Christmas in Vegas - Festive Things to Do in Las Vegas for the Holidays
Ice Rink at Cosmopolitan Las Vegas
Christmas things to do in Las Vegas
Looking for fun things to do and see in Las Vegas this holiday season? From ice skating, to holiday lights, festive events and shows, parties, boozy popups and more, there are so many ways to celebrate Christmas in Vegas!
The Vegas Strip is already a glittery destination filled with endless entertainment and shows, but when the holidays come around, this desert landscape transforms itself into a festive, wintery wonderland. Planning to spend Christmas in Las Vegas? Here are fun and festive things to do in Las Vegas during the holidays!
Christmas tree in downtown Summerlin
Christmas things to do in Las Vegas: holiday lights, decor, & attractions
Las Vegas is known for its everyday beautiful decor, and the holiday season is no different! So if you’re looking to get into the holiday spirit by visiting some festive displays, Christmas trees, & more, here are some places you should check out!
Christmas trees & holiday displays in Las Vegas:
Bellagio Holiday Conservatory Display
Christmas Tree at the Waterfall Atrium in The Palazzo
Christmas tree and holiday decor in Winter PARQ at LINQ Promenade
Holiday decor at The Aria
Holiday Magic at The LINQ Promenade
Wynn’s Winter Wonderland display at The Atrium in Wynn Las Vegas
Winter Wonderland at Fashion Show Las Vegas
Christmas trees in Downtown Summerlin (Located at the Lawn facing The Rink and on Park Center Drive)
Festive holiday decor in The District at Green Valley Ranch
Christmas tree at Lake Las Vegas
Ethel M Chocolates Holiday Cactus Garden
The Ethel M Chocolate Factory not only makes the most delicious gourmet chocolates, they’re also home to the largest botanical cactus garden in Nevada! Every year during the holiday season, the three-acre garden gets decorated with over a million twinkling Christmas lights. Guests can take a leisurely stroll through the glittering holiday lights, sip on their famous hot chocolate, shop some of their delicious sweet treats, and take photos with Santa. The holiday garden runs nightly from November 5th until January 1st (5pm to 10pm). Tickets to enter are $1 and will be donated to Help of Southern Nevada and Three Square Food Bank.
Lights at The LINQ
Starting November 1st, the LINQ Promenade will feature a free light and music show which will incorporate The High Roller Observation Wheel, the LINQ Fountains, and The Cake Topper above Sprinkles Cupcakes. The show will feature dazzling illuminated holiday lights that are synchronized to popular Christmas music. The light show runs every hour on the half hour from 6:30pm to 10:30pm. A 5:30pm time slot will be added starting November 20th.
Winter Parq
The Winter Parq holiday show takes place nightly in the Linq Promenade from November 25th to December 30th and features live holiday performers, snowfall, and a 30-foot Christmas tree.
Enchant Christmas
Enchant Christmas is a winter wonderland experience filled with holiday lights, decor, and more! Wander through their immersive light maze and pose for festive photo ops, shop their Christmas market-inspired Village, glide through the Enchanted Forest glittering lights ice skating trail, or take a photo with Santa! Located at the Las Vegas Ballpark from November 25th to January 1st.
Magical Forest at Opportunity Village
The Magical Forest is a winter wonderland experience filled with festive lights, rides, food, and holiday cheer! Proceeds go towards programs and services for over 3,000 people with disabilities at Opportunity Village. Runs from November 25th to December 31st.
Snow Carnival at M Resort
The Snow Carnival at the M Resort is fun for the whole family! This winter-themed attraction features real snow flurries, snowman building, a snow slide, candy cane forest, and more! Open from November 23rd to January 8th 2023.
Glittering Lights
Glittering lights is a drive-through Christmas lights experience. Hop in the car and drive through 5 million twinkling holiday lights while also supporting charities and the local community through donations and ticket proceeds. Located at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and runs from November 10th to January 8th.
Holidays at Town Square Las Vegas
Wander through the Town Square’s twinkling holiday decor, watch snow flurries fall nightly, or snap photos with Santa. Runs from November 19th to December 24th. Reservations are required (walk-ins allowed 22nd - 24th).
Downtown Summerlin Holiday Parade
The Downtown Summerlin Holiday Parade marches fills the streets with holiday cheer through their spectacle of festive music, decorative floats, snowflake princesses and princes, dancers, toy soldiers, nutcrackers, drummers, dancers, and more! Runs from November 19th to December 17th.
Henderson WinterFest
Henderson celebrates the holidays with their seasonal Winterfest tradition. The experience includes family-friendly activities, holiday entertainment, live music, food, drinks, and more! Located on Water Street in downtown Henderson. Tree lighting is scheduled at 6pm on December 1st and the parade starts on December 2nd at 7pm.
The holiday experience at The Park Vegas
The Park is an entertainment and dining district located between T-Mobile Arena, Park MGM and New York-New York Resorts. Every Christmas season they bring holiday cheer to the Strip. Carolers sing as you stroll down the street and lead you to pop-up dining experiences and live entertainment. Runs from 4pm to 8pm every Friday through Sunday in December from, and a few select dates in between.
The Bellagio fountains
The famous Bellagio fountains put on a spectacular festive water show choreographed to popular Christmas songs like “Santa Baby” and “Carol of the Bells”.
The Rock Rink - Downtown Summerlin
Christmas things to do in Las Vegas: ice skating
Did you know that Las Vegas has outdoor ice skating rinks? Vegas may be a desert, but they sure know how to get into the Christmas spirit! If you love to skate during the winter, you’re in luck, here’s a few places where you can ice skate in Las Vegas during the holidays!
The Ice Rink at Cosmopolitan
When the holiday season comes around, The Cosmopolitan freezes their Boulevard Pool and turns it into an ice skating rink. Here you can skate atop the Cosmopolitan as snow falls down from above for the ultimate Christmas ice skating experience! Enjoy beautiful Strip views, holiday movies, festive cocktails, and more!
Rock Rink at Downtown Summerlin
Downtown Summerlin loves to get festive for the holidays! From November 11th until January 16th you can skate their 8,000 square foot (100% real) ice rink. Soak in the holiday spirit as you glide beneath the stars surrounded by festive music and huge 40-foot Christmas tree!
Ice Skating Trail at Enchant Christmas
The ice skating trail at Enchant Christmas is an immersive ice skating experience where you can glide through trails of glittering holiday lights!
Christmas things to do in Las Vegas: holiday pop-ups & parties
Las Vegas is no stranger to the entertainment business, so when it comes to the holiday season, they know how to have a holly jolly good time! Here are some fun and festive holiday pop ups in Vegas!
Miracle on Spring Mountain at The Sand Dollar Lounge
Miracle is a nostalgic, Christmas-themed pop-up cocktail bar that serves holiday cocktails in a festive setting. Enjoy the over-the-top traditional festive decor and sip on creative holiday-inspired cocktails! Runs from 2pm to 4am November 21st until December 31st.
Bad Elf at Shady Grove Lounge
The iconic Airstream is decked out in festive garland, snow-covered Christmas trees, elves, presents, and Santa with his reindeer on the roof. Inside you’ll find string lights, wrapped presents, ornaments, and elves hanging from the ceiling. Enjoy holiday-inspired cocktails, festive photo ops, and fun weekly promotions. Runs from November 4th to January 2nd 2023.
Winter at The Terrace - Green Valley Ranch Casino
Get into the holiday spirit this season with the Winter at the Terrace outdoor lounge. Enjoy holiday drinks and bites, cozy heated igloos, fire pits, twinkling lights, snowflakes, and more!
Merry Crimson - Red Rock Casino
The festive indoor and outdoor poolside lounge at Red Rock Casino is transformed into a holly jolly experience for the holidays. Enjoy holiday cocktails, live DJ-spun music, festive photo ops, heated igloos, spiked hot cocoa, and more!
Christmas things to do in Las Vegas: see a holiday show
Vegas knows how to put on a show, especially during Christmas time! Here are some festive holiday shows in Las Vegas that you should check out!
The Nutcracker
Nevada Ballet Theatre presents The Nutcracker in Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center. Get ready to be whisked away to a magical winter wonderland filled of sugar plum fairies, an army of nutcrackers, waltzing flowers, the infamous Mouse King, and a live orchestra. Runs from December 9th to the 24th.
The Immersive Nutcracker Experience
The producers of The Immersive Van Gogh experience have come together for the ultimate holiday experience! The Immersive Nutcracker is a magical experience filled with immersive projections, magical special effects, photo ops, and more!
Winter in Vegas is a magical time for visitors! There are so many festive things to do and see, from Christmas trees and shows, to holiday lights and pop ups, you’ll have a holly jolly time spending Christmas in Las Vegas!
