Written by Brett Grega
Edited 12/18/2025
It’s the holiday season in DFW, and we’re here with the gift of an awesome winter sports guide!
Just because the weather gets a bit chillier, OK maybe a lot chillier, there’s still plenty of awesome sports activities around the Metroplex this time of year. Whether you’re looking to stay warm inside and bowl a few strikes or brave the outdoors for ice skating or hiking, this wintery guide has a little something for everyone in it. We’ll even help you find some of the top winter sports events heading your way! In other words, this guide is your perfect wishlist for holiday sports fun in DFW!
Outdoor Sports
Photo via Frisco Square's Facebook
Lace up your skates and head out on the ice at one of these awesome ice skating venues around the Metroplex! Whether you’re looking to feel the cool breeze in your hair as you spin around an outdoor rink or enjoy the climate-controlled weather of an indoor rink, we have you covered. Our ice skating guide includes rinks all around the Metroplex, both indoors and outdoors. It’s a great way to get into the holiday spirit here in DFW!
Photo via Oak Cliff Nature Preserve's Facebook
Although the winter weather here is already just as unpredictable as ever, there’s still some awesome opportunities to head out on the trail and enjoy a chill hike through nature this winter. Our guide includes multiple trails around Dallas and beyond, helping you find your ideal outdoorsy adventure.
Where to Find Winter Sports Gear in Dallas
Photo via REI's website
11170 N Central Expy., Suite 100
Just like its name suggests, Sun & Ski Sports is an awesome place to stop for skiing and snowboarding gear in Dallas. The store has everything you’ll need for that winter vacation to Colorado you’ve been planning, including boots and multiple layers. They’ll help you find all the winter wear you need for that vacation to Colorado, including boots and multiple layers. They even have pickleball and biking gear for those looking to have some outdoor fun in the Metroplex.
5929 E NW Hwy.
You can also find a large selection of skiing and snowboarding gear at REI. In fact, the store offers options for both cross-country and downhill skiing. They also stock lots of other valuable winter gear, including snowshoes, avalanche safety gear and more.
5001 Bass Pro Dr, Garland
Looking to take advantage of the weather for some hunting or fishing? Gear up at Bass Pro Shops in Garland. They even offer boating and camping equipment, making the store one of the go-to stops for stocking up on whatever winter sports gear you need.
Indoor Sports
Photo via Hunger in the Wild's Facebook
Wanna crush your New Year’s resolution fitness goals? Try out one of these local gyms around the city! Whether you’re looking to break a sweat with some Crossfit or pump some iron with some powerlifting, we’ll have the gym for you inside of our guide.
Photo via Drengr Axe Throwing's Facebook
Axe throwing may seem intimidating at first, but stay cool. Our axe throwing guide includes venues that will help you get up and throwing safely in no time, hopefully helping you relieve some of that holiday season stress. Plus, you can enjoy virtual lane games and even build up your skills to join a league.
Indoor Go-Karting Picks:
Photo via Andretti Indoor Karting & Games' Facebook
The only cool breeze you’ll feel at these go-karting facilities around the Metroplex is the wind whipping past as you zip ahead of the other racers on the track! We’ve compiled a trio of indoor go-karting tracks that’ll help you shift this winter into the fast lane!
5752 Grandscape Blvd. Ste. 100, The Colony
Enjoy a thrilling multilevel track full of bends, twists and turns while riding in top-of-the-line electric go karts at Andretti Indoor Karting & Games! If a high-speed race isn’t everyone’s cup of tea in your family, Andretti’s also offers plenty of arcade and VR games as well as laser tag and duckpin bowling. With winter packages that can help save you a few bucks before you get behind the wheel, this venue is an awesome pick for your holiday family outings.
677 W Campbell Rd. #A, Richardson
Take a spin around K1’s new professionally-designed track layout, equipped with LED-illuminated barriers that light up the raceway for Friday Glo Karting. professional-designed track in a high-performance kart for some guaranteed winter thrills. After the race, grab a bite at their Paddock Lounge and hit up their extensive arcade for some post-karting games.
1290 I-30, Rockwall
Shenangianz boasts a one-of-a-kind karting opportunity in Rockwall. Their new quantum karts let you experience an augmented reality race, fusing real-life go-kart racing with power-ups, projected obstacles and more. With mini golf, bowling, arcade games and more also at the venue, Shenaniganz is the perfect place for a fun-filled weekend of, well, shenanigans.
Photo via Punch Bowl Social's Facebook
For a holiday family outing that has just a little less horsepower, try rolling down to one of these bowling alleys around the Metroplex! From lanes that boast scratch kitchens that can help satisfy your hunger while you play to venues equipped with top-of-the-line equipment and pro shops for an elite experience, there’s no shortage of awesome bowling alleys to choose from in DFW!
Five Winter Sports Event Picks
Photo via TNA Wrestling's Facebook
Wednesday, December 31st at AT&T Stadium (6:30 PM)
The college football playoffs make their way to Arlington for this massive showdown! See #2-ranked Ohio State take on the winner of Texas A&M vs Miami in what will be a defining game for both teams!
Saturday, January 17th at the Curtis Culwell Center (7:00 PM)
A new era for TNA Wrestling begins right here in DFW with their first episode on AMC on January 15th before they host one of their biggest shows of the year, Genesis, on the 17th. Don’t miss this chance to see world-class wrestlers like Matt and Jeff Hardy, Mike Santana and Nick Nemeth duke it out in the ring live during these massive shows.
Monday, January 19th at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center (6:00 PM)
The brightest stars in the ECHL take the ice for this amazing night of hockey at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center. Enjoy a fan festival along with your chance to see the ECHL’s best show their skills on the ice in an all-star game!
Saturday, January 24th at the American Airlines Center (7:30 PM)
It’s a huge homecoming game for the Mavericks when Luka Doncic returns to the AAC with LeBron James and the Lakers to take on Anthony Davis, Cooper Flagg and the Mavs! This is bound to be a game that gets fans from all across the NBA talking!
March 13th - March 15th at AT&T Stadium
Experience the high-octane action of INDYCAR racing as some of the best drivers in the world take to the streets of Arlington to fly past iconic sports venues like AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field. This has all the makings of an incredible race you won’t want to miss!
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