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2016 Holiday Event Guide

December 1, 2016
Don't miss out on a single holiday event this year! We are sharing our go-to guide for all the best local activities, performances, celebrations, and festivals of the season!

If you know of an upcoming holiday event that you'd like to share, Submit an Event for consideration on our calendar!


December 

Now-December 4, FREE Winter Ice Skating at CityPlace: Glide across an iceless skating rink on the Plaza. All skaters must have crew socks to participate

2-31, Sandi Holiday Sand Tree Light Shows on the Waterfront: Sandi stars in magical music and light shows each night and beckons all to become a part of the show with dazzling LED snowflakes that sync with Sandi. The snowflake necklaces allow visitors the opportunity to interact with Sandi through blinking lights and can be used all season long

3, Build and Grow Clinic for Kids at Lowes: Christmas Ornaments: Sign the kids up to make Christmas Ornaments at Lowe's

3, Kid's Club at Michael's: Sprout Stocking: They craft, you shop! Kids 3 and up can enjoy a quick project and take home a finished masterpiece.

8, Preschool Story Time: Caroling Day at Society of Four Arts: Get into the holiday spirit with a special Preschool Story Time, and then spread good cheer around the Four Arts campus with organized caroling.

10, The Gardens Mall Kids Club Holiday Celebration: Join The Gardens Mall Kid's Club for holiday dance performances by Just Dance and story time with Mrs. Claus! Get in the Holiday Spirit Courtesy of Macaroni Kid and Pottery Barn Kids with Ornament, Dreidel, and Cookie Decorating.

23, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical at the Kravis Center:  The beloved TV classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical soars off the screen and onto the stage this holiday season. See all of your favorite characters as they come to life in this show. It's an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special.


Season-Long Celebrations:

  • November 25th through December 31, Downtown at the Gardens Holiday Light Show: Kick off the holidays with the spectacular Downtown Lights the Night celebration, a display of over 500,000 colored lights synchronized to festive family-inspired music surrounding a dazzling 23-foot lighted tree!
Keep checking back as we add in additional events! And make sure you also take a look at our Major Event Guide HERE and purchase your tickets early to upcoming productions!