Dallas, TX – The Dallas Mavericks are spreading the holiday cheer at this year’s Cookies With Santa, presented by Target. The full 2025-26 Dallas Mavericks team and entertainment crews will join Santa in welcoming children from Vogel Alcove. The group will spend the afternoon playing games, making holiday crafts, and enjoying cookies while listening to a special reading of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” from Santa himself. Each child will also receive a gift bag full of presents and necessities from the Dallas Mavericks, including wish list items, clothing and treats, provided by Target, to enjoy during the holiday season.
Cookies with Santa is part of the Season of Giving – the NBA and Dallas Mavericks’ commitment to brighten the holiday season for thousands of children and families.
WHEN: Tomorrow, Dec. 17 | 2 – 4 p.m.
WHERE: Echo Lounge | 1323 N Stemmons Fwy., Dallas
MEDIA: For media interested in attending, please RSVP to Collin Kim at Collin.Kim@Dallasmavs.com. For those unable to attend, images and video content can be provided following the event, upon request.
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ABOUT MAVS CARE: The Dallas Mavericks strive to be champions on the court and in the community. We are dedicated to building a stronger community through educational programs, health and wellness initiatives, environmental efforts, support for military veterans and first responders, racial equity and social justice programs, and grants to nonprofit organizations. Through our community programs and the Mavs Foundation, we are changing lives in North Texas and beyond, impacting thousands of children, families and communities. To learn more about the Dallas Mavericks’ community initiatives, visit Mavs.com/Community, and follow @Mavsoffcourt on all platforms.
ABOUT TARGET: Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) serves guests at nearly 2,000 stores and at Target.com, with the purpose of helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. Since 1946, Target has given 5% of its profit to communities, which today equals millions of dollars a week. Additional company information can be found by visiting the corporate website and press center.
ABOUT VOGEL ALCOVE: Vogel Alcove is a 501c3 nonprofit agency which provides therapeutic early childhood services, school-age programs and family support services for homeless children ages six weeks to 12 years old, and their families. Since 1987, the agency has served more than 17,000 Dallas-area homeless children. We’re on a mission to help young children, and their families, overcome the lasting and traumatic effects of homelessness. It is our vision that every child in our community has a home, a self-sufficient family and a foundation for success in school and life.
