Christmas at Gaylord Texan
Grapevine, Texas
The Gaylord Texan brings the North Pole to Texas families with their Christmas at the Gaylord event with thousands of lights, ice skating and snow tubing, and activities such as snowball fights and gingerbread house decorating. Texans can finally build a snowman and throw snowballs, or glide across the ice skating rink. Step into the scenes of your favorite Christmas movies and for a multi-sensory immersion experience. Make this year’s Christmas unforgettable at the Christmas Capital of Texas in Grapevine.
Snow Tubing
Grab a tube and speed down an eight-lane snow-covered tubing hill. Race downhill on this unlimited runs course. Smaller kids can ride double with a parent.
Yuletide Bright
Walk through an outdoor exhibit to experience thousands of glowing characters, lanterns and scenes that capture the Christmas spirit. Grab some hot chocolate and see your favorite stories come to life with Santa, elves, toys, reindeer and other favorites.
Gingerbread Decorating
Build a gingerbread house too pretty to eat at this fun activity, or choose a holiday gingerbread cookie for great snacking.
Christmas Craft Studio
Kids and parents can paint a wood or canvas project for the holidays. Keep it for your mantle or give as a gift for the holidays.
Snow Throw
Throw a bucket of snowballs at interactive targets made by Santa’s elves.
Build Your Own Snowman
We may not get a lot of snow in Texas, but this is guaranteed snowman-making experience. Work together as a family and decorate with snowman attire.
Mrs. Claus’ Christmas Traditions
Gather round for Christmas traditions of reading ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, sing Christmas songs and enjoy a freshly-baked cookie with milk.
Photos with Santa
Don’t miss the annual tradition of photos with Santa in this socially-distanced keepsake opportunity. Photo packages are available for purchase.
Old-Fashioned Carousel
There’s something magical about an old-fashioned carousel during the holidays to stop and enjoy the moment. This kid-friendly activity will be a must do for the whole family.
Ice Skating
Try your turn at gliding across the ice on a 6,000 square foot ice skating rink.
Escape Room
Something important has been stolen from the North Pole! Try out the Holiday Heist Escape Room and return the missing artifact to save Christmas. Or try the School’s Out Breakout to race the clock to find your cell phone before the janitor locks the school! Weekdays only.
I Love Christmas Movies
Step into the scenes of your favorite Christmas movie and experience life within a movie. This brand-new immersive experience with over 13 iconic scenes allows visitors to experience Elf, The Polar Express, A Christmas Story, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, and The Year Without a Santa Claus as you walk through scenes in a multi-sensory exhibit.
Feel as if you stepped into the actual story with replica props, audio clips, and scenes. If you ever wanted to see Clark Griswold’s house with thousands of lights, this is your chance!
Elf on the Shelf Character Breakfast and Christmas Brunch Buffet
Enjoy breakfast favorites with Santa’s Official Scout Elves in the most festive breakfast you will have all year! Reserve your spot at the sprawling holiday buffet at Riverwalk Cantina or Zeppole with seafood, carving station, antipasti and more!
Special needs:
The resort is wheelchair accessible. If lights and sounds or crowds are a concern, contact the Gaylord for specific activities that are less stimulating.
Know before you go:
Safety measures include limited capacity, social distancing and a touch-free experience, masks are required.
Tickets must be purchased in advance online and are available for download on mobile phones.
The ICE! exhibit will return 2021.
Gaylord Texan
1501 Gaylord Trail
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817)778-1000
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Visitors can choose either a daytime visit or extend the holiday fun and book an overnight package. Customize your experience and purchase activities separately. Click below for overnight packages.
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