Dozens of Activities
Classic holiday activities like photos with Santa, spectacular light displays like Merry & Lights, thrilling experiences like snow tubing, and our all-new Gaylord Hotels Original Experience Mission: Save Christmas featuring Elf™, there is something for everyone, and you can do it all with So. Much. Christmas. at Gaylord Texan Resort.
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Snow Tubing
Cirque Winter Wonderland
This action-packed cirque show takes you on a young snow princess' journey to help an ice queen find the spirit and light of Christmas while encountering incredible creatures. You will be amazed by daring aerial acrobatics, stunning contortion, jaw-dropping juggling, and more in this exciting live show!
Gingerbread Decorating Corner
Build Your Own Snowman
Santa's Snow Throw
Breakfast with Charlie Brown & Friends™
Merry Snoopy Scavenger Hunt
Holiday Heist Escape Room
School's Out! Holiday Breakout Escape Room
Elf Workshop at the Christmas Craft Studio
Photos With Santa
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.
Please note that Santa Claus will wear a mask at all times during this experience.
- Monday - Friday: 4 PM - 9 PM
- Saturday: 10 AM - 9 PM Sunday: 10 AM - 8 PM
Extended Hours
- 11/22-11/28:10 AM - 9 PM
- 12/13-12/21: 10 AM - 9 PM
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Holiday Dining
Christmas Brunch at Riverwalk Cantina
Christmas Brunch at Zeppole
Emporium in the Village
Complete your holiday shopping at the Emporium in the Village. Discover event-themed souvenirs, Christmas ornaments, holiday décor, and more.
A Christmas Wish Light Show
Live Events at Glass Cactus
New Year's Eve Bash with Le Freak
Come boogie with the best and ring in the freakin' New Year with the ‘Greatest Disco Band in the World', Le Freak!
Old Hickory Steakhouse Events
Dine in the warm, rich atmosphere of a Texas wine cellar while savoring the finest cuts of beef and seafood paired with an artisanal cheese display and an extensive wine list.
- 11/24- French Wine Tasting
- 11/27- Old Hickory Wine Tasting Dinner
- 12/31- New Year's Eve Dinner
Zeppole Events
If you're traveling to Grapevine, dine at our newly-renovated Zeppole restaurant. Guests can enjoy Italian-American cuisine including freshly made pasta, specialty dishes, brick-oven pizzas and homemade charcuterie in a villa-style courtyard setting.
- 11/6- Bourbon Tasting
- 11/13- Italian Wine Tasting Dinner
- 12/31- New Year's Eve Dinner
Elves Eatery
Enjoy tasty treats from Auntie Anne's or Cinnabon, or a seasonal drink at Elves Eatery.
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!