WPS Garden of Lights-Green Bay.
While the flowers are tucked in for the winter, the Garden is transformed into a spectacular array of botanical light displays inspired by its natural features. You’ll discover enchanted icicle forest, glistening flowers, a dazzling 60-foot walk-through caterpillar and more.
When: Friday, November 29-December 22nd (Fri-Sun); December 23-25 Closed; December 26-30 (Daily)
Time: 5-9 pm
Where: Green Bay Botanical Gardens
Details: Walking Adult (13+) $10 advance, $12 at the door; Children (3-12) $5 in advance, $7 at the door; Children 2 and under FREE.
Horse Drawn Wagon Admission Tickets: Adult (13+) $15 in advance, $17 at the door; Wagon Child (3-12) $10 in advance, $12 at the door, Children 2 & under Free.
Family Nights: Thursdays December 5, 12, & 19 5-9 pm | Children ages 12 and under in the same household receive FREE walking admission with paid adult at the door only. There will be a free nature themed craft, letters to Santa, free Face Painting by Lori and more!
Letters to Santa with Mrs. Claus & Elves | Every Saturday before Christmas | 5:30–8 pm
Photos with Santa | Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday before Christmas 5-9 pm
G-Gagers Train Club Display | Every Night 5-9 pm
WPS Trellis Gift Shop | Every Night 5-9 pm
Garden Member Nights | Thursdays and Sundays, December 1-22 and Every Night from December 26-30 | 5–9 pm
Garden members receive $3 admission for walking tickets with a valid membership card at the door only (Wagon rides are $5 more per member). Members also receive a coupon for one complimentary 12 oz. hot beverage or popcorn.
Winter Jubilee: Light Show, Titletown District/Lambeau Field
When: Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays November 29-December 28
Time: 6-9pm
Where: Projected onto Lambeau Field’s outer west facade, off of Ridge Road. Best views are from the plaza at Titletown or Lambeau Field parking lots 5 and 6
Details: dazzling blend of holiday-themed lights, music and special effects. The show is seven minutes long, and plays every half hour from 6 to 9 p.m. (starting on the hour + half hour)
Santa’s Rock n Lights – Brown County Fairgrounds
When: Sunday-Saturday, November 22-December 31
Time: 4:50-9:00pm
Where: Brown County Fairgrounds, 1500 Fort Howard Ave, De Pere, WI
Details: Over a mile of 100,000+ lights synchronized to music (tune in to FM station), enjoyed from your vehicle only; purchase tickets online for the best price, one ticket covers 6 people in one vehicle (extra $5 per person over 6), weekday price $19.99 plus fees per vehicle; weekend and 12/19-12/24 price: $24.99 per vehicle
Fox Cities Festival of Lights-Appleton
When: November 29 & 30, December 6 & 7, 13 & 14, & 20-31
Time: 5-9 pm
Where: Darboy Community Park N9334 Noe Rd Appleton
Details: Free, $5 cash donation per person appreciated. This is a family-friendly walk through light display set up in Darboy Community Park. The display is dependent on good weather, please dress accordingly. The majority of the displays are through the wooded area on trails covered with wood chips, or snow, or mud, or water, or whatever else Wisconsin weather wants to throw at us this year. Boots are probably the best choice. We are doing our best to keep the trails in decent shape. Per the park rules and signs posted pets are not allowed in the park. Off-road parking is available at Sunrise Elementary School. Handicap parking is available in the lot by the park shelter building on Noe Rd.
Lights in Lincoln Park-Manitowoc
Lincoln Park Zoo is transformed into a sparkling wonderland. Lights in Lincoln Park is uniquely designed around animals.
When: November 29-December 28
Time: 5-8 pm
Where: Lincoln Park Zoo, Manitowoc
Details: $5/Car
Friday nights prior to Christmas be sure to visit Santa’s Cabin for cookies & cocoa!
Lights in Lincoln Park 1 & 2 Mile Walk/Run Sunday, December 29th at 5 pm. More info here.
Winter Wonderland of Lights-Oconto
Holtwood Campground in Oconto transforms into a Winter Wonderland. Over 150 trees are decorated and sponsored by area businesses and organizations.
When: November 29-January 5; no cars December 7th for the Walking in a Winter Wonderland Event
Time: 5-11 pm
Where: Holtwood Campground
Details: FREE. Cars permitted
Oshkosh Celebration of Lights-Oshkosh
Over 750,000 lights over a 1.2 mile route through Menominee Park. Prepare to be dazzled.
When: November 29-January 4
Time: 5:30-9 pm daily
Where: Menominee Park
Details: $10 per carload; $1 off with a non-perishable in-date canned food donation. Santa is available for visits November 29 thru December 23rd from 5:30 – 9:00 pm. All COMMUNITY NIGHTS offer FREE admission! (with an in-date non-perishable food donation appreciated) CARRIAGE RIDES available!
Making Spirits Bright by Sheboygan County Rotary Club-Sheboygan
Making Spirits Bright not only adds shimmer to the holiday season for those who visit the attraction, but also those less fortunate. In 2018 the Sheboygan County Rotary Club donated 100,451 pounds of non-perishable food items to a local food pantry.
When: November 29 – December 31 (Closed December 24th)
Time: 5-9 pm daily
Where: Evergreen Park 3000 Calumet Dr, Sheboygan, WI, off Highway 42
Quarryview Center: Nov 29th-Dec 23rd, Fri-Sun.
Details: Celebrate the holidays with family and friends in the warmth of your vehicle when you drive the 1.1-mile route through the forested park and experience a festive lights show choreographed to holiday music. Admission is FREE; however, food pantry donations are taken to help local pantries and cash donations support the future growth of the event. Also stop at Quarryview Center to enjoy entertainment such as wreath raffles, $2 trolley rides, concessions and a visit with Santa (cash only).
Lakeside Light Show-Fond du Lac
When: Check website for 2019 updates
Time:
Where: Evergreen Park in Sheboygan, off Highway 42
Details: (Based on 2017 info) Watch from your warm car. Tune your radio to 87.9 FM and watch the trees dance to the music. Show is roughly 25 minutes. Snack Cabin is located in the parking lot where Delicious Snacks, Hot Cocoa and Apple Cider can be purchased.
Delightfully Calumet Light Show-Chilton
When: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in December 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-29
Time: 5-9 pm
Where: Calumet County Fairgrounds
Details: Food donations are encouraged to support local food pantries. Cash donations are welcome to support future growth of Delightfully Calumet Light Show.
If we missed your favorite Holiday Lights Displays, let us know in the comments!!!
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