Winter Wonderlights
Visitors can explore outdoor pathways illuminated with over a million lights, handcrafted lanterns, and an iconic glowing tunnel. Guests can head into the OmniSphere to enjoy Laser Holidays, a holiday laser show. Inside the SAIL Center Atrium, a Merry Mermaid shares goodnight stories about a sleepy Science Center.
What to Expect
Over a million lights, handcrafted lanterns, and an iconic glowing tunnel.
Event Details
Duration
The included holiday laser show is 15 minutes long.
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Greensboro Science Center
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Glowing and festive
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Laser Holidays plays throughout the evening. The Merry Mermaids’ story times are 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, and 8:30 pm.
- Parking: A limited number of on-site parking spots are free and available first-come, first-served. Carpooling or ridesharing is highly recommended on busier nights, typically Fridays and Saturdays.
- Accessibility: The event path is wheelchair-friendly, and a limited number of wheelchairs are available at Guest Services with photo ID.
- Pets: Pets are not permitted; ADA service animals and animals in recognized training programs must be checked in at the admissions window.
Tips & Advice
- Carpool or rideshare on Fridays and Saturdays, when parking is busier; free on-site spaces are limited and first-come, first-served.
- Dress for an outdoor evening and changing conditions, since Winter Wonderlights runs rain or shine.
- Guests needing a wheelchair can request one at Guest Services with photo ID, but the available number is limited.
- Eligible visitors can get discounted admission; SNAP/EBT/WIC tickets must be bought in person the same day and cannot be used for group visits.
- Do not rely on reciprocal membership benefits for admission; reciprocal memberships are not valid for Winter Wonderlights.
Special Events & Promotions
- Greensboro Science Center members receive discounted admission; reciprocal memberships are not valid for this event.
- SNAP/EBT/WIC participants receive discounted admission with in-person, same-day ticket purchase; not valid for group visits.
- Groups of 15 or more receive discounted admission.
- A Sensory Friendly Night is scheduled for November 17, with quieter music, quiet zones and sensory bags; tickets are available at the door.
- New this year: Laser Holidays, a holiday laser show in OmniSphere, is included with admission.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can I see and do at Winter Wonderlights?
Walk outdoor paths among more than a million lights, handcrafted lanterns, and a glowing tunnel; catch the holiday laser show and a Merry Mermaid goodnight story.
Is the holiday laser show included with admission?
Yes. Laser Holidays is a 15-minute show in the OmniSphere and is included with Winter Wonderlights admission.
Are there discounts, and can I buy tickets at the event?
Science Center members, SNAP/EBT/WIC participants, and groups of 15 or more receive discounted admission. SNAP/EBT/WIC tickets must be bought in person on the same day and are not valid for group visits; reciprocal memberships are not valid. Sensory Friendly Night tickets are available at the door.
What is different about Sensory Friendly Night?
The evening features quieter music, quiet zones, sensory bags, and other changes for guests with sensory needs. It is a separately scheduled night before the main event begins.
Is the event accessible, and what parking is available?
The event path is wheelchair-friendly, and a limited number of wheelchairs are available at Guest Services with photo ID. Limited free on-site parking is first-come, first-served.
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