Woodland Lights
Visitors can wander along a walking path filled with twinkling light displays, scenic vignettes, and seasonal winter whimsy. The holiday festival also offers timed visits with Santa Claus for registered families.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
Free to stroll through the lights. Santa visit: $10 per family; families with more than six people may want to register for more than one time slot.
Hours
6-9 pm; gate closes at 8:30 pm.
Ages
All ages
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Location
Tips & Advice
- Register for a Santa time slot beginning November 1; registration is required, and the confirmation email provides additional visit details.
- Groups larger than six should consider booking more than one Santa slot to allow enough time together.
- Arrive before 8:30 p.m., when the gate closes, so you have enough time to enter.
- Dress warmly for the outdoor walking trail, since visitors spend their time strolling outside among the lights.
- Expect an abbreviated route and limited access this anniversary season because construction is underway in the park.
Special Events & Promotions
- Free entry to stroll through the lights.
- Santa visits are available by registered time slot.
- December 26–30 are lights-only days.
- The 35th-anniversary event uses an abbreviated path because of park construction.
Links & Contact
Run by Washington Township
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can visitors see along the path?
The festival features lights, vignettes, and winter-themed displays along a walking path.
Do families need to register to see Santa?
Yes. Santa visits require a registered time slot. Families with more than six people may want to register for more than one slot.
Is the lights walk available on every open day?
The lights are open on the listed festival dates, while December 26–30 are lights-only days.
What has changed for this season?
For the 35th anniversary, park construction means the lights use an abbreviated path with limited access.
Where does the lights path begin?
The abbreviated path enters alongside the east road, near the Fitness Center.
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