So I know what you’re thinking: It’s too early to talk about Christmas, but hear me out. For some people, Christmas doesn’t start until they see Santa’s float glide by on the streets of New York City at the end of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. For others, it starts at 12:01 a.m. on November 1st. I’m not here to change anyone’s mind about the beginning of Christmas—it will forever be the great debate of our century. However, I am here to tell you that there are a few Christmas events that take place in November that you don’t want to miss.
Maybe you are like me and try to avoid consumerism at Christmastime, instead recreating the childhood Christmas magic you had when you were young. To do this, I get out and experience some of the beautiful things about Christmas—like the lights, the music, and the simple things. I have put together a list of 5 things you can do to get an early start on Christmas. Each of these events has a November start date. Some end before December; others continue until after Christmas.
Winterfest Nov 21 & 23 Downtown Pensacola (Also December 5–7, 12, 14, 19–24)
Winterfest provides interactive trolley tours around the city, immersing the audience in the story as you ride along. While there, you can get a photo with Santa or the Grinch, as well as enjoy other activities for the whole family. Visit https://pensacolawinterfest.org/ to plan your night.
Palafox Holiday Market Wednesday 4–8 p.m., Nov 19 Downtown Pensacola (Also December 3, 10, 17)…