St. Louis Park launches a New Year gnome-hunting initiative in local parks for community engagement and outdoor activity, with weekly clues provided for participants to find and share photos of gnomes.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo extends its Wild Winter Lights drive-through event until January 4, 2026, providing additional nights for visitors to enjoy the holiday displays.

The City of Lawrence, Indiana, opened a Winterfest Skating Rink & Hot Chocolate Chalet. Proceeds support local nonprofits. Open weekends, with tickets at $7 for kids and $10 for adults.

The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $1.6 billion, with a cash option of $735.3 million before taxes, making it the fourth largest in Powerball history.

Johnson County celebrates the holiday season with various events including the Dec-A-Trees exhibit, lighted trails, and concerts, while also encouraging civic engagement and input for the 2026 legislative session.

Blaine Police Department collaborated with the community for a successful toy drive, collecting 15 bins of toys with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, ensuring a brighter holiday for children.

The Westin Maui is hosting an adults‑only New Year’s Eve soirée that ends with a 150‑drone midnight show depicting the legend of Maui, plus VIP menus and a Duckhorn pop‑up bar.

Erebus Haunted Attraction in Metro Detroit offers a "Nightmare After Christmas" event with options for either a festive or intense scare experience, including charitable donations for discounts.

Broadway veterans Q. Smith and Lawrence Stallings headline a free Kamaʻāina Holiday Spectacular at Wailuku’s Historic Iao Theater this Monday. Photos with Santa and a wait list round out the night.

Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro brings his Holidays In Hawaiʻi show to the MACC, mixing new holiday recordings with island favorites and notable guests.

Maple Grove's 'Shop with a Cop' event supported 23 children with community donations, including Walmart and local businesses, alongside efforts by Pastor Dale and congregation.

Roseland rapper Fly Skinz headlines one of The Promontory’s final shows next Saturday as the Hyde Park venue prepares to close at year’s end.

Antonia Bennett takes the Lewers Lounge stage in Waikiki this weekend for two nights of intimate jazz and holiday songs.