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Gaylord Hotels Announces New & Expanded 2022 Spring Programming

by Aoife O'Riordan

Feb 21, 2022

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Starting March 4, select Gaylord Hotels properties will host Spring It On, a series of events and activities perfect for the whole family. These offerings will be available at Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, Tennessee; Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee, Florida; Gaylord Rockies in Aurora, Colorado; Gaylord National on the Potomac in National Harbor, Maryland; and Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, Texas.

 

These resorts will include a number of fun activities, including Paint Me a Fairytale interactive show, where fairytales are brought to life through color, interactive storytelling and a little bit of magic. Guests will have the chance to see beloved storybook characters like Little Red Riding Hood, Jack & The Beanstalk, Mother Goose and The Princess and the Pea.

 

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Also coming this March to these five resorts is the Spring Art Studio, allowing guests to show off their artistic skills through spring-themed canvas projects. Guests can also take part in the Sunshine & Sprinkles Cookie Decorating station to create delicious and beautiful, spring-themed cookies to take home and enjoy, as well as the Spring-A-Long Scavenger Hunt to search for clues to solve puzzles and receive a prize.

 

On Mother’s Day and Easter, enjoy a special brunch experience with family and friends. After brunch, Gaylord Hotels invites guests to wander through the gardens and stop for a photo with the Easter Bunnies at Gaylord Rockies, Gaylord Opryland and Gaylord National. Gaylord National will also host the Blossomin’ Bunnies Scavenger Hunt on Easter.

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