From millions of twinkling lights to festive parades and more than 1,400 events over 40 days, the holiday season in Grapevine is what Christmas dreams are made of! Explore all of the magic the Christmas Capital of Texas has to offer below!
Updated November 2024
THINGS TO DO
HOTEL VIN WINTER WONDERLAND BUBBLES
Hotel Vin’s WineYard lawn transforms into a Winter Wonderland with bubbles decked out with après ski-lodge décor. Cozy up inside and sip on festive holiday cocktails, wine, and cheese or chocolate fondue!
ICE! & LONE STAR CHRISTMAS AT THE GAYLORD TEXAN
Stroll through the Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer-themed ice sculptures made from 2 million lbs of colored ice! Plus, enjoy snow tubing, ice skating, photos with Santa, gingerbread decorating, a build a bear workshop and so much more! Opens November 15th!
HOLLY JOLLY BAR AT HARVEST HALL
The bar inside Hotel Vin’s Harvest Hall transforms into a Christmas pop-up bar serving festive drinks and decked-out decor. Opens November 19th.
PEACE PLAZA ICE RINK
The outdoor ice rink in the heart of all the holiday festivities is open from November 22nd through January 8th.
SANTA’S NORTH POLE EXPRESS
All aboard a magical 45-minute train ride on the North Pole Express with visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus + their favorite Christmas treats.
CHRISTMAS CONCERTS & MOVIES
Head to the Palace Theatre for Christmas concerts + classic Christmas movies in the historic theater!
SNOWLAND AT GREAT WOLF LODGE
An immersive winter wonderland with festivities, games, crafts + more! Plus, their indoor waterpark stays at 84 degrees so you can still enjoy it during the holidays! Opens November 25th!
HOLIDAY EVENTS
36TH ANNUAL CAROL OF LIGHTS
A street lighting event to kick off the Christmas Capital of Texas on November 25th! Enjoy a walking light tour, performances, activities + more!
45TH ANNUAL PARADE OF LIGHTS
Watch as more than 100 lighted floats and marching bands make their way down Historic Main Street on December 5th!
MERRY + BRIGHT DRONE SHOWS
On December 2nd and December 9th at 7pm, 400 drones will light up the sky over Main Street for a festive Christmas Show!
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!
BRUNCH WITH SANTA AT BACCHUS
One of Grapevine's best brunch spots will have a special guest of honor...Santa! Book a reservation between 10am and 2pm on December 7th, 14th, and 21st to meet and greet with Mr. Clause!
