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Symphony of Lights Holiday Festival

Visitors drive along a 1.1-mile loop through Eagle Point Park to view over 250 lighted holiday displays. The illuminated scenes include castles, streams, trains, and a gingerbread lodge designed to evoke cherished childhood memories.

What to Expect

Over 250 holiday light displays along a 1.1-mile park loop.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Symphony of Lights

Food & Drink

Food vendors are listed for the Nov. 25 Family Walk and Dec. 5–6 Craft & Vendor Fair.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and holiday-light fans

Vibe

Festive and nostalgic

Energy Level

Low

Budget

$

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Location

Eagle Point Park
Clinton, IA
52732

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: $10 per car for up to 10 persons; $2 per person for vehicles with over 10 persons.
  • Hours: Monday–Friday 6PM–9PM; Saturday–Sunday 5PM–9PM.
  • Parking: On the Family Walk night, walkers park outside the gates of Eagle Point Park.

Tips & Advice

  • Fill the car if you can, since one admission covers a vehicle with up to 10 people and only larger vehicles pay per person.
  • Come to the Family Walk if you'd rather see the 1.1-mile loop on foot. No pre-registration is needed, and walkers park outside the gates.
  • Plan a Sunday evening drive on December 6, 13 or 20 if the kids want to stop and meet Santa at the Eagle Point Lodge.
  • Pair your visit with the Craft & Vendor Fair on December 5 or 6 to shop local crafters and pick up something from the food vendors.
  • Lend a hand with setup on weekends from October 3 by reporting to the shed beside the caretaker's house. Lunch is provided for volunteers.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Family Walk on Wednesday, November 25: walk the 1.1-mile loop with Santa in the lodge and food vendors on hand (per-person fee, no pre-registration).
  • Craft & Vendor Fair with crafters and food vendors on Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6.
  • Meet Santa at the Eagle Point Lodge on Sunday evenings, December 6, 13 and 20.

Quick Actions

Frequently Asked Questions

Can we see the lights on foot instead of driving?

Yes, at the Family Walk on Wednesday, November 25. You stroll the 1.1-mile loop at your own pace with no pre-registration. Walkers park outside the gates, Santa greets visitors in the lodge and food vendors set up in the lodge parking lot.

Can the kids meet Santa?

Yes. Santa is at the Eagle Point Lodge on Sunday evenings, December 6, 13 and 20, and in the lodge during the Family Walk.

Is there a craft fair this season?

Yes. The Craft & Vendor Fair, with vendors, crafters and food vendors, runs Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6.

Is the 5K Run happening?

No, the 5K Run will not be held this year.

How can I volunteer?

Help is needed to bring the displays out of storage for setup. Report to the shed next to the caretaker's house at Eagle Point Park on Saturdays and Sundays starting October 3. Lunch is provided for volunteers.

Tags

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Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team