Share the Joy in Grapevine, The Christmas Capital of Texas®, with more than 1,400 events over 40 days!
Grapevine is home to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and is so easy to get to with free shuttles and a train straight from the airport to Historic Main Street.
Expect things to get chilly as two million pounds of ice take over Gaylord Texan Resort for its beloved tradition, ICE! Two million pounds of ice blocks will be transformed into sculptures by a team of 40 world-class ice artisans from China. Guests don parkas to experience the sub-zero attraction featuring beloved scenes from the beloved movie Elf. Then take your time to explore Gaylord’s Lone Star Christmas and enjoy millions of twinkling lights under three atriums.
Immerse yourself inside a Christmas movie on Historic Main Street with its festively decorated historic buildings. While you walk through the Christmas scene, you might just find the perfect gift at locally owned boutiques and shops.
Take selfies at dozens of Christmas photo opportunities along the way including Toyland at Liberty Park Plaza, Merry Memories at Town Square Gazebo and Hometown Christmas at the Grapevine Tower Gallery.
Settle in for a delightful meal at one of the charming bistros and cafes featuring international cuisines from award-winning chefs. Wind down with some Christmas Cheer along the Urban Wine Trail and its eight Texas winery tasting rooms, all with a unique ambiance, and fine Texas wine.
Don’t miss out on the Rockefeller Center of the Southwest when you skate under the stars at the Peace Plaza Ice Rink. The incredible backdrop features Grapevine Main Station, tens of thousands of twinkling lights and a 50-foot live Christmas tree!
Texas’ most popular Christmas excursion train, Santa’s North Pole Express, will be delighting guests starting Friday, November 28. Families create lasting memories by singing carols with Santa’s Elves and can even visit with Santa Claus himself on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad.
There’s a high chance of snow showers at Great Wolf Lodge’s Annual Snowland, featuring dance parties, visits with Santa Claus, scavenger hunts and more. Don’t forget the massive 80-thousand-square-foot indoor water park. Visit Bass Pro Shops to celebrate Santa’s Wonderland with games, craft stations and free photos with Santa!
Cherish the memories and create a custom ornament for your Christmas tree at Vetro Glassblowing & Artist Studio where real artisans walk you through the process to become an amateur glassblower. Then celebrate your work with a Broadway-style Christmas tribute show or grab the popcorn for a classic Christmas movie at the Historic Palace Theatre.
Specialty Christmas Cocktails can be found at pop-up bars including Third Rail’s Holly Jolly Bar complete with live music and festive events and Chicken N Pickle’s Holiday Hideaway which will have you feeling as if you’re in an actual ski lodge in the mountains.
Visit ChristmasCapitalofTexas.com to plan your Christmas visit and book your hotel room today!
