Activities & Events

ICE! is back! This year, our signature holiday attraction features your favorite scenes from the beloved television classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, brought to life in magnificent sculptures hand-carved from more than two million pounds of ice. Presented by Pepsi.

GRAMMY® Award-winning and Country Music Hall of Fame members, The Oak Ridge Boys, will celebrate the holiday season at home this year with a 5-week residency as part of Gaylord Opryland's 39th annual A Country Christmas event. The Oaks "Christmas in Tennessee" Dinner Show will feature a delicious holiday meal prepared by the resort's culinary team followed by The Oak Ridge Boys and their band performing Christmas classics, new favorites, and many of the timeless hits that have shaped their legendary career.

Grab a bucket of real snowballs and take aim at interactive targets created by Santa's Elves.

Santa's reindeer loved him, and you will too! Meet Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Friends from the beloved film at this holiday event. Children of all ages will enjoy a delicious breakfast, play games, and sing along to favorite music from the beloved television special. It's an experience sure to make you shout out with glee!

The Misfit Toys are all lost, and they need you to find them! With Rudolph's help, follow the clues to find the Misfit Toys and send them on their way to their new homes in this resort-wide scavenger hunt.

Experience our 15-foot-high, four-lane ice tubing hill. It's all the fun of sledding with the added speed of ice! Race friends and family to see who can reach the bottom first, or ride with a friend on a double tube. This is an absolute blast for kids and those who are young at heart!

Enjoy the perfect day or evening under the stars by going on a yuletide glide at our 9,000-square-foot outdoor skating rink made with real ice. Lessons available.

Enjoy classic bumper car rides in the great outdoors. Get ready to slide and glide during this action-packed experience. 

Don't wait -- make a date to decorate! Let your Christmas creativity run wild when you adorn your gingerbread house or cookies. After you've decorated to your heart's content, make your way to visit the Gingerbread Bakery.

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!

Take in a breathtaking synchronization of light, water, and holiday music in this free fountain show.

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.

SoundWaves is an upscale indoor/outdoor water experience with dedicated recreation zones for adults, young children and families. Reserve the SoundWaves Experience Package for guaranteed access.

Stroll the Magnolia Lawn and view an amazing display of more than three million holiday lights.

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.

Perfect your ice skating skills with a private lesson on our holiday rink.

Explore 12 Days of A Country Christmas on this festive cruise on the quarter-mile-long river that winds through the resort's Delta Atrium.

Experience a private horse-drawn carriage ride and enjoy the decorations and lights in this approximately 12 minute experience sure to delight the entire family.

Discover delicious dining options and holiday dining events at some of finest restaurants this holiday season.

Set sail on the General Jackson Showboat for a lunch or dinner cruise and live holiday show.

Create memories and traditions with tubing, ice skating, ice bumper cars, skating champions show, live performances, shopping, warm beverages, and delicious treats.

Join us nightly on the Magnolia Lawn to sing Christmas carols and watch the spectacular tree lighting. One night only: Join us for our annual A Country Christmas Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.

Our outdoor nativity display features special lighting effects and an audio rendition of the beloved biblical story.

Perfect for those with a green thumb, this self-guided tour is a great way to learn about our extraordinary flora while strolling through the resort as it's decked out for the holidays.

Pose at the most Christmasy spots throughout the resort and share your selfie on social media using #Opryland.

Stop by our holiday eatery featuring over the top seasonal décor, dishes with a touch of cheer, and playful holiday themed cocktails sure to get you into the holly jolly spirit.

Enjoy a creative, holiday-inspired cocktail or mocktail and take a photo in front of our traditional, Christmas tree farm scene.

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!