Take your family to meet Dallas Mavericks players Friday afternoon

by Sarah Blaskovich

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At 6 p.m., crowds can see the Mavericks practice.

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DALLAS — Two days before the Dallas Mavericks' first preseason game, fans can attend a free, family-friendly festival called WinterFest on Friday, December 16 from 3-5 p.m.

Plenty of new faces will be there, like the Mavericks' new player Lamar Odom, as well as old favorites Jason Kidd, Dirk Nowitzki, and others.

The whole thing sounds like a blast: There's ice skating on the AT&T Plaza from 2:30-5:30 p.m., with free skate rental. Inside the American Airlines Center, big screens will show holiday movies like Shrek The Halls and Merry Madagascar, and Santa will be on hand to hear if you've been naughty or nice.

From 4-5 p.m., Mavericks players will sign autographs. At 6 p.m., crowds can stay for the Mavericks' practice.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a toy for Operation Once in a Lifetime’s Toys for Troops. Those who bring a toy get 50% off Mavs merchandise.

Though the event is free, parking is $5 in the lots near the AAC. There's also parking in the West End. The event is sponsored by ESPN Dallas.