Start off your year with a bang! From Candlelight concerts, hush hush speakeasies, and more: there’s plenty of ways to usher in the new year in style in Dallas!
1. Astra Lumina
If you didn’t get your fill of lights this past holiday season, Astra Lumina: An Enchanting Night Walk Amongst the stars continues its cosmic journey this January. Located at the Trinity Forest Adventure Park, Astra Lumina features 9 installations imbued with the astral energy of the stars, including a field of thousands of pixel lights: making for a breathtaking experience here in Dallas!
2. Harry Potter: The Exhibition
Harry Potter™: The Exhibition offers an unprecedented deep-dive into the artistry and lore of the Wizarding World. This expansive gallery serves as a living archive, inviting guests to stand inches away from the authentic costumes and legendary props that defined a generation of cinema.
From the sprawling corridors of Hogwarts to the hidden corners of the extended universe, the exhibition meticulously reconstructs the most iconic moments and introduces you to the beasts and heroes that shaped the Wizarding saga.
3. Netflix House
The highly-anticipated Netflix House is now open at Galleria Dallas! The sprawling 100,000-square-foot venue allows for fans to interact with their favorite Netflix series like never before. Presently, Netflix House features two enthralling experiences based on Stranger Things and Squid Game along with a special Netflix arcade experience, Netflix RePLAY. The venue also features an on-site restaurant that offers dishes inspired by its hit series as well as a retail store packed with exclusive merch.
4. Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience In Dallas
Step inside a surreal, gravity-defying landscape where the laws of physics bend to the whims of wonder. Bubble Planet is a multi-sensory odyssey that invites you to leave the ordinary world behind and traverse a sprawling, spherical ecosystem of iridescent beauty. By blending the marvels of fluid dynamics with pure imaginative play, this experience creates a high-definition playground that challenges your perceptions and reawakens a long-lost sense of childhood awe.
5. Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo
Giddy up, DFW! The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo is galloping back into town with over three weeks of Western fun. From the thrilling rides and fried food at the carnival to buckwild rodeo action, parades, concerts, and more: The FWSSR is full of Western fun for the whole family – plus there’s plenty of ways to go for free!
6. Spa Castle
After a multi-million-dollar renovation, Spa Castle reopens New Year’s Day! Located in Carrollton just outside of Dallas, Spa Castle is a certified palace of wellness, blending European and Asian spa treatments with mineral pools, sauna rooms, and Hydrotherapy Bade Pools, and more. The venue also features numerous entertainment facilities, on-site culinary options, a boutique hotel, and more.
7. DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: The Immersive Quest
This definitive adventure fuses intimate immersive theatre with cinematic storytelling and cutting-edge multimedia to create Dallas-Fort Worth’s most ambitious fantasy experience yet. Whether you are a seasoned Paladin or a first-time explorer, you’ll be swept away by intricate scenic designs and interactive effects that bring every shadow to life. Gather your party, face the ultimate confrontation, and secure your place in the annals of heroic history—the quest of a lifetime is waiting for you.
8. The Jazz Room: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans
The Jazz Room invites you to an evening of sonic storytelling that honors the pioneers of New Orleans jazz. From the structured elegance of timeless classics to the raw energy of high-stakes improvisation, this performance isn’t just a concert—it’s a revival.
9. Enjoy a Concert by Candlelight
Experience the enchanting Candlelight concerts in Dallas, where the brilliance of hundreds of candles combines with breathtaking musical tributes to both contemporary and classical musicians. Your evenings in the city are set to be warmed by live musicians performing beautiful classical renditions of the world’s most recognizable and influential artists.
Immerse yourself in the intimate atmosphere as the music of Beyoncé, Pink Floyd, Hans Zimmer, Bad Bunny, and more comes to life, surrounded by the flickering glow of candles. Prepare to be dazzled by these captivating performances.
10. Go for a Round at this Techy Mini-Golf Course
Settling into a two-story area spanning 28,000 square feet within Addison’s acclaimed Village on the Parkway, Puttshack Dallas provides visitors with four uniquely designed, technology-driven mini-golf courses. These courses feature the brand’s cutting-edge patented TrackaballTM technology, ensuring a highly competitive experience while automatically keeping score for players as they enjoy the game.
11. Enjoy the Adolphus Hotel’s rooftop winter village
Running all January long, the luxury hotel’s pool deck has been transformed into a winter village complete with snow globes, themed cottages, cozy winter cabins, Croque Monsieur winter soldiers, and festive food and drink options.