Dozens of Activities
Next Activity
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.
Schedule of 'Friends'
The Isaacs - November 23-27
Deana Carter - November 29-December 3
Billy Gilman & Andy Griggs - December 6-December 11
Billy Dean - December 13-December 17
Lorrie Morgan - December 20, 21 & 23
Andy Griggs - December 22, 24 & 25
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.
New Year's Eve Parties
Exclusive for Overnight Guests Only:
• A family-friendly Delta Island Party from 9:00pm-12:30am; admission is FREE and punch cards will be available to purchase at event for individual activities
• An age 21+ celebration in The District from 6:00pm-2:00am including live music, a DJ, and a balloon drop; first-come-first-served for guests dining in these locations
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
Holiday Dining
Gather your loved ones and celebrate with delicious and hassle-free dining.
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.
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.
General Jackson Showboat Holiday Cruises
A Country Christmas Breakfast Show
Mrs. Claus' Christmas Traditions
Join the jolliest hostess of all for a fun-filled celebration of Christmas traditions. Delight in the retelling of the Christmas classic, "'Twas The Night Before Christmas," sing along to favorite holiday songs, and share a batch of Santa's favorite snack - warm, freshly baked Christmas cookies.
Pinetop Village
Nightly Lighting Ceremony
Join us nightly on the Magnolia Lawn to sing Christmas carols and watch the spectacular tree lighting.
For non-overnight guests or non-ticketholders, learn more about our resort access policy here.
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.
Ice Skating Lessons
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.
"Nashville Nights" includes special entertainment, perks, and discounts exclusively for residents of Davidson County and adjacent counties.
Tuesdays, November 14 & 28, and December 5 and 12, 2023, 6pm-8pm CT.
Includes:
• November 14 & December 5: Live holiday music performed by the Two Rivers Community Orchestra from 6:30-7:00pm CT
• November 28 & December 12: Caroling with Chris - Join Chris Kirkpatrick from ‘NSYNC & 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.
With proof of residency, you'll receive:
• FREE hot chocolate at the Magnolia Portico
• One FREE Merry Snoopy Christmas Scavenger Hunt booklet per family
• 50% off ICE! tickets for Nov. 14 & 28 and Dec. 5 & 12 only; book online in advance with code NASHNIGHT at ChristmasAtGaylordOpryland.com
Includes FREE Entertainment