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Experience the holiday magic in the famous Santa’s Enchanted Forest in Miami. You can expect more than 100 rides, performances, dazzling holiday lights, delicious treats, and some quality Santa time.

The carnival rides for the entire family such as Flying Submarine, Haunted Mansion, Merry Go Round, Monkey Maze Mirrors in the carnival area will make you hungry. Take a break, grab a bite on one of the 50 food vendors offering holiday specialties.

Don’t miss holiday display and interactive kid games in Santa’s Enchanted Forest. Watch the magicians shows and complete the day with some interesting activities!

Find out more about Miami in our Travel guide. If you need a place to stay, our list of Best family hotels in Miami can serve as a starting point.

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Take a walk through the magical place in Christmas Garden in Berlin and became a part of the fairytale. From November to January, a Botanical Garden in Berlin lits up with the holiday decor and artistic lights exhibits.

The route is two kilometers long with more than a million lights and plenty of light sculptures.

Your children will love the Christmas 3D light figures across the Christmas Garden in Berlin and the 300 meters long ice rink. If you get tired or you can heat up with a cup of warm beverage and bites of delicious food.

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Magical Winter Lights is a lantern festival, the biggest holiday festival in Houston, Texas, and the greatest of its kind in the US. Lantern attractions include the Kingdom, ice, and Houston-themed setups.

There are numerous lantern sets in several themed sections, as well as the Christmas village and entertaining Dyno zone. Christmas village is a place where you can refresh, eat delicious food, and enjoy a delightful holiday atmosphere.

Magical Winter Lights includes carnival rides in Disney theme, Chinese arts&crafts section as well as entertaining cultural performances.

Luckily, the festival lasts for more than 50 days, so you will have time to explore every inch of it.

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Are you ready for a family adventure called Christmas in the Tierpark in Berlin, Germany? During the holiday season, Europe’s largest zoo lits up for Christmas lights and sculptures, creating magical wonderland on 160 hectares.

During the walk, you will notice bright stars around the trees, roof installation, and more than 30 light sculptures.

The Christmas in the Tierpark is the second-largest event of its kind in Germany. For the light show, the Friedrichsfelde Palace gets its festive decoration.

The Tierpark light show in nature is a great way to explore the zoo and enjoy the holidays!

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If you are in the mood for magical holiday wonderland, don’t miss the Sugar Land Holiday Lights outside of Houston, Texas. The Constellation Field becomes home to more than 3 million lights in marvelous setups, Santa Claus, and many attractions.

The Sugar Land Holiday Lights is the best holiday festival in Houston and further. On eight themed areas, you can find delicious food, enjoy the magical lights shows and holiday movies watch shows.

Of course, Santa will have its appearance and this holiday festival is open every weekend for more than a month.

If you are visiting Texas for the first time, make sure to check our Texas Travel Guide. For more fascinating places to visit, check our Destination section.

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Across Germany, there are many Christmas markets, but the Christmas market in Stuttgart is one of the biggest and prettiest one. It features stunning Christmas decoration on the roof of more than 300 stails, alongside light sculptures and Christmas trees.

The Christmas market in Stuttgart takes place on several locations, and you can enjoy a charming Finnish Christmas village on the Karlsplatz with unusual delicacies and antique market offers.

Go shopping for souvenirs, warm up with the hot mulled vine or chocolate while listening to Christmas in some of the most beautiful German cities. There is also an ice rink and interesting rides for children.

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Blossoms of Light & Zoo Lights is an annual event by Denver Botanic Gardens. The event features a colorful display of street art.

This year’s Blossoms of Light & Zoo Lights will have an interactive LED display to enhance the Christmas festive atmosphere.

During the event, York Street in Denver becomes lit with the Christmas colors and provides a stunning visual experience for all visitors.

Book the tickets as soon as possible, and boost your Christmas mood with this illuminating event!

If you are planning a trip to Denver, learn more about this city in our travel guide. Find where to stay with our best family hotels list!

Amsterdam Light Festival is the time when this city becomes brighter and illuminated with light masterpieces. The Light Festival features lit-up installations by artists, designers, and architects spread around the canal ring.

Each year, the light installations contribute to the mesmerizing Christmas atmosphere in the city. You can explore the luminosity in the city by taking cruises or by a simple walk or bike-ride.

The glowing city during Amsterdam Light Festival is attracting more and more visitors each year, so make sure to book your accommodation and flights on time.

Have you checked our Amsterdam City Guide? Find out more about Places to stay and Things to see in Amsterdam.

Ethel M Chocolate Light the Night Spectacular is a month-long event in Las Vegan that celebrates the holiday season.

The three acres of spectacular Cactus Garden gets its Christmas decoration with almost a million lights spread across 300 plant species.

The unique landscape tour includes a chocolate factory tour with a delicious chocolate tasting. The factory tour combines choirs singing Christmas carols and Santa Claus.

Ethel M Chocolate Light the Night Spectacular is free and open up to 10 PM.

If you are traveling to Las Vegas, make sure to book the place on time. We prepared a list of Best family hotel and Family Travel guide to help you make the best memories in Las Vegas!

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The Festival of Trees is the most charming exhibit held in this part of the States. During four days you can enjoy beautifully decorated Christmas trees that lift the festive spirits.

The auction as one of the main events on the Festival of Trees is a fundraising event for the Primary Children’s Hospital and therefore, promotes the real spirit of Christmas.

Stunning Christmas decorations with gingerbread houses, wreaths and quilts transform the place into the real holiday Magicland.

Enjoy you are planning to visit this festival, take a short ride to Salt Lake City. You can check our Trave guide to learn more about this city. If you need a place to stay, pick one of the Best family hotels in Salt Lake City.

Lighting at Rockefeller Center represents the official start of the most wonderful time of the year – the holiday season.

The large tree lighting ceremony always includes musical shows of the stars with their holiday albums. The entrance is free and the event has a worldwide live stream with millions of visitors and viewers every year.

Lighting at Rockefeller Center is the brightest spectacle of the year, and the best way to experience it is to see it in person.

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The Balboa Park December Nights in San Diego, CA, is the nation’s premier holiday festival, which brings together friends and family in a holiday, joyful atmosphere.

During this Christmas festival, you can enjoy food and various attractions in the park, including complimentary admission to Balboa Park museums in the afternoon.

The wonderful festive decor includes Christmas lights, trees, museums towers, and more. People love Balboa Park December Nights because of the theater performances and kids play too.

It is a nice way to start the holiday season with delightful food, dance, music, Christmas lights, and free museums!

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The Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta is the most impressive holiday parade in the southeast. It features floats, giant helium balloons, and marching bands and transforms the streets into the Santa Claus Land.

There are two delightful breakfast events on the morning of the Children’s Christmas Parade – Breakfast with Santa and Smiles of the Season Breakfast. For these events, you have to book the seats in advance. The parade opens the holiday season in Atlanta and is an enjoyable way to celebrate the beginning of the most wonderful time of the year. It is part of the tradition of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

If you are planning a trip to Atlanta, make sure to book one of the Best family hotels! Check our Travel guide to find out about all the interesting places in Atlanta.

Join Nashville’s signature event, the Nashville Christmas Parade. Opening the Christmas season, the parade supports the excellent community work of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, one of the leading hospitals in the US.

The award-winning Nashville Christmas Parade dates back to 1927 and receives over 100,000 attendees. It’s free to the public, with VIP packages available.

Check out our Nashville travel guide, and our list of family hotel recommendations. A recommended hotel close to the action, and perfect for families as well as couples is The Westin Nashville.

The traditional San Diego Bay Parade of Lights is the lavish boat spectacle, entertaining families for 48 years. This legendary event lasts for two consecutive Sundays in December and is one of the most iconic events in the region attracting more than 100,000 people and 80 decorated boats.

The spectacular boat show dazzles and entertains crowded shores by people of all ages. Boat owners compete to have the most beautiful and authentic decoration and each year gets more creative.

There are a few places in the city from you can have the view on the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights. Those include Seaport Village, Harbor Island, Shelter Island, and the pier at Cesar Chavez Park.

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Tomball German Festival Christmas Market outside of Houston is a European-market style three-day even in the heart of Texas. Music stages, Christmas atmosphere, food, mulled wine, and performers are excellent holiday experiences for the whole family.

Your children will love the petting zoo, and you can find great souvenirs on the arts and crafts section. What makes the Tomball German Festival Christmas Market stand out is a unique atmosphere and great organization.

You don’t have to travel across the ocean for a well-known German Christmas atmosphere, go to Texas instead!

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Holiday Sing-Along at Walt Disney Concert Hall is a beautiful tradition in Los Angeles that gathers families and connects them with the well-known song lyrics.

Traditional Christmas carols get a modern twist with new arrangements and special surprises. So, the Holiday Sing-Along at Walt Disney Concert Hall features a stunning holiday atmosphere and is a joyful family event.

If you find yourself in LA around the holidays, make sure to attend this event and start the holiday season in the best way.

While you are there, don’t forget to go sightseeing. You can find more information about LA in our Travel guide and list of Best Family Hotels.

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Discover a true Winter Paradise at Het Amsterdamse Winterparadijs at the RAI Amsterdam complex. It’s an indoor and outdoor event for the whole family – the Ultimate Winter Experience. There is Ice Skating, Tubeslides, a happy Snowman and Ice Princess, a Snowplay area, a Winter Theatre, a Music Stage, Apres-Ski, Tube Jump, Curling, and Ice Racing. It’s a must-see event if you’re in Amsterdam.

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Florida Citrus Parade is a traditional event in Florida and takes place a day before New Years Day. It features marching bands from high schools all around the country, as well as Universities from the Citrus Bowl league.

It is one of the largest sports parades in the USA and has a signature look – floats have citrus decoration with oranges, grapefruits, and tangerines. Some of the parade participants are local celebrities and characters from theme parks such as Universal Studios and Walt Disney World.

Florida Citrus Parade is a fun way to start a celebration of the New Year.

If you are traveling to Florida for the parade, make sure to find a suitable place on time. You can check our list of Best family hotels and our Travel guide for more exciting things to see and do in Orlando.