Light a New Dream!ย Festival extended thru February 17th!
(Giveaway details below)
The glow of the Chinese Lantern Festival continues to shine at Fair Park, in Dallas, Texas, until February 17, 2014 (Washington’s Birthday weekend). For the first time, the Chinese Lantern Festival encompasses both the western (Gregorian) and eastern (Lunar) New Year. While many holiday lights have dimmed elsewhere, the Chinese Lantern Festival burns bright.
Come let the lanterns’ winter glow Light a New Year’s Dream! Learn how ancient Chinese celebrated, and why goldfish are a new year’s symbol. As we move from the Year of the Snake to the Year of the Horse, greet these noble animals in lantern formโpart of a complete gallery of the characters of the Chinese zodiac. Then, read your 2014 horoscope, and see which animal is your best matchโall done lantern style!
Brilliant, glowing, artworks comprise 25 stunning displays in a kaleidoscope of color. Like stained glass in 3-D, each lantern set is made of hundreds and thousands of individual pieces.
Among visitorsโ favorites are the Imperial Dragon Boat. Over 120 feet long, visitors can circle this royal craft by land, or step aboard for unique views in the middle of the lagoon (a nominal boarding fee applies). Elsewhere, the spires of the towering Porcelain Pagoda reach as high as 53 feet. Inspired by a Buddhist temple in China, this display is composed of an astounding 68,000 pieces of porcelain dishwareโplates, bowls, spoons, and cupsโall hand-tied using traditional techniques. Behold giant vases and lanterns that show intricate detail on a massive scale. Stroll by the bamboo forest, populated by playful pandas!
Watch folk artists weave palm leaves into unique souvenirs, and ‘paint’ with liquid sugar to create edible animal figures. Browse the Marketplace of select items from China, and enjoy a bite at the lagoon terrace, as you get lost in reflections of lotuses, frogs and ducks.
This new year, resolve to ‘Light a New Year’s Dream!’, and reignite your sense of wonder. Now every night through February 17.
We’re open every night from 5:30 to 9:30 pm, through February 17, 2014.
Tickets are available through our box office and online. For online purchases, please click HERE
Adults $15 per person
Children (age 4-12) $10 per person
Children (age 3 and under) FREE
On Thursdays only, Seniors (60+) are half price.
Visitors who need wheelchairs are half price all the time. Nearly all lantern sets are visible from paved walkways. Close-up access to some requires travel over uneven ground.
Want to win tickets to see
the Chinese Lantern Festival?
We have two family 4-packs to giveaway: 2 prizes; 2 winners.
To enter, paste a link to your favorite article here at North Texas Kids in a comment below and tell us what you like about it.
Contest ends on Friday, Jan 31st at midnight.
Winner will be contacted by email – the same email you use to leave the comment below. Winner must respond ASAP or prize will be forfeited.
Good luck!
My girls have been asking to go see the lights!
Just read this in hopes it will help me with my 10 year who think she is old enough to stay home, walk to school and babysit
http://northtexaskids.com/ntkblog/index.php/2014-baby-name-trends/
It gives me an idea of whats trendy so I can stay away from them. I’m expecting due June. All my children have names that are not trendy.
Tween Mean: Time to Adjust the Tween Attitude
Published on January 27th, 2014
Written by: NTKids
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http://northtexaskids.com/ntkblog/index.php/10-reasons-girls-should-play-sports/
I like this article on Girls and Sports because it got me thinking about sports my daughter might like that are more than just dance.
http://northtexaskids.com/ntkblog/index.php/what-to-put-in-a-emergency-preparedness-pack/
I will love to go see 01/31 is actually my birthday. That would be a great birthday present to take my kids.
I really think this would be a good family fun outing to spend time together.
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http://northtexaskids.com/ntkblog/index.php/how-to-make-any-road-trip-educational-for-kids/ – this article is a great one for us! My son is in the 5th grade and we are getting ready to do a road trip to Massachusetts, this will help him to learn the states and capitals! I really like the part about buying a map for him to direct us, to know which way we are going! I feel that we’re losing a lot since technology is taking over things that we should treasure! We still go to the bookstore and buy books we did NOT download them. Paperback is the way go! Now, I can’t wait for our road trip!! Thanx you so much for sharing this information.
I like this perspective on how to change a teen’s attitucde.
http://northtexaskids.com/ntkblog/index.php/tween-mean-time-to-adjust-the-tween-attitude/
http://northtexaskids.com/ntkblog/index.php/avoiding-the-melt-downs/
This article came in very handy because I just happened to read it the day before my 3 year old had exceptionally epic meltdown.
What I WANTED to do was scream at him and say “You’ve got everyone in Target staring at me because you’re acting like a crazy person, please be quiet, you are 3 so for the last time, I am NOT buying you that box of ovulation tests! If you don’t calm down, I’m leaving you here!”
INSTEAD however, I was able to stay a little more level headed. We left the store, handled his freak out and most importantly, I wasn’t on the news that night. Win, win. ๐
Unfortunately there’s no particular article for me. All of them has helped me with my family, since we have moved here! We look forward to checking my email and seeing “North Texas Kids!” There’s not just 1 thing, there’s also activities that we haven’t heard/done/or even try’d .. And for this I have to Thank You! If it wasn’t for you spreading the information we wouldn’t have known about the Chinese festival ๐
Thanks Angela, we appreciate that you love our articles; however, the rules of the contest ask for a link to a particular article for your entry to be eligible, so feel free to pick one from any that you’ve enjoyed recently.
prizes prizes, love them I am a single parent and love to see you site and enter for a chance to win… thanks
I’m always looking for healthy new recipes to serve my kids! thanks for posting this delicious scramble. Made it tonight for dinner and my kids gobbled it up ๐
http://northtexaskids.com/ntkblog/index.php/healthy-recipes-for-kids-spinach-scramble/
http://northtexaskids.com/ntkblog/index.php/kids-need-down-time/
Feel like weekdays are crazy after work and there is no time before I get home to stop and just be for a few…This article reminds me that it’s ok to take a break!!
http://northtexaskids.com/ntkblog/index.php/events/calendar/
love the events calender, always looking for something to do with kids!
I loved this article because it presented some helpful tips for dealing with a tween girls mood swings….
http://northtexaskids.com/ntkblog/index.php/tween-mean-time-to-adjust-the-tween-attitude/#sthash.nMw6djnp.dpuf
I loved this article because it presented some helpful tips for dealing with a tween girls mood swings…
We are always trying to think of new ways to get our son to eat veggies. As an autistic kid, he has a lot of sensory issues and hates weird textures. This article was very helpful!
http://northtexaskids.com/ntkblog/index.php/healthy-recipes-for-kids-spinach-scramble/
http://northtexaskids.com/ntkblog/index.php/teaching-kids-how-to-budget-and-save-money-for-a-family-vacation/
Love this because my daughter knows that she can’t have every new pair of shoes that she wants if she wants to go to Hawaii (and buy a new house)!
http://northtexaskids.com/ntkblog/index.php/chinese-lantern-festival-extended-through-feb-17/
There are so many good articles, but today this is my favorite! I’m excited to see that the Festival has been extended since we haven’t had a chance to go yet.
NorthTexasKids.com always keeps me up-to-date on the latest kid-friendly events like this one.
http://northtexaskids.com/ntkblog/index.php/super-bowl-finger-foods-spicy-chicken-wings-with-dip/
I always enjoy every article specially the ones worth recipes. But I loved this recipe! My family and I always find an excuse to get together and PARTY! So I’m always looking for delicious recipes. I’m sure they’ll enjoy this one. Thanks.
We wish have a family travel vacation but my husband work isn’t stable since last year, when we read this article:
http://northtexaskids.com/ntkblog/index.php/teaching-kids-how-to-budget-and-save-money-for-a-family-vacation/
We work all the family an make a small budget and save for ours vacations, maybe take little longer but when we are going to enjoy
and make memories…
thanks for you article help a lot.
http://northtexaskids.com/ntkblog/index.php/what-to-put-in-a-emergency-preparedness-pack/
Would love to have great mommy daughter time!!
This is so important for us to start saving now before it’s too late. Great tips and ideas! My daughter turns 6 today and the lanterns would be a great gift for her! Gotta save $$ for school
http://northtexaskids.com/ntkblog/index.php/10-retirement-planning-blunders-for-moms-to-avoid/
This was a very informative article. I appreciate the tips!
http://northtexaskids.com/ntkblog/index.php/DIY-birthday-invitation-ideas/
I loved this article inspires and helps with tips on how to make an event as special and unique as the person it’s for
My favorite article here on North Texas Kids is currently โForgive Yourself; You Are a Great Parentโ posted on Dec 19 http://northtexaskids.com/ntkblog/index.php/forgive-yourself-you-are-a-great-parent/
I think as parents, we are all too often so critical of ourselves, and for me, this article came at a time when I really needed the encouragement. Thanks for posting such a great, positive read NTK!
http://northtexaskids.com/ntkblog/index.php/5-ways-to-teach-your-kids-to-save-energy/
Always love green articles! Also the parenting tips ones too (too many favorites of those)…
I like this article. Everyone needs to do this. If/or when you need it you will so glad you did….
http://northtexaskids.com/ntkblog/index.php/what-to-put-in-a-emergency-preparedness-pack/
http://northtexaskids.com/ntkblog/index.php/see-dinosaur-zoo-live-at-the-majestic-in-dallas-for-a-limited-time/
Dinosaur Zoo! I have little boys so I knew they would love this!
They did! it was pretty awesome!
Thanks for the giveaway
*kelly
kelly-tillotson@hotmail.com
{its 1148, im not sure why its showing an hour later! hopefully my entry counts!}
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Luisa F. and Heather M are the winners of our contest! Enjoy the Festival !! AND thank you to all of you that participated.