10 Ways to Celebrate Christmas Magic in Phelps County

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10 Ways to Celebrate Christmas Magic in Phelps County
Originally published by the Phelps County Visitor’s Committee
Phelps County is filled with holiday cheer this season, offering families and visitors a wide variety of magical ways to celebrate. From dazzling light displays to community traditions, here are 10 ways to make the most of the holidays in Phelps County.
  1. See What’s New at McInturf’s Light Display
    Brad and Kathy McInturf’s home at 110 Nobes in Holdrege shines with over 80,000 lights and scenes featuring gingerbread houses, snowmen, Santa, and a nativity. This long-standing tradition, dating back to the 1970s, will be lit nightly from just before Thanksgiving through the second week of January.
  2. Enjoy Christmas Lights with the Let It Glow Competition
    The Holdrege Area Chamber of Commerce’s Let It Glow competition invites homeowners and businesses to compete for the best light display. View the map and vote on the Discover 37 app starting November 30 through December 31.
  3. Walk Through Two Winter Wonderlands
    • The YMCA lawn will transform into a magical Winter Wonderland with giant inflatable snowmen, reindeer, and more, open from December 1-31.
    • The Chamber’s Enchanted Winterland at the Phelps County Courthouse will debut on December 14 with a lighting ceremony and will feature dazzling lights, selfie stations, and inflatables, running through December 31.
  4. Experience a Horse-Drawn Wagon Ride
    Celebrate the season at Christmas on Commercial in Loomis on December 4 from 5-7 p.m., featuring horse-drawn wagon rides, photos with Santa, local treats, and festive activities.
  5. Watch Free Holiday Movies
    Enjoy festive classics on the big screen at the Holdrege Sun Theater, sponsored by local businesses. The lineup includes Polar Express, Elf, Christmas Vacation, and more, with showings from December 7-23.
  6. Be Inspired at the Christmas Holiday Home Tour
    The Phelps Memorial Service League’s Christmas Tour of Homes fundraiser takes place on December 8 from 1-4 p.m. Tour beautifully decorated homes filled with holiday spirit while supporting a great cause. Tickets are $20.
  7. Meet Live Reindeer at Winter Fest
    Holdrege Winter Fest on December 14 features live reindeer at the Enchanted Winterland Lighting Ceremony at 5:30 p.m., followed by the Parade of Lights at 7 p.m. Additional activities include Santa photos, a coloring contest, the Santa Sleigh 5K, and the Jingle Mingle with downtown open houses.
  8. Find the Perfect Gifts
    Local craft shows and boutiques make it easy to shop for unique gifts. Don’t forget the Holiday Stamping Program, where shoppers can earn entries to win cash prizes for supporting local businesses.
  9. Celebrate the Arts with Holiday Performances
    • Momentum Dance Academy’s Nutcracker Ballet at the Tassel Performing Arts Center on November 23.
    • Montreal Guitar Trio at the Tassel on December 12.
    • Ornament painting classes at the Holdrege Public Library on December 12.
  10. Ride the YMCA Polar Express
    Hop aboard the YMCA’s Polar Express (school bus) to tour Holdrege’s Christmas lights while listening to the Polar Express story. Warm up with hot cocoa and fire pits afterward. Rides run December 21-22 at 6, 7, and 8 p.m. Tickets required.
For a full guide to these events and more, visit the Phelps County Visitor’s Committee blog at https://www.visit37.com/10-ways-to-celebrate-christmas-magic-in-phelps-county
 

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