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The Great American Family Christmas Festival is coming to the The Park at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. This is great news for those who are fans of the Great American Family Channel movies. The event runs through December 24, 2024. It gives you a chance to do some of the same fun Christmas activities you see in Christmas movies – and meet stars of some of your favorite movies! You can even save money on the experience with a coupon.
Villages
The festival is set up in different villages.
Rudolph’s Main Stage
Rudolph’s Main Stage is beautifully decorated for the holiday season – and it is where you can meet popular Christmas movie stars!
Christmas Movie Star Appearances
Here are the stars you can meet on upcoming weekends:
- November 30th through December 1st:
- Julia Reilly
- Laura Osnes
- Jillian Murray
- Jesse Hutch
- Jen Lilley
- December 7th-8th
- Christopher Russell
- Jill Wagner
- Jesse Hutch
- December 14th-15th
- Mario Lopez
- Courtney Lopez
Christmas Movie Screenings
You can also attend a screening of a Christmas movie! Most are followed by a Q&A with the stars.
Here’s the upcoming schedule.
- A Little Women’s Christmas
- Saturday, November 30th, at 1:35 PM
- Sunday, December 1st, at 6:35 PM
- Q&A with Julia Reilly, Jillian Murray, Laura Osnes, Jesse Hutch & Jen Lilley
- A Vintage Christmas
- Saturday, December 7th, at 11:25 AM
- Q&A with Christopher Russell
- Christmas Under the Northern Lights
- Sunday, December 8th, at 12:55 PM
- Q&A with Jill Wagner and Jesse Hutch
- Get Him Back For Christmas
- Friday, December 13th, at 5:55 PM
- Saturday, December 21st, time TBA
- Once Upon a Christmas Wish
- Saturday, December 14th, at 1:35 PM and 6:35 PM
- Sunday, December 15th, at 11:35 AM
- Q&A with Mario Lopez and Courtney Lopez
- Coupled Up for Christmas
- Sunday, December 22nd, time TBA
Frosty’s Frozen Skate
Enjoy ice skating in a beautiful backdrop with the glow of firepits nearby to really help set the mood.
Santa’s Village
Santa’s Village is a charming wonderland of Christmas lights. In addition to enjoying the atmosphere, you can enjoy crafts here.
Candy Cane Lane
This is the place to get a selfie…or rather an elfie at the “ELFie” station. With lots of beautiful Christmas lights and a tunnel of holiday lights you can walk under, there are lots of great photo opportunities here.
Eat, Drink & Be Merry
The name is pretty self-explanatory. You can enjoy holiday-themed food and drinks here and enjoy socializing with others. There is also live entertainment and VIP igloos and firepits you can rent.
Coupon
Interested in attending this NYC area Christmas event? Then purchase your ticket here because that way, you’ll save 31% on your ticket. No coupon code or promo code is needed since the discount is automatic!