Experience the magic of Midnight Madness at the Esplanade!

From 5:00–9:30 pm, step inside and out for hands-on fun, creative crafts, and a sprinkle of winter wonder under the night sky.

✨ Inside the Esplanade

Begin your visit in the main lobby—make a festive ornament, help trim the tree, as you craft your way into the holiday spirit.

🔎 Gallery Scavenger Hunts - Explore the galleries on a holiday-themed scavenger hunt! Complete your quest for a chance to win tickets to Shumka’s Nutcracker.

• Hunt 1 | 5:30–6:15 pm

• Hunt 2 | 6:30–7:15 pm

(No registration required; first-come, first-served.)

❄️ Outside the Esplanade

💎 Live Ice Carving - Marvel as artists Marina Cole (Chainsaw Spirit) and Andrew Zoller transform over 2,000 pounds of ice into a dazzling Nutcracker-inspired sculpture. Gather ‘round, snap a photo, and warm up with a drink from the Igloo Hot Chocolate Bar.

🔥 Igloo Hot Chocolate Bar ($) & Fire Pits - Step into the glowing Igloo Hot Chocolate Bar for a cup of magic—customize your cocoa with sweet toppings, grab a s’more kit, and toast marshmallows by the fire.

🎶 DJ Balcony Beats - Festive tunes and merry beats fill the night from the glass balcony above—bringing sparkle and rhythm to this winter celebration.

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🎄 Christmas at the Ewart-Duggan House

Don’t miss the historic Ewart-Duggan House, glowing with holiday charm and live local music. Step inside this beautifully preserved home for a cozy dose of Christmas cheer. (Limited capacity—thank you for your patience!)

“The magic is still unfolding—check back soon for the next chapter of our holiday story!”