CULTURE + ENTERTAINMENT
CALLIE MEYER
The rest of the city has other holiday happenings, like Storybook Island's Christmas Nights of Light from 5:30-8:30 p.m., which Meyer dubs a “can’t miss.” “The whole park is covered in over 20 miles of lights, and there's music, train rides, the carousel, and visits from Santa Claus on select nights,” said Meyer. The event is also one of Storybook Island’s largest fundraising events for the season to ensure the attraction remains free during summer months. Christmas at the Chapel is also a beautiful tradition at the replica of the Borgund Stavkirke of Lærdal, Norway at 3788 Chapel Lane. Open on select dates in December, watch as the unique architecture comes alive with lights in the woods. The city also offers a wide variety of food, drinks, and entertainment to enjoy during the holiday season. Catch a showing of It’s a Wonderful Life at the Elks Theatre downtown on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. “Popcorn from the Elks Theatre is a bucket list item all on its own,” said Meyer.
“THERE’S A FEELING YOU GET WHEN THE SNOW IS FALLING, DOWNTOWN IS GLOWING WITH TWINKLING LIGHTS, AND THE HILLS ARE COVERED IN WHITE WHERE YOU KNOW YOU’RE GOING TO FEEL NOSTALGIC FOR THE MOMENT YOU’RE IN.”
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