Parade of Playhouses
Editor’s Note: The annual Dallas CASA Parade of Playhouses kicks off on May 22 at NorthPark Center, marking its 31st year raising awareness and funds to serve child victims of abuse or neglect. The nonprofit partners with the mall and local builders to showcase a lineup of custom-designed children’s playhouses. After two weeks on display,…
In Dr. Seuss’ book “The Lorax,” a curious boy hears the tale of how a flourishing land filled with Truffula Trees was stripped bare by the greedy Once-ler, despite the Lorax’s pleas to stop. He speaks for the trees. The story’s underlying message is if we don’t respect nature, we risk losing it. There’s also…
At NorthPark Center, the walkways are lined with castles, cottages, and cartoon-inspired creations — and every one of them tells a story. The 30th annual Parade of Playhouses kicks off today, the latest chapter in Dallas CASA’s long-running campaign to raise awareness and funds for children in foster care. Each year, the non-profit organization partners…
Anyone lucky enough to get the playhouse named Hide and Peak, a part of the 30th annual Parade of Playhouses, will be set up for hours of imaginative and creative fun. “Everything was based on pure play,” said architect Patricio Sanchez, part of the team working on this unique playhouse that is part of the…
By Mindy Baxter Special Contributor For students in Highland Park High School’s environmental architecture class, work meets play for their entry into the 2025 Parade of Playhouses. Parade of Playhouses, the signature awareness event for Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), features custom-designed and built children’s playhouses on display at NorthPark Center and available to…
