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    Find Your Fun

    Adventure awaits at shopping and dining mecca Grandscape in The Colony

    CultureMap Create
    Apr 4, 2022 | 4:21 pm
    Whatever you are in the mood for, you'll find it at Grandscape.
    Whatever you are in the mood for, you'll find it at Grandscape.
    Photo courtesy of Grandscape

    There is nowhere in North Texas that showcases the variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment that Grandscape offers. The 433-acre retail and entertainment development in The Colony features a Nebraska Furniture Mart, 26 restaurants, a brewery, an indoor go-karting venue, movie theater, and even a Ferris wheel, meaning that whatever you are in the mood for, you'll find it here.

    Shop to it
    Grandscape has two gigantic retail anchors: Nebraska Furniture Mart and Scheels. NFM is the world's largest home furnishings store — 560,000 square feet! — featuring an eye-popping selection of furniture, accessories, appliances, televisions, computers, carpet, area rugs, hard surface flooring, and much more.

    Likewise, Scheels is the world's largest all-sports store, offering 85 specialty shops ranging from technical athletic gear to the latest brand-name fashions for women, men, and children. It's also where you'll find family-friendly attractions like the 65-foot, 16-car operating Ferris Wheel; a 16,000-gallon saltwater aquarium with more than 600 fish; a wildlife mountain; and interactive arcade games.

    There's also The Homestead, which boasts a lineup of local artisans and family-owned shops offering a wide variety of gifts, food, clothing, jewelry, leather goods, drinks, and more, including Dallas favorites Bullzerk, Odin Leather Goods & Provisions, Landry Kate, and Tyler Kingston Mercantile.

    Chow down
    In addition to the 20-plus dining options that are already open, Grandscape has several upcoming concepts set to open in 2022: Akira Back, Curry Up Now, LSA Burger, Portillo's, Quartino Ristorante, Red Phone Booth, Thirsty Lion Gastropub, Velvet Taco, World of Beer, and more.

    Here you'll find several first-to-market restaurant concepts, including Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse, Lava Cantina, Parry's Pizzeria & Taphouse, and Seven Doors Kitchen & Cocktails, as well as the first-in-country experience Windmills, out of Bangalore, India.

    Entertain Me
    It's all in the name: Andretti Indoor Karting & Games spans go-karts, duckpin bowling, arcade games, laser tag, an indoor ropes course, and more.

    Galaxy Theatres offer the ultimate movie-going experience with luxury stadium seating and full power recliners. The two DFX auditoriums feature immersive audio, breathtaking large-format screens, and the latest state-of-the-art projection technology. Enjoy dinner, drinks, and a movie thanks to a full-service bar and restaurant.

    Other popular entertainment-driven experiences at Grandscape include Electric Gamebox, the Grandscape Wheel, and Puttery, plus a full calendar of everyday programming activities and events like fitness classes, watch parties, movie nights, live concerts, and performances located throughout the center, on the outdoor lawn, and on the stage.

    See all upcoming events, browse the directory, and stay in the know about Grandscape online.

    Whatever you are in the mood for, you'll find it at Grandscape.

    Grandscape
    Photo courtesy of Grandscape
    Whatever you are in the mood for, you'll find it at Grandscape.
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    Skating into the holidays

    Downtown Dallas debuts CultureMap City Rink at dazzling tree lighting

    Stephanie Allmon Merry
    Dec 1, 2025 | 2:23 pm
    CultureMap City Rink tree lighting 2025
    Photo by Ashley Gongora
    Amber Barth from Skate VIDA performs during the CultureMap City Rink Tree Lighting Ceremony.

    A rainy Thanksgiving-weekend forecast wasn't going to stop the official grand opening of the first-ever CultureMap City Rink, presented by Verizon, at Main Street Garden in downtown Dallas.

    On Friday, November 28, representatives from Downtown Dallas, Inc., Verizon, and CultureMap gathered with the community for a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at the outdoor ice rink that has transformed the downtown park into a magical winter wonderland.

    Just after sunset, at 6 pm, guests were welcomed from center ice by CultureMap editorial director Stephanie Merry; Downtown Dallas, Inc. VP of marketing and communications Monica Gonzalez, and Keli Ferguson of the Verizon team. As they were about to begin the countdown to light the tree, Santa and Mrs. Claus skated out to surprise the crowd.

    "I've made my list and checked it twice, and it turns out Dallas is very, very nice," Santa told the delighted audience. Then he counted down, "5-4-3-2-1!" and flipped the switch to illuminate the sparkling 35-foot tree.

    The majestic sounds of Trans-Siberian Orchestra's "Carol of the Bells" filled the air, and a group of young skaters from the Skate VIDA skating school glided onto the rink. They twirled, spun, and jumped like future Olympians on the ice.

    Amber Barth, a U.S. Figure Skating national-level competitor from Skate VIDA, gave a mesmerizing solo performance.

    CultureMap City Rink tree lighting 2025 Amber Barth of Skate VIDA performs after the tree is lit.Photo by Ashley Gongora

    When the rink re-opened to the public, kids (and their parents) slid and scurried onto the ice for the chance to skate and take photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

    Families fueled up at Rudolph's Rinkside Cafe, presented by DRG Concepts (the folks behind Wild Salsa, Chop House Burger, Wicked Butcher). Warm barbacoa tacos, fried chicken sliders, nachos, churros, and hot chocolate hit the spot as the night grew chillier.

    Guests who were 21-and-up lingered at the Après Chalet lounge on the other side of the rink. The cozy gathering area features nooks with inviting Adirondack chairs next to pipe-stoves - the perfect place to warm up with cocktails showcasing Shiner Spirits or sip on a Yuegling beer.

    The CultureMap City Rink, nestled beneath the colorful tall buildings downtown, brings the fun and festive feel of Rockefeller Center to Dallas. (It's the only ice rink in downtown Dallas this holiday season - and yes, it is real ice.)

    CultureMap City Rink tree lighting 2025 The rink will be open through January 5, 2026.Photo by Ashley Gongora

    The rink will be open through January 5, 2026. Visitors can 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:

    • Dallas Holiday Parade Activation — Saturday, December 6
    • Cheap Skate Mondays — Select Mondays
    • Date Skate — Select Wednesdays
    • Family Movie Night — Select Fridays
    • Shop + Skate Night Market — Select Saturdays
    • Santa Skate — Select Sundays

    CultureMap City Rink tree lighting 2025

    Photo by Ashley Gongora

    Amber Barth from Skate VIDA performs during the CultureMap City Rink Tree Lighting Ceremony.

    Regular hours are 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 will take place December 24 & 31 (10 am-7 pm) and December 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.

    Scroll through the photos, above, to see highlights of the Tree Lighting Ceremony.

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