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If you happen to be wandering around NorthPark Center this Friday, take a shopping break and stop by the Reindeer Park and Festival held from 10:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. After Santa Claus arrives at the Salvation Army Angel Tree Celebration that morning, explore Reindeer Park where Santa will read “Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer.” Dallas Summer Musical performances, a live reindeer corral and holiday-themed crafts also will be offered to keep kiddos busy during this hectic time of year. Get all the details here.

Bookmarks at NorthPark Center also will offer a plethora of child-friendly events this weekend, including Jamming with Jason! at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Mr. Jason — the musician who wrote the “Clifford the Big Red Dog” theme song — will entertain during this half-hour musical storytelling session. That same day, the Crow Collection of Asian Art will be displayed at 10:30 a.m.

Christmas already is underway at the George W. Bush Presidential Center, where the Season of Merriment and Melody
exhibition revisits the 2004 White House holiday tours. View an elaborately decorated 18-foot fir, winter wonderland vignettes, and behind-the-scene videos and photos. Learn more about the seasonal event here.