The holidays mark a season of joy, fun, and a variety of festivities to take part in and the city of Las Vegas happens to be home to many of these activities.

There's no better time of the year than right now, to take your special someone on a festive date, and get in the holiday spirit!

Here are 11 fun, holiday-themed date ideas in Las Vegas, sure to make your season bright.

1. Sip on hot cocoa on a stroll through the Magical Forest.

Magical Forest is a traditional activity for many of us Las Vegans. Take your special someone here for a fun night of holiday cheer!

2. Take a cooking class at Sur La Table.

Whether you and your date want to learn how to skillfully decorate cookies or make delicious, homemade Christmas tamales, Sur La Table offers fun cooking classes perfect for a date night. The Las Vegas Sur La Table is located in Downtown Summerlin. For more information, click here.

3. Take a drive up to Mt. Charleston and go sledding.

Bundle up and take a cruise up the mountain to see what nature during this season has to offer. After, grab lunch at the lodge while you both relax and warm up by the fire.

4. Take in the sights of the Holiday Garden at Ethel M Chocolate Factory.

Not only does Ethel M offer a delicious variety of sweet treats, but also lends itself to a beautiful cactus garden adorned with lights. This a great place to visit and just relax with your date, while spending quality time together on date night.

5. Go ice skating at Downtown Summerlin's Rock Rink.

When is ice skating not romantic?

6. Cruise through Glittering Lights at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Blast those holiday tunes as you drive through this beautiful light display.

7. Ride the Springs Preserve Holiday Express.

Take a train ride to Santa's magical village! See the details for this fun activity here.

8. Visit the Bellagio Botanical Garden and Conservatory.

The 42-foot Christmas tree is a must-see, and a great activity to do before, or after, a nice dinner at the hotel.

9. See a holiday show at the Smith Center.

The Las Vegas Philharmonic will put on their traditional Christmas show at the Smith Center this year on Dec. 3 and 4. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Christmas season at this wonderful, annual performance.

10. Go tubing at Winter PARQ at The LINQ Promenade.

You know this looks fun! Fuse adventure with holiday spirit and take date night to Winter Parq, home to a 30-foot tubing hill.

11. Explore holiday at The Park.

View the beautiful 60-foot Christmas tree while you and your date are serenaded by carolers spreading holiday cheer. There is even a skate rink, located right outside of the T-Mobile Arena!

Your holidays should be filled with laughter, love and holiday cheer, and these date ideas will surely help with that!