The Magical Christmas Experience
A family holiday celebration filled with stories, imagination, connection, and Christmas magic.
Where Stories Bring Families Together.
The Magical Christmas Experience brings families together for a special day of stories, imagination, creativity, and holiday joy.
Created as the culminating celebration of Jay’s Magical Christmas 2026, the experience gives young readers and the people who support them a place to connect, celebrate, and make Christmas memories together.
Come for the stories. Stay for the magic.
A Day Full of Christmas Magic.
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Live Storytime
Gather together for a special holiday storytime featuring Jay’s Magical Christmas Truck Adventure.
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Family Activities
Simple activities for children and families to enjoy together.
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Create & Imagine
Draw, make, imagine, and explore through creative holiday activities.
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Christmas Moments
Festive spaces designed for families to make Christmas memories together.
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Young Reader Celebration
A special moment celebrating the families and young readers who joined the 20-Day Holiday Reading Challenge.
Where Reading Meets Christmas Magic
Jay’s Magical Christmas Truck Adventure follows Jay and the shiny red toy truck that turns his Christmas morning into a magical adventure. On December 20, that story comes to life for families during the celebration’s live holiday storytime.
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Sunday, December 20, 2026
More event details will be announced as we get closer to the celebration.
All families are welcome—whether or not you joined the 20-Day Reading Challenge.
Get Event Updates- Date
- Sunday, December 20, 2026
- Time
- Coming Soon
- Location
- Coming Soon
- Admission / RSVP
- Details Coming Soon
Help Us Create Something Special for Families
Partner with us to bring stories, creativity, and Christmas magic to families in our community.
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Experience Sponsor
Help bring the celebration to life.
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Reading Partner
Support books and young readers.
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Family Activity Partner
Bring festive activities to families.
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Community Partner
Help more families join the magic.
Experience FAQ
Who is The Magical Christmas Experience for?
The Experience is designed for children and families who want to enjoy stories, imagination, activities, and Christmas together.
Do we have to complete the Reading Challenge to attend?
No. Families who participate in the 20-Day Holiday Reading Challenge will be celebrated during the Experience, but completing the challenge is not required to attend.
Will the event be free?
Our goal is to make The Magical Christmas Experience free for families. Final admission and RSVP details will be announced as plans are finalized.
What can families expect at the Experience?
Families can look forward to holiday storytime, creative activities, Christmas moments, and a special celebration of young readers. Additional experiences will be announced as plans are finalized.
Will there be food, gifts, or giveaways?
We’re working to make the day extra special with food, gifts, and other surprises for families. More details will be shared as partners and event plans are finalized.
Where and when will the Experience take place?
The Magical Christmas Experience will take place on Sunday, December 20, 2026. The location and event hours will be announced as plans are finalized.
Will we need to RSVP?
RSVP details will be shared as event plans are finalized. Join the event updates list to be among the first to know when registration opens.
Be the First to Know
Get updates as we announce the location, activities, RSVP details, giveaways, partners, and more.
Come Celebrate the Magic With Us
Stories, imagination, family connection, and Christmas magic come together in one special celebration.
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