With the holidays just around the corner, family travelers seek festive and seasonal celebrations and offerings. All that awaits at Icicle Village Resort, a family-friendly resort in the heart of Leavenworth, Washington, famous for a Bavarian-themed downtown and holiday cheer.
Icicle Village Resort guests enjoy a cozy mountain retreat with panoramic views; spacious suites; German-style dining; wine tasting; and tons of on-site activities, including mini-golf and an indoor game room. The Bavarian town’s seasonal celebrations range from Oktoberfest to Christmastown:
- Oktoberfest(Through Oct. 18; Friday and Saturday): Three weekends are filled with Bavarian beer gardens with locally brewed and imported sips, live music, parades, and family activities.
- Village of Lights(Thanksgiving to Feb. 28; 6 a.m.–11 p.m. daily):Downtown Leavenworth sparkles with half a million lights all winter long.
- Christmastown(Nov. 27–Dec. 24): Festive activities include Santa visits, sleigh rides, live caroling and concerts to make your December merry and bright.
- Winter Karneval(Jan. 1–31): This January, Leavenworth’s Winter Karneval celebrates the German tradition of Fasching with ice carving, fireworks and entertainment all month long.
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