December 2017 Bucket List
Fun ways to celebrate the holidays this month in the U.S.
SOUTHEAST
ALABAMA
Christmas Lights Festival
Bring the family to the Christmas Lights Festival at the Montgomery Zoo. Visit with Santa and see the zoo transformed into a winter wonderland. See website for specific dates.
Christmas at the Falls | Celebrate the holidays with the family at Christmas at the Falls event at Noccalula Falls Park in Gadsden. Enjoy cookie decorating, petting zoo, visits with Santa, and more!
GEORGIA
Atlanta Christkindl Market | Visit Atlantic Station in Atlanta for this traditional German Christkindl Market. Enjoy food, drinks, and beautiful holiday gifts and decor. This event is open from November 24 until December 23.
The Snow Queen | Take the family to Serenbe Playhouse this month to see The Snow Queen. Come see the classic tale that inspired Disney’s Frozen.
SOUTHWEST
COLORADO
Santa’s Village at Chatfield Farms | Head to the Denver Botanic Gardens and see it decorated for the holidays. Enjoy seeing holiday lights, reindeer, and visits with Mr. and Mrs. Claus!
Zoo Lights | Visit the Denver Zoo this month and enjoy Santa, entertainment, animals and animal sculptures, and more. This event is open until December 31.
CALIFORNIA
Winter Holiday Festival | The L.A. Department of Recreation and Parks will host the Winter Holiday Festival on December 9–10 at Pershing Square. Enjoy visiting Santa, sledding, food, entertainment, and more.
WinterFest | Bring the family to WinterFest in San Francisco this month and enjoy ice skating, holiday shows, rides, and more!
MIDWEST
ILLINOIS
Chicago Christkindlmarket
Visit this Christmas Festival in Chicago now until December 24. Experience a wonderful German and European tradition and enjoy food, beverages, and beautiful gifts and specialty items.
The Walnut Room | Enjoy a meal at The Walnut Room this holiday season. Don’t miss the beautiful Christmas tree and delicious food.
MICHIGAN
Holiday Nights at Greenfield Village | Celebrate the holidays at Greenfield Village this month. Enjoy visits with Santa, ice skating, live musical performances, holiday cooking demonstrations, fireworks, horse-drawn wagon rides, and more!
The Rink | Visit downtown Detroit’s ice skating rink this month. Enjoy the surrounding holiday decorations, including the 60-foot tree and Christmas lights.
NORTHEAST
NEW YORK
Columbus Circle Holiday Market | Head to Central Park in New York City and enjoy the famous Columbus Circle Holiday Market this December. You’ll find goods of many kinds including home decor, jewelry, art, food, and more. Check it out now until December 24.
Winter Village at Bryant Park | Enjoy free ice skating, visits with Santa, and more this month at the Winter Village at Bryant Park in New York City.
MASSACHUSETTS
ZooLights | Bring the family to Stone Zoo in Boston for this fun holiday celebration. Enjoy beautiful lights, reindeer, and visits with Santa.
Winter Reimagined 2017 | Explore the gardens in Boston decorated with beautiful holiday lights and the Tower Hill filled with hand-made and nature-inspired ornaments, seasonal music, an igloo, and more!
NORTHWEST
WASHINGTON
Christmas Ship Festival | Enjoy the Christmas Ship Festival on both ship and shore this month until December 23. This Northweast tradition has been in place since 1949. Don’t miss this fun holiday event!
Jingle Bell Run | Sign-up the family for this 3-mile run on December 24 at Wright Park in Tacoma. Dress in your best holiday-themed costume for the costume contest.
OREGON
Hood River Holidays | Bring the family to downtown Hood River for the holiday parade on December 1. See this storybook downtown decorated with beautiful lights and decorations.
Christmas in the Garden | Don’t miss out on celebrating the holidays at the Oregon Garden this December in Portland. Enjoy ice skating, traditional German Christmas Market, holiday lights, food, beverages, and much more! This event is open until December 31.
