Looking back on Christmas as a child you will likely remember all the magic and wonder during this time of year.  Now that Christmas time is here, you want to create the same memories for your family.  However, the hustle and bustle of the holidays can be stressful and sometimes time passes by so quickly that you forget to do your favorite traditions.  So wether you are here to find a new tradition or simply need a bucket list of must do items, I rounded up my top 20 traditions to help make this the best Christmas ever.

Welcome your Elf on the Shelf back with the help of the green man himself, the Grinch!  Throw a themed breakfast for your little who’s and they’ll feast, feast, feast.  They’ll feast on who-pancakes and rare who’s dipped marshmallows. Every year we welcome back our Elf on the Shelf with a special breakfast.  We have done themes like Polar Express, Red & Green, Snowman, and even Disney when we announced that they were going on their first Disney Cruise.  Bring your Elf on the Shelf back with a bash too!

Christmas time is quickly approaching with family gatherings, Santa photos, Church programs, and so much more.  It is time to start thinking about what your family is going to wear to all these festive events.  Check out some of my favorite outfit choices for my boys from a local children’s boutique, Baby BuYou, plus more of my top picks of holiday clothes for both boys and girls.  All the options are sure to help make your family picture ready.

If you looking for something new and different to take your family to this holiday season then look no further.  The brand new Christmas Nights of Lights at the Indiana State Fairgrounds opened November 8th with over 1 million synchronized twinkling lights.

Stay warm in the comfort of your own vehicle as you drive through 2 miles of synchronized light displays.  Experience this amazing light show by tuning your car stereo to the FM station and singing along to rocking and traditional Christmas music.  This one of a kind event is Indy’s largest synchronized light show.  Your family and friends will be in awe at the larger-than-life displays of trees, snowman, nutcrackers, and tunnels of dancing lights plus much more.

It is beginning to feel a lot like Christmas in Fort Wayne.  Can you believe that there was even snow on Halloween?! Now that the trick or treating is over, it is time to start thinking about your plans for the holidays.  For our family, it means planning out all our activities from meeting the big man in red to snuggling together on a carriage ride to see the lights around downtown.

Complied here is a list of 15 must do events and activities in Fort Wayne to do with your family this Christmas season. Also included are important ticket release dates that you won’t want to miss out on.  Additional family fun activities that didn’t make the top 15 are listed below along with our favorite Indy attractions worth a short trip to see during the holidays.  Make this Christmas season one your kids won’t soon forget.