Dallas-Fort Worth Weekend Guide: Post-Christmas & New Year's Eve Events

Holiday Shows & Entertainment

• 🎭 The Nutcracker has its final weekend performances at Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth.
• 🎶 Disney's Beauty and the Beast is on its first North American tour in over 25 years, playing at the Music Hall at Fair Park.
• 🎪 Circ Music Holiday Wonderland offers jaw-dropping acrobatic shows in Frisco and Fort Worth for one weekend only.
• ❄️ Circ Frost at the Gaylord Texan features high-flying stunts and is in its second to last weekend.

Festive Pop-Ups & Activities

• 🎢 Holiday in the Park at Six Flags is in its final weekend, offering roller coasters and holiday festivities.
• 🌃 The Henry provides a festive rooftop experience with great drinks and food, overlooking the Dallas skyline.
• 🥂 The Adolphus features rentable igloos on its seventh floor for s'mores with a view of the Dallas skyline.
• 🍝 Italy cooking classes offer a hands-on, fun experience for beginners and experienced cooks, perfect for meeting new people.

Major Sporting Events

• 🏈 The Cotton Bowl celebrates its 90th year at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, featuring Ohio State vs. Miami on New Year's Eve.
• 🎤 Post-game festivities include tailgating and an afterparty at Texas Live with DJ Diesel (Shaquille O'Neal).
• 🏒 The Professional Women's Hockey League makes a one-time stop in Dallas at the American Airlines Center on the 28th, with Seattle vs. New York.
• 🏈 The First Responders Bowl also takes place on the 28th, highlighting a busy bowl season.

Live Music & Texas Experiences

• 🎸 The Eli Young Band is performing at Billy Bob's on the 27th, offering a classic Texas music experience.
• 🤠 Visiting the Stockyards and Hotel Drover is recommended for an authentic Texas experience, especially for visitors.