Discounts for College Students
DALLAS
Student ID Discounts: Many businesses, including restaurants, cafes, movie theaters, and retail stores, offer discounts when you present a valid student ID. Always carry your student ID with you and ask at local establishments if they offer any student discounts.
Public Transportation: Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) offers discounted fares for students. Check their website or visit a DART ticket center to learn about the current student discounts available for bus and rail services.
Software and Technology: Companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Adobe often provide discounts on their products for students. You can usually find these discounts on their websites or by visiting their stores in Dallas.
Entertainment and Attractions: Many entertainment venues and attractions in Dallas may offer discounted tickets for students. Examples include amusement parks, museums, theaters, and sports events. Check their websites or contact them directly to inquire about student discounts.
Dallas Museum of Art (DMA): The DMA offers free general admission to its permanent collection, making it accessible to all visitors, including students. However, special exhibitions may have a separate ticket fee. It's recommended to check their website or contact the museum for any updated information on student discounts for special exhibitions.
Dallas Museum of Art (dma.org)
Perot Museum of Nature and Science: The Perot Museum offers discounted tickets for students with valid IDs. The discount applies to both general admission and special exhibitions. However, it's important to check their website or contact the museum to confirm the availability and specifics of student discounts.
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
Nasher Sculpture Center: The Nasher Sculpture Center, located in the Dallas Arts District, showcases a diverse collection of modern and contemporary sculptures. While they may not have a specific student discount, they offer reduced admission prices for students with valid IDs. It's advisable to visit their website or contact the center directly for the most up-to-date information on student discounts.
Nasher Sculpture Center
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza: This museum focuses on the life, assassination, and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. While they may not have a dedicated student discount, they often offer reduced admission rates for students with valid IDs. It's recommended to check their website or contact the museum for current student pricing and discounts.
Fitness Centers: Some gyms and fitness centers in Dallas offer discounted membership rates or special student packages. It's worth contacting local fitness facilities to see if they provide any student discounts.
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza | The Sixth Floor MuseumThe Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza | The Sixth Floor Museum (jfk.org)
Events and Performances: Theatres, music venues, and other event organizers sometimes offer discounted tickets for students. Keep an eye out for student rush tickets or special student pricing for concerts, plays, and other performances in Dallas.
AT&T Performing Arts Center: This renowned performing arts center in downtown Dallas hosts various events and performances, including Broadway shows, concerts, and dance performances. They often offer discounted student tickets for select shows. Check their website or contact their box office for current student discount information.
AT&T Performing Arts Center | Yours To Discover (attpac.org)
Dallas Theater Center: Known for its diverse theatrical productions, the Dallas Theater Center has offered discounted tickets for students in the past. Visit their website or contact their box office to inquire about student discounts and special promotions.
Ticket Specials - Dallas Theater Center
Dallas Symphony Orchestra: The Dallas Symphony Orchestra is one of the premier orchestras in the region, performing a wide range of classical and contemporary music. They have offered student discounts on tickets for certain performances. Check their website or reach out to their box office for details on current student offers.
Community & Education | Dallas Symphony Orchestra | Meyerson Symphony Center
House of Blues Dallas: This popular music venue in Dallas hosts a variety of concerts and live performances across different genres. While they may not have specific student discounts, they occasionally offer discounted or early bird tickets for select shows. Check their website or sign up for their newsletter to stay updated on any student-related promotions.
FAQ | House of Blues Dallas
The Bomb Factory: This iconic music venue in Deep Ellum hosts concerts featuring local and international artists. While discounts for students may vary, they have been known to offer reduced-price tickets or special promotions for certain shows. Check their website or social media pages for any current student-related offers.
FAQs | The Bomb Factory
Amusement Parks
Six Flags Over Texas: Six Flags Over Texas, located in Arlington near Dallas, has provided student discounts on admission tickets in the past. They typically offer discounted tickets for students with valid IDs. Check their website or contact the park directly for the most up-to-date information on student discounts and promotions.
Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington - Thrill Capital of Texas
Hawaiian Falls Waterpark: Hawaiian Falls Waterpark, with locations in Garland, The Colony, and Mansfield, has offered discounted tickets for students in the past. They may have special student pricing or promotions during certain times of the year. Visit their website or contact the specific waterpark you plan to visit for current student discount details.
Garland | Hawaiian Waters The Colony and Garland
Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark: Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark in Grand Prairie, TX, may offer student discounts on admission. They have provided special pricing for students with valid IDs in the past. Check their website or contact the waterpark directly to inquire about current student discounts and offers.
Epic Waters Year Round North Texas Indoor Waterpark - Grand Prairie, TX (epicwatersgp.com)
NRH2O Family Water Park: NRH2O Family Water Park, located in North Richland Hills, has occasionally offered student discounts on admission tickets. While availability may vary, they have provided reduced-price tickets for students in the past. It's advisable to visit their website or contact the park for updated information on student discounts.
NRH2O Family Water Park | waterpark | 9001 26 Boulevard, North Richland Hills, TX, USA
FORT WORTH
Student Discounts at Retail Stores: Many retail stores offer discounts for students upon presenting a valid student ID. Examples include electronics stores like Best Buy or Apple, clothing retailers like H&M or Urban Outfitters, and bookstores like Barnes & Noble.
Restaurants and Food Chains: Numerous restaurants and food chains in Fort Worth provide special deals for college students. Examples might include fast food chains like McDonald's or Subway, as well as local eateries that offer discounts or student meal plans.
Chipotle Mexican Grill: Chipotle is a popular fast-casual restaurant chain known for its Mexican-inspired cuisine. They have been known to offer a student discount upon presentation of a valid student ID.
Chipotle Mexican Grill - Mexican Food - Restaurant & Catering
Raising Cane's : Raising Cane's is a fast-food chain that specializes in chicken finger meals. Some locations have offered discounts to college students in the past, so it's worth checking with your local Raising Cane's.
Home Page | Raising Cane's (raisingcanes.com)
Torchy's Tacos: Torchy's Tacos is a well-known taco chain that offers a variety of creative and delicious tacos. They have occasionally offered student discounts, so it's worth checking with their Fort Worth locations.
Torchy's Tacos - Torchys.com | Damn Good Tacos (torchystacos.com)
Pizza Hut: Pizza Hut is a popular pizza chain that may offer student discounts or special deals for college students. Check with your local Pizza Hut for specific details.
Pizza Hut | Delivery & Carryout - No One OutPizzas The Hut!
Subway: Subway is a sandwich shop that often offers discounts to college students. They have a wide range of sandwiches and salads to choose from.
Home | Subway®
Entertainment and Recreation: Movie theaters, museums, and other entertainment venues often offer discounted rates for students. The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, for instance, may have student discounts on admission tickets.
AMC Theatres: AMC offers student discounts on select showings. Visit their website for more information: https://www.amctheatres.com/
Cinemark Theatres: Cinemark offers discounted ticket prices for students at select locations. Check their website for details: https://www.cinemark.com/
Kimbell Art Museum: The Kimbell Art Museum occasionally offers discounted admission rates for students. Visit their website for details: https://www.kimbellart.org/
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History: The museum may offer student discounts on admission tickets. Check their website for more information: https://www.fwmuseum.org/
Fort Worth Zoo: The Fort Worth Zoo may offer student discounts on admission tickets. Check their website for current pricing and promotions: https://www.fortworthzoo.org/
Six Flags Over Texas: Six Flags may offer discounted tickets for students on specific dates or through student organizations. Visit their website for more details: https://www.sixflags.com/overtexas
Software and Technology: Companies like Adobe and Microsoft often offer discounted prices on software or technology products for students. Check their websites or inquire about educational pricing to see if there are any ongoing discounts.
Apple
Back to School - Education Discounts - Education - Apple
Transportation: Public transportation systems in some cities offer discounted fares for students. Check with the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T) to see if they have any such programs available.
Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T): The T is the public transit system serving Fort Worth and the surrounding areas. They offer bus services throughout the city and have discounted fares for students. Students can apply for a reduced-fare student ID card, which allows them to access discounted rates on bus fares. For more information on routes, schedules, and fares, you can visit The T's website: https://ridetrinitymetro.org/
Student Transportation Services: Many colleges and universities in Fort Worth provide transportation services specifically for their students. These services may include shuttles or buses that transport students to and from campus, nearby residential areas, and other locations. Check with your educational institution to see if they offer any dedicated transportation services for students.
Bicycles: Fort Worth has a growing network of bicycle lanes and trails, making it bike-friendly. Students can use bicycles as a means of transportation, especially for shorter distances. Some educational institutions may also offer bike-sharing programs or have bike racks on campus.
Ridesharing and Transportation Network Companies: Services like Uber and Lyft operate in Fort Worth, providing convenient transportation options for students. These ridesharing platforms allow you to request a ride through a mobile app and get picked up by a nearby driver.
Carpooling: Students can consider carpooling with fellow classmates who live in the same area or have similar commuting routes. Sharing rides can reduce transportation costs and help alleviate traffic congestion.
Free Community Meals
The homeless have NEVER had their own ‘home’ church---UNTIL NOW! Every Sunday at 11:00AM SoupMobile is filled to capacity with our homeless members & guests from the community. Location 2423 S. Good Latimer, Dallas, Texas 75215
Thanksgiving and Christmas Highland Oaks Church of Christ Dallas
Highland Oaks Church of Christ
4209 Samuell Blvd
Dallas, TX, 75228-0000
Call 214-342-6060
A food pantry may have special Thanksgiving and Christmas food items, including Turkeys and the toppings. They also serve free meals to the public.
Salvation Army Mckinney
Monday through Thursday, 9am - 12pm. Food pantry hours 9am to 3:30pm (Closed between noon and 1pm). Fresh Food Distributions 9am to 10am each Monday and Wednesday
Angel Tree of North Texas
important dates for the Angel tree of North Texas
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McKinney Little Free Pantry
Providing: Food, hygiene products
Locations: See all ten locations here
Hours: Always open
Providing: Food, hygiene products
Locations: See all ten 110 E Davis St McKinney, TX 75069,
502 N Kentucky St, McKinney, TX 75069
513 Heard St, McKinney, TX 75069,
400 N. College St, McKinney, TX 75069
1771 Kever Main, Melissa, TX 75454
5871 Virginia Parkway, McKinney, TX 75071
614 Blue Ridge, McKinney, TX 75072
404 Lincoln St, McKinney, TX 75069
Hours: Always open
Website https://www.facebook.com/McKi
Toys for Tots of Collin County
Non-profits partner with the United States Marine Corps Reserve in northern Texas to offer this service. Parents need to apply at a local social service center or online. There may be unwrapped toys for a boy or girl, and Christmas goods for infants or teenagers too. Get books, tablets, electronics, video games, clothes, computers, dolls, trucks, legos and other Christmas gifts as well. Apply here. https://collinco-tx.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/request-toys.aspx.
Catholic Charities, Brady Social Service Center Holiday Assistance
Location is 4009 Elm Street, Dallas, TX 75226, (214) 826-8330- 4906 Bonnie View, Dallas, Texas 75241, dial (214) 376-2560
They will offer referrals to soup kitchen or Thanksgiving/Christmas meal sites. Many churches will also try to pass out to free gift baskets or other items to children or the elderly. Veterans
DALLAS
Retail Stores: Many retail stores offer discounts for veterans. Some well-known retailers with veteran discount programs include Lowe's, Home Depot, and Best Buy. It's best to check the websites of specific stores to find information on their current discount programs.
Restaurants: Various restaurants and food chains offer discounts for veterans. Examples include Applebee's, Chili's, and Outback Steakhouse. Again, it's advisable to visit their websites or contact them directly for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Entertainment and Theme Parks: Some theme parks, movie theaters, and entertainment venues may provide discounts for veterans. Six Flags Over Texas and the Perot Museum of Nature and Science are popular attractions in Dallas that have offered veteran discounts in the past. Checking their websites or contacting them directly can provide you with current information.
Auto Services and Dealerships: Certain auto service centers and dealerships may offer discounts on maintenance services or vehicle purchases for veterans. Examples include Jiffy Lube and Ford. Checking their websites or contacting local dealerships can help you find relevant information.
Travel and Hotels: Veterans may find discounted rates for hotels, flights, and rental cars. Websites like Veterans Advantage (https://www.veteransadvantage.com/) and GovX (https://www.govx.com/) specialize in providing discounts and deals for veterans, including travel-related discounts.
FORT WORTH
Retail Stores: Many retail stores offer discounts for veterans. Some well-known retailers with veteran discount programs include Lowe's, Home Depot, and Best Buy. These discounts typically require showing a valid military ID or proof of service.
Restaurants: Various restaurants and food chains offer discounts for veterans. Examples include Applebee's, Chili's, and Outback Steakhouse. These discounts often require showing a military ID or proof of service.
Entertainment and Theme Parks: Some theme parks, movie theaters, and entertainment venues may provide discounts for veterans. Six Flags Over Texas is a popular theme park in Arlington, near Fort Worth, that has offered veteran discounts in the past. Contact the specific venue or check their website for details.
Six Flags Over Texas: Six Flags Over Texas, located in Arlington near Fort Worth, has previously offered discounted tickets for veterans and military personnel. They often have special military appreciation days or military discount programs. Check their website or contact them directly for current offers: https://www.sixflags.com/overtexas
AMC Theatres: AMC Theatres, a popular movie theater chain, has been known to offer discounts for veterans and active-duty military members. They may have special ticket prices or promotions available. Visit their website or contact your local AMC Theatre for details: https://www.amctheatres.com/
Cinemark Theatres: Cinemark Theatres is another major movie theater chain that has offered veteran discounts in the past. They may have discounted ticket prices or special promotions for veterans. Check their website or contact your local Cinemark Theatre for current information: https://www.cinemark.com/
The State Fair of Texas
Military Appreciation Day | State Fair of Texas (bigtex.com)
Auto Services and Dealerships: Certain auto service centers and dealerships may offer discounts on maintenance services or vehicle purchases for veterans. Examples include Jiffy Lube and Ford. Contact local service centers or dealerships for information on potential veteran discounts.
Travel and Hotels: Veterans may find discounted rates for hotels, flights, and rental cars. Websites like Veterans Advantage (https://www.veteransadvantage.com/) and GovX (https://www.govx.com/) specialize in providing discounts and deals for veterans, including travel-related discounts.
Salvation Army Tarrant County
Salvation Army programs also help low income families during the back to school shopping season as well as holiday seasons. They do this in multiple ways, most of which are driven by donations, volunteers, and the Red Kettle money raising campaign. The main parts of these assistance programs are:
- Free school supplies, chrome books, uniforms and toiletries for students from K-12.
- The Salvation Army also operates the Angel Tree Christmas toys, gift, and present program as well as participates in Adopt a Family.
- Free Thanksgiving turkey dinners with the toppings are served as well.
2901 Northeast 28th Street, Fort Worth, Texas, (817) 834-6271
3023 Northwest 24th Street, Fort Worth, phone number is (817) 624-3111
1301 East Abram Street, Arlington, Texas, main phone (817) 861-9488
1901 East Seminary Drive, Fort Worth, call (817) 531-2923
936 U.S. 287, Mansfield, TX, dial (682) 518-8961 Saturday 10am-12pm Free Rabies and Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic
Don't let the cost of vaccines keep you from taking care of your pet! DASF will be sponsoring Free Rabies Vaccines for pets in partnership with Texas Coalition for Animal Protection (TCAP) Denton Animal Shelter 3717 N Elm St. Denton, TX
STUDENTS
DALLAS
The Youth All Access gives free access to city museums and other attractions in Dallas for the month of July. Participants must be Dallas residents and between the ages of 12 and 17.
The all-access pass allows up to three friends or family members to accompany the teen. Passes will be available any of the city's 43 recreation centers.
The initiative is a partnership between the city of Dallas, Dallas Park and Recreation, and the participating venues. The Dallas Office of Arts and Culture and the Dallas Public Library are also sponsors.
"These passes represent an incredible opportunity for our kids to learn and grow during the summer after a stagnant year of staying at home," Mayor Eric Johnson said Tuesday.
Calvert Collins-Bratton, president of the Dallas Park and Recreation Board, also saids this educational opportunity is vital for this particular age group.
"They often get overlooked. They either age out of camp or there just aren't a lot of cultural or recreation opportunities for them in the summer," Collins-Bratton said. "Our hope is that exposing these students and their families to new opportunities — cultural, educational, recreational."
The Dallas City Council approved the Dallas Park Board's request to allocate half a million dollars towards youth passes in 2019.
Mary Pat Higgins, President and CEO of the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, agrees that this educational program will open more doors for teens, including community activism.
"We don't want there to be any barrier to people from our community who want to come and learn this history and make a difference in this community — so we are thrilled to be a part of this effort," Higgins said.
Participating venues
- Dallas Zoo
- Dallas Arboretum
- Dallas Museum of Art
- Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum
- Shakespeare Dallas
- Trinity River Audubon Center
- Bahama Beach Waterpark
- Southern Skates Roller Rink
For more details about the passes and restrictions, check the Dallas Park website.
Friendship House
Location is 2400 N Josey Lane, Carrollton, Texas 75006. Call 972-512-3838
A free clothing closet is on site. This can provide shoes, dresses, clothes for a job interview or work. Some school supplies or backpacks may be offered too.
SMART SUMMER
Kids who participate in summer learning maintain their skills and are better prepared to start school in the fall. Dallas Public Library makes it easy and fun! Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.
Read
- Kids ages 0-18 who read or are read to at least 20 minutes a day can earn great prizes.
- After logging 10 days of reading, kids earn a free book of their choice.
- Each time they reach the 10-day mark, kids can pick up another prize, up to 5 times over the summer.
- Kids who read at least 50 days by August 12 will be entered to win grand prizes!
- Log reading at dallaslibrary.beanstack.org or on the Beanstack app.
- Printable reading log - Full Color or Black and White
Not Just for Kids!
Adults can have a SMART Summer, too!
- Read one hour a day.
- Log each day you read at dallaslibrary.beanstack.org
- Earn a free book for every 20 days of reading (while supplies last).
- Read 50 days and be entered in the grand prize drawing.
- Complete activities to earn digital badges and pick out a goodie from the summer prize bag.
Programs
Attend programs at your neighboorhood branch, including live animals, hands-on science, crafts and more!
Browse the scheduled events to start building your summer calendar.
FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Dallas
Dallas ISD students can prep for the new school year with HHM Health. From 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., kids can get free school supplies, clear backpacks, school physicals and immunization. (Note: Children must be present to get a backpack)
Community members can also savor the final moments of summer with snow scones and other free items from local vendors.
Location: 5750 Pineland Drive, 75231
Dallas-Fort Worth free school supplies: Where, when and how | wfaa.com
FORT WORTH
Kimbell Art Museum: The Kimbell Art Museum offers free admission to its permanent collection. However, special exhibitions may have separate admission fees, and student discounts may vary. It's best to check their website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date information.
Homepage | Kimbell Art Museum
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth: The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth offers discounted admission for students. They usually have a reduced student rate, and occasionally offer free admission for students on specific days or during certain periods. Checking their website or contacting the museum directly will provide you with the latest information.
Homepage | Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth (themodern.org)
Amon Carter Museum of American Art: The Amon Carter Museum of American Art has free general admission, but special exhibitions may have separate fees. It's advisable to check their website or contact the museum for specific details regarding student discounts.
The New Carter | Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History: The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History offers reduced admission rates for students. They also have various membership options that may include additional benefits for students. Checking their website or contacting the museum directly will provide you with the most accurate information.
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History | Things to Do
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First Baptist Church Cleburne Christmas Lunch of Johnson County
First Baptist Church Cleburne Christmas Lunch of Johnson County
414 N Main
Cleburne, TX 76033
Dial (817) 645-6684 for intake.
A free hot meal served is at noon on Christmas Day to anyone in community
Christmas for the Homeless
The SoupMobile feeds the homeless in Dallas.
They are literally at the bottom of the food chain. Every year we pull out all the stops in our efforts to give them a magical Christmas with special gifts and a fabulous meal. Location SoupMobile Church
2423 S. Good Latimer Expy.
Dallas, TX 75215
214-655-6396
Collin County Regional Toy Distribution Charities
Collin County regional toy distribution charities are listed below. Many partner with other assistance programs, such as Toys for Tots. There are free Christmas gifts for teenagers or children, immigrants, single mom led homes and others.
- Divine Tabernacle Bible Church is at 223 Briar Oak Dr., Murphy, Texas, 75094, Dial 214-684-6658
- Grace Point Family Church is a Toys for Tots location. Address is 2218 Nuehoff Dr., Anna, Texas 75409. Telephone 972-658-0131
- CMLA is at 1856 K Ave., Plano, Texas 75074. Call 469-457-0561
- Saint Arbor Community Center address is 25631 Smotherman Road, Frisco TX, 75033. Call 903-238-3794
- All Community Outreach address is 801 E. Main Street, Allen, Texas, 75002. Dial 972-727-9131
- Blue Caboose Children's Fund, 5013 Bryn Mawr Drive, McKinney, Texas, 75072. Call 228-341-0403
Dallas County and city Free Toys for Tots
There are a number of churches and charities that receive toys from the Marine Corps and their partners. They can then be provided to qualified low income families and their children for free. Games, books, electronics, tablets, video games, clothes and more may be offered in Dallas. A formal application process is in place. Some of the agencies that participate include the following, however each is focused on a very limited area. Many police stations in the county will also have referrals.
- YWCA Dallas, and the phone number is 214-584-2322
- A Lift for Life Outreach Center, Inc is in Dallas County and zip code of 75215. Dial 214-367-0600.
- Goslin Opportunity Center, zip code of 75208. Phone 214-942-8601
- Ladies of Charity in Dallas. Call 214-821-5712. For families and children in the zip codes of 75223.
- Bishop Heights Civic Center, telephone 972-225-6843
- South Oak Cliff Baptist Church participates in Toys for Tots. The phone number is 214-371-9506, and they are based in the zip of 75216.
- Steven Temple COGIC, call 214-957-0419
- Bethlehem Foundation (zip 75232) - Telephone 214-371-3407
- Passage of Youth, Inc - dial 214-928-9292
- Find more details here. https://www.dfwtoysfortots.org/
Community Action Partners Fort Worth Parks And Community Services (CAP)
There are several of these non-profit agencies in the region. They offer a number of assistance programs and social services to low income, unemployed, and poor. The main holiday program may be Cowboy Santas. This will provide qualified applicants with toys, meals, books and games for their children. It operates across Tarrant, Johnson Hood, and other counties. They accept applications for this free Christmas program and may have information on other options as well. The offices are listed below.
1601 E Lamar Blvd, Ste 201, Arlington, Texas 76011, (817) 392-5790
Andrew Doc Session Center, 201 S Sylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76111, main number is (817) 392-5790
Como Center, 4900 Horne Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107, call (817) 392-5790
Far Northwest Center, 920 Roberts Cut-off Road, Fort Worth, TX 76114
Martin Luther King Center, 5565 Truman Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76112, call (817) 392-5790
North Tri-ethnic Center, 2950 Roosevelt Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76106, dial (817) 392-5790
Northside Center, 1100 NW 18th Street, Fort Worth, TX 76106, main number is (817) 392-5790
Southside Center, 959 E Rosedale St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104, (817) 392-5790
Worth Heights Center, 3551 New York Ave, Fort Worth, Texas 76110, main number (817) 392-5790
VETERAN & MILITARY PERSONEL DISCOUNTS
Applebee's — one free full-size entrée when you dine in and a free $5 Bounce Back Card for a future visit
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse — one free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie with a $11.95 purchase when you dine in
Buffalo Wild Wings — one free order of 10 boneless wings and fries when you dine in
California Pizza Kitchen — one complimentary meal and BOGO coupon that can be redeemed from Nov. 12 - Nov. 21
Chili’s — one free meal when you dine in
Dave & Buster’s — one free entrée up to $20 and a free $10 Power Card
Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers — free meal card for one Freddy’s Original Double with Cheese combo meal, redeemable through Nov. 30. No purchase necessary
Hopdoddy Burger Bar — one free classic burger when you dine in
Insomnia Cookies — free half-dozen Classic cookies with any purchase through Nov. 13
Krispy Kreme — one free doughnut and coffee
Peet’s Coffee — one free drip coffee or tea
RA Sushi — one free sharable
Starbucks — one free tall (12 oz.) hot or iced coffee (military spouses can also redeem)
Texas Roadhouse — one free meal voucher from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. valid until May 30, 2024 for dine in or take out. If dining on Nov. 11, there will be a select menu to choose from
Academy Sports & Outdoors — 10% off your entire purchase until Nov. 12
Amazon — 20% off select items
Goodyear Auto Service — 10% off any service through Nov. 14. “Free Car Care for Vets” promotion also available, which includes free tire, alignment, brake, fuel system and fluid checks until Nov. 19 (make an appointment by Nov. 14)
Great Clips — free haircut on Nov. 11 or voucher for a future free haircut
IKEA — 15% off in-store home furnishings up to $3,000 until Nov. 22
Kroger — 10% in-store discount for active and former military members and their dependents. Some exclusions apply
Rack Room Shoes — 20% discount for military personnel and their independents
Take 5 Car Wash — one free premium car wash
Target — 10% discount to all active-duty military personnel, veterans and their families. Can be used on two separate transactions and applies to all in-basket items, online and in-store
Tractor Supply Company — 15% discount on Nov. 11
Under Armour — active-duty service members, veterans, military spouses and military family members get up to 40% off their purchases through Nov. 19
Walgreens — 20% off regular price eligible store items at any Walgreens or Duane Reade through Nov. 13
DISCOUNTED DEALS
Crow Collection of Asian Art
Housed in a modern building in Dallas’ downtown Arts District, this small but exquisite museum allows visitors to follow a winding course through a choice collection of sculptures and artworks from China, Japan, India and Southeast Asia, dating from 3500BCE to the early 20th century. Don't miss the gorgeous sandstone facade from North India.
Crow Collection
African American Museum
This museum has exhibits of more than 1000 objects that richly detail the art and history of African American people from precolonial Africa through to the present. Its folk-art collection is one of the best nationwide.
Home - African American Museum Of Dallas (aamdallas.org)
Dallas Museum of Art
This major museum offers a high-caliber world tour of ancient and contemporary art. Archaeological treasures range from Greek, Roman and Etruscan masterpieces to wonderful bowls from the Mimbres pueblos of New Mexico and a pre-Columbian Peruvian gold mask.
Alongside paintings by Picasso, Monet and Van Gogh, American works include Edward Hopper's enigmatic Lighthouse Hill and Frederic Church's sublime The Icebergs. A re-created villa modeled on Coco Chanel's Mediterranean mansion holds canvases by statesman Winston Churchill.
Dallas Museum of Art (dma.org)
Pioneer Cemetery
This is the resting place of many early Dallas settlers, with gravestones from the 1850s through the 1920s. It's a shady, evocative place amidst the city's roar.
Today Fair Park is the only surviving pre-1950s world fair site, remaining just as it was for the 1936
Pioneer Cemetery (dallascityhall.com)
Hall of State
Fair Park is full of superb 1930s art-deco architecture, none of it quite as inspired as this tribute to all things Texan. The Hall of Heroes pays homage to such luminaries as Stephen F Austin and Samuel Houston; the Great Hall of Texas features huge murals depicting episodes in Texas history from the 16th century on.
As you leave the Hall of State, stop by the reflecting pool outside of the entrance: the golden Greek-inspired statues will thrill art-deco buffs.
Dallas Historical Society | Remember Dallas' past builds her future (dallashistory.org)
Pioneer Plaza
For a Texas-sized photo op, or simply a sight of what claims to be the largest bronze monument on earth, head to Pioneer Plaza. Its showpiece – 40 larger-than-life bronze longhorns, amassed as though on a cattle drive – has an unmistakable and compelling power.
Dallas Pioneer Plaza Cattle Drive (durangotexas.com)
Dealey Plaza and the Grassy Knoll
Infamous for its location alongside the road where John F Kennedy’s motorcade was ambushed in November 1963, the tiny park known as Dealey Plaza is now a haunting, eerily familiar National Historic Landmark. It was created in 1935, however, to mark the center of the original settlement of Dallas.
Lee Harvey Oswald fired the fatal shots from the former Book Depository, immediately north. However, some witnesses also heard shots coming from the so-called 'grassy knoll' alongside, a hillock that rises from Elm St to the railroad yards. The conclusion of the 1970s’ House Select Committee on Assassinations, that a sniper did indeed fire (and miss) from behind the picket fence here, bolstered the belief that Kennedy’s assassination was part of a conspiracy.
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza | The Sixth Floor MuseumThe Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza | The Sixth Floor Museum (jfk.org)
John F. Kennedy Memorial
You can pay your respects here to the fallen ex-president. Designed by architect Philip Johnson, the unusual monument is a roofless space with a view of the sky and the carved words 'John Fitzgerald Kennedy' is a cenotaph, or open tomb, meant to evoke a sense of the freedom that JFK epitomized.
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza | The Sixth Floor MuseumThe Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza | The Sixth Floor Museum (jfk.org)
Katy Trail
To enjoy some see-and-be-seen walking, running or cycling, hit the tree-lined Katy Trail. Following a former railroad line for 3.5 miles from the American Airlines Center downtown almost all the way to Southern Methodist University (SMU), it passes through interesting neighborhoods. At times it has a true rural feel. A program of extensions is progressively linking it to other walking routes.
Home - Katy Trail (katytraildallas.org)
Ride the Trolly
Dallas may have a rep as a car town, and you'd be right – it's easiest to get around if you have your own wheels. But public transit is available from buses to light rail, and the DART M-line is a fun and nostalgic free trolly that boasts air conditioning and runs between the Dallas Arts District and the Uptown neighborhood. If you're staying at one of Dallas' many downtown hotels or having shopping on the agenda, this can be a great way to get to and fro – plus kids always love quirky transit.
Home - M-LINE Trolley - McKinney Avenue Transit Authority (mata.org)
Deep Ellum Street Art
Funky music and arts hotspot Deep Ellum is chock full of public sculptures, murals, and other visual treats on the sides of buildings, in plazas, and even filling up the space under Dallas' Seussical overpasses. It's free to stroll the neighborhood and take in all the street art, particularly in the art park under the I-30 highway. Just don't blame us if the scents wafting from Serious Pizza inspire you to part with a few bucks before you depart.
Deep Ellum Murals: The Most Instaworthy Graffiti Walls in Dallas | Visit Dallas
The Trinity Skyline Trail
For epic views of downtown, including the Jolly Green Giant (aka the Bank of America Plaza) and the discoball-esque Reunion Tower, head to the Trinity Skyline Trail. It stretches 4 miles and will take you to the Trinity Overlook where you can take in the skyline, plus a close-up of the Trinity River and Dallas' flood plain.
Trinity Skyline Trail (trinityrivercorridor.com)
Klyde Warren Park
This innovative 5.2-acre park is an urban green space built over the recessed Woodall Rodgers Freeway. It has its own programming and, besides outdoor areas for chess, yoga, croquet and other activities, it offers performances and many more special events. It gets very crowded with families on weekends.
Klyde Warren Park | Klyde Warren Park | Dallas Texas
The Sweet Pass Sculpture Site
This former dumping ground at 402 Fabrication Street in west Dallas has been transformed into a sculpture park for emerging and mid-career artists. Past installations have included Navild Acosta and Fannie Sosa's "Black Power Naps Park / Parque Siestas Negras," which created a space for BIPOC to rest comfortably in opposition to mass incarceration and systemic racism. Other works featured at Sweet Pass have been a soundscape created by Azikiwe Mohammed called "Away Message III" and the San Antonio collective, BUXTOOF's exploration of baseball, a performance piece called "Bush League."
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The Ronald Kirk Bridge
Formerly known as the Continental Avenue Bridge, this pedestrian span was renamed in 2016 for Ronald Kirk, the first African-American mayor of Dallas. More than just a way to get from west Dallas to downtown on foot, however, the Ronald Kirk Bridge has been reimagined as a High Line-esque green space that compliments nearby Klyde Warren Park, complete with a playground, splash pad, shaded lounge chairs, a humans-size chessboard, and more. You can also snag excellent views from here of the cats cradle span of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, which has become an integral part of the Dallas skyline since it was designed by Santiago Calatrava, 2012.
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Thanks-giving Square
For all its din, drive and shopping malls, Dallas has a surprisingly quiet side – a triangular piece of prime downtown real estate set aside for spiritual renewal and reflection. Thanks-Giving Square was established by the Thanks-Giving Foundation as a 'place where people can use gratitude as a basis for dialogue, mutual understanding and healing.' Also designed by Philip Johnson, the tranquil center includes a meditation garden, a Wall of Praise, an interdenominational Chapel of Thanksgiving and a museum of gratitude.
The Thanks-Giving Foundation – Coming together on Common Ground, moving together to Higher Ground (thanksgiving.org)
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Drive thru Mobile pantry distributions will be at the following location
Mt Zion Baptist Church
207 Highway 309 Goodlow, TX 75144
Tuesday 9am-4pm Rae of Hope
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Oak Cliff Church For Emergency Aid
6000 S Hampton Rd
Dallas, TX - 75232
Phone: (214) 943-7757
Oak Cliff Churches Aid | A collection of churches in Oak Cliff providing emergency aid
The Wilkinson Center Food Pantry
3402 N. Buckner Blvd Suite 302
Dallas, TX - 75228
Phone: (214) 821-6380
Food & Support Services | Wilkinson Center (thewilkinsoncenter.org)
Methodism's Breadbasket
6211 E. Grand Ave
Dallas, TX - 75223
Phone: (214) 828-1106
Methodism's Breadbasket - Community Care Resource Council (usccrc.org)
St. Philip's School and Community Center
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Dallas, TX - 75215
Phone: (214) 421-5221
Aunt Bette's Community Pantry - St. Philip's School (stphilips1600.org)
Brother Bill's Helping Hand
3906 N Westmoreland Rd
Dallas, TX - 75212
Phone: (214) 638-2196
Brother Bill's Helping Hand (bbhh.org)
New Vida Food Pantry
3727 W. Kiest Blvd.
Dallas, TX - 75233
Phone: (213) 331-5459
New Vida Church of God
Inspired Vision Compassion Center
2019 N. Masters Drive
Dallas, TX - 75217
Phone: (214) 484-6393
Media Coverage — Inspired Vision Compassion Center (ivcompassion.org)
Covenant Purpose & Restoration Family Center
1329 Record Crossing Rd.
Dallas, TX - 75235
Phone: (214) 609-5631
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East Gate Food Pantry
6960 South Polk
Dallas, TX - 75232
Phone: (214) 371-2633
Mt. Olive Lutheran Church Food Pantry
3100 MLK Blvd
Dallas, TX - 75215
Phone: (214) 428-2892
Catholic Charities of Dallas St Elizabeth
4015 S. Hampton Rd
Dallas, TX - 75224
Phone: (214) 941-8596
Ebenezer Iglesia
4231 Maple Avenue
Dallas, TX - 75219
Phone: (214) 252-9347
Harmony Food Pantry
6969 Pastor Bailey Drive, Suite 110
Dallas, TX - 75237
Phone: (214) 467-6770
Fourth Avenue Church of Christ
3220 Park Row Drive
Dallas, TX - 75210
Phone: (214) 421-9549
Good Shepherd Community Center
4931 Bernal Drive
Dallas, TX - 75212
Phone: (214) 638-1688
Good Street Baptist Church Social Service Center
3110 Bonnie View Rd
Dallas, TX - 75215
Phone: (214) 421-8208
Goslin Opportunity Center of Cliff Temple Baptist Church
125 Sunset Ave.
Dallas, TX - 75208
Phone: (214) 942-8601
Greater Zion Outreach Ministries
4751 Hopkins Avenue
Dallas, TX - 75209
Phone: (214) 358-2992
Holy Trinity Center
3826 Gilbert Avenue
Dallas, TX - 75219
Phone: (214) 521-3719
Highland Oaks Church of Christ
10805 Walnut Hill Lane
Dallas, TX - 75238
Phone: (214) 342-6040
Mountain View Church of Christ
4111 West Illinois Ave
Dallas, TX - 75211
Phone: (214) 339-7145
North Dallas Shared Ministries
2875 Merrell Road
Dallas, TX - 75229
Phone: (214) 358-8700
Salvation Army - Carr P. Collins Harbor Lights
5302 Harry Hines
Dallas, TX - 75247
Phone: (214) 424-7000
Salvation Army Oak Cliff Community Center
1617 West Jefferson
Dallas, TX - 75208
Phone: (214) 941-5911
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center
2922 MLK Blvd
Dallas, TX - 75215
Phone: (214) 670-8418
White Rock Center of Hope
10021-A Garland Road
Dallas, TX - 75228
Phone: (214) 324-8996
Smart Choices Texas
5955 Alpha Rd. Ste 1026
Dallas, TX - 75240
Phone: (214) 937-9198
Oak Cliff UMC
549 E Jefferson Blvd
Dallas, TX - 75203
Phone: (214) 943-4328
Resource Center Of Dallas Food Pantry
2701 Reagan Street
Dallas, TX - 75219
Phone: (214) 528-0144
Serving Hope Food Pantry
9850 Walnut Hill Lane Suite 228
Dallas, TX - 75238
Urban Inter-Tribal Center of Texas
209 E. Jefferson Boulevard
Dallas, TX - 75203
Phone: (214) 941-1050
Fax: (214) 946-4738
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1610 South Malcolm X Blvd
Dallas, TX - 75226
Phone: (214) 823-8710
Real Baptist Church - Food Pantry Service
8314 Scyene Road
Dallas, TX - 75227
Phone: (214) 388-3434
Soul for Christ Ministry, Inc
2402 South Beckley Avenue
Dallas, TX - 75224
Phone: (214) 946-9636
Pleasant Grove Food Pantry
1331 Baywood Street
Dallas, TX - 75217
Phone: (214) 505-1928
Quest4GreaterSuccess
202 S. Jim Miller, Suite 205
Dallas, TX - 75217
Phone: 972-850-8135
True Love Bible Fellowship Outreach Food Program
2634 W Kiest Blvd.
Dallas, TX - 75233
Phone: (214) 690-2388
S. M. Wright Foundation - South Dallas Community Food Center
3119 Pine Street
Dallas, TX - 75215
Phone: (214) 565-9136
The Stewpot - Second Chance Café
1818 Corsicana Street
Dallas, TX - 75201
Phone: (214) 746-2785
Fax: (214) 746-2791
Southeast Dallas Emergency Food Center
6670 Military Parkway
Dallas, TX - 75227
Phone: (214) 381-5239
FEED 3
2800 North Hampton Road
Dallas, TX - 75222
Phone: (214) 316-1356
Care Center Ministries
7912 Antoinette Street
Dallas, TX - 75217
Phone: 214-824-9852
The Oak A Non-Profit Organization - Food Pantry
3211 W. Davis Street
Dallas, TX - 75211
Phone: (682) 557-0545
Westmoreland Heights Community Center
3739 Homeland St
Dallas, TX - 75212
Phone: 214-500-1106
Urban Inter-Tribal Center of Texas
1269 Record Crossing Rd.
Dallas, TX - 75235
Phone: 214-941-1050
Holy Cross Food Pantry
2926 East Ledbetter Drive
Dallas, TX - 75241
Phone: 214-375-3715
Lighthouse Church of God in Christ
2127 S. Corinth
Dallas, TX - 75203
Phone: 214-371-2421
Marillac Food Pantry (Catholic Charities)
2843 Lapsley Street
Dallas, TX - 75212
Phone: (214) 826-8335
St Mark Zion Church
2311 E. Illnois Ave.
Dallas, TX - 75216
Phone: 214-376-7750
Vital Impact Food Pantry
3410 South Polk St.
Dallas, TX - 75224
Phone: 214 374-7850
Resource Center - Food Pantry
2701 Reagan Street
Dallas, TX - 75235
Phone: (214) 528-0144
Dallas Bethlehem Center
4410 Leland Avenue
Dallas, TX - 75215
Phone: 214-428-5171
Brady Social Service Center - Catholic Charities
537 South Hall Street
Dallas, TX - 75226
Phone: (214) 826-8330
Carver Heights Baptist Church
2510 E Ledbetter Drive
Dallas, TX - 75216
Phone: (214) 371-2024
American Red Cross- Dallas Area Chapter
2055 Kendall Drive
Dallas, TX - 75235
Phone: (214) 678-4800
Bethlehem Foundation
1159 W. Camp Wisdom Road
Dallas, TX - 75232
Phone: (214) 371-3407
Brady Social Service Center
4009 Elm Street
Dallas, TX - 75226
Phone: (214) 826-8330
Concord Church- Daily Bread Food Pantry
6808 Pastor Bailey Drive
Dallas, TX - 75237
Phone: (214) 331-8522
Crossroads Community Services
4500 S. Cockrell Hill Rd.
Dallas, TX - 75236
Phone: (214) 560-2511
Fax: (214) 560-2512
Fair Park Friendship Center
1321 Rowan Avenue
Dallas, TX - 75223
Phone: (214) 826-0018
Good Street Baptist Church Social Service
3126 Hatcher Street
Dallas, TX - 75215
Phone: (214) 421-8208
Marillac Social Center (Catholic Charities)
2843 Lapsley Street
Dallas, TX - 75212
Phone: (214) 333-1525
Monte Olivo Free Methodist Church
3930 Boulder Drive
Dallas, TX - 75233
Phone: (214) 330-5125
White Rock Center of Hope
10021-A Garland Road
Dallas, TX - 75218
Phone: (214) 324-8996
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Plano Texas Christmas Cops and Santas
They may give out free toys to children that they have encountered throughout the year. Other non-profits in Plano, such as the Salvation Army, may refer a family to this program, but there is no direct intake line. Try calling 211 for details. There may also be winter coats, hats, and needed clothes.