Illustration of glowing trees reflected in a lake with visitors watching from a small footbridge (Making Spirits Bright Drive-Through Holiday Lights Show)
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Making Spirits Bright Drive-Through Holiday Lights Show

Visitors experience illuminated holiday displays from their vehicles while driving along a route through the park. The community event invites guests to bring non-perishable food and pantry goods to help feed local families in need. Vehicles navigate the light show at a gentle 5 mph speed limit.

Nov 27 – Dec 31, 2026 All ages

Plan Your Visit

Tickets

Donations are welcome. monetary donations are recommended to support the future of the event. No ticket price is stated.

Hours

5:00pm - 9:00pm.

Food & Drink

No food or drink service is described; pantry donations are welcome but not required, and monetary donations are also accepted.

Accessibility

Visitors experience the show from inside their vehicles along a drive-through route.

Location

Evergreen Park · 3030 Calumet Drive, Sheboygan Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and holiday light-show fans

Vibe

Festive and community-minded

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Go Monday through Wednesday for the lightest traffic. Fridays and Saturdays are the busiest nights, and the drive takes 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Check your vehicle's height before you go, because only vehicles under 13 feet 6 inches can drive the route through Evergreen Park.
  • Pack canned chicken or tuna, cereal, canned fruit, pasta or peanut butter for the Sheboygan County Food Bank, and check the expiration dates first.
  • Trolley tickets are sold only in person at Santa's Station on the night you ride, so stop there first on a Friday or Saturday.
  • On bitterly cold or snowy nights, check for a closure before you go, because the board may shut the show to keep volunteers safe.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Season 15 of the show
  • Free visits with Santa at Santa's Station on Fridays and Saturdays through December 19
  • Trolley rides on Fridays and Saturdays before December 24; buy tickets in person at Santa's Station that night (children under 1 ride free)
  • Holiday Lights Hunger Run/Walk before the drive-through season begins, the only time to see the lights on foot

Links & Contact

Run by Sheboygan County Rotary Clubs

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Frequently Asked Questions

What food should we bring?

The Sheboygan County Food Bank's most requested items are canned chicken or tuna, cereal or oatmeal, canned fruit and vegetables, rice and pasta, peanut butter and hygiene products. Please check expiration dates. Donations are welcome but not required to get in.

How long does the drive take?

Most nights it takes 20 to 30 minutes at the 5 mph speed limit. Monday through Wednesday has the lightest traffic, and Friday and Saturday are the heaviest.

Can we walk through the lights?

No, it isn't safe with the traffic. The only time you can see the lights on foot is the Holiday Lights Hunger Run/Walk, held before the drive-through season begins.

Can kids see Santa or ride a trolley?

Santa is at Santa's Station on Fridays and Saturdays through December 19, and the visit is free. The trolley also runs on Fridays and Saturdays before December 24, leaving every 45 minutes. Buy trolley tickets in person at Santa's Station. Children under 1 ride free.

Does the show close for bad weather?

Yes, it can. The Board of Directors may close for the night if the temperature or wind chill is dangerously cold for volunteers, or if there's significant snow.

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