Winter WonderLights
Visitors experience a drive-thru light attraction spanning over half a mile from the comfort of their vehicles. The route features colorful tunnels, giant characters, twinkling trees, and other holiday displays synchronized to festive music broadcast through the car radio. Guests remain inside their cars throughout the route, with staff available to snap an optional keepsake photo of the group surrounded by the glowing lights.
Fri, Nov 20, 2026 All ages
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Tickets
Tickets start at $24.95 per vehicle on Value Nights, available on select dates. Regular Nights and upgrades such as Fast Pass or Double Drive-Thru experiences may cost extra. A keepsake holiday photo is also available to purchase.
Hours
Sunday–Thursday: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM; Friday & Saturday: 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM; Christmas Eve & Christmas Day: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM; December 26 - 28: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Food & Drink
There are no food options on-site, but visitors may bring their own snacks and drinks to enjoy in the car.
Accessibility
Guests must remain inside their vehicles; bright flashing lights may cause discomfort or seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Buy online if quicker check-in or a Fast Pass lane matters to your group; door tickets are also available.
- Bring a functioning FM radio so you can hear the holiday music during the drive-through.
- Bring any snacks or drinks you want in the car, since the event has no food options.
- Use a normal-sized passenger car, truck, SUV or minivan and check that vehicle clearance is no more than 8 feet.
- If severe weather closes the show, keep your ticket for a future available date in the season.
Special Events & Promotions
- Value-priced nights are available on select dates.
- Christmas Eve and Christmas Day have different hours; December 26–28 also have different hours.
- Fast Pass is an optional upgrade for quicker access through a dedicated lane.
- Double Drive-Thru experiences may cost extra.
- A keepsake holiday photo is available to purchase separately.
Links & Contact
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 website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the light show suitable for children?
The displays are described as suitable for all ages, though bright flashing lights may cause discomfort or seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy.
Can we buy tickets at the entrance?
Yes, attendants sell tickets at the door. Buying online allows quicker check-in and offers Fast Pass options.
Can we arrive at any time during our visit night?
Tickets are flexible within the posted operating hours for the night you attend; no specific arrival time is required. A ticket can be used on another night only if that night has the same or lower ticket price.
Is food available, and can we bring snacks?
There are no food options at the event, but you may bring your own food in the car.
What does our vehicle need for the drive-through?
A functioning FM radio is needed to hear the music. Only normal-sized passenger cars, trucks, SUVs and minivans are permitted; maximum clearance is 8 feet, and guests must stay inside.
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