19; Belle of Beauty and the Beast; and Children’s Cancer Fund alum Russell McKeown.

Sponsors include: $50,000: Anne Davidson; Texas de Brazil; $25,000: Children’s Health; Tiffany and Mark Cuban; Gene and Jerry Jones Family Foundation; Pauline Allen Gill Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders; Marianne and Roger Staubach; $20,000: Anonymous; $10,000: Troy Aikman; Albertsons-Tom Thumb; Andy Beal; Lisa and Clay Cooley; Headington Companies; Jennifer Stroud Foundation; Barbara Lipshy; Sewell Automotive; $5,000: Lindy and Brad Berkley; Kenneth Cooper; Dirk Nowitzki Foundation; Stacey and Kenny Doré; Fee, Smith, Sharp & Vitullo, LLP; Hawk+Sloane; The McCullough Foundation; Pacific Union Financial LLC; Holly and Barry Pennett; The Prather Family; and Simple Automotive.

 

In-Kind Sponsors: American Airlines; Dillard’s; Gro Event Design; Hyatt Regency Dallas; Katy Sky Group; Kendra Scott; National Fantasy Football Convention; NorthPark Center; OBOY! Productions; Outfront Media; Patty Foppen Photography; Primera Companies; Reunion Tower; RSC Show Productions; Rsoul Royal Studios; Sugarfina; and Matthew Trent.

Junior League of Dallas Presents $770,000 to Community Grant Partners

On February 3rd, The Junior League of Dallas gathered at NorthPark Center to present over $770,00 in funding to 39 partner agencies, through their Community Grant Program.

2017-2018 JLD President Jennifer Tobin, 2017-2018 JLD R&D Chair Kristel Richards, Presenting Sponsor Bank of Texas Dallas Market Executive Bob White, WFAA News 8 Daybreak Anchor and Emcee Kara Sewell and Community Vice President Megan Inman

This exciting presentation preceded the Junior League of Dallas Community Volunteer Fair, where over 900 children and members of the community were given a chance to connect with nonprofits, participate in fun activities and interact with the special guests of the Junior League of Dallas. 

2017-2018 JLD Kids in the Kitchen Team

Partners Card Together We Save Seller Soiree'

Shop Like a Hero - 2016 Partners Card Event

Parade of Playhouses Ends on Record-Breaking Note

Dallas CASA board members and spouses at The Closing Party.

 

Dallas CASA's 21st Parade of Playhouses concluded July 31 after selling more than 15,500 raffle tickets and raising more than $200,000, a record-breaking amount for the signature event.

 

Winning raffle tickets were drawn for the 15 houses on July 31 and playhouses were delivered the next day to backyards all over Dallas. Since 1996, NorthPark Center has hosted the Dallas CASA Parade of Playhouses, which features custom children's playhouses donated by generous sponsors and builders. Over its history, Parade of Playhouses has become an anticipated event for Dallas residents.

 

The Closing Party, hosted by the Dallas CASA Young Professionals and Dallas CASA Board of Directors on July 28, celebrated the Parade of Playhouses sponsors and builders with a party held at PIRCH at NorthPark Center.

Dallas CASA Parade of Playhouses ends this Sunday

Don't miss the 21st annual Dallas CASA Parade of Playhouses

 

Win a playhouse by purchasing $5 raffle tickets at NorthPark Center or dallascasa.org

 

The raffle ends this Sunday, July 31st.  Winning raffle tickets will be drawn at 4pm.

 

Here are some of the awesome playhouses on display.

The Cottage House by Buford Hawthorne with Bob Borson

Crest CASA Garage by Crest Cadillac/Crest Infiniti with Creative Millworks, LLC and McPeak Innovative Solutions

Kid Cottage by LRO Residential

Life on Mars by The University of Oklahoma College of Architecture

African Safari Adventure by Harman

 

Partners Card 2015 South Seller Soiree'

With Partners Card right around the corner this week, approximately 150 guests joined together at Mulberry in NorthPark Center for a Seller Soiree. 

Summer John and Mark Baumann

The celebratory evening was full of friends, shopping, hors d'oeuvres and door prizes.  DJ Lucy Wrubel set the tone with her fun and upbeat music.

DJ Lucy Wrubel

Partners Card Co-Chairs Melissa Boler, Debbie Munir and Ashlee Weidner led remarks. The Family Place CEO Paige Flink explained how crucial this fundraiser is to the organization: "The purchase of one Partners Card pays for one night of shelter for a mother and child. Tonight at the shelter we have 41 women, 56 children and 1 man."

Partners Card Honorary Chair Rhonda Sargent Chambers, Partners Card Co-Chair Ashlee Weidner, Partners Card Co-Chair Melissa Boler and Partner Card Co-Chair Debbie Munir

The annual shopping fundraiser offers the community a unique opportunity to give back in a fun and rewarding way.  With the purchase of a $70 Partners Card, shoppers receive a 20% discount at more than 750 participating retailers and restaurants over a period of 10 days with 100% of the card purchase price going directly to The Family Place, Dallas' largest family violence agency.

 

Get your 2015 Partners Card online today at www.familyplace.org.  Shopping dates are October 30 through November 8.

Maggie Kipp and Nancy Gopez

 

Shop with Heart Partners Card Sellers Soiree' Tomorrow Evening

Volunteer Opportunity: JLD Community Volunteer Fair

 

Members of the Dallas community, along with more than 1,000 Junior League of Dallas (JLD) members, will have the opportunity to connect with the non-profit agencies the JLD supports and sign up for volunteer commitments at the annual Community Volunteer Fair on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at NorthPark Center.

 

The fair is free and open to the public, and potential volunteers from the community are invited to attend. We would love your help spreading the word.

Children can enjoy Kids in the Kitchen activities, thanks to sponsor UnitedHealthcare, including healthy cooking demonstrations by Green House Market, as well as a special appearance by Dallas Cowboys Kicker Dan Bailey. The cooking demonstrations will take place at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Dan Bailey will appear from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.