Activities & Events
With signature events like ICE!, classic holiday activities including photos with Santa, and thrilling experiences like ice tubing, there is something for everyone. You can do it all during So. Much. Christmas. at Gaylord National Resort! Explore our 2024 season lineup below.
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ICE! featuring "A Charlie Brown Christmas" Presented by PEPSI®
Cirque: Spirit of Christmas
Snow Flow Mountain (Ice Tubing)
Snowball Build and Blast
Gingerbread Decorating Corner
Don't wait - make a date to decorate! Let your Christmas creativity run wild when you adorn tasty gingerbread. After you've reached confection perfection with your edible art, head over for a sweet meet and greet with Nutmeg, our very own gingerbread man.
Here We Glow A-Caroling Light Show
Experience the magic of caroling door to door without moving a muscle in this spectacular holiday light show. Thousands of glowing lights and a custom score create a unique journey through past holiday celebrations. From swinging '20s jazz and the doo-wop of the ‘50s to the funky disco beats and rock and roll riffs of the ‘60s and ‘70s, your favorite Christmas carols come to life. Enjoy a high-energy sing-along finale and making memories that glow beyond the holidays!
Photos with Santa
Merry Snoopy Christmas Scavenger Hunt
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 and ice-cold milk. Presented by Keany Produce.
Build-A-Bear Workshop®
Build-A-Bear Workshop® has been adding a little more heart to life for more than 25 years! Visit Build-A-Bear® 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!
Wildlife Rescue – An Augmented Reality Experience presented by bubly™
Snoopy & Friends Holiday Treats
Join us for the enchanting Snoopy & Friends Holiday Treats experience! Meet Snoopy, Charlie Brown, or Lucy for delightful cuddles and photos. Enjoy a festive cookie to decorate and take home a sweet memory. Don't miss this heartwarming adventure that adds a sprinkle of joy to your holiday season!
In order to help all guests enjoy Christmas at Gaylord National, we have dedicated certain days/times to modify some of our holiday attractions to better accommodate guests who may have sensory sensitivity.
Modifications on above dates included:
- Music volume in ICE! attraction lowered by 75%
- Reduced lighting
- Slower foot traffic time
- Front of line access for ICE! attraction
- Onsite ‘quiet area' for families to use as needed
- Complimentary ear plugs available at guest-service desk
- A badge that can be worn to identify to our staff that you are sensory sensitivity
Experience the Ultimate Luxury with the Presidential ICE! Package at Gaylord National
This holiday season, indulge in the ultimate luxury experience with the one-of-a-kind Presidential ICE! Package at Gaylord National. This is the only place in the United States where you can enjoy this unique and unforgettable experience.
Your Exclusive Package Includes:
- Overnight Stay in the Presidential Riverview Suite: Enjoy an overnight stay in our luxurious Presidential Riverview Suite, an exclusive accommodation that is normally not available for sale.
- Valet Parking and Celebrity Service Check-In: Enjoy the convenience of valet parking and our exclusive celebrity service check-in, making your arrival and departure seamless and stress-free.
- Guided Tour of ICE!: Embark on a guided tour of ICE! where you will learn about the intricate process of ice sculpting. Your knowledgeable guide will provide you and your party with fascinating insights into this century-old art form.
- Hands-On Private Carving Experience: Participate in a hands-on private carving experience with a Master Carver, who has traveled all the way from Harbin, China. Under their expert guidance, you will have the opportunity to try your hand at carving.
- Personalized Ice Carving: Discover a personalized ice carving created just for you. Our private photographer will be on hand to capture this unique moment, ensuring you have beautiful memories to cherish forever.
Exclusive Overnight Stay in a Christmas Suite
Experience the magic of the season like never before with an overnight stay at the only Christmas Suites in the Washington, DC region
Our Christmas Suites provide an unparalleled festive escape, complete with breathtaking holiday décor, a full-sized Christmas tree, and a luxurious balcony , a family photo and so much more.
Gender Reveal at ICE!
Experience the "coolest" Gender Reveal at Gaylord National! As part of our award-winning Christmas celebration, you can surprise your loved ones with a magical moment amidst stunning ice sculptures.
Begin with a personalized consultation with our special events coordinator, who will help you plan every detail of your special experience. On the big day, you and your guests will receive tickets to ICE! and enter the exhibit just like all our visitors. As you explore the breathtaking ice carvings, you'll arrive at the pre-determined spot where a spectacular pink or blue ice sculpture will be revealed, announcing the gender of your baby in the most enchanting way.
Our professional photographer will be on hand to capture this once-in-a-lifetime moment, ensuring you have beautiful memories to cherish forever. To make the occasion even more special, additional tickets can be purchased at a reduced price.
This exclusive package includes the following items:
- 2 tickets to ICE! and 2 tickets for ICE! 2025 to come back with your baby and celebrate his/her first Christmas
- A special commemorative keep sake
- Digital photos of the reveal moment
Don't miss this unique opportunity to reveal your baby's gender in a winter wonderland. Book your Gender Reveal in ICE! today and create a story that will be told for generations.
For more information and to reserve your spot please call (301) 965-2359, packages starting from $450.
Engagement in ICE!
This holiday season, make your proposal unforgettable with an exclusive Proposals in ICE! at Gaylord National.
Begin with a personalized consultation with our special events coordinator to help plan every detail of your special experience. On the big day, you and your partner will receive tickets to ICE! and enter the exhibit just like all our guests. As you explore the breathtaking ice carvings, you'll arrive at the special area where a romantic "Marry Me" ice sculpture will be revealed, creating the perfect backdrop for your proposal.
Our professional photographer will be on hand to capture this once-in-a-lifetime moment, ensuring you have beautiful memories to cherish forever. To make the occasion even more special, additional tickets can be purchased at a reduced price so that your friends and family can share in your joy and witness your magical moment.
This exclusive package includes the following items:
- 2 tickets to ICE! and 2 tickets for ICE! 2025 to come back
- A special commemorative Christmas ornament
- Digital photos of the reveal moment
Don't miss this unique opportunity to propose in a winter wonderland. Book your Proposal in ICE! today and create a story that will be told for generations. Celebrate love in the most enchanting way possible at Gaylord National's Christmas celebration.
For more information and to reserve your spot, call (301) 965-2359, packages starting from $450.