What better way to feel jolly than to have some festive holiday fun? From light shows to enchanted forests, there are some spectacular events going on now around the country. Here are a few of our faves:

An Old Time Christmas at Silver Dollar City - Branson, Mo.
Nov. 7 - Dec. 30
Named one of the world's top holiday destinations by CNN, this holiday celebration features over four million dazzling lights and a musical five-story Christmas tree that twinkles and dances. There are some great shows throughout the park including The Living Nativity and A Dickens' Christmas Carol. You'll probably even can even catch a glimpse of Kris Kringle himself.

ICE! at Gaylord Palms - Kissimmee, Fla.
Nov. 14 - Jan. 3
Who says the holidays in Florida have to be all about sunshine and palm trees? Grab the family and head out for some cool winter fun at ICE, a walk-through Christmas wonderland hand-carved from nearly two million pounds of ice. Journey through the North Polo and a life-sized Nativity carved entirely out of ice at this award-winning attraction.

Santa Land - Lindale, Tex.
Nov. 1 - Jan. 4
If you've never seen Santa Land's dancing Christmas trees, you're in for a real treat.
Santa Land's Magic Forest, spanning 24 acres and boasting over two and a half million lights, is one of the best light shows in Texas. Afterwards, check out the new gift shop and grab a hot chocolate at the concession stand.

Bull Run Festival of Lights - Centreville, Va.
Nov. 25 - Jan. 10
Located just outside of Washington, D.C., the Bull Run Festival of Lights has been attracting thousands of visitors for more than 11 years. If you've got family coming in for Thanksgiving, this is a great activity that everyone will enjoy. Drive through two-plus miles of beautiful light displays and end the evening in the Holiday Village where you'll find food, gifts, carnival rides and more.

Candlelight Christmas Evenings at Biltmore - Asheville, N.C.
Nov. 6 - Jan. 3
There's nothing quite as enchanting as Christmas at Biltmore. During the holiday season, the massive estate is transformed into something truly magnificent. The house is decorated with dozens of hand-decorated Christmas trees and you can enjoy special holiday menus in the restaurants as well as complimentary wine tastings. If you choose to do the Candlelight Christmas Evenings visit, you'll enjoy the magic of Biltmore House with candlelight, blazing fires, storytellers and live music.

The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival - Chicago, Ill.
Nov. 21 - 22
This event gets bigger and better every year. Don't miss the lighting procession Nov. 21 where Mickey Mouse, many of his Disney friends and a parade of marching bands will illuminate one million lights on 200 trees. There will also be a fireworks display over the Chicago River starting at 6:55PM.

ZooLights at the Phoenix Zoo - Phoenix, Ariz.
Nov. 26 - Jan. 10
Starting Thanksgiving Day, animal kingdom is transformed into one of the largest holiday lights events in the region. Trees are draped in lights, wire frames shaped like animals are lit up and holiday music plays throughout the zoo.

Santa's Enchanted Forest - Miami, Fla.
Nov. 5 - Jan. 3
Ready to immerse yourself in a wonderland of holiday fantasy? With over 100 rides, shows, games and attractions, Santa's Enchanted Forest is the world's largest Christmas theme park and free carnival. There are two giant roller coasters and well as plenty of kiddie rides. While you're there, be sure to check out the world's tallest Christmas tree.

Winter Festival of Lights at Oglebay - Wheeling, W.Va.
Nov. 13 - Jan. 3
This holiday tradition began in 1985 and today it is one of the nation's largest light shows covering more than 300 acres over a six-mile drive. The light show is so awesome that it's even been featured on the Travel Channel's Extreme Christmas Celebrations. If this doesn't leave you feeling festive, then Scrooge you.