The holiday season is kicking off with various festive activities across the United States, including themed bar pop-ups, light shows, and tree lighting ceremonies. Highlights include Charlotte's Miracle bar pop-up, Union Square's 'Winter Wander-land,' and interactive animal tours at the West Place Animal Sanctuary in Rhode Island. Oklahoma City's 23rd annual Tree Lighting Festival and Toledo's Levis Commons Tree Lighting Special offer live performances and visits with Santa. Pennsylvania's Kennywood Theme Park is nominated for USA Today’s 10Best Theme Park Holiday Event with its Holiday Lights display, while Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park in Ohio marks 25 years of holiday lights. The 'Christmas in Color' drive-thru light show in Meridian, Idaho, features over 1 million LED lights and a 700-foot light tunnel.