If you find yourself on the Las Vegas Strip for Christmas, there are tons of things to keep you in the holiday spirit. Starting at the Bellagio, and their Conservatory & Botanical Gardens Holiday Display. Guests are invited to immerse themselves in the nostalgic magic of the season with this year’s holiday display, ‘Twas. Inspired by the classic poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” by Clement Clarke Moore.
The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace have been transformed with holiday decor through Sunday, January 5th 2025. Guests can enjoy custom installations, including the 35-foot Christmas tree in the Festival Court, designed by Trogolo. The Fortuna Terrace, at the main entrance from the casino, will feature LED-lit garlands spanning the columns, each adorned with an 8-foot Roman shield accent. The Goddess Fortuna will wear a red and gold holiday sash, finished with a custom clasp and holiday motif, complemented by gold roping, tassels, and a golden laurel wreath.
The Ice Rink at The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas is next up on our countdown of special holiday activities on the Las Vegas Strip. The Cosmo will bring 4,200 square feet of real ice to the resort’s rooftop Boulevard Pool. The rink will be open from Thursday, 28 November through Sunday, 12 January, and the attraction will feature open-air fire pits, charming décor, a menu of seasonal bites and beverages and special events.
The spirit of the season is sweeping through Fontainebleau Las Vegas as the luxury resort and casino unveils its first-ever, resort-wide ‘Winter Wonderland Presented by Fontainebleau Rewards’ transformation. The Oasis Ice Rink at Fontainebleau, the largest real ice rink on the Strip, will open on Wednesday, November 27th and run through Sunday, January 5th. Oasis Ice Rink is comprised of two rinks spanning nearly 8,000-square-feet, allowing for both public skating and private group holiday events.
Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay is at the very south end of the Las Vegas Strip, but it will welcome a special guest from the North Pole with the annual Santa in the Shipwreck. With each paid admission, children 12 and under receive a complimentary photograph with Santa Claus. Jolly St. Nick will also have a little help this year from a rather large and toothy holiday helper – Santa Jaws. Guests can take their photos with Santa from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday in December leading up to Christmas, as well as on Monday, December 23rd and Tuesday, December 24th.
Finally, Wynn Las Vegas will present a roster of Christmas dining specials for guests this holiday season. Guests celebrating Christmas on the Las Vegas Strip at the Wynn can experience a variety of à la carte and prix-fixe menus throughout the resort on Christmas Day only, including options at Allegro, Casa Playa, Delilah, Jardin, Safta 1964, Sinatra, SW Steakhouse, Tableau and Terrace Point Café. Guests celebrating Hanukkah at Wynn can savor a uniquely elevated dining offering at Safta 1964 between Wednesday, December 25th through Tuesday, December 31st with a special Latke Board.
