Activities & Events
With signature events like ICE!, classic holiday activities including Photos with Santa, and thrilling experiences like ice tubing and bumper cars, there is something for everyone. You can do it all during So. Much. Christmas. at Gaylord Opryland Resort! Explore our 2023 season lineup below.
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ICE! featuring The Polar Express™️ Presented by Pepsi
ICE!, our signature holiday attraction, features favorite scenes from the beloved movie The Polar Express™, 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! ICE! is presented by Pepsi.
Darryl Worley & Friends: Home for the Holidays Dinner Show
Guests will enjoy a three-course dinner prepared by the resort's award-winning chefs, followed by live entertainment by Darryl Worley and friends.
Breakfast with Charlie Brown & Friends™
Breakfast is served! This one-of-a-kind dining experience includes a delicious breakfast to enjoy with friends and family. Afterward, take photos with your favorite members of the Peanuts gang like Charlie Brown, Lucy, and even Snoopy.
Snowball Build & Blast
Grab a bucket of real snowballs and take aim at interactive targets created by Santa's elves.
Merry Snoopy Christmas Scavenger Hunt
Ice Tubing
Ice Skating
Bumper Cars
Merry & Bright Skating Spectacular
Gingerbread Decorating Corner
Delta Riverboat Christmas Cruise
Build-A-Bear Workshop®
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!
Photos with Santa
SoundWaves Water Experience
Carriage Rides
Delta Atrium Light & Fountain Shows Presented by Marriott Bonvoy Boundless®️ Credit Card
Take in a breathtaking synchronization of light, water, and holiday music in this free fountain show. Presented by Marriott Bonvoy Boundless®️ Credit Card from Chase.
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.