Activities & Events
Enjoy festive holiday events like ICE! and our Christmas light show, and join in classic Christmas activities like ice tubing, gingerbread decorating, and photos with Santa at Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tennessee. Discover our 2024 season lineup now!
For holiday resort access information, visit our FAQs page.
For non-overnight guests or non-ticketholders, learn more about our resort access policy here.
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ICE! featuring Frosty the Snowman Presented by PEPSI®
ICE!, our signature holiday attraction, features favorite scenes from the classic tale Frosty the Snowman, brought to life in magnificent sculptures hand-carved from more than 2 million pounds of ice. It's all part of A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland!
A Country Christmas Dinner Show
Experience the magic of the season at Gaylord Opryland's "A Country Christmas Dinner Show," an unforgettable evening of classic and original holiday music plus favorite country hits, paired with a festive meal crafted by our award-winning chefs.
-Terri Clark's "It's Christmas...Cheers!"
November 23-24 and 27-30; and December 1, 4-6 and 17-22)
-The Frontmen's "Holidays & Hits" featuring Larry Stewart of Restless Heart, Tim Rushlow (formerly of Little Texas), and Richie McDonald (formerly of Lonestar).
November 25-26 & December 2-3, 14-16, 23-25
Mrs. Claus' North Pole Breakfast
Breakfast is served! This one-of-a-kind dining and photo opportunity with Mrs. Claus includes a delicious breakfast to enjoy with friends and family.
Tubing
Snowball Build & Blast
Grab a bucket of real snowballs and take aim at interactive targets created by Santa's elves.
Bumper Cars
Ice Skating
Ice Skating Lessons
Merry & Bright Skating Spectacular
Snowman Scramble Scavenger Hunt
Gingerbread Decorating Corner
Holiday Dining
Gather your loved ones and celebrate with delicious and hassle-free dining.
Seasonal Spa Treatments
Delta Riverboat Christmas Cruise
Build-A-Bear Workshop®
Build-A-Bear Workshop® has been adding a little more heart to life for more than 25 years! Visit Build-A-Bear® 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!
Photos with Santa
SoundWaves Water Experience
Carriage Rides
Delta Atrium Light & Fountain Shows
Take in a breathtaking synchronization of light, water, and holiday music in this free fountain show.
For non-overnight guests or non-ticketholders, learn more about our resort access policy here.
Christmas Lights
Stroll the Magnolia Lawn and view an amazing display of more than 3 million holiday lights.
For non-overnight guests or non-ticketholders, learn more about our resort access policy here.
Very Merry Breakfast Show
General Jackson Showboat Holiday Cruises
Pinetop Village
Nightly Lighting Ceremony
Join us nightly on the Magnolia Lawn to sing Christmas carols and watch the spectacular tree lighting.
For one special night only: Join us for our annual A Country Christmas Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, November 7 at 5:30 p.m.
For non-overnight guests or non-ticketholders, learn more about our resort access policy here.
Nashville Nights
Exclusive for Local Residents, Tuesdays, November 12 & 19, and December 3, 10, & 17, 2024, 6pm-8pm CT, "Nashville Nights" includes special entertainment, perks, and discounts exclusively for residents of Davidson County and adjacent counties.
Includes:
With proof of residency, you'll receive:
· FREE hot chocolate at the Magnolia Lobby
· One FREE Snowman Scramble Scavenger Hunt booklet per family at the Magnolia Portico
· 50% off ICE! tickets for Nov. 12 & 19 and Dec. 3, 10 & 17 only; book online in advance with code NASHNIGHTS24 at ChristmasAtGaylordOpryland.com
· December 3 & December 17: Caroling with Chris & Friends - Join Chris Kirkpatrick from *NSYNC, Jacob Underwood from Otown, and our caroling quartet from 6:30-7:00pm CT for a stroll from the resort's Magnolia Portico to the Nativity scene singing everyone's favorite Christmas songs.
*Terms and conditions: Offer valid for residents of Davidson, Cheatham, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, and Wilson Counties in Tennessee only; proof of residency required. ICE! discount and free scavenger hunt booklet offers are not retroactive or combinable with other offers. Limit 10 ICE! tickets. Other restrictions may apply.
Outdoor Nativity
Our outdoor nativity display features special lighting effects and an audio rendition of the beloved biblical story.
For non-overnight guests or non-ticketholders, learn more about our resort access policy here.
Holiday Horticulture Trek
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.
For non-overnight guests or non-ticketholders, learn more about our resort access policy here.
Holiday Selfie Spots
Pose at the most Christmassy spots throughout the resort and share your selfie on social media using #Opryland.
For non-overnight guests or non-ticketholders, learn more about our resort access policy here.
Wildlife Rescue – An Augmented Reality Experience presented by bubly™
Take a virtual safari through Gaylord Opryland! Twelve endangered animals are hidden throughout the resort and your help is needed to find them. Search for the tracking markers to find the hidden animals, learn facts about them, and see them come to life before your very eyes with the magic of augmented reality (AR)! This cool tech experience is fun for kids of all ages and affords photo opportunities with AR animals throughout the resort. A smartphone and free app download are necessary to enjoy this AR experience.
For non-overnight guests or non-ticketholders, learn more about our resort access policy here.