The Home and Lifestyle TV Ultimate Guide to Grapevine's Christmas Capital of Texas.

This is a list of the top 50 most popular events, attractions, businesses, and destinations that define the holiday season in Grapevine, the Christmas Capital of Texas, complete with descriptions, websites, and phone numbers. The list focuses on annual and high-traffic locations active during the current season. *This 2025 partial list will be updated throughout the Holiday Season, so double check this information for yourself to prevent any listing errors. The City of Grapevine is no way responsible or connected to this list.

1. Santa’s North Pole Express – A magical train ride on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad with a visit from Santa, caroling, and a stop at the North Pole neighborhood. | Website: GVRR.com | Phone: 817-410-3185
   

2. ICE! at Gaylord Texan Resort – The resort's signature attraction featuring over two million pounds of hand-carved ice sculptures in a refrigerated indoor exhibit (2025 features "Elf" as this year's theme). | Website: ChristmasAtGaylordTexan.com | Phone: 817-778-1000 WATCH OUR SEGMENT FROM 2024 ON HOME AND LIFESTYLE TV BELOW 👇

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3. Historic Main Street District – The central hub of the Christmas Capital, featuring millions of lights, oversized decorations, and historic storefronts fully decked out for the holidays. | Website:GrapevineTexasUSA.com/Historic-Main-Street-District | Phone: 817-410-3185
   

4. Carol of Lights – The official city event that kicks off the Christmas season, featuring the lighting of the city's decorations, live performances, and fireworks. (Held in late November). | Website:GrapevineTexasUSA.com/Christmas-Capital-of-Texas | Phone: 817-410-3185
   

5. Peace Plaza Ice Rink – The Texas-sized outdoor ice skating rink located in front of Grapevine Main Station, offering a classic yuletide glide under the lights. | Website: GrapevineTexasUSA.com/Christmas-Capital-of-Texas | Phone: 817-410-3185
   

6. 46th Annual Parade of Lights – The largest lighted Christmas parade in North Texas, featuring over 100 illuminated floats, marching bands, and a grand finale with Santa. (Held in early December). | Website:GrapevineTexasUSA.com/Christmas-Capital-of-Texas | Phone: 817-410-3185
   

7. Merry & Bright Christmas Drone Shows – Spectacular choreographed light shows in the sky above Historic Main Street featuring hundreds of illuminated drones creating festive images. | Website:GrapevineTexasUSA.com/Christmas-Capital-of-Texas | Phone: 817-410-3185

8. Meowwolf Grapevine - Reimagine what is (in)real at this popular and interactive experience for the entire family. | Website: meowwolf.com/visit/grapevine
   

9. Vetro Glassblowing Studio & Gallery – A unique attraction where visitors can watch live glassblowing and participate in the popular "Help Create" a glass Christmas ornament experience. | Website: VetroArtGlass.com | Phone: 817-251-1668
   

10. Grapevine Mills Mall – A massive shopping destination featuring over 180 stores, decorated for the holidays and providing access to major family attractions. | Website: Simon.com/Mall/Grapevine-Mills | Phone: 972-724-4900
    

11. Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops – A massive in-store holiday display featuring a free photo with Santa, crafts, and games for children. | Website: Stores.BassPro.com/TX/GRAPEVINE | Phone: 972-724-5200
    

12. Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge – The resort's annual transformation into a winter wonderland, featuring daily indoor snow showers, dance parties, and visits with Santa. | Website: GreatWolf.com/Grapevine | Phone: 800-693-9653
    

13. Classic Christmas Movies at Historic Palace Theatre – Screenings of timeless holiday classics like Elf, Home Alone, and It's a Wonderful Life in a beautifully restored venue. | Website: Palace-Theatre.com | Phone: 817-410-3100
    

14. Christmas Concerts at Palace Arts Center – A series of live holiday performances, from musical tributes to Broadway-style shows, hosted at the Palace and Lancaster Theatres. | Website: Palace-Theatre.com | Phone: 817-410-3100
    

15. Christmas Wine Trains – A popular 21+ event on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad, offering a festive excursion with Texas wines and a holiday meal. | Website: GVRR.com | Phone: 817-410-3185
    

16. Grapevine Christmas Village – A festive area connected to the North Pole Express, featuring food, beverage vendors, photo ops, and the General Store. | Website: GrapevineTexasUSA.com/Christmas-Capital-of-Texas | Phone: 817-410-3185
    

17. Hometown Christmas Exhibit – An interactive exhibit that captures the charm and spirit of a classic American town preparing for Christmas. | Website: GrapevineTexasUSA.com/Christmas-Capital-of-Texas| Phone: 817-410-3185
    

18. Grapevine Main Observation Tower – Located at Grapevine Main Station, offering a 150-foot-high panoramic view of the sparkling Christmas lights across Historic Downtown. | Website:GrapevineTexasUSA.com/Tickets | Phone: 817-410-3185
    

19. Gingerbread Decorating Corner at Gaylord Texan – A fun, hands-on activity where families can decorate a gingerbread house or cookie with colorful confections. | Website: ChristmasAtGaylordTexan.com | Phone: 817-778-1000
    

20. Ice Tubing Hills at Gaylord Texan – This family favorite includes a thrilling, six-lane tubing hill made of real frozen ice. | Website: ChristmasAtGaylordTexan.com | Phone: 817-778-1000
    

21. Cirque: Spirit of Christmas at Gaylord Texan – A high-energy, Broadway-style Cirque show featuring dazzling acrobatics and stunts with a festive Christmas theme. | Website: ChristmasAtGaylordTexan.com | Phone: 817-778-1000
    

22. Scuba Santa at SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium – A unique holiday event where Scuba Santa swims with the sharks and rays in the ocean tank. | Website: VisitSeaLife.com/Grapevine | Phone: 469-444-3050
    

23. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Holiday Bricktacular – A holiday-themed event at LEGOLAND featuring LEGO Christmas builds, festive photo opportunities, and special activities. | Website: LegolandDiscoveryCenter.com/Dallas-Fort-Worth | Phone: 469-444-3050
    

24. Historic Nash Farm Farmstead Christmas Celebration – An event offering a look back at a traditional 19th-century Victorian Christmas celebration on the Grape Vine Prairie. | Website: NashFarm.org | Phone: 817-410-3185
    

25. Grapevine Christmas Market – A holiday market held at the Town Square Gazebo, featuring local artisans, unique handmade gifts, and holiday treats. | Website: GrapevineTexasUSA.com/Christmas-Capital-of-Texas | Phone: 817-410-3185
    

26. Hotel Vin & Bacchus Kitchen + Bar – A luxury boutique hotel and its upscale restaurant, which host various special holiday dining events and are fully decorated for the season. | Website: HotelVin.com | Phone: 888-308-4171
    

27. Harvest Hall – The European-style food hall at Grapevine Main Station, offering a variety of dining options in a festive atmosphere. | Website: HarvestHall.com | Phone: 817-527-8000
    

28. Messina Hof Grapevine Winery – A popular winery tasting room on Main Street, known for its holiday-themed wine releases and seasonal events like the Seasonal Sips Winetail Class. | Website: MessinaHof.com/Grapevine | Phone: 817-421-4600
    

29. Texas Star Dinner Theater – Offering special holiday-themed comedic murder mystery shows with dinner. | Website: TexasStarDinnerTheater.com | Phone: 817-310-5588
    

30. Character Meet and Greet Breakfast – A ticketed breakfast experience at the Gaylord Texan featuring this year's theme and friends from the classic special. | Website: ChristmasAtGaylordTexan.com | Phone: 817-778-1000
    

31. Christmas Carousel at Gaylord Texan – A festive, classic carousel ride located within the resort's holiday activities area. | Website: ChristmasAtGaylordTexan.com | Phone: 817-778-1000
    

32. Build-A-Bear Workshop at Grapevine Mills – A popular stop for creating personalized festive furry friends and souvenirs. | Website: BuildABear.com | Phone: 972-724-3064
    

33. Build-A-Bear Workshop at Gaylord Texan – A second holiday-themed location for creating personalized stuffed animals within the resort's Christmas Village. | Website: ChristmasAtGaylordTexan.com | Phone: 817-778-1000
    

34. Build-A-Bear Workshop at Grapevine Vintage Railroad – A pop-up shop at the North Pole Neighborhood offering another chance to build a unique friend. | Website: GVRR.com | Phone: 817-410-3185
    

35. Grapevine Escape – Offering themed escape rooms, often with a special holiday-related experience like "Rudolph's Gift" during the season. | Website: GrapevineEscape.com | Phone: 817-527-4444
    

36. Classic Christmas Cartoons & Crafts at Palace Theatre – A matinee event for children featuring classic animated shorts and a fun Christmas craft activity. | Website: Palace-Theatre.com | Phone: 817-410-3100
    

37. Dino's Christmas Train Ride – A simpler, fun holiday train experience for younger children, often hosted by the Grapevine Vintage Railroad. | Website: GVRR.com | Phone: 817-410-3185
    

38. Build-A-Bear Workshop at Grapevine Mills – A popular stop for creating personalized festive furry friends and souvenirs. | Website: BuildABear.com | Phone: 972-724-3064
    

39. Trolley Service to Attractions – The Grapevine Visitor's Shuttle offers convenient and festive transportation to major holiday attractions and resorts. | Website: GrapevineTexasUSA.com/Shuttle | Phone: 817-410-3185
    

40. Grape Vine Springs Winery – One of the founding wineries on the Urban Wine Trail, offering tastings and a historic setting decorated for the holidays. | Website: GrapeVineSpringsWinery.com | Phone: 817-424-6444
    

41. Willhoite's Restaurant – A popular, casual dining spot on Main Street (housed in a former city jail) known for its lively atmosphere and full menu of comfort food. | Website: Willhoites.com | Phone: 817-481-7892
    

42. Mi Dia From Scratch – An upscale Mexican restaurant near Main Street known for its festive decor and popular holiday cocktail specials. | Website: MiDiaFromScratch.com | Phone: 817-349-2178
    

43. Tolbert's Restaurant and Chili Parlor – A long-standing Grapevine fixture known for its famous bowl of Texas Red chili, a warm comfort on a cool holiday evening. | Website: TolbertsRestaurant.com | Phone: 817-421-4888
    

44. Good Things for All Seasons – A popular and long-running jewelry store on Main Street, offering fine and fun jewelry perfect for unique holiday gifts. | Website: goodthingsforallseasons.com | Phone: 817-251-3673
    

45. Giddens Gallery Of Fine Art – A Main Street gallery featuring works by Texas artists, which often hosts holiday-themed events and art sales. | Website: GiddensGallery.com | Phone: 817-488-8600
    

46. Chill Sports Bar & Grill – A lively spot near the Texas Star Dinner Theater, perfect for a casual meal or a drink after a day of holiday activities. | Website: https://www.google.com/search?q=ChillRestaurant.com | Phone: 817-488-8600
    

47. Grapevine Christmas Market – A holiday market held at the Town Square Gazebo, featuring local artisans, unique handmade gifts, and holiday treats. | Website: GrapevineTexasUSA.com/Christmas-Capital-of-Texas | Phone: 817-410-3185
    

48. Grapevine Visitor Information Center – The official center for all things Grapevine and Christmas, offering information, maps, souvenirs, and assistance with event planning. | Website:GrapevineTexasUSA.com | Phone: 817-410-3185

    *This 2025 partial list will be updated throughout the Holiday Season, so double check this information for yourself to prevent any listing errors. The City of Grapevine is no way responsible or connected to this list.

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SEE TRANSCRIPT for the Gaylord Texan "Lone Star Christmas and ICE Scuplture Attraction" HERE 👇 Here is the full transcript and information for the YouTube video, "Gaylord Texan Christmas featured on Home and Lifestyle TV":

Video Transcript and Overview

The video features the "Lone Star Christmas" event at the Gaylord Texan Resort, covering the numerous holiday attractions and the making of the famed ICE! sculpture exhibit.

Gaylord Texan's Christmas Decorations & Attractions

The resort transforms into a festive holiday destination, featuring:

• Extensive Decor: The 4.5-acre resort includes 2 million twinkling holiday lights, 15,000 shimmering ornaments, and a 54-foot-tall Christmas tree [01:40].

• Interactive Activities: Visitors can enjoy activities like gingerbread decorating, Christmas crafting, Escape Rooms, and photos with Santa [01:50].

• The Christmas Village: This area includes an indoor ice skating rink, a two-story tall, eight-lane ice tubing hill, and a Christmas carousel [02:01].

• Gingerbread: The resort uses 30,000 square feet of gingerbread throughout the season [02:51].

The ICE! Attraction: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

The segment highlights the resort’s most popular attraction, ICE!, which features a different theme each season:

• 2025 Theme: The year's theme is "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" [04:32].

• The Artisans: Professional ice carvers arrive in mid-October from Harbin, China, which is known as the "ice city of China" [04:46].

• Attractions within ICE!

  • The attraction features a room dedicated to the Island of the Misfit Toys with sculptures all made out of ice [05:16].

  • The popular two-story tall ice slides are included for both kids and adults [05:05].

• The Ice Color: The colors in the ice are created using simple food coloring [05:32].

• The Finale: The exhibition always concludes with a "breathtaking" life-size Nativity scene made of clear ice [06:11].

Video Details:

• Title: Gaylord Texan Christmas featured on Home and Lifestyle TV

• Channel: Home and Lifestyle TV

• URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oey8SwO36cI