This holiday season, the first-ever CultureMap City Rink is set to transform Downtown Dallas’ Main Street Garden into a winter wonderland filled with ice skating, twinkling lights, and festive fun for all ages.

Presented by Verizon and produced in partnership with Downtown Dallas, Inc., the rink will sparkle from November 26, 2025, through January 5, 2026.

“There’s something special about experiencing the holidays in Downtown Dallas — the lights, the skyline, the sense of togetherness,” says Jennifer Scripps, president and CEO of Downtown Dallas, Inc. “The City Rink at Main Street Garden will capture that spirit and create a destination where the joy of the season truly shines.”

Expect themed pop-ups and a full slate of programming designed for every kind of holiday reveler. From romantic Date Skate Wednesdays to Family Movie Nights and Shop + Skate Saturday Markets, there’s something new happening each week:

Tree Lighting Celebration — Saturday, November 29Dallas Holiday Parade Activation — Saturday, December 6Cheap Skate Mondays — Select MondaysDate Skate — Select WednesdaysFamily Movie Night — Select FridaysShop + Skate Night Market — Select SaturdaysSanta Skate — Select Sundays

When the chill sets in, skaters can warm up at the Après Chalet, a cozy on-site lounge serving holiday drinks (with or without spirits) and hosting entertainment throughout the season.

“Verizon is passionate about connecting DFW residents to unique experiences,” says Michelle R. Miller, senior vice president at Verizon. “Partnering to bring the magic of CultureMap’s City Rink to life is a wonderful way for us to help our community create lasting memories.”

The rink will operate November 26 through December 18 with hours Monday-Friday from 4-10 pm, Saturdays 10 am-10 pm, and Sundays 10 am-8 pm.

During school holidays (December 19-January 4), hours expand to 10 am-10 pm Monday-Saturday and 10 am-8 pm on Sundays.

Special holiday hours include:

November 26-28: 10 am-10 pmDecember 24 & 31: 10 am-7 pmDecember 25 & January 1: 1 pm-7 pm

Tickets are $18 for all ages, and include skate rentals and 75 minutes of ice time. Advance tickets, group reservations, and private rink rentals are available at cityrink.culturemap.com.

So lace up, bundle up, and get ready to skate under the Dallas skyline, because this year, the holidays shine brightest at CultureMap’s City Rink.