Stay Tuned for the 2023 Christmas Season Lineup!
2023 will be an even more exciting and fun-filled season, and we look forward to welcoming you back! Please note that the activities, images, and events listed on this page reflect the 2022 Christmas lineup.
Find Your
Next Activity
Next Activity
By Event Type Save and CloseSelect an Option
Event Type - All
Event Type - Gaylord Hotels Original Experiences
Event Type - Trending
Event Type - Christmas Classics
Event Type - Holiday Activities
Event Type - Holiday Shows
Event Type - Holiday Dining
Event Type - Seasonal Shopping
Event Type - Spa & Relaxation
Event Type - Overnight Guest Perks
By Audience Save and CloseSelect an Option
Audience - All
Audience - Date Night
Audience - Family Friendly
Showing 10 Event(s)
Reset Filtersicon ICE! featuring The Polar Express™
event details
ICE! featuring The Polar Express™
icon November 11, 2022 - January 1, 2023
icon Daily, times vary
icon Ticketed
ICE! is back! This year, our signature holiday attraction features your favorite scenes from the beloved movie The Polar Express™, brought to life in magnificent sculptures hand-carved from more than two million pounds of ice. Presented by Lexus and Pepsi.
Cirque Winter Wonderland
event details
Cirque Winter Wonderland
icon November 11, 2022 - January 1, 2023
icon Dates/times not confirmed
icon Ticketed
This action-packed cirque-style show takes you on a journey to find the spirit and joy of Christmas. You will be amazed by daring aerial acrobatics, breath-taking balancing acts, jaw-dropping juggling, and more in this exciting live show.
iconLimited Availability
Breakfast with Charlie Brown & Friends™
event details
Breakfast with Charlie Brown & Friends™
icon November 11, 2022 - January 1, 2023
icon Saturdays & Sundays 7am - 10:30am
icon Ticketed
Breakfast is served! This one-of-a-kind dining experience includes a delicious breakfast to enjoy with friends and family. Afterward, take photos with your favorite members of the Peanuts gang like Charlie Brown, Lucy, and even Snoopy.
iconLimited Availability
Merry Snoopy Scavenger Hunt
event details
Merry Snoopy Scavenger Hunt
icon November 11, 2022 - January 1, 2023
icon Daily, at your leisure
icon Ticketed
Search high and low to help Snoopy deck his house out for the Dog House Decorating Competition in this fun, resort-wide scavenger hunt. Complete the quest to win a special souvenir.
Snow Tubing
event details
Snow Tubing
icon November 11, 2022 - January 1, 2023
icon Daily, times vary
icon Ticketed
Experience our eight-lane tubing hill, covered in real snow and designed to bring thrilling fun for all ages. Zoom down the lanes, race to the bottom, and enjoy unlimited runs on your ticket date.
iconLimited Availability
Ice Skating
event details
Ice Skating
icon November 11, 2022 - January 1, 2023
icon Daily, times vary
icon Ticketed
Enjoy a festive perfect day or evening by going on a yuletide glide at our 6,000-square-foot skating rink made with real ice.
Santa's Snow Throw
event details
Santa's Snow Throw
icon November 11, 2022 - January 1, 2023
icon Daily, times vary
icon Ticketed
Grab a bucket of real snowballs and take aim at interactive targets created by Santa's Elves.
Gingerbread Decorating Corner
event details
Gingerbread Decorating Corner
icon November 11, 2022 - January 1, 2023
icon Daily, times vary
icon Ticketed
Don't wait - make a date to decorate! Let your Christmas creativity run wild while you adorn your gingerbread house or cookies with sweet treats.
Build-A-Bear Workshop®
event details
Build-A-Bear Workshop®
icon November 12, 2022 - January 1, 2023
icon Daily, times vary
icon Price Varies
Build-A-Bear
has been adding a little more heart to life for more than 25 years! Visit Build-A-Bear Workshop
to experience the fun of personalizing furry friends and taking part in our one-of-a-kind Heart Ceremony. Add adorable outfits, sweet scents and fun sounds to make any furry friend the perfect gift or a cuddly Christmas keepsake!
Shine Light Show
event details
Shine Light Show
icon November 12, 2022 - January 1, 2023
icon Daily: 6 pm , 7 pm , 8 pm , 9 pm
icon Complimentary
Watch the atrium come to life and dazzle with thousands of dancing lights synchronized to a high-energy, seasonal soundtrack. Animated light curtains glow with Christmas imagery around a centerpiece tree that magically transforms into a gleaming and glowing holiday spectacle.
Photos with Santa
event details
Photos with Santa
icon November 11, 2022 - January 1, 2023
icon Daily, times vary
icon Ticketed
Mailing a letter to the North Pole is great, but nothing can beat a personal visit with Santa Claus to let him know what you want for Christmas and make sure you're on his nice list. Capture the moment with a keepsake photo. Presented by DEI.
Wildlife Rescue – An Augmented Reality Experience presented by bubly™
event details
Wildlife Rescue – An Augmented Reality Experience presented by bubly™
icon November 11, 2022 - January 1, 2023
icon Daily, at your leisure
icon Complimentary
Our iconic, spacious atriums are transformed into an exciting safari for families to discover and learn about endangered animals at their own pace. This virtual experience guides guests to track down endangered species and help ensure they are monitored for their protection. The adventure highlights indigenous animals and, with the magic of augmented reality, brings them to life before your eyes!
Merry & Light
event details
Merry & Light
icon November 11, 2022 - January 1, 2023
icon Daily in the evenings, times vary
icon Ticketed
This wonder of holiday magic and light conjures cozy feelings of Christmas with a sparkling array of larger-than-life décor and immersive state-of-the-art light elements. Guests will be wowed by an amazing wonderland of one-of-a-kind photo ops and memory-making moments melding modern technology with good ol' fashioned holiday tradition.
Winter Wellness at Relâche Spa
event details
Winter Wellness at Relâche Spa
icon November 11, 2022 - January 1, 2023
icon Daily, by appointment only.
icon Price Varies
Drift into a state of tranquility while enjoying Winter Wellness spa treatments and the benefits of Eucalyptus, known to be high in antioxidants to promote relaxation and reduce pain.
Christmas Carousel
event details
Christmas Carousel
icon November 11, 2022 - January 1, 2023
icon Daily, times vary
icon Ticketed
Get in the holiday spirit by taking a spin on this timeless, family-friendly ride. Enjoy endless fun with an unlimited ride ticket!
Holiday Dining
event details
Holiday Dining
icon November 11, 2022 - January 1, 2023
icon Restaurants open daily. Special events on select dates.
Discover delicious dining options and holiday dining events at some of finest restaurants this holiday season.
Christmas Village
event details
Christmas Village
icon November 11, 2022 - January 1, 2023
icon Daily, times vary
icon Complimentary. Events are ticketed.
" Create holiday memories and traditions with snow tubing, ice skating, snow throw, a Christmas carousel, shopping, warm beverages, and delicious treats."
Elf Workshop
event details
We all envy Santa's elves: they have a great boss, eat tasty treats and sweets whenever they want, and can make their own Christmas gifts! Your opportunity to join Santa's staff awaits at the Elf Workshop. You will learn the secrets of becoming one of Santa's helpers from his top toy-maker and create a keepsake gift or craft for someone special.
Holiday Heist Escape Room
event details
Holiday Heist Escape Room
icon November 11, 2022 - January 1, 2023
icon Daily, times vary
icon Ticketed
The Holiday Heister has struck again, this time stealing an essential Christmas artifact from the North Pole. The magic of Christmas is threatened if the artifact isn't returned to its rightful place. In this escape room, Christmas must be saved, and Santa's Chief Elf has sent you to the Heister's lair to recover the artifact before time runs out.
School's Out! Holiday Breakout Escape Room
event details
School's Out! Holiday Breakout Escape Room
icon November 11, 2022 - January 1, 2023
icon Daily, times vary
icon Ticketed
School's out for Holiday Break! Your teacher collected your smartphone and hid it after you were caught playing games during class but forgot to return it to you. Race against the clock to find your phone before the janitor finishes locking up the school, or risk being without your phone for the entire winter break!
Live Events at Glass Cactus
event details
Live Events at Glass Cactus
icon Year-Round
icon Friday & Saturday Evenings
icon Ticketed
Enjoy live entertainment with breathtaking waterfront views at Glass Cactus on Lake Grapevine.
It's Showtime! Escape Room
event details
It's Showtime! Escape Room
icon November 11, 2022 - January 1, 2023
icon Daily, times vary
icon Ticketed
It’s almost showtime, and the star has misplaced the most important piece of her costume: her beloved crown. As the trusted stagehand in this escape room, it is up to you to find it. The clock is ticking, and the show must go on!
Emporium in the Village
event details
Emporium in the Village
icon November 11, 2022 - January 1, 2023
icon Daily, during Christmas Village hours
icon Emporium in the Village
Complete your holiday shopping at the Emporium in the Village. Discover event-themed souvenirs, Christmas ornaments, holiday décor, and more.
Holiday Pop-Up Bars
event details
Holiday Pop-Up Bars
icon November 11, 2022 - January 1, 2023
icon Daily, times vary
icon Holiday Pop-Up Bars
" Enjoy a signature holiday cocktail, beer, or glass of wine at any of our festive pop-up bars decked out in Christmas spirit!"
Elves Eatery
event details
Elves Eatery
icon November 11, 2022 - January 1, 2023
icon Daily, during Christmas Village hours
Enjoy tasty treats from Auntie Anne's or Cinnabon or a seasonal drink at Elves Eatery.
Lexus Pop-up
event details
Lexus Pop-up
icon November 26, 2022 - December 18, 2022
icon Saturdays: 12pm-4pm & Sundays: 12pm-2pm
icon Complimentary
Stop by the Lexus booth, located at the entrance of Christmas Village, any Saturday and Sunday leading up to Christmas Day for a complimentary holiday gift courtesy of your local Dallas Lexus dealers. Limited to the first 250 guests each day.