Dallas (Uptown/Old East Dallas) · Weekend of 2026-01-02
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| Dallas (Uptown/Old East Dallas) 75204 | Weekend of January 2-4, 2026 |
WEEKEND SNAPSHOT
Cold and crisp; Highs of 52°F, Lows of 34°F. Mostly sunny Friday, shifting to overcast Sunday.
DART construction near Cityplace/Uptown station may cause minor shuttle delays on the M-Line Trolley.
⚡ If You Only Do One Thing
T. Rex: The Ultimate Predator at The Perot Museum
Friday-Sunday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
"With overnight lows hitting 34°F, this high-tech indoor exhibit provides a climate-controlled environment for families that is both educational and high-energy."
PRO TIP: Park in the museum's under-bridge lot ($15) rather than street hunting; it fills up by 11:00 AM on weekends.
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📍 Top Spots
Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche
Friday, Jan 2 at 7:00 PM • American Airlines Center
High-stakes NHL Western Conference matchup.
Best For: Sports fans and active professionals. • Cost: Tickets from $65
Zoolights Grand Finale
Jan 2-4, 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM • Dallas Zoo
Final weekend of the walk-thru 3D light installations and holiday snacks.
Best For: Young families with kids. • Cost: $18-$22
New Year Brunch at The Meteor
Saturday/Sunday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM • The Meteor (Uptown)
Wine, specialty coffee, and sourdough crust pizzas in a bike-shop atmosphere.
Best For: Active professionals and cyclists. • Cost: $15-$30
Choose Your Mode
Mode: Family Adventure
Interactive Sci-Fi Sunday
Included with admission
Sunday, 1:00 PM • Perot Museum
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Tip: Check the 'Level 4' hall first as it is less crowded during the lunch hour.
Mode: Social & Active
Harwood District Après-Ski Social
Free Entry (Drinks extra)
Saturday Night • Harwood District (Adjacent to 75204)
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Tip: Valet at Happiest Hour is often congested; use the parking garage at 2850 N Harwood St.
Weekend at a Glance
Friday Evening
Stars Puck Drop at AAC
Sports
Saturday Morning
Uptown Farmers Market Winter Session
Local Goods
Sunday Afternoon
Soulm8t Screening
Cinema
⚠️ Logistics Watch Outs
Victory Park Congestion
Friday 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM near American Airlines Center.
Take the McKinney Avenue Trolley or a rideshare to avoid the $40 event parking fees.
Post-Holiday Trash Collection Delay
75204 Residential Areas (Friday morning).
Expect neighborhood alleys to be narrower due to delayed collection; park in driveways if possible.
🍿 Movies
Top Box Office
Zootopia 2 (PG): The bunny-and-fox duo returns in this high-energy sequel that dominated the Christmas box office.
The Running Man (R): Glen Powell stars in this gritty, modern reimagining of the dystopian Stephen King classic.
New This Weekend
Soulm8t (PG-13): A tech-thriller about an AI companion that takes its 'duty' to protect its owner to a terrifying extreme. Released Jan 2, 2026.
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| Date | Event | Action |
|---|---|---|
| January 16, 2026 | Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Opening Day | High; tickets for weekend rodeos sell out weeks in advance. |