LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — It's almost that time of year— chilly weather, hot chocolate, gift wrap and family meals.
With Christmas under a month away, the valley has a list full of fun activities you, your family or your friends can do this season.
Enchant Christmas
Travel through the world’s largest Christmas light maze, ice skate through the sparkly light trail and meet Santa Claus at Enchant Christmas.
Located at the Las Vegas ballpark, adventurous can enjoy the attraction from Nov. 22 through Dec 29.
You and your family can participate in theme nights while sipping on seasonal drinks.
Tickets start at $25, you can find more information here.
Tivoli Village Tree Lighting
Celebrate the spirit of the season with Tivoli Village's annual Tree Lighting Ceremony with Make-A-Wish Nevada.
The ceremony will take place on Nov. 27 from 5-8 p.m. at Tivoli Village (400 S Rampart Boulevard).
Enjoy a night of cheer with holiday shopping, festive dining, and live entertainment.
Tivoli Village said this year is extra meaningful as Make-A-Wish Nevada celebrates a special wish for Damian, a courageous 13-year-old diagnosed with leukemia. It's Damian's wish to have a puppy! And at the ceremony, he will be welcomed by his new Goldendoodle companion.
The Tree Lighting Ceremony is free and open to the public, so bring your friends and family!
Downtown Summerlin's Holiday Parade
Dance along to lively holiday music with Downtown Summerlin's Holiday Parade. Surrounded by dancers, snow and Santa, this parade runs along Park Centre Drive with nearly 80 local performers.
This free parade will be held every Friday and Saturday at 6 p.m. from Nov. 22 through Dec. 21.
For more information, visit this link.
Glittering Lights
Drive through the Las Vegas Motor Speedway for a spectacular holiday lights show. The 24-year-old attraction will bring joy to people in the valley starting Nov. 8 through Jan. 5.
The 2.5-mile course has more than five million lights and over 600 displays. New this year— each car gets a chance to scratch off a golden ticket with a long list of prizes.
A ticket for a car is $39, for more information here.
Mystic Falls Park
A 1994 classic holiday attraction is returning to Las Vegas at Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall.
Mystic Falls Park will showcase elaborate decor, more than 26,000 lights and a nine-minute laser light show.
You can enjoy the sights starting Nov. 27 through Jan. 1.
This attraction is free, you can learn more information here.
'Twas at the Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
Guests are invited into a world of holiday magic inspired by the classic poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas."
The display features a series of sentimental scenes celebrating the spirit of generosity, tradition and family bonds, bringing visitors back to cherished holiday memories.
The display is open to the public until Jan. 4. Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens is complimentary and open to the public 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
A Very Berry Christmas
Experience the magic of the holidays with Barry Manilow as he brings 'A Very Berry Christmas" to West Gate Las Vegas Resort & Casino.
You two weekends to celebrate with holiday tunes, dazzling visuals and a lot of festive spirit.
He will be performing on Dec. 5 through Dec. 7 and the following weekend on Dec. 12 through Dec. 14.
Tickets start at $55, for more information visit this link.
Rafting Tour with Santa
Cruise along the Colorado River with Santa and his helpers with Lake Mead Mohave Adventures "Rafting with Santa."
This yearly adventure will begin near Hoover Dam and tour the beauty of the Black Canyon.
The 12-mile journey will take place from Thursday, Dec. 12, through Sunday, Dec. 15 and from Wednesday, Dec. 18, through Sunday, Dec. 22.
For more information, visit this link.
Holiday Cactus Garden
The 31st annual Holiday Cactus Garden by Ethel M Chocolates returns once again and is full of twinkling lights, hot chocolate, and Santa sightings!
The holiday garden runs from Nov. 1 through Jan. 4, 2025, at their flagship location in Henderson located at 2 Cactus Garden Drive, Henderson, NV 89014.
Admission to the sparkling lights is $3 per person. Ethel M said all the proceeds will benefit local organizations, Three Square Food Bank and HELP of Southern Nevada.
There is no entry fee for ages two and under or 65+.
For more information, visit their website here.
City of North Las Vegas Tree Lighting
The City of North Las Vegas will be holding their 4th annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Liberty Park at City Hall. Attendees will be able to enjoy musical performances from local schools, visits from Santa Claus at 6 p.m., and a special reading of The Night Before Christmas by Mayor Pamela Goynes-Brown.
The festivities begin on Dec. 5, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Holidays at Town Square
Take the family to Town Square to catch a photo with Santa Claus and enjoy some snow! You can even bring your pup!
Photos with Santa are running from Nov. 17 through Dec. 20 by online reservation only, and you can bring your dog every Wednesday. The photo-ops turn to walk-ups only from Dec. 21 through Dec. 24.
Snow in the Square runs from Nov. 16 through Dec. 22.
For more information, visit the event website at the link here.
This is a growing list of activities. Check back with Channel 13 for more additions through the holiday season.