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    State Fair on the Cheap

    How to get every possible discount at the 2021 State Fair of Texas

    Alex Bentley
    Aug 2, 2021 | 9:02 am
    Big Tex at the State Fair of Texas
    Discounts at the State Fair of Texas are still plentiful, but they've changed somewhat for the 2021 edition.
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    The State Fair of Texas, which starts its 24-day run at Fair Park on September 24, is coming back after a year off due to the pandemic, and with it comes the multitude of discounts they offer annually.

    For the first time, general admission tickets will be tiered depending on the day of the week you go to the fair. Adults can get in for $15 on Monday-Thursday, but the price goes up to $20 on Friday and $25 on Saturday or Sunday. Kids ages 3-12 and seniors ages 60 and over are $10 on Monday-Thursday, $15 on Friday, and $18 on Saturday or Sunday.

    Daily tickets can be purchased at the gate or online after September 9. A big change this year is that you must choose which specific date you want to attend. Tickets are only good for the date you choose, not any day of the fair. Be careful with your purchase; tickets are not eligible for reschedule, refund, or transfer.

    This year more than ever, you'd be a fool to pass up the multitude of discount ticket options available. With deals being offered by the State Fair and other entities, there's no reason you should ever pay full price.

    Below are the many ways we've found for you to save money on tickets to State Fair of Texas:

    The season pass
    If you plan on going to the fair more than two times, individual season passes are the only way to go. Prices are $50 at BigTex.com and include one single-day, Bring-a-Friend ticket; a State Fair reusable bag; a 10 percent off coupon for State Fair merchandise; and more. The upfront cost pays for itself on the third visit. You can get $15 off that price by entering the code 21valpakPASS through September 8.

    If you want to buy food/ride tickets without waiting in line once you get there, you can also buy the $150 Season Pass 2-Pack Combo, which includes two season passes and 50 food/ride tickets (worth $50). You can get $30 off that price by entering the code 21mapPASS through September 8.

    Unfortunately, food/ride tickets have increased in price from 50 cents to $1 per coupon. With efforts to be more sustainable, the fair is hoping the price increase will reduce coupon paper printing waste by 50 percent. If you have old coupons, don't worry; all old coupons will be honored at the new $1 value.

    Go after 5 pm
    If you can wait until after 5 pm to head out to the fair, you can save a good chunk of change as everyone pays child’s prices once the clock strikes five. The deal is good any day of the fair. No promo codes are needed — the discount is automatically applied at the gate and online.

    Opening day deals
    The half-price deal on opening day continues, but it's a little different this year. Anyone who brings two jars of peanut butter to donate to the North Texas Food Bank will receive $10 admission at the gate.

    Military/First Responders Appreciation
    All active military, retired military, and veterans, as well as active and retired public law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics, and other emergency services agencies, can save $5 off on weekdays (Monday-Friday) and $7 off on weekends (Saturday-Sunday) when they present valid documentation of service at the gate or online. Spouses of service men and women with a valid Military Spouse ID and accompanying children under the age of 18 also receive discounted admission. First responders receive up to three discounted admission tickets for their family members.

    CultureMap code
    We here at CultureMap Dallas are teaming up with the State Fair for a deal on their new Premium Tickets, which cost a bit more but offer the flexibility of coming any day of the fair instead of having to choose a specific date. By using the code 21mapCOMBO at BigTex.com, you will get $15 off the Premium Admission 2-Pack Combo price of $98. The combo includes two one-day tickets and 50 food/ride tickets.

    McDonald's coupons
    The next time you eat at Mickey D's, make sure to check your tray liner or bag for State Fair coupons. You'll find ones for $5 off on weekdays (Monday-Friday) and $7 off on weekends (Saturday-Sunday.) All coupons are only good for tickets purchased at the gate and cannot be combined with any other offer.

    Dr Pepper Value Days
    Visitors can purchase their admission ticket online for a reduced price of only $10 on Dr Pepper Value Days, every Tuesday and Thursday. Fairgoers must be a Big Tex Insider to receive the promotion code; you can sign up now at BigTex.com/Insider.

    North Texas Food Bank Wednesdays
    One of the best deals continues to be North Texas Food Bank Wednesdays. By bringing five canned food items, fairgoers will receive admission for only $5. All canned donations go to the North Texas Food Bank, which helps feed members of the community.

    Senior steal
    Guests age 60 and over had it made in the shade in past years, as they were able get a discount ticket every day. That deal is now gone, but they'll still have Senior Days every Thursday, when they can get in for just $5.

    Thrifty Thursdays
    Guests can save while snacking during Thrifty Thursdays, where participating food vendors offer one of their signature menu items at a reduced price, ranging from mini versions to regular-size items.

    Discounts on Midway rides
    Now designated as Thrilling Tuesdays, that day of the week is a great time to go to the fair. Not only can you get your $10 Dr Pepper ticket, you can save more inside, when all rides (except for thrill rides and the Texas Star) are discounted.

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    Netflix News

    Netflix reveals details on new venue coming to Dallas Galleria

    Teresa Gubbins
    Jun 17, 2025 | 5:19 pm
    NetFlix House
    Netflix House
    Netflix House

    An entertainment experience from and about Netflix is coming to Dallas: Called Netflix House, it's an immersive venue set to open at Galleria Dallas at the end of 2025, with films, exhibits, food, and drink.

    The concept will allow fans to immerse themselves in Netflix shows, with themed clothing, food, and interactive elements such as a Squid Game-themed obstacle course.

    Dallas is one of two cities in the U.S., along with Philadelphia, where Netflix House will debut in late 2025. There are also plans for a location in Las Vegas.

    Spanning more than 100,000 square feet, Netflix House will be a permanent, year-round exhibit featuring popular Netflix shows and movies — including Wednesday, Squid Game, One Piece, Stranger Things, and A Knives Out Mystery franchise — through first-of-their-kind immersive story-driven experiences.

    For its locations, Netflix selected former department store locations spanning footprints of more than 100,000 square feet in shopping centers. The Dallas Netflix House is under construction on two floors of the anchor space in the former Belk store, on the northwest side of the shopping center.

    Outside these spaces, fans will be treated to sculptures and murals featuring characters from Netflix titles, as well as rotating installations with ticketed shows, and restaurants with themed dishes.

    What is Netflix House
    Building on more than 40 previous live experiences for Bridgerton, Money Heist, Stranger Things, Squid Game, The Perfect Bite, and Netflix Bites, Netflix House allows visitors to become the main characters in their favorite stories.

    A typical visit might submerge visitors into their own adventure such as participating in a round of Red Light, Green Light straight out of Squid Game, followed by mini-golf, or grabbing a bite from a menu of dishes inspired by shows and movies. Since each Netflix House updates its offerings, the experience may differ from one visit to another.

    Netflix House Dallas
    Visitors to Galleria Dallas will have what a release calls "terrifying scares" to choose from, including a journey into Creel House and one of Squid Game’s most thrilling challenges.

    • Stranger Things: Escape the Dark: In this immersive experience, journey into the ruins of Hawkins to find three missing townspeople … before the horrors lurking within find you.
    • Squid Game: Survive the Trials: It’s your turn to enter the arena! Play diabolical games, face off against the Front Man, and betray your friends for a chance to win it all.
    • Netflix RePLAY: Forget the arcade — our game room’s packed with physical challenges, immersive story rooms, and retro-style games where you can take on your friends, or play as a team.

    In a statement, Netflix chief marketing officer Marian Lee says, "this is fandom coming to life, where you can actually step inside the worlds you’ve been watching and loving for years."

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