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Festival of Lights Oxford

Visitors experience a one-mile drive-through light show from the comfort of their own vehicles. Following the drive, guests can explore Santa's Village to meet Santa, write holiday letters, and watch movies in the igloo lounge. The village also features snow tubing, synthetic ice skating, inflatables, and seasonal concessions.

Nov 20 – Dec 31, 2026 All ages

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Plan Your Visit

Tickets

Drive-through light show admission is per car entry; Santa’s Village is free to enter. Wristbands may be purchased for major attractions such as snowtubing, skating, and inflatables. Food, beverages, and merchandise are available for purchase inside Santa’s Village. The page gives no prices.

Food & Drink

Santa’s Village has food vendors and trucks, hot apple cider, gourmet fudge, old-fashioned candy, soda and cream sodas, and cotton candy.

Parking

After the drive-through, park and walk into Santa's Village.

Pets

Pets may accompany visitors in vehicles during the drive-through, but cannot enter Santa’s Village unless they are service animals. Pets should not be left unattended in vehicles.

Location

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Choccolocco Park · 954 Leon Smith Parkway, Oxford, AL 36203 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children

Vibe

Festive and family-friendly

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Pick a weekday or weekend ticket that matches the night you plan to go, since tickets are tied to that category and aren't refundable.
  • Turn off your headlights once you pass the ticket booth to make the light show better for you and the cars around you.
  • Pack a jacket, gloves, a toboggan and extra layers, because Santa's Village is mostly outdoors and the event runs rain or shine.
  • Swap cash for a Santa Bucks card at the front tent as you enter, since everything inside Santa's Village is card only.
  • Check the calendar for savings nights for educators, healthcare workers, first responders, military and veterans before choosing which night you go.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Georgia Night on November 23 and 24.
  • Iron Bowl Night on November 25.
  • Savings nights for educators, school staff and healthcare workers on December 1 to 3, and for first responders and industry on December 7 to 10.
  • Military and veterans nights on December 15 to 17.
  • Toy drive on December 14.

Links & Contact

Run by Oxford Festival of Lights

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is there to do in Santa's Village?

Photos with Santa, letters to Santa, and the igloo lounge with a movie are all free. Snow tubing, skating, slides, Frosty's Playground, and the inflatables need an activity wristband. Christmas music plays across the village.

Are there age or height limits on the attractions?

Snow tubers must be at least 48 inches tall. Skaters under 6 need a parent or guardian, who must also wear skates. Only kids may use the inflatables. Skates run from children's size 6 to adult size 13.

Can I pay with cash in Santa's Village?

Santa's Village is card only, and it takes major credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, and tap to pay. You can trade cash for a Santa Bucks card at the front tent as you enter. The gate takes both cash and card.

Can we bring our own food?

No, outside food and drinks aren't allowed in Santa's Village. Food comes from Choccolocco Park Concessions, Kona Ice, Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck, D&W Kettle Corn, and Q&A Concessions. The General Store has gourmet fudge, apple cider, old-fashioned candy, sodas, and cotton candy.

Can we get out of the car or ride in the truck bed during the light show?

No. Everyone must stay seated inside the vehicle unless they're going into Santa's Village. One car entry covers up to 8 people, and each person needs their own seat.

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