The most beautiful time together with your dear ones is around the corner. Christmas and New Year offer an ideal opportunity to make unforgettable memories on this festive getaway.
There is no shortage of incredible places to visit in the United States in the winter for families in search of the best family vacations during Christmas.
Let’s explore the best Christmas family events across the country. If you imagine yourself meeting with Santa, strolling through the Christmas markets, or making wonderful crafts with your families and your loved ones, we have collected everything here. Don’t wait! Start planning your magical holiday tour right now!
1. Santa’s At The Pebble House
There will be a singing of the Christmas favorite, “Santa’s at the Pebble House,” and it will happen at the Port Washington, Wisconsin, Pebble House, which serves as the town’s Visitors Center. This is usually a celebration that occurs at fixed times during the holiday season, preferably in the last two months of the year.
For 2024, Santa will appear on December 13th and December 20th, at different times during the day.
The event’s main focus is to spread holiday cheer by providing a fun atmosphere for kids. They can meet Santa, enjoy treats like cookies and drinks, and drop off letters to Santa in the mailbox. You can also enjoy the holiday celebrations with community caroling and extended store hours.
2. Jingle and Mingle
The Jingle & Mingle is a festive holiday event occurring in downtown Port Washington, Wisconsin. It happens every Friday during the Christmas season, including the 29th of November and the 6th, 13th, and 20th of December in the year 2024. The event takes place from 4 PM to 7 PM and brings back the holiday vibe.
This is the best Christmas getaways for families where they can enjoy festive activities like caroling along the downtown streets, late-night shopping with local businesses, and creating DIY Christmas gifts. Families can also enjoy holiday-themed cocktails through the “Christmas Holiday Express”
Santa will also be available for the visits at the Pebble House most of these Fridays. So make sure to be there on time and let your kids enjoy the most anticipated event of the year.
3. Christmas Craft Party
The Christmas Craft Party is celebrated annually in December at Halo Artisan Skin Care in Port Washington. It is one of the many parties that may be arranged on the Fridays before the Christmas season arrives.
The opportunity for the participants to make and mold various gifts includes aromatic creams, roll-on perfumes, car gemstone air fresheners, message-in-jar candles, and herbal handcrafted bath salts, among others. The activities all give an exclusive crafting area and are perfect for holiday presents or for surprising oneself!
This event is a real gem because of the free cup of hot cocoa and snacks served there, which makes it warm and cheerful. Do avail yourself of this wonderful chance and spread this memorable occasion with your families.
4. SantaCon 2024
Santa Claus Convention, or SantaCon 2024, is an event dedicated to a fun atmosphere aimed at making people happy.
People are expected to adorn what they would call Christmas costumes, such as dressing like Santa Claus, anything with the feel of a holiday, or any kind of creativity, as they converge to have a joyful moment.
This event may include bar crawls, group photos, and various others. It does not encourage or provoke political debate and ambition but seeks to bring communities together as well as help raise funds for charitable causes.
The SantaCon is scheduled for Saturday, December 14th, with different events taking place in New York City and Seattle. This event makes it a unique and festive way to enjoy xmas family vacations.
5. Winter Wonderland San Diego 2024
One of the dazzling events of Christmas is the Winter Wonderland San Diego 2024, which will run from November 15th–January 5th, 2025, at Belmont Park. The event transforms the venue into a lively festive atmosphere through decoration and lighting, plus it will be arranging activities for people of all ages to engage in for the holiday season.
Besides stunning displays, families can also enjoy thrilling rides such as the Giant Dipper roller coaster, which is decked additionally for the holiday. There will also be other activities such as killer games, scrapbooking, fun, and creative holiday-specific projects, and yes, the traditional reindeer meet and greet with Santa for all the kids who want to tell him their holiday wishes.
6. S’mores with Santa
Even though S’more is a simple and sweet evening snack, it can become the highlight of kids’ Christmas season. The thought of getting acquainted with Santa and baking sweet treats at the same time is truly magical.
This is the magical Christmas event where Santa takes children to his annual visit to sit on Santa’s lap as he indulges them in their sweetest holiday wishes.
The event is going to take place at Port Washington on December 19th from 5 p.m. to 8 pm.
The primary focus of this event is to create a happy, comfortable environment for kids and their families to meet Santa where they discuss with him what they want for Christmas and enjoy the fun and warmth at the traditional campfire or fire pit. It is a great way to enjoy your Christmas family vacations without missing out on anything.
Final Thoughts
The family vacations during Christmas are one of the best experiences to have in life, and nothing is better than every family attending these fun and playful events with their kids. That means it is time to pack your bags and book your flights for these delightful celebrations and snacks from Santa.
Happy Christmas!
