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The summer heat is behind us and there’s a familiar crispness in the air that can only mean one thing: Fall has arrived in Music City.
And if you’re in search of some seasonal family-friendly fun, Gaylord Opryland Resort has you covered with its Goblins & Giggles programming, featuring an array of activities for a spooky good time to be had by all. Now through Oct. 31, the resort transforms into an autumnal oasis showcasing seasonal events and activities, a delicious lineup of culinary and beverage offerings, soothing spa treatments, and much more. Whether it be for a staycation or a night out, there is no shortage of fun for the whole family to discover.
This fall’s Goblins & Giggles itinerary features a diverse lineup to keep kids of all ages enthralled in imaginative entertainment. Sleuth your way through the interactive Hide & Seek Scavenger Hunt starring everyone’s favorite square pumpkin, Spookley, solving puzzles to find him and reveal his secret hiding spots throughout the resort.
And since no spooky season is complete without trick-or-treating, explore the Trick or Treat Expedition trail, where children can collect sweets as they venture through the festively decorated resort. End the night with a bedtime story told by Morgana the Witch and Grimm the Goblin as they share Spookley the Square Pumpkin’s story about how being different can save the day.
Stroll through the Delta Atrium for the Jack-o-lantern Walk, which transports guests to a Halloween world come to life, complete with creatively carved and decorated pumpkins. If you’re up for a challenge, check out the Haunted Hidden Treasure Escape Room for a mind-bending adventure solving puzzles to crack the code on cursed treasure. Or, bring the fun to the water on the Ghouls Night Out Riverboat Ride. Traveling down the scenic river that winds through the resort’s 4.5-acre Delta Atrium, participants can enjoy a candy corn challenge while keeping an eye out for spooks and scares that may be lurking in the shadows.
In the mood for a frighteningly fun party? Head over to the Monster Mash Bash held every Friday and Saturday evening to jack-o-lantern jive and skeleton shuffle the night away. And for the 21-plus crowd, the Wicked Brews Spookeasy provides a haunted hideaway to sip creepy cocktails and seasonal selections of exclusive craft beverages.
Adults longing for relaxation and rejuvenation can unwind at Relâche Spa with a pumpkin spice massage, facial, and pedicure treatment. An excellent source of Vitamin C is known to promote the production of collagen, so pumpkin is just as much a treat for the skin as it is for the tastebuds. And no trip to Gaylord Opryland Resort is complete without a visit to Soundwaves, an aquatic adventure for year-round thrills and chills.
Additional activities include spooky animal encounters, fall fountain shows, a boo-tanical garden tour, and plenty of live music throughout the resort. And in celebration of the season, Gaylord Opryland Resort is offering a special Goblins & Giggles package starting at $339 for a family of four, including a one-night stay, two Hide & Seek featuring Spookley the Square Pumpkin booklets, and two cookie decorating kits. Guests can also book the Goblins & Giggles Soundwaves package for access to the resort’s upscale water attraction.
For a lineup of fall festivities to satisfy all ages and interests, Gaylord Opryland Resort is a spooktacular way to celebrate the season. (2800 Opryland Dr., 615-889-1000; gaylordopryland.com)