Downtown Dallas is getting in the holiday spirit with an ice skating rink, Santa sightings, and more.
Downtown Dallas is about to get its first outdoor ice-skating rink starting November 22 at the Omni Dallas. They are opening their inaugural Ice, Lights, and City Nights holiday event at the hotel. Family-friendly events include ticketed items and free things to do.
- Ice Skating Rink: Glide beneath the glow of holiday lights at the only outdoor ice-skating rink in Downtown Dallas, creating unforgettable holiday memories for guests of all ages. (opening Nov. 22 and closing Jan. 5, 2025)
- Over-the-Top Hot Chocolate Bar: Warm up with rich and decadent hot cocoa stations on Pegasus Lawn that take the holiday classic to new heights.
- Santa Sightings: Catch a glimpse of Santa Claus on Fridays and Saturdays throughout the holiday season, available for strolling Santa selfies and photos on the property.
- Elf Express Train Ride: A special delight for little ones, the Elf Express train will whisk kids away on an exciting adventure around the hotel’s winter wonderland.
- Blitzen’s Bar: Blitzen's Bar will offer a cozy yet festive retreat for adults to sip on seasonal craft cocktails amidst whimsical decor. A celebrity mixologist will also be curating a delightful drink menu to be unveiled later this fall.
- Returning Omni Dallas Holiday Moments: Omni Dallas will sparkle each night at 7:30 p.m. with specialty holiday light shows with 4.1 miles of LED lights wrapped around the building’s exterior. Of course, the hotel’s iconic, oversized Christmas ornaments will be nestled beneath the lit-up Pegasus on Pegasus Lawn, which has always been synonymous with Christmastime in downtown Dallas.
The roller coaster temperatures of North Texas won't be a problem for the outdoor, ice skating rink, according to Sonya Naderi with the Omni Dallas.
"We have a team who is actually staying here at the hotel and they will be icing the rink keeping it fresh in this heat and ready to go," Naderi said.
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She said there are also plenty free events for families to enjoy as well.
"We have our classic big red ornaments on our lawn that give a perfect backdrop for family photos. We have a train that does rides around the property. We have tons of lights. Our building alone has 4 miles of LED lights and we will have holiday light shows for families to enjoy," Naderi said.
Their resident mixologist also provided a fun, mocktail recipe the entire family can enjoy from home.
NBC 5 has comprised a list of holiday events happening across North Texas with experiences for the entire family.
