Celebrate the Holidays at Carowinds’ WinterFest

Looking to celebrate the post-Thanksgiving holiday season?

WinterFest at the Carowinds theme park officially opened Friday and runs through December 30.

With the help of more than five million holiday lights, a 70-foot Christmas tree and festive decorations, Carowinds transforms into a winter wonderland specifically designed for the enjoyment of the entire family.

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Events and activities at the 2017 edition include a nightly tree lighting ceremony, live holiday shows, strolling performers, ice skating, up to 16 family rides, a special holiday menu and even falling snow.

Children visiting the North Carolina theme park during the holidays will be able to write a letter to Santa at the North Pole Post Office, take a picture with him at St. Nick's Pics, decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus, create keepsakes at Sally Brown's Christmas Crafts and visit a live nativity with a 38-animal petting zoo.

Travelers looking to celebrate the holidays with festive food will also be satisfied: WinterFest will feature more than 20 new menu items, including Turducken burgers, gourmet mac and cheese, gingerbread eggnog, chocolate-peppermint funnel cakes and hot chocolate.

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Live entertainment caters to the entire family, with specials shows like Cool Yule, Jingle Jazz and the Miseltones, Tinker's Toy Factory and Charlie Brown's Christmas Spectacular.

WinterFest will also offer several shopping options and themed stores for the holiday celebration, including Santa's Stocking Stuffer, Jack Frost's Ugly Christmas Sweaters, the North Pole Mercantile and more.

With so much to choose from, Carowinds’ WinterFest is the perfect holiday theme park celebration.

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