Christmas Capital of Texas Announces 2024 Holiday Event Dates

The elves are hard at work in Grapevine getting ready for the holidays! The Christmas Capital of Texas features more than 1,400 events and experiences including Santa's North Pole Express, Christmas Wine Trains, Peace Plaza Ice Rink, and more. Tickets go on sale for certain events on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 10 a.m. Additional events include:

Tom T. Turkey Pardoning
Mayor Tate pardons Nash Farm's Tom T. Turkey from the Thanksgiving dinner table as Grapevine says goodbye to Fall and welcomes the Christmas Capital of Texas. Monday, November 25 at 10 a.m. (Also, Santa's North Pole Express Media Day in the morning if you'd like to cover it.)

36th Annual Carol of Lights presented by Texas Health
Official kickoff event for the Christmas Capital of Texas. (Main Street closes to traffic, becomes a festival) Monday, November 25, 4:00 - 8:30 p.m.

ICE!
Experience two million pounds of carved ice set into a famous Christmas scene at Gaylord Texan Resort, November 10 - Sunday, December 31. Tickets on sale July 25.

Snowland
reat Wolf Lodge turns into a Winter Wonderland with daily snow showers, dance parties, activities and more. November 24 - January 8.

Santa's Wonderland
The popular annual tradition at Bass Pro Shops includes games, crafts and free photos with Santa and runs November - December.

Santa's North Pole Express
Friday, November 29 - Monday, December 30. (Closed December 24, 25 & 26) (Tickets on sale Sept. 25 - These sell out quickly, so keep in mind for publishing dates)

Christmas Wine Trains
Wednesday, December 11 and Thursday, December 12. Trains depart at 7:25 p.m. Tickets are $52 - $395. (21+) (Tickets on sale Sept. 25)

Peace Plaza Ice Rink
Friday, November 23 - early January. Multiple time slots available to choose from each day. Tickets are $20 per person for a one-hour session, including skates. (Tickets on sale Sept. 25)

Christmas Lights and Photo Opps on Historic Main Street
Enjoy festively decorated shops, cafes and winery tasting rooms on Historic Main Street and photo opportunities along the way including in Liberty Park Plaza, the Cotton Belt Depot District and more.

Grapevine's Live Christmas Tree
Take in the beauty of a fully decorated 50' live Christmas tree from the Pacific Northwest at Grapevine Main Station's Peace Plaza.

Grapevine's Christmas Village
Explore the Cotton Belt Depot District with seasonal attractions, activities and photo ops. Friday, November 29 - Monday, December 30. (Closed December 24, 25 & 26)

Hometown Christmas
Stroll through the charm and spirit of a classic American town preparing for Christmas in this interactive Christmas exhibition inside the Grapevine Tower Gallery. Tickets $2. Monday, November 18 - Sunday, January 5. (Closed December 24, 25 & 26.)

Grapevine Christmas Market
Shop a variety of different artisan vendors at the Town Square Gazebo. November 30, December 1, December 7 - 23. Mondays - Saturdays 1 - 9 p.m. Sundays 1 - 7 p.m.

45th Annual Parade of Lights
Thursday, December 5 (On Historic Main Street) 7 p.m.

4th Annual Merry & Bright Drone Shows
Monday, December 2 & Monday, December 9 at 7 p.m. Locations to be announced.

Crime at Christmastime Murder Mystery Dinner
Friday, December 6 at Messina Hof Winery Tasting Room. $75 per person.

Vetro Glassblowing Studios
Create Ornament Events ($65) and Snowmen Ornament Create Events ($75) will begin Friday, November 1 and continue through Monday, December 30. Tickets go live on Wednesday, August 21.

Texas Star Dinner Theater
Dismay in a Manger shows will open Friday, November 22 and runs through New Year's Eve (Tuesday, December 31). Shows are Thursday through Sunday at 5 p.m. There is an additional show on Saturdays and Sundays at 8:30 p.m. Tickets on sale now.

Historic Palace Theatre Movies
(Tickets on sale Sept. 25)

27 different Christmas Movies
$10 includes classics like Elf, Home Alone, White Christmas, and It's A Wonderful Life
23 different Cartoons and Crafts events
Watch classic Christmas cartoons like A Charlie Brown Christmas and Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas while making a fun Christmas craft. $8 for kids (includes craft, popcorn and drink) $4 adults (includes water)

Historic Palace Theatre Live Shows: (Tickets on sale July 25)

Magician Zak Mirz
Friday, November 8. Tickets are between $20 - $30
Big Band Holiday Swing Thing presented by Tribute Masters
Saturday, November 9, two shows. Tickets are $44
North Central Ballet presents: Nutcracker—Short and Sweet
Saturday, November 23 & Sunday Nov 24. $15 tickets for the ballet with an optional $12 tea party add on.
Elvis Christmas Special with Kraig Parker
Sunday, December 1. Tickets from $15 - $42.
Dean Martin & Friends Christmas Tribute presented by Tribute Masters
Friday, December 6, two shows. Tickets are $44.
A Merry Little Christmas with Ricki Derek
Saturday, December 7. Tickets are $32.
Rocky Gribble presents A Grapevine Opry Christmas
Sunday, December 8. Tickets are $30
The Texas Tenors - Deep in the Heart of Christmas
Monday, December 9 - Wednesday December 11, with four shows in total. Tickets are $48.
Carpenters Legacy: A Christmas Portrait
Friday, December 13, with two shows. Tickets are $38.
A Buble Christmas Tribute presented by Tribute Masters
Saturday, December 14 & Sunday December 15, three shows total. Tickets are $44.
Endless Summer - The Beach Boys Experience Holiday Edition
Friday, December 20, with two shows. Tickets are $44.
William Lee Martin's The Nuttier Cracker Comedy Show
Saturday, December 21, two shows. Tickets are $35 - $45.

Elf Adventure
Friday, November 29 - Monday, December 30 (Closed December 24, 25 & 26) at the Settlement to City Museums. $10 for the passport and $4 for each individual activity. (Tickets on sale Sept. 25)

Farmstead Christmas Celebration
Guests can make ornaments, enjoy music and refreshments with the farmhands. Saturday, December 7 at Nash Farm from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. $5 per person. (Tickets on sale Sept. 25)

First Fridays on the Farm
Christmas at Nash Farm. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Friday, December 6. $5 per person. (Tickets on sale Sept. 25)

Holly Jolly Pop-Up Bar at Third Rail
Enjoy Christmas cocktails, festive décor and live entertainment from late November-December. Inside Harvest Hall at Grapevine Main Station.

Winter Wonderland Bubbles
Hotel Vin's infamous Bubbles on the WineYard lawn feature fur blankets, heaters and decadent treats. Open late November through Valentine's Day.

Holiday Hideaway Pop-Up Bar
Chicken N Pickle's seasonal bar features festive cocktails, lodge vibes, summit views and a cozy atmosphere. New this year- there are two festively decorated igloos on the patio. Reservations open in November.