Best Holiday Events in the Midwest - Chosen by Midwesterners
Will you be spending the holiday season in the Midwest? Or maybe visiting the Midwest this Christmas season? Then check out these festive ways to celebrate Christmas and the holidays in our 12-state region—all recommended by Midwesterners themselves!
Iowa: the CP Holiday Train, North Iowa
Note: the exact stops and schedule vary by year
If you have the chance to go see the @CPHolidayTrain this month - do it! Our family loved it when the train came through North Iowa last year. #MidwestMondayChat #MWTravel #ThisIsIowa pic.twitter.com/h1icIr1KCz
— Val Plagge (@PlaggeVal) December 3, 2018
Illinois: storefront window displays, Chicago
And don't forget about all the awesome things to do in @ChooseChicago! @ChristmasCHI @Macys windows and @walnutroom, and @lincolnparkzoo lights! #MidwestMondayChat #Chicago #ChristmasCovered pic.twitter.com/nm8MilOcuH
— Dave & Angela (@DangTravelers) December 3, 2018
Indiana: The Christmas Story Exhibit, Hammond
The Christmas Story Exhibit at the Indiana Wecolme Center in Hammon Indiana is a must see.
— Bisa Myles (@mylestotravel) December 3, 2018
It's #MidwestMondayChat time! @OpenWideTheWrld
Guest Host Melissa @Momsandkeyboard. #alongthesouthshore #MWTravel #HammondIndiana
https://t.co/gX4QJsuLrX pic.twitter.com/WXgm16TbbY
Kansas: Christmas Tea, Abilene
The Christmas treats in @visitabilene at Victorian Inn B & B were amazing at the 8th annual Christmas Tea. #MidwestMondayChat #visitabileneks pic.twitter.com/dwxI2hEJAZ
— Sara Broers (@TravelWithSara) December 3, 2018
Minnesota: Bentleyville Tour of Lights, Duluth
#MidwestMondayChat One on my midwest bucket list in #Minnesota is the Bentleyville Tour of Lights in Duluth! Looks like a sea of festive lights! https://t.co/BjdGLk7Ubk @exploreminn #onlyinmn @OpenWideTheWrld pic.twitter.com/dPzmb7cXRe
— momsandkeyboard (@Momsandkeyboard) December 3, 2018
Missouri: WinterFest at Worlds of Fun, Kansas City
One of our most fun family holiday events has been WinterFest @worldsoffun in @VisitKC! I mean, can you beat Lucy singing Santa Baby?!! ❤️🎙️🎅🏼#midwestmondaychathttps://t.co/2ewv6QMVLn pic.twitter.com/tiahFZSiWF
— OpenWideTheWorld (@OpenWideTheWrld) December 3, 2018
Nebraska: Holiday Poinsettia Show, Omaha
Our favorite show of the year at Lauritzen Gardens in #Omaha is the Holiday Poinsettia Show. A Christmas tree made up of the holiday plant, miniature Omaha landmarks and the model railroad all dressed up for the season. #MidwestMondayChat #mwtravel pic.twitter.com/EwZxaA1tT2
— The Walking Tourists (@WalkingTourists) December 3, 2018
Ohio: Cincinnati Zoo’s Festival of Lights, Cincinnati
Cincinnati Zoo's Festival of Lights! https://t.co/tIP6MMMp86
— Phoebe (@milkwithno) December 4, 2018
Wisconsin: A Christmas Carol production, Milwaukee
And a big tradition we do every year is see @MilwaukeeRep ‘s A Christmas Carol at the @PabstTheater 😍😍 always my favorite play! And we’re seeing it next week (picture is a throwback of my dad & I 💖) #midwestmondaychat pic.twitter.com/oBamUllw0P
— Miranda Knudtson (@MirandaKnudtson) December 3, 2018
We’re still looking for holiday recommendations from Michigan, North Dakota and South Dakota!
Let us know if you have any great holiday events or shows in these Midwest states!
Not traveling this holiday season? Bring the world home to you, with:
→ 5 Festive World Holiday Cocktails
→ 5 More Festive World Holiday Cocktails
Or maybe some non-alcoholic winter fun:
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