Looking for things to do in January
It’s a new year! Enjoy this weather and let us help you find events to get the family to.
We have lots of ideas for things to do inside and outside around Dallas, Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Allen and surrounding cities in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex.
For Events Happening Each Weekend, we have a Round Up for you!
Events are subject to change, be sure to check events are as scheduled before heading out. We rely on pricing being provided by event hosts but this information is not always available and we recommend checking directly with the event host.
This Month’s Events
Featured Events
Day 1 DFW
This tons-of-fun family fair is designed for children and families to celebrate New Year’s Day together. It features interactive children’s activities, crafts and games, musical performances, educational shows, rock climbing, bounce houses and slides, magic shows, Lego, and more! The event closes with a spectacular fireworks show.
When: January 1, 2023 12 pm – 7 pm
Where: Irving Convention Center
Cost: $10 adults, kids free BUY TICKETS HERE
Studio 3 Dance WinterMester Classes
Ongoing Events
Christmas in the Square
When: November 18 – January 3
Where: Frisco Square
Cost: Free
The Trains at NorthPark
When: November 12 – January 6
Where: NorthPark Center
Cost: $10 Adults, $5 Children
SNOWDAY!
When: November 18 – January 8
Where: Galleria Dallas
Cost: Adults $34.99, Children $15.99
Skating Under the Stars
When: November 25 – January 3
Where: Children’s Health Starcenter, Farmers Branch
Cost: Admission $10, skate rental $5
Vitruvian Lights
When: November 25 – January 1
Where: Vitruvian Park, Addison
Cost: Free entry, parking $15
Holiday Bricktacular
When: November 25 – January 8
Where: Legoland Discovery Center
Cost: included with admission
Sea of Lights
When: November 25 – January 8
Where: SeaLife Aquarium, Grapevine
Cost: included with admission
Parent & Child Yoga
When: January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25 & March 4
Where: Oak Point Recreation Center, Plano
Cost: $89 total for 1 Parent & 1 Child. 8 classes total
Other Fun Events
Plano Metropolitan Ballet Presents: The Frozen Kingdom
When: January 6 – 22
Where: Courtyard Theater, Plano
Cost: $20
Second Saturday Bird Walk
When: January 14, 8 am – 9.30 am
Where: Heard Museum, McKinney
Cost: Included with general admission
Brunch of Secrets – Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
When: January 14, 10 am – 2 pm
Where: Lava Cantina, The Colony
Cost: Free admission
Cocoa Crawl: Downtown Denton
When: January 14, 11 am – 2 pm
Where: Denton Square
Cost: tba
Epic Plunge 2023
When: January 14, 1 pm
Where: Epic Waters, Grand Prairie
Cost: $49
Learn about Texas State Parks with a Park Ranger!
When: January 17, 6 pm
Where: Little Elm Public Library
Cost: Free
The Lion King at Bass Hall
When: January 18 – 29
Where: Bass Hall, Fort Worth
Cost: $tba
Free Range Day
When: January 21, 9 am – 5 pm
Where: Dallas Farmers Market
Cost: Free
Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District – FREE Guided Walking Tour
When: January 21, 9.30 am – 11.30 am
Where: Fort Worth Stockyards
Cost: Free
Brunch of Secrets – Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
When: January 28, 10 am – 2 pm
Where: Lava Cantina, The Colony
Cost: Free admission
Want to celebrate New Year’s? Here’s are some socially distanced and fun ideas to celebrate
SEE ALSO:
Farmers Markets
Dallas: Saturday 9 am – 5 pm & Sunday 10 am – 5 pm, 920 S. Harwood, Dallas
Plano Farmers/Artisan Market: Saturday 9 am – 2 pm, The Shops at Willow Bend
Frisco Fresh Market: Saturday 8 am – 4 pm, Sunday 10 am – 4 pm
McKinney: Saturday 8 am – 12 noon, Downtown McKinney Square
Richardson: Saturday 9 am – 1 pm, 101 S. Coit Road, Richardson
Carrollton: Sunday 10 am – 2 pm, 2722 N. Josey Lane, Carrollton
Farmers Market at the Boardwalk at Granite Park: Sunday 11 am – 4 pm
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