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DALLAS, Texas-March 16, 2019: View of the Dallas Museum of Art (DMA), located in the Pearl Arts District in Dallas, Texas.
Hello, 2026! There's no better way to ring in a new year than with a fun show or concert with the family in tow. Here are a few ways to start off this year in style.
THROUGH JAN. 4
MUSIC HALL AT FAIR PARK | Step into the magic and “Be Our Guest” as Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” returns to the stage for its first North American tour in over 25 years. Featuring breathtaking new sets, dazzling costumes and the Oscar-winning score by Alan Menken and Tim Rice, this timeless tale of love and transformation enchants audiences of all ages with unforgettable music, grandeur and pure Disney wonder.
THROUGH JAN. 5
GAYLORD TEXAN RESORT | It’s your last chance until next season to step into the dazzling winter wonderland at Gaylord Texan’s annual ICE! exhibit, featuring more than 2 million pounds of hand-carved ice sculptures. Guests bundle up in provided parkas and explore a 14,000-square-foot hall filled with colorful ice art, huge slides, and scenes from everyone’s holiday favorite movie - “Elf.” The experience also includes 1.5 million twinkling lights, 12,000 ornaments, a 52-foot rotating Christmas tree, and a life-sized gingerbread house — making it a frosty, festive adventure for the whole family.
THROUGH MAR. 22
DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART | Step into a world where dreams take shape and logic dissolves at the Dallas Museum of Art’s International Surrealism exhibition. Featuring more than 100 works from the Tate in London, the show brings together icons like Salvador Dalí, René Magritte, and Leonora Carrington to explore the global evolution of Surrealism. Expect bold colors, uncanny imagery, and mind-bending ideas that feel as fresh today as they did a century ago. Free on select First Sundays and an easy trip from Southlake, this exhibition is a must-see for art lovers, culture seekers, and anyone curious about the power of imagination.
THROUGH JAN. 18
TEXAS TRUST CU THEATRE FESTIVAL GROUNDS | Step into a glowing dreamscape at Dallas’ Tianyu Lights Festival, where “Koda’s Adventure to the Magical Ocean” transforms the festival grounds into an illuminated wonderland. Guests can wander through shimmering reefs, starlit fields, and larger-than-life lantern installations that blend art, storytelling, and fantasy. Along the path, enjoy live cultural performances, handcrafted goods at the marketplace, and tasty bites from the food court. Just a short trip from Southlake, this immersive walk-through experience is perfect for families looking to celebrate winter with a little extra magic and light.
CINEMA D’ARTE: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPEN
JAN. 8
THE MARQ | Enjoy a heartwarming night at the movies with “The Phantom of the Open,” a British comedy-drama about Maurice Flitcroft, the dreamer who shocked the golf world by qualifying for the 1976 British Open despite having little golfing skill. Flitcroft’s unlikely rise to folk-hero status is full of humor, charm and inspiration, making it a perfect outing for film lovers. Don’t miss this uplifting story on the big screen at The Marq.