Dallas, Texas -- As schools are now closed for the Christmas holiday, don’t forget that The Trains at NorthPark is safely open! Benefiting Ronald McDonald House Dallas and presented by Bank of Texas, the much-loved annual event would love your support. 

With the pandemic affecting traffic to many retail outlets, the Trains at NorthPark has seen a 67% drop in visitors compared to last year.  As the biggest fundraiser for RMHD, the revenue from the event has been a major support for families of seriously ill children for over  30 years.  If there are rooms available, the House has a policy to never turn families in need away. However, with a $200,000 decrease in ticket sales, the House will have to look elsewhere for this much needed funding, which equates to providing a minimum of two weeks accommodation, food and support for at least 52 families. 

Precautions in place for COVID-19 adhere to state and local government guidelines, including masks for staff, volunteers, and guests, except for those under three. Interaction is limited for safety, with the attraction only allowing one-way traffic and restricted capacities, as well as regular and rigorous cleanings. 

Families who have visited the event this year have been thrilled to find it open and experience first-hand the glittering and intricately detailed cityscapes like Dallas, New York and San Francisco and other highlights like New England’s fall foliage, the Grand Canyon, and Route 66. 

Tickets for the 2020 event are available online at www.thetrainsatnorthpark.com or at Tom Thumb, and for those who want to support the event but can’t attend in person the Virtual Raffle is open at: https://one.bidpal.net/trainsraffle2020/welcome.