What to Do in January in Dallas
Check out our picks for the top things to do in Dallas this January.
Updated December 2025
Kick off the year by getting the adrenaline rushing, the bass thumping and your heart crushing on incredible games, live performances and art exhibits across Dallas this January. With more opportunities for live events, there's no better place than Dallas to start a great new year.
Stars Game
Go for the Gold
It's the height of hockey and basketball season, and there are many opportunities to see the Mavericks and Stars in person in the New Year. Both teams call the American Airlines Center in Victory Park home; the arena is conveniently located near Downtown for a fun evening.
Indoor Fun
The weather outside might be frightful, but there are more than enough fun indoor alternatives to parks and patios to keep you busy in Dallas this winter! Some indoor fun favorites include Electric Shuffle and Punch Bowl Social in Deep Ellum, Cidercade in the Design District and Another Round in Oak Cliff.
Weekends Are For Wellness
The New Year always brings more opportunities to invite more moments of wellness and mindfulness into our lives. For lifelong or newly-devoted vegans, we’ve collected a list of a few of our favorite vegan spots around the city which offer hearty and animal-free alternatives just for you. If you need a mental health break, reward yourself for making it through the holidays with a getaway for one. Dallas offers so much solo potential that we created an entire luxury solo travel guide to Dallas.
Creative Arts & Inspiration
Looking to explore your creative side in 2026? Spend a relaxing afternoon at the Dallas Museum of Art in the Arts District. With so many concerts, podcast live shows, and theatrical performances this month, it won’t be easy to choose which to go to first! From drag shows to unbelievable dance performances and everything in between, there’s something for everyone this month. Check out our full calendar to find the best live music, dance, talks, and performances in Dallas in January.
Wild Detectives
Bookshop Hop
Venture to Southern Dallas and pick up a book on race, culture or history at Pan African Connection Bookstore and Resource Center. This bookstore also offers various programs and educational classes year-round. Head to Deep Vellum for independent bookstore literary gems in Deep Ellum. The local bookstore "pays homage to the marginalized voices often left out of mainstream conversations," and supports a wide range of works from writers of color and the LGBTQ+ community. Wild Detectives in Bishop Arts is the perfect place to curl up with a comforting cup of coffee or tea and a good book from their shop. This bookstore bar often hosts book presentations and other cool events throughout the year as well that can’t be missed.
Check out these bookstores within walking distance of each other:
📍Poets Bookshop | 506 N Bishop Ave
📍Wild Detectives | 314 W Eighth St
📍Blush Bookstore | 432 W Eighth St
📍Whose Books | 512 W Davis St
If you're looking for even more ideas and suggestions, our events calendar has just what you need!
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