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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

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Illinois: storefront window displays, Chicago

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Indiana: The Christmas Story Exhibit, Hammond

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Kansas: Christmas Tea, Abilene

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Minnesota: Bentleyville Tour of Lights, Duluth

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Missouri: WinterFest at Worlds of Fun, Kansas City

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Nebraska: Holiday Poinsettia Show, Omaha

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Ohio: Cincinnati Zoo’s Festival of Lights, Cincinnati

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Wisconsin: A Christmas Carol production, Milwaukee

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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:

Historic Hot Chocolate Recipes from Around the World

Pin this post for your Christmas holiday travels to the Midwest!