As the weather turns colder, it’s time to start thinking about the winter holidays and holiday family fun! It may seem soon (and we’ll certainly be updating all of these articles throughout the next two months), but certain events have already begun registration. Others, including toy drives, will wrap up well before the holidays begin in earnest. So now really is the right time to pick out the items on your list you really want to do!
This guide rounds up tons of holiday family fun, including live theater performances, the best Christmas lights to go see around your neighborhood, so many opportunities to see Santa, live nativities for Christmas, events for Hanukah, volunteer opportunities, and more.
Santa Sightings
Get ready to meet the big guy in red! These events bring holiday cheer through photo ops, visits with Santa, and themed fun.
Magical Experiences & Christmas Traditions
From glowing lights to immersive adventures, these unique activities help families make lasting holiday memories.
Giving Back
Volunteer and donation opportunities tend to begin earlier in the holiday season, with local organizations helping provide essentials and cheer. If you’d like your family to help with serving and giving, it’s a good idea to plan early.
Gifts and Games
Find joy in the gift of giving, playing games together, and experience gifts this season.
More Holiday Events
🎉 New Year’s Eve for Kids
Celebrate early with balloon drops, noon countdowns, and all-ages fun at these local events.
Want to get in the Christmas mood? AccuRadio, a free online radio service, has more that 100 uniquely curated holiday season playlists for families to choose from – including a “K-pop for Christmas” for Demon Hunters fans, songs just for kids, “Songs of Santa,” “Xmas on TV and Movies,” and many more. For the parents, there’s a “Quiet Christmas Eve,” “Smooth Jazz Christmas,” “Old-Fashioned” and By The Decades.
For more winter fun, check out our Winter Activities Guide!
