We lived near Catholic University, and they had some fabulous community outreach activities for kids. One was a Halloween party and another was the Latin American? tradition of Posada. The kids were dressed up as Mary and Joseph and went from building to building on campus singing a Spanish song asking for room in the inn. They were turned away each time until the last door where there was a big fiesta, complete with awesome food and a pinata, awaiting them. And if that could be topped, there was then a live nativity outside WITH animals (including a camel!) that you could pet. A very sweet evening and great kick-off to our holiday season.
