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Media Kit & Fast Facts

Media & Press

We help people find Christmas markets, holiday events, Santa visits, and festive activities across ~1,000 U.S. cities.


Quick Facts

  • Reach (last season): ~275,000 visitors
  • Coverage: ~1,000 U.S. cities (plus select Canada/UK)
  • Categories: Christmas markets, Santa visits, holiday festivals, light displays, winter activities
  • Peak season: Nov 1 – Dec 31 (regional waves by weather/holiday calendars)
  • What we can provide fast: City-level lists, queries based on type of event, number of events in a given region, more

Why We're a Reliable Source

  • Methodology: Listings sourced directly from organizers' websites, community tips, and direct outreach to events.
  • Verification: Cross-checked dates, location accuracy, distances, content; user feedback loop on each listing.
  • Transparency: Archived updates and change logs maintained during the season.
  • Founder credibility: Mike Michaels, directory network founder with over 1 million seasonal visitors. Founder with two decades of experience publishing event listings online and in print.
  • Network context: Part of a holiday events network including Halloween, 4th of July and other sites.

Story Angles We Can Support

  • Top Christmas markets by price & location β€” where and when to go.
  • Family-friendly holiday events by city β€” free/low-cost options, sensory-friendly activities.
  • AI-powered trend analysis β€” we can search our data for emerging themes, popular event types, or regional patterns.
  • Custom listings by geography β€” get detailed lists for any city, county, or region.
  • In-depth data for articles β€” stats, participation rates, and unique insights tailored to your story.

(We can pull quick city/region snapshots on request.)


News Coverage

Our network has been featured by these and other media outlets


Spokesperson

Mike Michaels Headshot

Mike Michaels

Founder, Christmas Events Near Me

Founder of the Holiday Events Network, specializing in seasonal event discovery, outreach automation, and mapping at scale.

Topics: Christmas market trends, holiday event discovery, local search optimization

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How We Work With Media

  • Same-day quotes for in-season requests (Central Time).
  • Custom city/region data pulls on deadline.
  • Screenshots and short video captures permitted with attribution.
  • Preferred attribution: "ChristmasLocal.com"

Boilerplate

ChristmasLocal.com helps people discover Christmas markets, holiday events, Santa visits, and festive activities across about 1,000 U.S. cities. Listings are verified, mapped, and updated through organizer outreach and community tips during the season. Media inquiries: contact@christmas-events-near-me.com.


Contact

  • Email: contact@christmas-events-near-me.com
  • Response window: Fastest replies Nov–Dec, 9am–6pm CT