Winter is in the air in Addison! Even after the holidays are over, there is plenty on this bucket list to keep you entertained all winter long! Here are some great ideas to fill these next few chilly months.
See Twinking Lights
A winter in Addison isn’t complete without a visit to Vitruvian Park’s Vitruvian Lights! This dazzling display features more than 1.5 million sparkling LED lights wrapped around 555 trees. Lights are on nightly through January 1st, and visitors are encouraged to walk or drive through the park to experience the lights.
Reach Your Fitness Goals
Crush your exercise goals for the new year by starting off with The Hotcake Hustle! With a fun run, 5k, and 10k race, there’s an option for everyone. The event will include FREE pancakes and hot cocoa or coffee after the run. Race day is January 7th, 2023, and check-in begins at 6:30 that morning. Register ahead of time to secure your spot!
For a unique and entertaining way to stay active, try a Goat Yoga Class! Hosted by the Addison Athletic Club at Addison Circle Park, you’ll be led through a series of yoga poses while goats jump on and around you. This winter’s yoga classes take place on December 17th and January 21st, both starting at 10:00 am.
For a more relaxing yoga experience, try a class at Samatone Yoga. They focus on a yoga practice that is accessible to anyone in EVERY body. Classes will have you feeling renewed and refreshed through breath and alignment. Check out their schedule to find the best class for you.
Warm Up With a Seasonal Drink
‘Tis the season for peppermint mochas! Try the peppermint mocha from Astoria Caffe, available as a coffee or hot chocolate, and with an option to spike it with rum. If you’re a holiday drink fan, you’ll love the rest of their holiday drink menu. Holiday drink fanatics won’t want to miss the “holiday cheer” flight from Ascension Coffee. Try three of their holiday lattes including holiday cookie, winter spice, and white chocolate peppermint with this unique coffee flight.
See a Live Performance
Keep yourself entertained all winter long with all of Addison’s live entertainment! Stay warm indoors by visiting Addison Theatre Centre or Addison Improv for a show. This winter, see WaterTower Theatre perform The Play That Goes Wrong from February 1st through February 12th. This comedy is Broadway’s funniest smash hit, and you won’t want to miss the regional premiere right here in Addison! For more winter comedy in the Corridor, check out Addison Improv’s events calendar to see who’s coming to Addison. This winter, comedians such as Atsuko Okatsuka, Jamie Kennedy, and Carlos Ballarta will be taking the stage.
Skate Around a Christmas Tree
Have you ever dreamed of ice skating around the country’s tallest indoor Christmas tree? Well, you’re in luck, because the Galleria Ice Skating Center gives you that opportunity every holiday season! View their holiday public skating hours to find time for a magical holiday experience.
Treat Yourself to a Dining Experience
The colder months are the perfect time to indulge in a delicious meal and treat yourself, someone you love, or friends or family to an upscale dining experience. 12 Cuts Brazilian Steakhouse provides a full “Churrascaria” experience that any meat lover will enjoy. Start your evening at the market fresh salad bar, then move into the main course where over 12 cuts of prime choice meats are offered. What makes 12 Cuts unique is how the meat is served – it’s an all-you-can-eat experience where meats are brought to your table and sliced fresh onto your plate. You will definitely leave feeling full! Table 13 features live music nightly in this Rat Pack-inspired venue. Live jazz and swing music set the scene, and the delicious food and cocktail menu steals the show at Table 13.
This bucket list is a great start to making your winter in Addison great! Even if you can’t complete the list, you’ll have plenty to do all winter long.
