If you haven’t made your way over to Grapevine yet, it’s a must every holiday season!! From ice skating to holiday movie nights and everything in between, there’s so much to do! Here’s a round-up of all the things you can do in The Christmas Capital of Texas!
Updated November 2023
THINGS TO DO
BOARD THE NORTH POLE EXPRESS
Experience a festive journey featuring traditional Christmas sing-alongs, Christmas characters, photos, and Santa! Plus, all of the coaches are beautifully decorated! This holiday experience is a local fave and books up fast, but you can still join the waitlist!
HOLLY JOLLY BAR AT HARVEST HALL
The bar inside Harvest Hall has transformed into a decked-out Christmas pop-up bar serving festive, themed drinks!
HOTEL VIN WINTER WONDERLAND BUBBLES
Hotel Vin’s WineYard lawn has transformed into Winter Wonderland with 8 bubbles decked out with après ski-lodge décor. Cozy up inside and sip on festive holiday cocktails, wine, and cheese fondue! (Pictured)
LONE STAR CHRISTMAS & ICE! AT THE GAYLORD TEXAN
Stroll through the ice sculptures made from 2 million lbs of colored ice, this year in the theme How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Plus, enjoy endless activities like snow tubing, ice skating, photos with Santa, gingerbread decorating, build a bear workshop, and so much more!
MAKE YOUR OWN ORNAMENTS AT VETRO GLASS BLOWING
This glass-blowing studio is hosting ornament-making classes throughout the holiday season! With the help of a professional, you’ll learn techniques, to create your beautiful ornament to take home! Registration is required, and classes book up quickly so book ASAP!
NORTH POLE NEIGHBORHOOD
Join Herman the Elf on a journey around the North Pole Neighborhood for Elf Adventure! Participate in unique activities and take home handmade crafts!
PEACE PLAZA ICE RINK
There’s a Texas-sized ice rink to skate on (approximately 4,500 sq feet), making it the largest outdoor ice rink in North Texas!
SNOWLAND AT GREAT WOLF LODGE
An immersive winter wonderland filled with festivities, games, crafts, special events, and more! Plus, their indoor waterpark stays at 84 degrees so you can still enjoy it during the holidays!
HOLIDAY EVENTS
BRUNCH WITH SANTA AT BACCHUS
One of Grapevine's best brunch spots will have a special guest of honor...Santa! Book a reservation any Saturday in December to meet and greet with Mr. Clause!
HOLIDAY MOVIE NIGHTS AT THE PAC
From now through December 23rd enjoy all the classic Christmas movies like Home Alone, Miracle on 24th Street, A Christmas Story & more!
GRAPEVINE CHRISTMAS MARKET
What better place to find Christmas gifts than in the Christmas Capital?! Stop by every Saturday and Sunday in December, leading up to Christmas, to shop hundreds of amazing gifts from local vendors!
MERRY & BRIGHT DRONE SHOW
On December 2nd, 9th, and 16th at 8:00 pm, 160 drones will light up the sky over Main Street in front of Peace Plaza for a festive Christmas Show!
TAKE A TOUR