Butch Bando's Fantasy of Lights
Visitors drive through a three-mile holiday route featuring over 300 silhouette displays, multiple tunnels, and light walls. Guests can tune their car radios to 88.3 FM to listen to Fantasy of Lights radio along the way. On select evenings, Mrs. Claus is present to collect letters for Santa and accept donations of coats, hats, and unwrapped toys.
What to Expect
A 3-mile drive-thru holiday light show with over 300 displays.
Event Details
Duration
Approximately 30 minutes to drive through; the show is 3 miles long.
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Butch Bando's Fantasy of Lights
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday-light fans
Vibe
Festive and easygoing
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Low
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Cars, minivans, SUVs and pickup trucks: $20 Monday–Thursday with weekday discount; $30 Friday–Sunday; $30 on the listed holidays. Limos, limo/transit vans, motorhomes, motor coaches and buses up to 30 seats: $60. Buses and large motor coaches: $100. Assisted living and senior living homes: call for pricing. 2026 Season Pass: $80. Special pricing for active military and veterans is available Tickets are per vehicle, not per person. All pricing is subject to change. The listed larger vehicles and assisted/senior living home buses cannot buy online and must purchase at the show ticket gate. Season passes cannot be purchased online and must be purchased at the show ticket gate. – Get tickets
- Hours: Sunday-Thursday: 5:30pm–9:00pm; Friday and Saturday: 5:30pm–10:00pm; Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day: 5:30pm-9:00pm.
Tips & Advice
- Go on a weekday if you can, because the show is less busy then and cars get the weekday discount.
- Expect around a 45-minute wait on the weekends leading up to Christmas, and check Instagram or Facebook for live traffic updates.
- Enjoy the show from the right side of your vehicle, because the displays are designed to be seen from that side.
- Write a legible email address on letters to Santa, because Santa Mail is only answered by email, never by post.
- Limos, vans, motorhomes and buses must buy at the gate and aren't allowed December 4–5, 11–12 or 18–25.
Special Events & Promotions
- Mrs. Claus collects letters to Santa on November 27–29 and December 4–6, 11–13 and 18–23. Santa's Elves email the letters back.
- On Mrs. Claus nights, she also collects unwrapped toys, coats and hats for local toy banks across Delaware County.
- Weekday discount for cars, minivans, SUVs and pickups Monday through Thursday.
- Special pricing for active military and veterans.
- 2026 Season Pass for unlimited visits, sold only at the show gate while supplies last. The named holder must show ID each visit.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to drive through?
The show is three miles long and takes about 30 minutes at a nice viewing speed.
Can we stop for pictures or get out of the car?
No. The show is one way only, and you can't stop or get out of your vehicle at any time.
Is the show set to music?
It isn't synchronized to music. Tune to 88.3 FM for Fantasy of Lights radio, made by Delaware Area Career Center students.
Are there bathrooms?
Yes. Bathrooms are at the exit of the show, in the parking lot.
Is it open in bad weather?
Yes, it runs in rain, snow or wind. It only closes for severe weather that could put patrons and staff at risk, and updates go out on Instagram and Facebook.
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