Dallas Winter Guide: Sports, Skating, Dining, and More
If you spent 2020 reflecting on missed opportunities, now is the moment to act. This winter offers a wealth of exclusive experiences for sports enthusiasts, shoppers, food lovers, and anyone seeking safe, engaging outings.
Watch the Dallas Mavericks & Dallas Stars
Victory Park
European sensation Luka Dončić and strategic offseason moves have NBA analysts calling the Mavericks a formidable force. If you hope to see the team play at the American Airlines Center, consider submitting a priority list deposit early to beat the crowds. For a vibrant game‑day atmosphere, check out fan‑watch party bars such as Dodie’s or Stan’s Blue Note in Lower Greenville.
The Dallas Stars reached the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in 20 years in 2020, and expectations are high as the 2021 season starts on Jan. 13. Like the Mavericks, the Stars offer a priority wait list for tickets, and Hero’s expansive modern sports bar just minutes from the arena provides another great spot for fans to rally behind the team.
Ice Skating at Galleria Dallas
Far North Dallas
The top‑tier rink at Galleria Dallas features the nation’s tallest indoor Christmas tree, taking ice skating to new heights. If you’re new to the sport, the center offers beginner lessons—including holiday mini‑skating sessions from Dec. 21‑30—so you can glide with friends or family.
Drive‑thru Dining at Local Eateries
Lake & Garden, Oak Lawn & East Dallas
Enjoy a car‑based culinary experience at Dallas’ favorite drive‑thru spots: grab a sugar‑topped blueberry muffin or hot chocolate from White Rock Coffee Express, savor a grilled Reuben or hot Heavenly Hero at Great American Hero in Oak Lawn, or bite into a double cheeseburger with Jack’s Famous Fries at the Burger House in East Dallas.
Visit AT&T Stadium
Arlington
The 2020‑21 NFL season is winding down, so don’t miss the Dallas Cowboys’ final home game. Three days later, the stadium will host the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic on Dec. 30. Even if the arena is empty, sign up for a guided tour to admire this record‑holding landmark.
Explore the Kessler Park Neighborhood
Southern Dallas
Discover one of Dallas’ most underrated neighborhoods by exploring the Stevens Park Golf Course and tennis courts, walking the Coombs Creek Trail to spot tree‑house gnomes, or touring the architecturally striking homes at 1065 and 2126 Kessler Parkway.
Shopping at NorthPark Center
North Dallas
NorthPark is a winter hotspot for shoppers, foodies, and families. Take advantage of sales—from a $50 Tommy Bahama reward to the End‑of‑Season sale at Ted Baker—while enjoying authentic Italian fare at the new Eataly Dallas marketplace. Kids can also explore Trains at NorthPark, Texas’s largest miniature train exhibit.
Sculpture Scavenger Hunt
Downtown
Discover Dallas’s public art for free. Start at the Pioneer Plaza cattle‑drive sculpture, move to the inspirational “Cancer, There’s Hope” piece, and finish with Pegasus, the city’s tallest art structure.
