Celebrate Christmas at Gaylord Rockies in Aurora, Colorado, featuring ICE! How The Grinch Stole Christmas™. The Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center transforms in late November through New Year’s Day into a holiday wonderland, showcasing ICE! now in its 25th year.
This year’s festivities run from November 24, 2025, to January 2, 2026, at Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center. This resort is home to the year-round Arapahoe Springs Waterpark. You can purchase packages that combine complimentary entertainment with your overnight stay.
Experience the twinkle of millions of Christmas lights and over 200 Christmas trees, plus an array of events:
- NEW: Candy Cane Mountain Indoor Snow Tubing & Gumdrop Gliders Ice Puck Challenge – Guests can enjoy high-speed fun on an indoor snow tubing hill made with real snow and unlimited runs throughout the day. The experience also includes a dynamic puck challenge, where players slide colorful pucks across real ice, aiming for the high score while navigating playful obstacles.
- NEW: Feast with the Grinch – Join everyone’s favorite green and grouchy character for a festive dining experience inspired by How The Grinch Stole Christmas! Max will also be on hand as the Grinch makes a rare appearance outside of Whoville.
- Festival of Trees – This holiday fundraiser features beautifully decorated trees available for auction, with proceeds benefiting Lantern (formerly Bright by Text) and its mission to ensure every child has access to trusted early childhood resources.
- The Grinch’s Wonderful Awful Idea Scavenger Hunt – The Grinch has hidden clues of his mischievous plan throughout the resort. Solve riddles to help save the joy of the season and earn a special stocking stuffer upon completion.
- Gingerbread Decorating Corner – Let your holiday creativity run wild, decorating a festive gingerbread cookie. Afterwards, meet Nutmeg, the resort’s own gingerbread man, for a sweet photo opportunity.
- Build-A-Bear Workshop® – Personalize a furry friend at Build-A-Bear® and take part in the brand’s one-of-a-kind Heart Ceremony. Add scents, sounds, and outfits to create the perfect gift or Christmas keepsake.
- Photos with Santa – Skip the letter to the North Pole and deliver your wish list in person. Capture a festive photo with Santa and make sure you’re on the nice list.
- Elf Training Academy – Step inside Santa’s Workshop and learn how to become one of his helpers. Led by one of Santa’s top toymakers, guests will complete elf training and craft a holiday keepsake.
- Mrs. Claus Christmas Traditions – Join Mrs. Claus for a cozy celebration of Christmas traditions, including a retelling of ’Twas The Night Before Christmas, carols, and Santa’s favorite cookies and milk.
- Yuletide Street Market in Mistletoe Village – This festive market features wall-to-wall holiday gifts, collectibles, plush toys, home décor, apparel, ornaments, and more.
- Holiday Dining – Enjoy festive meals and seasonal treats across the resort, including holiday menus at select restaurants, themed cocktails, Auntie Anne’s pretzels, and Cinnabon favorites.
- Relâche Spa – Guests can unwind in the award-winning Relâche Spa with seasonal treatments designed to refresh and rejuvenate.
- Arapahoe Springs Waterpark – Open year-round, the resort’s indoor waterpark offers heated pools, thrilling waterslides and family-friendly fun—all exclusively for overnight guests, spa patrons, and ResortPass holders.
ICE! Featuring How The Grinch Stole Christmas
The showcase contains more than 2 million pounds of ice and a 17,000-square-foot display. 40 expert artisans from Harbin, China, will create this masterpiece.
…the experience brings the beloved story to life; from the Grinch’s mountaintop lair and his sneaky sleigh ride into Whoville, to the Whos’ joyful celebration and the moment his heart grows three sizes.
There are five two-story ice slides that guests can go down. They featured both colorful ice and crystal-clear ice, lit up by an assortment of LED lights.
Consider booking an overnight stay that combines a room at this 4-star hotel with Christmas at Gaylord Rockies entertainment. The hotel offers a variety of rooms and suites, and wonderful amenities.
Details
Address: Gaylord Rockies | 6700 N Gaylord Rockies Blvd, Aurora, CO 80019
Phone: 720-452-6900
Dates: Monday, November 24, 2025, to Friday, January 2, 2026