GRAPEVINE, TEXAS (July 16, 2026) – Save the date! Tickets for Santa’s North Pole Express and other Christmas Capital of Texas® events, go on sale Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 10 a.m. Central time. The official Christmas Capital of Texas features more than 1,400 events over 40 days.
Grapevine Vintage Railroad’s beloved North Pole Express® tradition features classic Christmas singalongs, cheerful elves and time with Santa Claus himself, all onboard luxury 1920s-era coaches. Santa’s North Pole Express excursions, co-presented by AE Texas and Great Wolf Lodge, will start the day after Thanksgiving, on Friday, November 27.
In addition to Santa’s North Pole Express, here are the other Christmas Capital of Texas events going on sale Thursday, October 1 at 10 a.m. at ChristmasCapitalofTexas.com:
- Peace Plaza Ice Rink sponsored by Baylor Scott and White Grapevine
- Christmas Wine Trains (3 this year!)
- Classic Christmas movies at the Historic Palace Theatre sponsored by Amazon
- Christmas Cartoons & Crafts at Lancaster Theatre sponsored by Amazon
- Hometown Christmas at the Grapevine Tower Gallery
- Christmas activities at the Settlement to City Museums
- Historic Nash Farm Christmas events
- Christmas at the Grapevine Observation Tower
Other Christmas ticket sale dates:
- Tuesday, July 7 at 1 p.m. – Christmas Concerts at Historic Palace Theatre sponsored by Amazon
- Wednesday, July 22 – No Home for the Holidays at Texas Star Dinner Theater
- Thursday, July 23 – ice! at Gaylord Texan Resort
- Friday, August 21 – Help Create your own ornament at Vetro Glassblowing Studio
- Thursday, October 1 – Winter Wonderland Bubbles and other Hotel Vin events
Stay tuned for more exciting details about the upcoming Christmas Capital of Texas season! Grapevine was named Best Christmas Town in the U.S. consecutively by Newsweek Readers in 2026 and 2024. Book your Christmas getaway now and stay up to date on the more than 1,400 events by visiting ChristmasCapitalofTexas.com.
About Grapevine, Texas: Grapevine, Texas, is a charming destination located on the shores of Lake Grapevine, and home to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. It offers a blend of history and modern amenities. Known for its vibrant hospitality, Grapevine is home to a range of world-class hotels, from luxe resorts, including Gaylord Texan, to the boutique Hotel Vin and family-friendly Great Wolf Lodge, visitors will find accommodations that suit their needs and preferences. Grapevine is home to the Urban Wine Trail, Historic Main Street, Historic Nash Farm, Grapevine Vintage Railroad and hosts many annual festivals and events including GrapeFest® – A Texas Wine Experience, Main Street Fest – A Timeless Texas Tradition and the Christmas Capital of Texas®, featuring more than 1,400 Christmas events over 40 days.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Elizabeth Schrack
Director of Communications
Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau
Office: 817.410.3195 Cell: 702.528.5687
ESchrack@GrapevineTexasUSA.com