Not sure what to do with your child, your college student, or yourself this winter break? Here are community happenings to help fill the upcoming winter days with shows, camps, pop-ups + more.
For kids K-12
Community Center Camps | Times, locations + prices vary
Check the full list — many local community centers hold camps for kids over winter break from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Trains at NorthPark Center, Dallas | Through Sunday, Jan. 4 (excluding Christmas Day) | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | $10 for kids + $12 for adults
Head to level one across from Kona Grill to see a giant miniature toy train exhibit featuring 1,000+ ft of track. The showcase benefits the Ronald McDonald House
YMCA Camp Carter Winter Day Camp | Friday, Dec. 19-Monday, Dec. 22 | $65 per day for nonmembers
Archery, crafts, nature hikes, campfires + more are available at this camp for kids (ages 5-16).
Winter Zoo Camp | Monday, Dec. 22-Tuesday, Dec. 23 + Monday, Dec. 29-Friday, Jan. 2 (excludes New Year’s Day) | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | $85 per day
Kids (ages 5-10) can learn about + visit with wildlife with daily activities.
For college students
Stockyards Rodeo Rink | Through Sunday, Jan. 4 | 90-minute slots between 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. | $20 for kids + $25 for adults
On Tuesdays, everyone who skates gets a coupon for a free Whataburger.
Holiday pop-up bars | Through ~Dec. 30 | Cost of purchase
For the 21+ crowd — Our personal favorites are Miracle at Nickel City, Birdie’s Annual Christmas Vacation, and Proper’s Holly Daze.
Amphibian Stage’s annual Winter’s Cabaret | Friday, Dec. 12-Sunday, Dec. 14 | $40
For musical theater fans — local stage and film actress Amber Marie Flores and actor and director Zak Reynolds perform a selection of winter favorites.
For the whole family
Casa Mañana’s “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer” | Through Tuesday, Dec. 23 | $40+
Catch the live action musical of the 1964 animated special.
Texas Ballet Theatre presents “The Nutcracker” | Friday, Dec. 12-Sunday, Dec. 28 | Bass Performance Hall | $30+
With matinee tickets, get a closer look behind the production at the ballet interactive area. Or, compete in the Ugly Sweater Contest at the Thursday, Dec. 18 showing.
Christmas Winter Wonderstop | Saturday, Dec. 20 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Highland Hills Community Center Gymnasium | Free
Bring the whole family for a festive celebration that includes activities, vendors, and some surprises.
