As you start planning fall family travel, Gaylord Hotels announced the return of its Goblins & Giggles programming, with Halloween-themed seasonal activities and amenities coming to Gaylord Opryland in Tennessee, Gaylord Texan in Texas, Gaylord Rockies in Colorado, Gaylord National in Maryland, and Gaylord Palms in Florida.
Sept. 9–Oct. 31, the resorts and atriums transform into fall villages, alongside the following experiences:
- Families can test their skills at the Hide & Seek Scavenger Hunt featuring Spookley the Square Pumpkin
- Show off your best costumes and dance moves at the Monster Mash Bash
- Kids can partake in Spooky Animal Encounters
- Masterpieces can be created at Goblins & Giggles Art Studio at Gaylord Texan and Gaylord Rockies
- At Gaylord Opryland, stroll through the Boo-tanical Garden Tour or hop onboard Ghoul’s Night Out Riverboat Ride
- At Ghoul School: Interactive Show, children rhyme tunes, test science experiments and more
- Gaylord Palms and Gaylord National host the Phantom of the Atrium Light Show, and Gaylord Opryland boasts light and fountain shows
- Meet Spookley the Square Pumpkin at several resorts, and enjoy Spookley the Square Pumpkin Movie Night at Gaylord Palms and Gaylord Rockies
- Cocktails and mocktails abound at the Spookeasy pop-up bars at Gaylord Opryland, Gaylord Palms and Gaylord Texan
- Gaylord Rockies offers Campfire & S’mores Experience and Trick-or-Treat Expedition Trail
- Cookie Decorating and Storytime with Morgana is on offer at Gaylord Palms
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Parents seeking relaxation can enjoy Autumn Aromas treatments at Relâche Spa at each location. These include Chocolate Mocha Indulgence, Mocha Facial, Perfectly Paired Pumpkin Spice Manicure and Pedicure, Pumpkin Spice Massage, Harvest Indulgence Pedicure and Autumn Infused Facial.
Special family packages for overnight stays and activity tickets on weekends and select weekdays are available, with rates from $329 per night.
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