Dickinson Festival of Lights
Visitors take an illuminated walk through the park featuring a life-size castle and a 22-foot Christmas tree programmed with nightly light shows. Guests can decorate sweet treats at the Cookie Factory, purchase snacks and hot chocolate from the concession stand, and visit with Santa Claus. The festival also features a military tribute display and offers lighted novelties and 3D glasses at the Blinky Hut.
What to Expect
Walk-thru community light festival with free admission, parking, and shuttles.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Dickinson Festival of Lights Society, Inc.
Food & Drink
The concession stand offers snacks and warm hot chocolate, and the Cookie Factory lets visitors decorate cookies.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and community-focused
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 6:00pm-8:30pm.
- Parking: Free parking is inside the park Monday through Thursday and at True Cross Catholic Church Friday through Sunday. Free shuttle service runs Friday through Sunday and nightly December 19–23. Wheelchair-bound guests can be dropped off at the park where buses load and unload. Street parking during shuttle service is highly discouraged for safety; handicap parking is available with proper identification. The last inbound shuttle is at 8:30pm, and outbound shuttles continue until the park is empty.
- Accessibility: Wheelchair-bound guests can be dropped off where buses load and unload, and handicap parking is available with proper identification.
Tips & Advice
- On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, park free at True Cross Catholic Church and ride the free shuttle, since street parking is strongly discouraged for safety.
- Get to the church lot with time to spare, because inbound shuttles stop at closing while outbound shuttles keep running until the park is empty.
- Come on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, or any night December 17–23, if you want pictures with Santa in the park.
- Bring some spending money for the Blinky Hut, hot chocolate at the concession stand and the Cookie Factory, where you decorate your own cookie.
- Check the forecast before heading out, since the walk-through festival is outdoors and runs weather permitting.
Special Events & Promotions
- Pictures with Santa every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, plus every night December 17–23.
- Newest addition: a 22-foot Christmas tree with over 1,600 lights programmed to put on a show every night.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I park?
Monday through Thursday, park free inside Paul Hopkins Park. Friday through Sunday, park free at Shrine of the True Cross Catholic Church and take the free shuttle. The shuttle also runs every night December 19–23. Street parking during shuttle hours is strongly discouraged for safety.
Which nights can we get pictures with Santa?
Santa is in the park every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, plus every night December 17–23.
Is there food and drink?
The concession stand sells snacks and hot chocolate. At the Cookie Factory you get a cookie and decorations and decorate it yourself.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Guests in wheelchairs can be dropped off at the park where the shuttle buses load and unload. Handicap parking is available with proper ID.
What is there to see along the walk?
You'll see a 22-foot Christmas tree with over 1,600 lights programmed for a nightly show, a life-size castle for photos and a military tribute. The Blinky Hut sells light-up pins, wands, rings and 3D glasses.
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