Not that kiddos need more help getting into the holiday spirit, but it’s nice for them to have some way to expend all of that pent-up energy. So why not let them run through the twinkling grounds of Cheekwood this holiday season? Decked out with 1 million Christmas lights (yes, 1 million), the botanical gardens are a winter wonderland throughout the month of December. Enjoy Victorian carolers, live reindeer, hot chocolate (spiked for adults), a s’mores pit and more as you take in the breathtaking holiday decor. It’s the perfect cure for Christmas-break-induced cabin fever, and it brings the family together around shining lights that aren’t coming from a screen. NANCY FLOYD