Christmas, the season of joy is the time of fun and festivity. It is during this season, the entire world gets in the mood of celebration. Ring in the festive season, welcome Santa to your house, and indulge in the mood of merriment by attending the several Christmas events. Top Christmas events in US include lighting shows, carnivals, breakfast with Santa, and musical concerts. Different states and cities in USA have special festivals planned for the season of joy. These celebrations some times even run for an entire month. The festive spirit continues to light up the cities until the time of New Year.
Popular USA Christmas Events
If you plan to visit the USA during the season of joy, you will surely be greeted with a host of events. These programs also hold an equal appeal with the locals as it does with the visitors to the country. In general, specially meant for the kids, the festivals during the season also attract the adults. Here is a list of some of the top Christmas events in US.
Santa’s Enchanted Forest
The tropical park in Miami featuring spectacular light shows turns into a winter wonderland during the holiday season. This forestland featuring around 3 million lights during the celebration time boasts of the extensively decorated 90-foot Christmas tree. This park also hosts traditional Santa displays, carnival featuring around 20 rides for the children, and live shows that includes the BMX Stunt and Thrill Show, Dondi the Elephant, Gifford and Roy Magic, and the Amazing Juggling Show.
Event Details
Date - November 4, 2010 - January 9, 2011
Venue - Miami-Dade's Tropical Park
Hours of operation - 5pm to midnight (seven days a week)
Rates - $41.12 for age 10 & over and $30.85 for kids 9 & younger
For more information, call (305) 893-0090
Breakfast with Santa at Fun Depot
Take your kid to enjoy a Pancake breakfast with Santa. Scheduled to be held in the Ashvellie Fun Depot, this popular Christmas event offers great excitement to the kids on the block. Do not forget to capture the moment of joy in your child’s face
Event Details
Date- Dec 11, 2010
Time- 09-00 AM-11-00 AM
Venue - Asheville's Fun Depot
Rates- Free
Address- 7 Roberts Road
Asheville, NC 28803
For more information, call 828-277-2FUN
Christmas at Hagley
Join in the celebration of Christmas featuring traditional music, shows, and displays. This year the event is based on the theme of “winter pastimes”. The displays will include winter pastimes method of holiday celebration and family entertainment.
Event Details
Dates- November 26 2010 - January 2, 2011
Venue - Wilmington, DE, New Castle County
Time- 9-30 a.m. to 4-30 p.m
Rates- Free for Hagley members.
Adults - $11.00
Students and senior citizens - $9.00
Children ages six to fourteen - $4.00
Children under six – Free
For more information, call (302) 658-2400
Smoky Mountain Christmas
Attend the Christmas event at Dollywood to witness the Smokies’ wonderful lighting displays along with several other shows. These shows seek to bring into fore the true meaning and original spirit of the festival. The event will also feature Santa’s Workshop and Parade of Lights.
Event Details
Dates- November 6, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Venue- Pigeon Forge, TN
Sevier County
For more information, call 1-800-365-5996
Winterfest of Lights
An award – winning top Christmas events in US, this one features around thousands of twinkling lights and hundreds of animated shows. With holiday music and rides, the event creates an ambience of total family entertainment. Here, you can take a ride through a wonderland on the Winterfest Express or watch the displays that includes the Twelve Days of Christmas and fairy tales. The vent will also feature live entertainment on some nights inside the tent. There are also food and gift shops inside the tent in the Winterfest Village. The festival also offers you the opportunity to get clicked with Santa until December 23.
Event Details
Dates- November 18, 2010 - January 2, 2011
Venue- Ocean City, MD
Worcester County
Time - Sunday - Thursday 5-30 pm - 9-30 pm
Friday & Saturday 5-30 pm -10-30 pm
Rates - $4.00 for those 10 years & older and FREE for those 9 years and younger
For more information, call (800) 626-2326
White Christmas
The walnut street theater in Philadelphia rings in a classic celebration to welcome the season of joy. A musical events featuring popular songs like, ‘How Deep is the Ocean?’ and ‘Blue Skies’, this one holds an appeal for people of all ages.
Event Details
Dates- November 18, 2010 - January 9, 2011
Venue- Walnut Street Theatre
Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia County
Hours of operation- Various Times and Dates
Rock City Gardens, Enchanted Garden of Lights
An award-winning Christmas celebration in USA, the Enchanted Garden of Lights in the Rock City creates a perfect ground of family entertainment. The event that features around 30 holiday scenes comes alive with a lighting extravaganza. This spectacular lighting show transforms the natural daytime of the garden into a fantasyland of night hours. Here, you can plan a visit with St. Nick and his elves, indulge in Sugar Plum Fairy Makeovers, enjoy gingerbread cookie decorating, and usher in full nighttime entertainment at the North Pole Adventure.
Event Details
Dates- November 19, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Venue- Lookout Mountain, GA
Walker County
Holiday of Lights
Be a part of the Wonderful drive – through light display and exhibit, this one is scheduled to focus on the theme of holiday season. There will be special family – oriented shows and displays based on themes like, Toyland, Candy Cane Lane, and San Diego County Fair. This one is a top choice among Christmas events in USA.
Event Details
Dates- November 25, 2010 - December 2, 2011
Venue- Del Mar Fairgrounds
Address- Del Mar, CA
San Diego County
Hours of Operation- Sunday to Thursday - 5-30 – 10 PM
Friday and Saturday - 5-30 – 11 PM
Closed three Mondays November 29, December 6 and December 13
Rates- $14.00 per car, up to 5 people $19.00 per vehicle, 6 or more people $49.00 per bus
For more information, call 858-755-1161
Top Christmas events in US offers an entire package of entertainment appealing to both young and adults.
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