Celebrate the New Year with Cirque Joyeux, a Festive Tradition of Talent

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Each year Creative Director and Lone Star Circus founder Fanny Kerwich shares her life-long passion for the circus arts with audiences of all ages. Kerwich, an eighth generation circus artist, manages to brilliantly mesh together and celebrate the artistry of local performers and internationally renowned circus stars. DFW looks forward to a brand new presentation and what has become an annual tradition over the last 11 years of ushering in the New Year at Dallas Children’s Theater with Lone Star Circus.

The Whimsical World of Varekai by Cirque du Soleil

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Review: Varekai, by Cirque du Soleil

Taking it’s final bow on December 23rd, Cirque du Soleil’s Varekai wraps up 15 years of performing in front of millions of people around the world. Centered around the theme of “Icarus,” Varekai entertains with well-honed skills of aerial artists, acrobats, hand balancers, contortionists and tumblers.

Cirque du Soleil’s Varekai Takes Final Bow in Frisco

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Varekai Fallas from the Sky for the Last Time!

A classic Cirque du Soleil production performing in Frisco December 20 – 23, 2017

After 15 years performing around the world and thrilling more than 11 million people, Varekai will take its final bow this December at the Dr Pepper Arena in Frisco from December 20 to 23. The jaw-dropping and mind-blowing spectacle showcases an acrobatic extravaganza which will take audiences on an extraordinary journey. Under the “theme of Icarus”, fans will see an amazing display of high-level acrobatics featuring performers who accomplish perfectly-skilled and gravity-defying feats.

Cirque Joyeux presented by Lone Star Circus

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Cirque Joyeux at Dallas Children’s Theater December 28th – January 1st

New Year traditions abound with the happiest circus in town! Ring in 2018 with thrilling daredevils, electrifying jugglers, mesmerizing acrobats, hilarious clowns, and endearing four-legged performers with Dallas’ very own Lone Star Circus. In their new production, Cirque Joyeux, families will get up close and personal with circus stars from around the world. Make plans now to swing from the rafters December 28, 2017 – January 1, 2018 at the Rosewood Center for Family Arts.

Lego Bricktacular at LEGOLAND

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Tis the Season for Holiday Bricktacuar at LEGOLAND Discovery Center

Deck the halls with boughs of LEGO brick at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Dallas/Fort Worth’s annual Holiday Bricktacular on December 16, 17, 23 and 24 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Scuba Diving Santa at Sea Life Aquarium

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Scuba Diving Santa Makes a Splash at Sea Life Grapevine Aquarium

Dive Show & Festive Enrichment Activities

With Stingrays and Sharks

Celebrate the holiday season and see Scuba Diving Santa, along with his elf, make a festive appearance in a water wonderland at SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium amongst sharks, stingrays, sea turtles, fish and other marine life, during special holiday dive shows.  Guests can also watch the aquarium’s animals receive special holiday treats and enrichment gifts in the ocean tank and Stingray Bay.