Galleria Dallas | Shopping & Ice Skating for Families

Galleria Dallas is much more than a mall for families, because it is built around a full-size indoor ice rink right in the center of the shopping floors. That single feature turns an ordinary trip to the mall into an actual activity, and it makes the Galleria one of the most dependable beat-the-heat and rainy-day picks in the city: the kids skate while the grown-ups browse or grab a coffee overlooking the ice.

The Ice Rink Is the Draw

The Galleria Ice Skating Center runs daily public-skate sessions year-round, no matter how hot it is outside. Beginners are well looked after, with rental skates on hand and a skating school offering group and private lessons for all ages, and the rink is a popular spot for birthday parties with dedicated party rooms. Even if your family would rather watch than skate, the rink is a genuine spectacle from the balconies above.

Beyond Skating: Shopping and the Holidays

Around the ice, the Galleria is a bright, stroller-friendly mix of major retailers and casual eateries, easy to navigate for a combined errand-and-play trip. The single most magical time to visit is the winter holidays, when the mall raises one of the tallest indoor Christmas trees in the country over the rink, with holiday shows and photo ops that draw families from across the region.

Rink Hours and Prices

• Admission: about $12, with skate rental around $3.
• Rink hours: roughly Sunday noon to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Saturday noon to 11 p.m. Public-session times can shift for lessons and private events, so check the skating center’s schedule before you go.
• Location: 13350 Dallas Parkway, with ample garage parking.

Tips for Visiting

Bring your own socks if you plan to rent skates, and check the public-skate schedule before you drive out, since the rink is sometimes reserved for lessons or events. The holiday season is spectacular but also the busiest, so aim for earlier in the day if you are visiting in December. Between skating, shopping, and a meal, it is easy to turn a quick errand into a comfortable half-day out.

Nearby Activities

Galleria Dallas is centrally located near plenty of family fun. Pair it with a visit to the free Dallas Museum of Art, the hands-on Perot Museum of Nature and Science, or the art-filled NorthPark Center nearby.

Planning a Dallas family day? Browse our full directory of family-friendly attractions across DFW to build your itinerary.