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Imagine stepping into a world where every moment feels like a scene from a classic Christmas movie – that’s what awaits your group in Grapevine, the Christmas Capital of Texas®. Recently voted Best Christmas Town by Newsweek readers, Grapevine offers more than 1,400 Christmas events over 40 days, immersing your travelers in a celebration of the season unlike any other.
Picture your group strolling down Historic Main Street, where millions of twinkling lights illuminate the way, setting a festive mood. The street is lined with locally owned boutiques offering unique gifts, chef-inspired restaurants and fine Texas wines along the Urban Wine Trail. Every step reveals another touch of Christmas spirit, creating the perfect backdrop for a group tour filled with discovery, joy and wonder.
The festivities officially kick off the Monday before Thanksgiving with the Carol of Lights celebration. Main Street is transformed into a Christmas festival as the entire town gathers to watch the Christmas lights come alive. Then, there’s the Parade of Lights on the first Thursday of December, where elaborately decorated floats glide down the street, bringing Christmas cheer to all who watch. Your group will be dazzled by the Christmas Drone Shows, where lights in the sky tell enchanting Christmas stories, adding a modern twist to the magic of the season.
For entertainment, the Historic Palace Theatre offers a mix of classic Christmas films and Broadway-style performances, including top tribute artists. Enjoy a laugh-out-loud evening at the Texas Star Dinner Theater, which features a Christmas-themed murder mystery show. The Christmas fun continues at the Third Rail’s Holly Jolly Bar and Chicken N Pickle’s Holiday Hideaway, where live Christmas entertainment and seasonal cocktails are served with a side of good cheer.
Groups can create memories with a hands-on experience at Vetro Glassblowing Studio, where guests can craft their own glass Christmas ornaments – a personalized keepsake to remember their time in Grapevine. Take your group on a journey back in time with a Victorian Christmas tour at Historic Nash Farm where they’ll experience Christmas traditions of the 1800s. Visit Settlement to City Museums to make old-fashioned toys and cards as part of the interactive Elf Passport adventure.
For those seeking a bit of adventure, there’s the Peace Plaza Ice Rink, where your group can skate under the twinkling Texas stars or visit the spectacular ICE! attraction at Gaylord Texan Resort, showcasing jaw-dropping sculptures carved from two million pounds of ice.
Book early to experience an excursion on Grapevine Vintage Railroad. Charter a 1920s coach and treat your travelers to the magical Santa’s North Pole Express or the Christmas Wine Train.
With plenty of group-friendly hotels just minutes from all the festivities, your planning will be as seamless as it is special. Let us help you create a customized, unforgettable tour of the Christmas Capital of Texas – one that your travelers will talk about for years to come.
Book early and start building memories today! Contact Heather Egan at Hegan@GrapevineTexasUSA.com or 817-410-3561 to start planning today.
