They have a tasting bar!
Zoo Lights takes places Thursdays- Sundays, 5:30-9:00 pm (last tickets are sold at 8:30 pm). They carousel runs until 8:00 pm. Admission is $7 per person (children under 3 are admitted for free) and 4-pack tickets will be available for $25/night.
Elver Park has a Griswold-worthy sledding hill.
There are lots of beautiful walking trails - forest and prairie - to stretch your legs.
The Capitol building is decorated for Christmas, including a 32' tall tree in the rotunda decorated with ornaments made by students from all over the state.
A drive-through light display with lake views too.
For ice skating, fire pits, and pizza!