The Convention Center's annual holiday extravaganza features ice skating, music and holiday characters
The indoor holiday festival features an ice-skating rink, amusement rides, North Pole characters, Christmas trees decorated by local organizations, light displays and more. General admission starts at $5; all-access passes $20; babies age 2 and under free. Noon to 8 p.m. Dec. 22-23; noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 24; 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 25; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 26-27. Visit
www.nolachristmasfest.com for details and special events.