Merry & Bright at Pullen Park: A Grownups-Only Holiday Night (With a Dash of Mischief)
Ugly sweaters, twinkling lights, and a carousel reindeer you absolutely should ride.
Shannon
November 24, 2025
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Circle your calendar: Saturday, November 29, 7–10 PM, Pullen Park is hosting Merry & Bright: An Enchanted Holiday Evening for Grownups, a 21+ night packed with shimmering lights, live music from Sidecar Social Club, postcard-making, reindeer games, a holiday train, and the most rideable “reindeer” carousel you’ll meet this season. Beer, wine, and food trucks keep spirits high.
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