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.

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✨Inside the Esplanade

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

🔎 Gallery Scavenger Hunts

Explore the galleries with a Nutcracker themed scavenger hunt! Complete your quest for a chance to win tickets to Shumka’s Nutcracker.

• Hunt 1 with the Nutcracker and Clara | 5:30–6:15 pm

• Hunt 2 with the Nutcracker and Clara | 6:30–7:15 pm

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

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*The scavenger hunt will continue throughout Midnight Madness, though the Nutcracker and Clara may not be present outside of scheduled hunt times.*

🌍 Saamis Immigration Information Table
Visit the Saamis Immigration table to learn about available resources and explore holiday traditions from around the world.

📚 The Paperback Stage – Narnia Photobooth
Step into Narnia with The Paperback Stage and snap a photo at the Lion, Witch and Wardrobe themed photobooth!

🎨 Free Face Painting
Add a little sparkle to your night with free festive face painting—fun for all ages!

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❄️ 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 Concession ($) & Fire Pits

Step into the glowing Igloo Concession 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. Enjoy live local music from Christie Kurpjuweit from 6-9 PM. Step inside this beautifully preserved home for a cozy dose of Christmas cheer. (Limited capacity—thank you for your patience!)