Christmas at the Lake — Shanghai Resort, Norris Lake

Shanghai Resort flips the calendar for ‘Christmas at the Lake,’ bringing festive lights and holiday cheer to Norris Lake in the middle of summer. It’s a novelty theme done right — think string lights and Santa hats over swimsuits and cold drinks — built for anyone who wants an excuse to celebrate twice a year and doesn’t mind the heat doing it.

Get out on the water while there’s still daylight to see the lights set up around the resort, then stick around as evening rolls in and the display really pops. Order something festive if the bar’s running a seasonal special, or just keep it simple with your usual lake drink. It’s one of the more surprising, purely fun theme weekends Norris Lake throws all summer.