Unreal Winter

A multiversal cold front is sweeping through the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex this December as Meow Wolf Grapevine announces the Unreal Winter, a calendar of wintry events that are a frosty fusion of art, adventure, and seasonal wonder. From December 1 through December 21, visitors of all ages will be swept into a winterized edition of Meow Wolf Grapevine filled with dazzling activities, enhanced art-making, and a one-of-a-kind quest to uncover their “Winter Essence.”

As 2024 melts into the multiverse, the Unreal Winter invites travelers of all timelines to uncover new surprises hidden within The Real Unreal. Whether you're stepping through a Meow Wolf exhibition for the first time or you’ve mapped every hidden portal of The Real Unreal, this seasonal remix offers fresh mysteries and a festive collision of art, storytelling, and boundary-blurring creativity synonymous with the immersive art exhibition.

The centerpiece of the season is an Unreal Winter quest, a multiversal treasure hunt included with admission. Poetic riddles guide guests through hidden artifacts, playful encounters, and a path to the enigmatic Essence Keeper.

Highlights of Unreal Winter Include:

• Unreal Winter Quest: Follow playful clues scattered across the exhibition to discover your Winter Essence. Free with admission.
• Winter Workshops: Craft treasures like snowflake garlands, bobblehead snowmen, and tin ornaments in evening workshops at the Matt King Mystery Center. ($7 add-on). From 5–9pm on Dec. 14 and 20.
• Themed Adulti-Verses: For guests 21+, enjoy themed nights like Ugly Sweaters (Dec. 5) and Winter Ball (Dec. 12) with live DJs and festive specialty cocktails.
• Themed Art Jams: Our special family event for young children; let your creativity snowball with music, dance, and hands-on art activities, free with admission. Every Sunday from noon–8pm.
• Open Studios: Drop in the Matt King Mystery Center for winter-themed crafts like snow globe thaumatropes and upcycled paper beads, free with admission. From 1–4pm on each Saturday and Sunday.
• Winter Solstice: Come on Dec. 21 for the final day of Unreal Winter. Take part in unique tarot readings from 2–6pm during this year’s Winter Solstice.

For adults 21 and up, the season crescendos on New Year’s Eve, when the final Adulti-Verse of 2024 elevates The Real Unreal into a spectacular celebration. With live entertainment, mesmerizing art, and an unforgettable midnight toast to ring in 2025 across most dimensions.

Whether seeking festive fun or a serene escape, Unreal Winter invites you to explore, create, and celebrate the beauty of art and connection this December. Guests can book their tickets and explore the full schedule of events at meowwolf.com/visit/grapevine.

Find more family fun events every day of the week at dfwchild.com/calendar.