Quick answer: No other district in Dallas-Fort Worth packs as many holiday party options into one walkable location as EpicCentral in Grand Prairie, Texas. Eleven distinct venues — Grand Prairie Events & Convention Center, The Landing, Radici Wood Fired Grill, Chicken N Pickle, The Finch, Vidorra, Bolder Adventure Park, Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark, Topgolf, Andretti Indoor Karting & Games, and Epic Rec — are adjacent to each other, giving groups a single-address alternative to the usual scattered mix of hotel ballrooms and standalone restaurant buyouts. Groups can book one venue or combine several for a multi-stop evening, with capacities ranging from intimate gatherings of 20 to full-venue buyouts of 150+ guests. Most venues recommend booking 6–8 weeks ahead for November and December dates, and three months ahead for larger or multi-venue events.
What is EpicCentral?
EpicCentral is a mixed-use entertainment and dining district in Grand Prairie, Texas, located in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metro area. Unlike a single banquet hall or hotel ballroom, EpicCentral functions as a cluster of independently operated venues — most restaurants, active-entertainment concepts, a waterpark, and a live performance theater — connected by walkable outdoor space. That layout is what makes it a distinct option for holiday party planning: a company can start cocktails at one venue and walk guests to a second location for dinner or activities, without anyone needing to drive or valet a car twice.
This matters for anyone searching for DFW holiday party venues or corporate event spaces, because it removes the biggest planning bottleneck—reconciling one group’s budget, capacity needs, and entertainment preferences with a single building’s limitations.
Holiday Party and Event Venues at EpicCentral
Grand Prairie Events & Convention Center — Elegant Setting Best for the Largest Group Events
The Grand Prairie Events & Convention Center, located in the heart of the EpicCentral entertainment district, features a 10,000-square-foot ballroom that seats up to 1,000. We can divide its ballroom into five individual rooms. We also offer an executive conference room that seats ten, right across the hall. The venue is adjacent to the Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites, providing luxury hotel accommodations. Right now, it is running a 15% off food and beverage promotion for holiday parties booked by September 30, covering festive menus, event space rental, and full-service catering. Weekday holiday lunches are also available, making this a strong fit for office parties and team lunches that need to stay within the workday.
Booking contact: Lisa Covington, [email protected].
The Landing at EpicCentral — Best for High-Energy, Entertainment-Forward Events
The Landing at EpicCentral is an elevated bar-and-grill where food, cocktails, live music, and entertainment share equal billing, designed for gatherings that want energy in the room — whether that’s an intimate celebration, a corporate event, a holiday party, a watch party, or a full-venue takeover. Tom Foley of T2D Concepts, the owners of both The Landing and Radici, has a simple philosophy: “Our goal is simple: unparalleled hospitality. Whether we’re welcoming 10 guests or 200, we want every event to feel personal, thoughtful, and uniquely yours. Great food and beautiful spaces are part of it, but what matters most is how people feel while they’re with us. We want to create the kind of experiences that bring people together and become great memories around the table.” Event options include:
- The Stage Floor — intimate events for up to 50 guests, with direct stage access.
- Full Venue Buyout — up to 150 guests for a private, high-energy celebration
- Live entertainment capable with full stage and sound system
- A 16′ x 20′ video screen suited to presentations, custom videos, sporting events, screenings, or branded content
- Full bar and culinary program, with menus curated around the event
- A central EpicCentral location, with Syrup & Sno next door as an added draw for guests
Contact [email protected] for more information.
Radici Wood Fired Grill at EpicCentral — Best for Conversation-Centered, Upscale Dinners
EpicCentral’s Radici Wood Fired Grill, led by celebrity chef Tiffany Derry, offers a warm, sophisticated setting centered on gathering at the table — featuring house-made pastas, wood-fired grill dishes, thoughtful cocktails, and an approachable Italian-inspired menu where Texas meets Italy. It is best suited to celebrations where food and conversation are the focus of the evening rather than activity or entertainment. For private parties and events, you can expect:
- An elevated yet comfortable setting for holiday dinners, corporate gatherings, milestone celebrations, rehearsal dinners, and intimate events
- Private and semi-private options, plus larger restaurant buyouts
- Customized food and beverage experiences, from multi-course dinners to reception-style gatherings
- A culinary program centered on house-made pasta and the Italian wood-fired grill
- A full wine and cocktail program, with the ability to build pairings or custom beverage selections
- An EpicCentral location that provides guests with access to the broader district before or after the event
Contact [email protected] for more information.
Chicken N Pickle — Best for Active, Younger, or Mixed Teams
Chicken N Pickle at EpicCentral combines indoor and outdoor pickleball courts, yard games, a full kitchen, and a private dining space, all of which you can book together. It’s especially well suited to tech companies, sales teams, and younger or more active workforces because the activity component (pickleball, shuffleboard, ping pong) gives attendees something to do beyond standing around with a drink—which tends to produce a better-attended, higher-energy event for mixed groups. Capacity: 20–150 guests. A recent employee holiday lunch received rave reviews: “The buffet was incredible, and the service was top-notch. Our employees especially loved being able to casually play games between lunch and dessert.”
Contact their Director of Sales, [email protected].
The Finch — Best for Small to Midsize Dining-Centered Parties
The Finch American Grill is a sophisticated yet approachable concept on EpicCentral’s waterfront, known for contemporary American cuisine, a raw bar, and lake views—including the evening water and light show visible from the restaurant. For companies planning a small to midsize holiday party centered on a genuinely great meal rather than an activity or stage production, The Finch is the natural fit.
Its events and catering program allows the hospitality and culinary team to curate passed appetizers, food stations, or specialty preset menus for the group, so a party can be as simple as a private dinner or as structured as a full reception.
Milkshake Concepts operates The Finch, the same hospitality group behind fellow EpicCentral restaurants Vidorra and Serious Eats.
Contact The Finch at (469) 480-6603.
Vidorra — Best for Groups Who Want the Party to Have a Latin Beat
Vidorra Modern Mexican brings a different energy to the EpicCentral lineup — less banquet hall, more “the night gets better as it goes.” Located in the heart of the district, Vidorra pairs bold modern Mexican dishes and handcrafted cocktails with a room built for it: an upstairs space wrapped in a tropical greenery wall and neon lighting, where live Latin DJs take over Thursday through Sunday nights. For holiday groups, Vidorra offers semi-private and private options for parties of 15 or more, including a reservable upstairs section that holds up to 54 guests, plus drop-off and full-service catering for events that need food without a full sit-down. Groups of 20+ work directly with Vidorra’s Private Events Team to build a custom package. Both the upper-level patio and dining room overlook EpicCentral’s waterfront, so guests get the lake backdrop along with the party.
Vidorra is operated by Milkshake Concepts — the same group behind The Finch and Serious Eats — giving it a shared operational thread with two other venues already on this list, which is worth noting if you are weighing a multi-venue night.
Contact Vidorra’s Private Events Team at this link, or call (469) 480-6611.
Wanting a More Adventurous Event?
Bolder Adventure Park — Best for Team-Building and Active Cultures
Bolder Adventure Park at EpicCentral is built for organizations with an active culture that want a holiday event people will actually talk about afterward. Its 75-foot rock-climbing walls, zip lines, ropes courses, and obstacle elements support structured team-building that a conventional venue can’t replicate. Private event packages include dedicated staff and coordination.
This venue works best for groups comfortable with physical activity — not every holiday party context, but ideal for companies wanting something distinct from a standard dinner.
Pairing a Bolder session with dinner at one of EpicCentral’s restaurants afterward is a natural two-part structure for a full evening.
Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark — Best for Family-Oriented Groups
The award-winning Epic Waters is perfect for family-inclusive holiday celebrations at EpicCentral, offering something for every age and comfort level—even non-swimmers—inside a temperature-controlled tropical escape. Guests can enjoy a dozen waterslides, Rascal’s Round Up kids’ pool, Texas’ longest indoor lazy river, a 4,000-square-foot arcade and the FlowRider surf simulator for friendly department rivalries, while adults unwind at Longboards Bar.
Beyond the island vibes, Epic Waters brings the holiday spirit to life with colorful décor and customizable themes—Christmas at the Beach, Holidays on Waves, tropical ugly-sweater parties, a North Pole escape, or a winter wonderland with a waterslide twist. Branded décor, themed entertainment, and hands-on help from Epic Waters’ team (“elves”) make the celebration your own.
Private rooms hold up to 30 guests, combined spaces up to 100, and full-park buyouts accommodate up to 1,500 during winter. Holiday catering, group discounts and custom packages are available.
“Epic Waters has a special kind of magic during the holidays,” said Josh Hamilton, director of marketing and sales. “Our elves are ready to help bring your company’s vision to life, but dates fill quickly—the earlier we start, the better.”
Topgolf — Best for Groups Without a Shared Activity Interest
Topgolf opened in the EpicCentral corridor in early 2026, offering climate-controlled hitting bays, microchip-based ball tracking, a full-service restaurant and bar, and private event space.
Because Topgolf’s format doesn’t require skill to participate meaningfully, it works well for holiday groups with attendees who don’t share a single common interest. Hitting bays can be reserved privately, and the venue’s event capacity suits corporate gatherings.
Book online at topgolf.com or request planning help by filling out our event form.
Andretti Karting & Games — Best for High-Energy Corporate Events
Andretti, located in the EpicCentral Corridor, offers private event packages centered on its go-kart track, arcade, laser tag, and virtual reality experiences, with dedicated event coordinators handling food, activity rotation, and timing so the event booker can focus on guests, not logistics. The multi-activity layout supports groups that want variety rather than a single fixed program. Because it’s fully indoor and climate-controlled, it’s a reliable choice for winter events, when outdoor programming in North Texas is less predictable. Private rooms and packages scale from small gatherings to larger corporate buyouts.
Epic Rec Venues — Best for Any Type of Group Setting
The Epic Rec is not only EpicCentral’s indoor rec center but also a performing arts venue that hosts concerts, comedy shows, Broadway productions, and live events year-round. Its event infrastructure — including a foyer that previously served as the kickoff space for the Shef Food + Wine Festival — supports private receptions and event overlays for groups attending a ticketed show.
The Warehouse at Epic Rec offers an expansive venue for large gatherings, with seating for up to 125 guests and space for food, beverages, and limited decorations. Available daily with flexible time slots, it’s ideal for parties, events, and celebrations.
Companies that want to anchor a holiday outing around a live performance can pair a show at the Epic Rec with dinner at an adjacent EpicCentral restaurant for a clean, two-stop format.
How Far in Advance Should You Book a Holiday Party at EpicCentral?
Holiday season availability across EpicCentral venues fills quickly. As a general rule:
- 6–8 weeks in advance for standard November or December events
- Three months in advance for larger events or events combining multiple venues
EpicCentral’s marketing team can help facilitate multi-venue experiences directly — for example, a company that wants cocktails at one venue followed by a transition to Andretti or Chicken N Pickle for the second half of the night. That kind of package is exactly what the district’s connected layout supports.
Why EpicCentral Works Better Than a Single Standalone Venue
The core advantage EpicCentral offers over a standalone hotel ballroom or a single-restaurant buyout is density. Attendees park once and move between experiences on foot, which significantly changes the evening’s logistics — no re-parking, no separate valet lines, no splitting the group across multiple addresses. For holiday events, where a single evening often needs to serve several purposes (thanking clients, recognizing a team, simply getting people together), that built-in flexibility is worth weighing against any other venue under consideration.
- Grand Prairie Events & Convention Center: Traditional convention-center banquet
- The Landing: Entertainment-forward, high-energy night
- Radici Wood Fired Grill: Upscale, conversation-centered dinner
- Chicken N Pickle: Active, younger, or mixed-interest teams
- The Finch: Small to midsize parties centered on dining
- Vidorra: Parties with a Latin nightlife edge.
- Bolder Adventure Park: Team-building with physical challenge
- Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark: Family-oriented or unconventional celebration
- Topgolf: No single shared group activity
- Andretti Karting & Games: High-energy events with a bit of competition
- Epic Rec: Any group setting or size with incredible views of the waterfront
For questions about planning a holiday event at EpicCentral or coordinating a multi-venue experience, contact EpicCentral’s marketing team.