Las Vegas Sparkles this Holiday Season with Dazzling Displays, Festive Attractions and Seasonal Favorites
During the holidays, Las Vegas shines with brilliant lights, vibrant décor, new holiday attractions and returning seasonal favorites, all set against the city’s mild winter weather.
DAZZLING DISPLAYS
Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens presents “All Aboard the Holiday Bells and Whistles,” a complimentary display available 24/7 through Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. The whimsical train-inspired journey will transform the conservatory into a sparkling wonderland with festive décor, delicious treats baked by Bellagio’s pastry chefs and the debut of the Garden Table’s holiday dining experience.
TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition’s iconic Grand Staircase at Luxor Hotel and Casino will be adorned with elegant holiday décor now through Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. Visitors can capture the spirit of the season with a photo on the full-scale replica of Titanic’s original staircase.
Fashion Show Las Vegas will celebrate the most wonderful time of year with events including the Road Trip: North Pole pop-up through Monday, Dec. 29; Photos with Santa through Wednesday, Dec. 24; and the Gift and Be Merry Holiday Promotion through Wednesday, Dec. 24.
Mystic Falls Park at Sam’s Town Hotel and Gambling Town will feature elaborate décor, more than 26,000 points of light, and a captivating nine-minute holiday laser light show through Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.
ARIA Resort & Casino will reimagine its lobby into a cozy ski chalet from through Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, complete with glimmering snowflakes, rustic lodge décor and a larger-than-life gondola, perfect for photo moments.
HOLIDAY EXPERIENCES
Oasis Ice Rink at Fontainebleau Las Vegas returns to transform the resort’s third-floor pool deck into the largest real ice-skating rink experience on the Strip, open nightly through Saturday, Dec. 20. The holiday village on ice will include firepit rentals, photo moments, holiday cabanas, lite bites and cocktails, and festive movie showings rink-side.
The 32nd Annual Holiday Cactus Garden Lights at Ethel M Chocolates returns with over 1 million dazzling lights, visits with Santa Claus, falling snow, holiday movie nights, hot chocolate and more, now through Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026.
Glittering Lights, Las Vegas’ largest holiday drive-thru light show, will celebrate its 25th anniversary at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway now through Sunday, Jan 4, 2026. This family-friendly experience features millions of lights and over 500 animated displays.
Enchant, the world’s largest Christmas light maze, returns to the Las Vegas Ballpark through Monday, Dec. 29 with dazzling light displays, festive treats, sparkling ice skating, entertainment and more.
Cowboy Christmas will bring live talk-show-style entertainment, over 375 exhibitors and interactive elements for rodeo fans to the Las Vegas Convention Center from Thursday, Dec. 4 through Monday, Dec. 15. The Cowboy Christmas Village presented by Clint Orms will feature a festive area, custom 12-foot Christmas tree, daily appearances by Santa Claus and more.
The Las Vegas South Premium Outlets will offer a magical lineup of holiday favorites including special visits from Santa, hot cocoa with Mrs. Claus, and snow-themed characters available for festive photo moments on Saturday, Dec. 6; Saturday, Dec. 13; and Saturday, Dec. 20.
Legacy Club at Circa Resort & Casino will host an Ugly Sweater Party with SPTLGHT Entertainment on Saturday, Dec. 20. This complimentary admission event will feature an Ugly Sweater Contest, with the winner receiving two tickets to Legacy Club’s final event of the year, Countdown in the Clouds. Live music and specialty cocktails will be available.
Shark Reef Aquarium: Santa in the Shipwreck returns to Mandalay Bay Resort & Casinofrom Saturday, Dec. 20 to Wednesday, Dec. 24.With each paid admission, children 12 and under receive a complimentary photograph with Santa Claus during afternoon hours. Jolly St. Nick will also have a little help this year from Santa Jaws, who will happily swim by throughout the day.
GlowFest will transform more than 200,000 square feet near the SAHARA Las Vegas Monorail Station into a radiant world of art, light, culture, taste and storytelling from Saturday, Dec. 20 through Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. Programming includes visits with Santa, live Christmas carolers and New Year’s cosplay performances.
SEASONAL SIPS AND SPECIALTY MENUS
Across MGM Resorts International properties, guests are invited to celebrate the holiday season with exclusive food and beverage offerings from festive prix fixe menus to seasonal dishes and limited-time culinary creations.
Ski Lodge is going off the rails with a Heavy Metal Holidays takeover, now open for the holidays. The halls of the cozy hideout tucked away in The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will be decked in red, black and total chaos. Think Alpine après-ski meets Slayer concert with a seasonal menu of cocktails.
Doberman Drawing Room in the Las Vegas Arts District is ushering in the holiday season with “Deck the Halls at Doberman” featuring elegant décor, holiday-inspired cocktails like the Polar Espress-o, and a series of festive weekly events running now through Sunday, Dec. 28.
The Sand Dol-la-la-la-lar Lounge has transformed into a winter wonderland now through Wednesday, Dec 31. Back for its sixth year, the beloved holiday pop-up promises nostalgic charm, imaginative cocktails, nightly entertainment, and kitschy and over-the-top décor.
Flanker Kitchen + Sports Bar inside The Shoppes at Mandalay Place will return its beloved holiday speakeasy “A Christmas Parlor” on Wednesday, Nov. 26. Following last year’s debut, guests can once again step into a festive wonderland filled with twinkling lights, themed cocktails, seasonal small plates, and sweet treats like tableside s’mores and Santa’s cookies.
Rouge Room, the lavish Parisian cocktail lounge at Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa,transports guests on two wintry escapes with its Aspen Ski Lodge Experience and Winter Wonderland running through Sunday, Dec. 28. The indoor space will feature verdant Christmas trees, garlands, and wreaths decked with shimmering lights. Rouge will also offer a limited-time menu of yuletide beverages, with options including the Clausmopolitan and the Reindeer Games.
The Chandelier at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will transform into a dazzling winter escape through Wednesday, Dec. 31 with its debut of ’Tis the Season, an enchanting holiday pop-up with holiday hues, starry lights, glowing trees, festive garland, sparkling electric votive candles, fluffy chair pelts, glittering snowflakes and more.
Wax Rabbit at Durango Casino & Resort will feature Christmas décor and a specialty cocktail menu from Monday, Dec. 1 through Saturday, Dec. 27.
Bel-Aire Lounge at Durango Casino & Resort will become a winter wonderland for guests with sparkling décor, seasonal flair, and a special menu of festive cocktails throughout the month of December.
Wynn Las Vegas’ master mixologist Mariena Mercer Boarini will showcase her signature cocktail creations from Monday, Dec. 1 through Wednesday, Dec. 31, including a Winter Wonderland Coquito at Casa Playa, Yuletide Mulled Wine at PISCES Bar & Seafare, and Hot Chocolate Bombs at The Cocktail Collection.
Palms Casino Resort invites guests to step into a pop-up bar experience with the debut of Santa’s Saloon, open select nights through Sunday, Dec. 28. Equal parts Western saloon, adult holiday party and theatrical spectacle, this immersive experience is packed with over-the-top décor, signature cocktails, outrageous performances and festive food.
Easy’s Cocktail Lounge, the sultry speakeasy hidden within Proper Eats Food Hall at ARIA Resort & Casino, celebrates the holidays with “Miracle on Easy’s Street” from Monday, Dec. 15 through Wednesday, Dec. 31 with floor to ceiling with ornaments, lights, garlands and wreaths. A menu of vibrant, festive libations like the Naughty Gingerbread and the Dasher, Dancer & Prancer and a calendar of holiday events will also be available.
Wynn Las Vegas will celebrate Christmas with curated à la carte and prix fixe menus on Thursday, Dec. 25 at Allegro, Jardin, PISCES Bar & Seafare, Sinatra, SW Steakhouse,Tableau and Terrace Pointe Café.
FESTIVE ENTERTAINMENT
“Magic Mike Live: Holiday Remix” at SAHARA Las Vegas through Saturday, Jan. 3.
Mariah Carey “Christmastime in Las Vegas” at Dolby Live at Park MGM Las VegasWednesday, Nov. 26 through Saturday, Dec. 13.
Tournament of Kings “’Twas the Knight” at Excalibur Hotel and Casino through Thursday, Dec. 25.
Barry Manilow “A Very Barry Christmas” at International Theater at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino Thursday, Dec. 4 through Saturday, Dec. 6 and Thursday, Dec. 11 through Saturday, Dec. 13.
Lindsey Stirling at The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 10, Friday, Dec. 12 and Saturday, Dec. 13.
FANTASY: The Strip’s Sexiest Tease “12 Days of FANTASY” at Luxor Hotel and CasinoSunday, Dec. 14 through Thursday, Dec. 25.
A Peter White Christmas with Mindi Abair and Vincent Ingala at Chrome Showroom at Santa Fe Station on Saturday, Dec. 20.
Leona Lewis “A Starry Night” at Voltaire at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas now through Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026.
