Attend a casino night, build some legos with the kids, or enjoy an outdoor ice skating rink with the family this holiday season.

December | ICE! at Gaylord Texan

The Gaylord Texan will transform into an immersive holiday showplace with giant ice sculptures, slides and tunnels showing the story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.December | Peace Plaza Ice Rink

Peace Plaza will become an outdoor ice rink for the family to enjoy this winter. Ice skates are available to rent.Dec. 9 | Merry & Bright Christmas Drone Show

Take the Christmas Capital of Texas to new heights and watch an increased fleet of 400 drones create Christmas magic in the sky over Main Street.Dec. 15 | Irving Berlin's “White Christmas”


This musical production follows veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, who have created a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. After connecting with a duo of singing sisters, the scene is set for adventure and romance. This production is based on the 1954 movie musical.
  • Nov. 29-Dec. 15, 3-5 p.m.
  • $24 for seniors (60 and older) and students, $27 for adults
  • Runway Theatre, 215 N. Dooley St., Grapevine
  • www.runwaytheatre.com
Dec 17 | Sounds of the Season

The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra will be conducting a special performance at White’s Chapel Methodist Church. Enjoy holiday music such as Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls and Sleigh Ride.Dec. 18 | Holiday Dance

Celebrate the holiday season and have an evening filled with music from BackBeats Band, dancing, refreshments and door prizes.Dec. 20 | How the Grinch Stole Bricks

In this Snapology workshop, students can immerse themselves in the town of Whoville and the story of the Grinch. They will design machines to help the Grinch with his mission to ruin Christmas, build the city of Whoville and create sleds to get from the top of Mount Crumpit down to where the Whos live.Dec. 23 | Castle Crushing Contraptions


Kids are invited to build a medieval castle and defend it against invaders with contraptions like catapults and robotic battering rams in this youth engineering experience.Dec. 27 | Make your own glass snowman ornament

A Vetro Glassblower will take guests through the steps of creating a glass snowman ornament. Participants get to choose their color and mold the glass into a design before heating their ornament in the furnace with the help of a professional.Dec. 30 | Adventure in Art

Children ages 5 through 13 will learn perspective, color theory, composition and brush-loading techniques at this art boot camp. Holiday subjects include animals, lush landscapes, splashy seascapes and colorful florals. Guests are invited to bring a snack, water, paper towels and are advised to wear old clothes.Dec. 31 | Casino Royale New Year's Eve Party at The Westin Southlake

The Westin Southlake will open its doors to guests for its annual New Year’s Eve party. The night involves an open bar, casino games and a live performance by The BackBeat Band.Jan. 6 | Advanced Mining and Building


Children ages 6 through 12 have the opportunity to use Legos to build structures similar to those in the video game Mindcraft. This class will teach children core concepts of engineering and allow them to explore their creativity.