“Tis the season to spoil all your senses as El Paso fills the air with holiday cheer.  From Santas to sparking lights to shopping until the stockings are stuffed, our family at Cantera apartments in El Paso has a full list of fun for you!
No matter where you go or what you do, we send our best wishes for a safe and memorable Christmas and Hannukah to come!

Light up the Night!
El Paso is not shy when it comes to decorating the city in all directions!  There are so many spots to take in the sparkling nights throughout our festive city.  Here’s a list of our favorite places for a perfect ‘date night’ or family outing.

• Eastridge Neighborhood has always been known as one of the ‘must see’ spots during the Christmas season.  It’s magical in every term of the word with some of the most spectacular displays of lights in El Paso.  We like to walk the blocks and found that parking on Deby Lewis is a good spot to do so. 
• San Jacinto Plaza in Downtown El Paso is a great place to get holiday photos amid the lit-up displays. There are also spin scooters you can rent to enjoy a ride around the Downtown area.
• Ascarate Park is one of the many places to be this holiday season. At the top of the ‘must see and do’ list are their annual “Lights on the Lake” display. On December 11, bring your four-legged family members to their annual “Santa Paws Pet Walk.”
• Sun City is another top spot to capture the magic of the holidays.  It’s a perfect place to gather the whole family to capture our annual photo in front of their 60-foot Christmas tree! And it’s always a treat to tune into KISS-FM to listen to classic songs while driving along the colorful streets.
• Last but never least, the lights to see in El Paso are in the Lower Valley at Speaking Rock Entertainment Center.

Seek out Santa!  
Here are some highlights for where to find Old’ Saint Nick this month.  Be sure to call ahead or check the shopping center’s websites for the most up-to-date times and locations. Some also suggest you make a reservation or bring non-perishable food to donate to those who need it most.
Many of them also offer special activities during the month, including special times for special-needs children.
No matter where you go, be sure to thank the elves who make this happen every year!
The recommendations below come from the popular ElPasoMom.com website.  For a full list of where to find Santa in El Paso this year, click into this link.

Santa Magic Photo Experience at Sunland Park Mall
Pre-reservations are encouraged with walk-up visits welcomed on a first-come basis.  For more information, visit the Mall’s website.
Pre-booking your Santa Magic photo experience is encouraged. Walk-up visits are available as space permits at participating locations. Sensitive-friendly Santa times are available too! Find out more details here.

Santa Photo Experience at Cielo Vista Mall
Here’s a good spot to take children who aren’t quite sure about Santa.  They have special times set aside to ensure each child has a merry experience this year. 
 
Shop and See Santa, Too! 
Meet Santa at Wonderland’s Cabela’s. Advanced reservations are required.  

Bassett Place
Stuff those stockings with gifts from Bath and Body Works, and see Santa right next door, too! 

El Paso Winterfest
Any day of the week during December through the 21st, Jolly Ole St. Nick will be ready to greet your little ones at Winterfest.
To experience more of the magic in El Paso this season, tune into our next blog this month.