Illustration of a dog in a scarf sitting on Santa's knee for a photo while its owner laughs (Elegant Illusions Christmas Drive Through Park)
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Elegant Illusions Christmas Drive Through Park

Visitors drive through illuminated displays featuring LED lights, animatronics, and over fifty holiday scenes, including the 12 Days of Christmas. After driving through, guests can stop to explore Santa's Workshop, Mrs. Claus Kitchen & Gifts, and meet Mr. Grinch. Photo opportunities are available along with beverages and sweet treats for purchase.

Nov 19 – Dec 27, 2026 All ages

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Plan Your Visit

Tickets

Cars, trucks, SUVs and vans: $20; limos and party buses: $40; tour buses: $50; 5-visit pass for standard vehicles: $60.00.

Hours

Sundays and Thursdays, 6-9pm; Fridays and Saturdays, 6-10pm.

Food & Drink

Beverages and sweet treats are available for purchase.

Location

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Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and holiday light fans

Vibe

Festive and whimsical

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Fit as many people as you can into the car, because tickets are sold per vehicle, and limo and bus tickets cover every passenger and the driver.
  • Pick up a 5-Visit Pass at the Gate 6 ticket booth if you plan to come back, and buy extras to give as gifts or stocking stuffers.
  • Pull over after the 12 Days of Christmas displays to visit Santa's Workshop, Mrs. Claus Kitchen & Gifts and Mr. Grinch, and use the free photo spots.
  • Come on Thursday, December 3 or Thursday, December 10 with food to donate, because those two nights hold the food drive for the Randolph/Suffield/Atwater Food Shelf.
  • If you're organizing a tour bus, call the office ahead so the team can have hot cocoa ready and Santa and the Grinch waiting to meet your group.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Food Drive with the Randolph/Suffield/Atwater Food Shelf on two nights only: Thursday, December 3 and Thursday, December 10.
  • New 5-Visit Pass for standard vehicles, sold at the entrance gate or through the office.
  • Tour bus groups can call ahead to have hot cocoa ready and Santa and the Grinch waiting to meet the group.

Links & Contact

Run by Elegant Christmas Lighting

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Frequently Asked Questions

What will we see on the drive?

More than 50 holiday scenes with all-new LED displays and the latest animatronics, including the 12 Days of Christmas displays.

Can we get out of the car?

Yes. Stop after the 12 Days of Christmas displays to visit Santa's Workshop, Mrs. Claus Kitchen & Gifts and Mr. Grinch, and take pictures at the free photo spots.

Is there food or drink?

Yes. Drinks and sweet treats are for sale at the stop after the displays.

Where do we buy tickets?

At the ticket booth at entrance Gate 6. You can also buy the 5-Visit Pass at the gate or through the office.

Can we come in a limo, party bus or tour bus?

Yes. Limos and party buses are welcome, and one ticket covers every passenger and the driver. Tour buses are welcome too, and groups can call ahead to help plan the visit.

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