Best Things To Do In Dallas This Christmas
From Ice Skating to Incredible Theatre!
Dallas comes alive with holiday magic each December, offering a dazzling mix of performance and festive experiences that capture the spirit of the holiday season. From ice skating at Peace Plaza to marvelling at world-class productions like The Nutcracker, the city transforms into a winter wonderland. Check out the best things to do in Dallas for the 2026 holiday season!
Ice Skating at Peace Plaza in Grapevine
Until January 5
Located on Historic Main Street at Peace Plaza in Grapevine, there is a 4,500-square-foot outdoor ice skating rink. Whether you're holding hands with loved ones, teaching little ones to skate, or simply soaking in the crisp winter air, the experience feels straight out of a Christmas movie. Open daily from now through Jan. 5 at Peace Plaza at Grapevine Main Station.
Texas Ballet - The Nutcracker
November 27 - December 6, Winspear Opera House
The Dallas Ballet Theatre returns to the Winspear Opera House with its spectacular production of The Nutcracker. With Tchaikovsky's beloved score, enchanting choreography, and stunning stage design, this performance whisks audiences into Clara's dreamlike world of snowflakes, sweets, and holiday magic a must-see for families and ballet lovers alike.
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How The Grinch Stole Christmas
November 25 - 29, Music Hall at Fair Park
Dr. Seuss' beloved holiday tale, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, follows the Grinch's fiendish plan to steal Christmas from the holiday-loving Whos unfolds. However, the Grinch soon discovers there's more to Christmas than he bargained for in this heart-warming festive classic.
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ZooLights at Dallas Zoo
Each winter, the Dallas zoo transforms into a sparkling wonderland, with millions of twinkling lights illuminating pathways and animal habitats in festive colors. Families and friends stroll through glowing tunnels, shimmering displays, and whimsical light sculptures that make the season feel truly magical.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve
December 13, American Airlines Center
The Trans-Siberian Orchestra's Ghosts of Christmas Eve returns for one night of musical spectacle at the American Airlines Center. Expect soaring guitars, symphonic power, and a stunning light show that transforms holiday music into an epic experience unlike any other.
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Candlelight: Christmas Classics
December 18 - 19, First Presbyterian Church
With a program covering Christmas classics from Wham to Wet Wet Wet, The Nutcracker to Feliz Navidad, Disney to Dreamworks, fever's Candlelight Christmas Classics is a treat that'll get the family in the festive mood. So take a break from the dreaded Christmas shopping and the stress of the in-laws and enjoy an evening of musical merriment in a venue glittering with more fairy lights than a fairy light factory!
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Chi Omega Christmas Market
Step into a twinkling winter wonderland at Dallas' Chi Omega Christkindl Market, where the scent of roasted nuts, bratwurst, and mulled wine fills the air. Inspired by traditional German holiday markets, this beloved event transforms the Dallas into a cozy Christmas village, complete with sparkling ornaments, handcrafted gifts, and the iconic collectible mugs.
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