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As Dallas enters the holiday season, local charities need our support now more than ever to continue serving our neighbors in need. We've rounded up dozens of philanthropic events to add to your calendar, including nights of dancing, Broadway performances, and giving back to your hometown.
Angel Tree Holiday Giving at Dallas CASA
Until December 1, 2021
Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) works to make the holiday season magical for children in our care. When you donate cash or gift cards, Dallas CASA supervisors and volunteer supporters will purchase holiday gifts for children or work with parents to purchase them. Last year, donations from the community enabled CASA to fulfill her request for 2,200 angel trees. Learn more about this year's needs and donate here.
north park train
November 13, 2021 – January 2, 2022
For more than 30 years, NorthPark Center and Donald McDonald House of Dallas have partnered to produce this beloved holiday event. To date, The Trains at North Park has raised more than $13 million for the Donald McDonald House in Dallas, which helps RMHD support children in need while receiving treatment. We were able to serve over 40,000 families. The model train he follows along 1,600 feet of track, traveling through the Texas landscape toward California, New York, and even a miniature version of space. Learn more about.
Hope for Humanity at the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum
November 16, 2021
On Tuesday, November 16, the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum will recognize individuals who have dedicated themselves to preserving the memory of those lost in the Holocaust. This year's recipient is Max Glauben, who has spent decades sharing his experiences as a Holocaust survivor and telling the stories of his fallen loved ones. The event will be an in-person dinner, but will also be live-streamed for those who want to support from afar. Get your tickets here.
Family Place Trail Blazers Dinner
November 17, 2021
The Family Place's annual Texas Trailblazer Awards program honors leaders in community programming and philanthropy. This year, Paige Frink, longtime CEO of Family Place, will be honored for her 30 years at the organization, which supports victims of domestic and family violence. Click here to learn more about the awards program.
DIFFA Dallas Reese Collection
November 18, 2021
Each year, the Dallas Industrial Foundation Fighting AIDS hosts an event to showcase its gorgeous holiday wreath collection. This festive event raises funds for organizations supported by DIFFA, including those working with men, women, and children living with HIV/AIDS. Guests can purchase custom holiday wreaths while sipping cocktails and dancing to DJ Jen Miller's set. Learn more about.
FGI Dallas Night of Stars
November 19, 2021
A true black-tie gala, FGI Dallas' annual event is as glamorous as you'd expect. Night of Stars celebrates leaders in the fashion industry and raises funds for the Dallas Fashion Group International Scholarship Fund, which brings promising young designers to study in Paris. It also gives you an excuse to dress in an eye-catching outfit. The bolder the better. This year's recipients are Naeem Khan, Jonathan Adler, Gray Mullin, and Dee Lincoln. Click here for more information about the event.
Bravo!gala
November 19, 2021
The annual BRAVO! Gala supports and spotlights Dallas' vibrant arts scene. Funds raised will be used to further the AT&T Performing Arts Center's performance and arts education programs. In addition to cocktails and dinner at the Winspear Opera House, the event will include performances by local artists and famous Broadway stars, including original cast member Philippa His Sue. Hamilton. Get your tickets here.
party of hope
November 19, 2021
The 12th Annual Hope Party is a night to support the Grant Halliburton Foundation, which provides mental health support, education and resources to North Texas youth. This is one of his first events to be held at On the Levy, a new venue in the Design District. If you can't attend dinner and dancing in person, you can bid on the Hope Party auction from home. Items include a suite at the American Airlines Center, Dallas Cowboys memorabilia and a stay in a villa in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Please see here for the detail.
dallas millenial gala
November 20, 2021
The annual Dallas Millennial Gala is a black-tie event that celebrates Dallas' leaders in innovation and infrastructure and raises funds for organizations that support equity, education, and entrepreneurship. This year's beneficiaries are Junior Achievement, which works with young people to instill financial literacy and career readiness, and Big Thought, which provides hands-on experiential learning and other youth programming to marginalized communities. Byron Sanders, CEO of Big Thought, will be the keynote speaker. Tickets start at $125 and include networking, entertainment, and access to exhibits at the venue's Frontiers of Flight Museum.
Dallas Summer Musical “Broadway's Greatest Evening”
November 20, 2021
This year, Dallas Summer Musical is changing the format of its annual fundraiser. In lieu of an intimate solo performance by a Broadway star, attendees will enjoy tickets to Saturday night's performance. hamilton. The evening will also include a pre-show cocktail party, a sit-down dinner, a post-show party, and the presentation of DSM's Angel Awards. Learn more about.
Thank you, Dallas: Thanksgiving Eve Charity Formal
November 24, 2021
Good Culture, a local events and media company that connects young Black professionals through networking and nightlife, will hold its first official event on November 24th. This event benefits Four Oak Cliff, a nonprofit organization dedicated to education, advocacy, community building, and education outreach. Art of South Oak Cliff. Enjoy drinks, dancing and music by DJ Mister Rogers and DJ Trill in our hidden cocktail lounge located inside XOXO Social. Tickets start at $30.
Tutu chic fashion show & luncheon
November 30, 2021
At Texas Ballet Theater's annual luncheon, TBT dancers take to the runway and perform while imitating the style of Neiman Marcus. Each ticket supports Texas Ballet Theater's mission to bring the art of ballet to North Texas audiences and instill a love of dance in new generations. Get your tickets for the luncheon at Winspear Opera House here.
crystal charity ball
December 4, 2021
The Crystal Charity Ball is one of North Texas' most famous annual fundraisers, supporting local organizations that work with children. This year's beneficiaries include Cafe Momentum, Dallas CASA, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, and more. Generally, the person who receives an invitation to the ball is the individual who has made a generous donation to one or more beneficiaries. A small number of tickets are generally available. Learn more about.
art in fashion gala
December 9, 2021
This year, the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce celebrates 95 years of advocating for the creation, growth, and success of Black-owned businesses in North Texas. The organization's 2021 Art in Fashion Gala will feature an awards ceremony honoring local business leaders, followed by a performance by musical guest Keke Wyatt. Learn more about.
casablanca
February 5, 2022
This annual casino soirée supports CASA's mission to advocate for children in its care. The theme for 2021 is 'Roaring 20s' and the event will live up to its name. Enjoy casino games, dancing, cocktails, appetizers, prizes, live music, and dancing. The casino setup includes blackjack, craps, poker tables, and a roulette wheel. Get your tickets here.
North Texas Food Bank Harvest
February 19, 2022
Save your dates for the North Texas Food Bank's spring event, Harvest, a sit-down black tie dinner at Omni Dallas. The keynote speaker will be Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America and one of Time Magazine's most influential people of 2020. Learn more about.
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