As North Texas temperatures start to climb, the coolest place for fun and recreation is the Galleria Dallas Ice Skating Center. The acclaimed skate rink has hosted dozens of Olympic medalists and famed figure skaters from across the globe. This summer, skaters of any ability can find fun and festivities while keeping cool. Planned activities include skate camps and lessons, themed skate parties and more.
First, in recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week, Galleria Dallas Ice Skating Center is hosting Teacher AppreciSKATEtion week from May 6-10. Educators are invited to the rink for complimentary ice skating with a school ID. Teacher appreciation tickets may be booked onsite.
Themed skate nights each month invite skaters of all abilities to come together and enjoy curated playlists, festive photo ops and great giveaways. Each skate night requires $12 admission. Skate rental onsite is an additional $5. Summer skate nights include:
- Saturday May 18, 5-7 p.m. K-pop Skate Night
- Saturday, June 22, 5-7 p.m. Hula Skate
- Saturday, July 20, 5-7 p.m. TikTok Skate Night
- Saturday, Aug. 10, 5-7 p.m. Go for Gold Skate Night
Stretch your summer budget further in June with $5 Fridays. Each Friday during the month of June, enjoy $5 admission and $5 skate rental all day long when purchasing onsite.
Those wanting to learn something new during their summer of fun can enjoy skate classes and camps. Galleria Dallas Ice Skating Center offers five-week beginner group classes for ages 3 to adult with sessions running all summer. Upcoming sessions include:
- May 20 – June 23
- June 24 – July 28
- July 29 – Sept. 1
Those interested in booking a five-week session should call the Galleria Dallas Ice Skating Center at 972-392-3361.
Newbies who would like to get a taste of skating can book shorter, three-day beginning skate camps. These camps include a combination of instruction and education. The camps are $95 per person and include free admission to the skate center each day of the camp. Camp sessions will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on the following dates:
To book beginner camps, families should call 972-392-3361.
If becoming a future Olympian is your goal, or if you just want to show off in front of your friends, a figure skating camp will be held July 8-10 from 9-11 a.m. each day. This more advanced camp will focus on enhancing jumps and spins, plus off-ice stretching and conditioning. This camp is intended for students in levels Freestyle 1 and up. The figure skating camp is $150 for ages 6-18. Call the Galleria Dallas Ice Skating center at 972-392-3361 to reserve a spot.
Throughout the summer, the Galleria Dallas Ice Skating Center is literally one of the coolest places to be during a hot Texas summer. Rinkside temperatures rarely rise above 70 degrees, providing a refreshing break from a steamy summer day.
About Galleria Dallas
Galleria Dallas is an iconic shopping center with a unique collection of more than 200 retailers, restaurants and experiences including Nordstrom, Macy’s, the world’s only GAP, Banana Republic and Old Navy combo anchor, The Westin Galleria Dallas and the signature Galleria Ice Skating Center. Welcoming more than 12 million visitors annually, only Galleria Dallas delivers the consummate Dallas shopping experience. Visit galleriadallas.com for hours and to learn more about the shopping center. Galleria Dallas is managed by Trademark Property Group, Inc. Galleria Dallas, 13350 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, Texas, 75240.
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