All the Best Things to Do This Winter in Dallas

We've got your Texas-based winter activities covered from ice skating to local hikes to, ahem, rainbow vomit.

By Kate Loweth January 9, 2023

Take advantage of the cooler weather and head out on a family adventure

Winter in Dallas is a great time of year to plan some new adventures with the family. Enjoy the cooler temps and visit a new hiking trail, book a day on the ice, or visit the Fort Worth Botanical Garden. We’ve gathered up a slew of our favorite things to do in Dallas in the winter so all you have to do is print out the list and get ready to check off the activities!

1. Lace Up Those Ice Skates

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If you didn't get your fill of ice skating at the holiday pop-ups last month, you can still enjoy this fun family activity in January. The Galleria offers daily open skating hours and you can even sign the kids up for lessons if they need some extra help with their spins.

13350 Dallas Pkwy.
Dallas
Online: galleriaiceskatingcenter.com

2. Head Out on a Family Hike

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Take advantage of the mild temps in the winter to head out on a family hike. You'll find loads of ideas including our favorite, the Oak Cliff Nature Preserve. Our friends at AllTrails shared this awesome list of their favorite stroller-friendly trails for when you have a wee one along for the ride.

2875 Pierce St.
Dallas
Online: tinybeans.com

3. Visit the Fort Worth Botanic Garden

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Explore the Fort Worth Botanic Garden and see what's growing in January and February. Be sure to visit the Rain Forest Conservatory and the Japanese Garden.

3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.
Fort Worth
Online: fwbg.org

4. Visit the Dinosaurs

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It's your last chance to visit Dinosaurs Live at the Heard Museum before the exhibit leaves in mid-February. Plan your visit today!

1 Nature Pl.
McKinney
Online: heardmuseum.org

5. Revel in the Wonder of Rainbow Vomit

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Escape reality and enter a world of magic! Chock full of amazing photo opportunities amidst many different art styles and mediums, this is the perfect place to find refuge in these strange times.

3609 Parry Ave.
Dallas
Online: rainbowvomit.com

6. Enjoy This Year's KidFilm Festival

This year's program will feature an entertaining, educational, and diverse line-up of new and favorite films for audiences of all ages as well as free books. All programs are free to the community. Experience the festival from Jan. 21-22, 2023.

6116 N. Central Expy., Suite 105
Dallas
Online: filmfreeway.com/KidFilmFestival