All Holiday Activities at Gaylord Opryland

SO. MUCH. CHRISTMAS.

If you haven't experienced Christmas at Gaylord Opryland, you have been missing out! With acres of spectacular decorations and over 17 hours of fan-favorite and brand-new family-friendly activities, events, and performances, you and the family have the perfect destination to make the most of this year's holiday season.

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SO MANY ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

ICE! • Ice Tubing • Gingerbread Decorating Corner • Character Breakfast • SoundWaves Water Experience • Ice Skating • Build-A-Bear Workshop • Carriage Rides • Ice Bumper Cars • Reindeer Encounters • AND SO MUCH MORE!

Safety Measures

Limited capacity (tickets will sell out so buy in advance!)

Program and signage designed for social distancing and a touch-free experience

Masks are required

Online, advance purchase only

Mobile tickets / no printed tickets

SIGNATURE EVENTS

You're not going to want to miss these. There are limited tickets available, so don't wait to reserve your spot!

Two guests in parkas going down ice slides at Gaylord Opryland

ICE!

ICE! is an indoor walk-thru winter wonderland kept at a chilly 9 degrees featuring 2 story high ice slides and classic holiday scenes depicted in colorful ice sculptures made from 2 million pounds of ice!

Oak Ridge Boys in front of red car with wreath on it

The Oak Ridge Boys Christmas in Tennessee Dinner Show

The Oak Ridge Boys will celebrate the holiday season at home this year with a 29-day residency at Gaylord Opryland from Nov. 20 – Dec. 25, 2020. The Oak Ridge Boys “Christmas in Tennessee” Dinner Show will feature a delicious holiday meal prepared by the resort’s culinary team followed by The Oaks and their band performing Christmas classics, new favorites and many of the timeless hits that shaped their legendary career.

MORE MERRY EXPERIENCES

Mother and daughter on red tubes on snow hill lane - Gaylord Opyland

Ice Tubing

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 one of our double tubes. This is an absolute blast for both kids and those who are young at heart!

Kids in bumper cars on ice - Gaylord Opryland

Ice Bumper Cars

If you like bumper cars, experience the thrill of driving them on ice! Slide, spin and bump your friends and family as you zoom around in our ice bumper cars.

SoundWaves Water Experience

Something extraordinary is making waves at Nashville's Gaylord Opryland Resort. SoundWaves is an upscale indoor/outdoor water experience with dedicated recreation zones for adults, young children and families.   Guaranteed admission is available only with the exclusive SoundWaves Water Experience overnight package.

delta boat on water in delta atrium at Gaylord Opryland

Delta Riverboat Christmas Cruise

Explore the 12 Days of A Country Christmas on this festive cruise on the quarter-mile-long river that winds through the resort’s Delta Atrium. Limited availability; advance reservations no longer available.

Ice Skating

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

Ice Skating Lessons

Perfect your ice skating skills with a thirty minute or one hour private lesson on our holiday rink.

Reindeer Encounters

Did you know not only can reindeer fly, they can also swim? It’s true! Get up close & personal with Santa’s favorite animals and learn more about this truly magical species.

Horse-drawn carriage on Opryland driveway

Carriage Rides

Experience a private horse-drawn carriage ride and enjoy the decorations and lights, sure to delight the entire family. Carriage rides are approximately 12 minutes in length.

Family at dining table with Christmas Trees behind them

Character Breakfast

Breakfast is served. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind, interactive experience!

Scavenger Hunt

Search high and low in this fun scavenger hunt. Complete the quest to win a souvenir.

Photos With Santa By DEI

Don't miss your chance to meet the big guy himself and tell him what's on your Christmas list! Take a photo with Santa in a festive setting that has been redesigned so you can creatively capture the memorable moment in a socially-distanced way. Advance reservations required.

Gingerbread Decorating Corner

This fun and interactive decorating tradition just got a whole lot sweeter! Choose from different design options to create either delectable holiday-themed gingerbread cookies or a complete gingerbread house. After you've decorated to your heart's content, make your way to Nutmeg, the gingerbread man, for a heartwarming photo opp. Limited availability; advance reservations no longer available.

It's The Most Fun You'll Ever Make

Bring imagination to life with Build-A-Bear Workshop®! Experience the Make-Your-Own fun by adding stuffing and taking part in our one-of-a-kind Heart Ceremony. Personalize furry friends with outfits, accessories, sounds and scents – it’s the most fun you’ll ever make.

Acres of Festive Decorations

Discover acres of magnificent decorations, our impressive 48-foot Christmas tree, and more than 3 million dazzling Christmas lights around every bend of our resort. Don't miss the festive décor Santa's elves have added and the magical atmosphere of the holiday.

Luminaries of Love

With the purchase of a holiday Luminary of Love, you're supporting the Children's Miracle Network for the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Choose a special dedication on your luminary for display along the Delta River or take home your Luminary of Love to enjoy throughout the season. Limited availability; advance reservations no longer available.

Kids running in hotel hallway with parents in background

Letters To Santa

Kids, and kids at heart, can vist Santa’s office and write him a letter telling him how good they’ve been this year.

Old Hickory Steakhouse Christmas Brunch

Gather your loved ones to come celebrate Christmas at Nashville's beautiful Gaylord Opryland Resort with a delicious and hassle-free brunch. Enjoy this magical holiday amid waterfalls, foliage and our 4-million twinkling holiday lights. Feast upon a variety of delicious selections all in the gorgeous garden setting.

Woman in towel getting massage at Gaylord Opryland

Seasonal Spa Treatments

Indulge in seasonal spa treatment to enhance the mind, revitalize the body.

Holiday Photos

Memorialize your visit to Gaylord Opryland with holiday photos. Let our professional photographers capture the excitement, joy and holiday cheer with a photo taken at one of our photo locations. From a visit with Santa Claus or as part of your A Country Christmas experience, DEI offers a variety of photo packages perfect for yourself and as a gift for loved ones. Pre-purchase your package to save time.

Wildlife Rescue Adventure Experience presented by bubly

Our iconic, spacious atriums are transformed into an exciting safari for families to discover and learn about endangered animals within the comfort of your own family and on your own time. This virtual reality experience guides guests to track down endangered species and help ensure that 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!

More Holiday Shows

Pinetop Stage

At Pinetop, a outdoor Appalachian-esque village, you’ll create memories and traditions with tubing, ice skating, ice bumper cars, skating champions show, live performances, shopping, warm beverages and delicious treats.

Rockin' Christmas on Ice Skating Show

An all-new LIVE ice skating show featuring champion skaters, big jumps, fast spins and awe-inspiring throws and lifts!

Nightly Tree Lighting and Caroling

Join us nightly on the Magnolia Lawn to sing Christmas carols and watch our spectacular tree lighting. Nov. 14-January 3 4:45pm - Carolers | 5pm - Lights on

Outdoor Nativity

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

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