FestiBull of Lights
Visitors can stroll through thousands of synchronized musical lights across the ballpark, wander down Christmas Tree Alley, or groove on the disco-lit Jingle Bell Dance Floor. Attractions include rides on the NC by Train Holiday Express, a snow-free holiday slide, and meet-and-greets with Santa and Wool E. Claus. Guests can also make seasonal crafts in Santa's Workshop, complete a scavenger hunt for a prize, and warm up by firepits to roast s'mores.
Nov 19, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 All ages
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Tickets
General admission: $12 per person in advance, $13 per person on event day; tickets required for guests 3 and up. Children 2 and under are admitted free. Flex ticket add-on: $3 per person. Train ticket add-on: $5 per person, sold only with general admission and good for one ride that night. Private firepit: $200 for up to 8 people, including a s’mores kit for 8. Exclusive igloo: $400 for 8 people, including admission, one train ride per person, an unlimited hot chocolate bar, cookie platter, and s’mores kit with private fire pit. Luxury Suite group pricing: Sugar Plum Suite $45 per person (minimum 25, maximum 40); Snowflake Suite $35 per person (minimum 20, maximum 30); catering costs extra. General admission includes access to the listed free attractions.
Hours
Every night, 5:30–9:00 pm; last entry at 8:30 pm.
Food & Drink
Festive food and drinks are available, and s’mores kits can be purchased on-site for roasting by firepits.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Buy general-admission tickets online in advance; nightly availability is limited, and advance tickets cost less than event-day admission.
- Reserve the NC by Train Holiday Express add-on ahead; seats are limited nightly, and each ticket covers one ride.
- Show your NC by Train passenger ticket at the Bulls Box Office on your event day to receive a free train-ride ticket.
- Keep bags at or below 16 × 16 × 8 inches; permitted bags need not be clear, but all bags are subject to search.
- Arrive before 8:30 p.m. for entry, and dress warmly for the outdoor lights; the Heated Holiday Lounge offers a place to warm up.
Special Events & Promotions
- Children two and under are admitted free.
- Advance tickets cost less than tickets purchased on the event day.
- A flex-ticket add-on lets you exchange your ticket for a different night if you contact the ticket office before the gates open on your purchased date.
- The train ride requires an extra-ticket add-on, sold only with general admission; it covers one ride on the night purchased.
- Show an NC by Train ticket at the Durham Bulls Box Office on your event date to receive a free Holiday Express ticket.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the event suitable for, and do young children need a ticket?
It is for all ages. Children aged two and under are admitted free without a ticket; guests aged three and up need a ticket.
Should I buy admission and train tickets ahead?
Advance purchase is recommended because nightly admission tickets are limited. Train seats are also limited, so pre-purchase the train add-on to reserve a ride; it is sold only with general admission.
What attractions are included with general admission?
Admission includes the craft zone, Santa and Wool E. Claus visits, scavenger hunt, letters to Santa, Christmas Tree Alley, firepits, holiday slide, heated lounge and dance floor. The train ride requires a separate add-on.
What food and drink options are available?
Festive food and drinks are available, and s’mores kits can be purchased on-site. Private igloos include an unlimited hot chocolate bar, cookie platter and s’mores kit.
What are the bag rules?
Bags or containers larger than 16 by 16 by 8 inches are not allowed, except for larger diaper and medical bags. Permitted-size bags need not be clear, but all bags are subject to search.
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