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Get Gifted at the Station: Holiday Events and Toys for Tots at Mockingbird Station
Mockingbird Station, the pioneer of mixed-use, transit-oriented developments in North Texas, is inviting the community to Get Gifted at the Station as the property debuts an enhanced slate of holiday activities alongside its annual Toys for Tots drive. Activities will include outdoor movies, food from local restaurants, and more.
Kicking off Monday, Nov. 3, the Station will reintroduce Hot Holiday Happenings, a series of unique promotions and fun events open to the public every weeknight from 5–9 p.m., Nov. 3 through Dec. 19 (excluding Thanksgiving).
Monday Family Night will begin the celebration with special offers for families at participating restaurants, followed by a free outdoor movie screening of family films hosted by the Angelika Film Center & Café.
In addition to themed activities throughout the week, Mockingbird Station will support the DFW chapter of Toys for Tots again this year by hosting a toy drive from Nov. 3 through Dec. 8. Guests may drop off new, unwrapped toys at either the Angelika Film Center or Urban Taco. In return for their donation, each guest will receive a gift from the Station as a thank-you for supporting local children in need this holiday season.
Culminating the toy drive, Mockingbird Station will host DFW Toys for Tots’ annual Family Sponsor Night on Monday, Dec. 8, coinciding with Family Night. This invitation-only event will bring together local children, their families, and charity organizations to enjoy food catered by Mockingbird Station restaurants, along with celebrity Santas on hand to distribute toys.
Dallas and Metro Foam Recycling will also be on-site to share an environmental message and collect wrapping and packaging materials for recycling. Following the event, the Angelika Film Center will host a free, private outdoor movie screening of Overture Films’ new holiday movie, Nothing Like the Holidays.
“Given the overwhelming success of our world-record toy drive last year, we couldn’t be happier to team up with Toys for Tots again this holiday season,” said Pam Baker, general manager of Mockingbird Station. “‘Get Gifted’ dovetails so nicely with Toys for Tots’ mission to bring cheer to needy children in our community, so a continued partnership couldn’t be more welcome.”
Hot Holiday Happenings details:
• Weekdays – Get Wrapped @ the Station (Monday–Friday, 5–8 p.m.)
Shop around and take advantage of Paperie & Co.’s free gift wrapping of any merchandise purchased at Mockingbird Station (with receipt).
• Monday – Family Night @ the Station (every Monday, Nov. 3–Dec. 15)
Enjoy a variety of casual dining options with special offers for children and parents beginning at 5 p.m. at participating restaurants. A free outdoor screening of family films hosted by the Angelika Film Center & Café begins at 7 p.m. on the mezzanine level across from the theater.
• Tuesday – Foodie Night @ the Station (every Tuesday, Nov. 4–Dec. 16)
Learn to cook like a real chef for holiday soirées by visiting a featured Mockingbird Station eatery each week. Enjoy interactive demonstrations at 6 p.m. (a popular entrée or appetizer) and 8 p.m. (a signature drink or cocktail), along with special offers at the featured restaurant.
• Wednesday – Deals & Discounts Night @ the Station (every Wednesday, Nov. 5–Dec. 17)
Save time and money with one-stop holiday shopping beginning at 5 p.m., featuring substantial savings from participating retailers and gifts for nearly everyone on your list.
• Thursday – Live Music @ the Station (every Thursday, excluding Thanksgiving, Nov. 6–Dec. 18)
Enjoy happy hour specials from 5–7 p.m. at participating restaurants, then groove to an eclectic mix of sounds at 7 p.m., ranging from local bands and jazz quartets to community choirs and holiday carolers.
• Friday – Date Night @ the Station (every Friday, Nov. 7–Dec. 19)
Romance is in the air beginning at 5 p.m., with dining discounts for couples at participating restaurants. The Angelika Film Center will also host a free outdoor screening of favorite holiday and romantic films at 7 p.m. on the mezzanine level.
• Free Valet Parking
Friday: 5 p.m.–12 a.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m.–12 a.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m.–5 p.m.
For more information on Get Gifted at the Station, including a calendar of events, participating shops and restaurants, and holiday discounts, visit www.mockingbirdstation.com. To learn more about DFW Toys for Tots, visit www.dfwtoysfortots.com.