The Dancing Lights of Christmas
Visitors drive through an expansive synchronized holiday light and music show from the comfort of their vehicles. Admission also provides access to Santa's Village, where families can visit with Santa and interact with animals in the petting zoo. Additional attractions in the village include helicopter rides.
What to Expect
Tennessee's largest drive-thru light and music show
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Creative Lightshows
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and family-friendly
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: $35 per family vehicle, including $31.89 plus $3.11 sales tax. Light show admission includes admission to Santa's Village, visiting with Santa, and petting the animals in the petting zoo. – Get tickets
- Hours: Sunday-Thursday 5-10 pm; Friday-Saturday 5-11 pm.
- Parking: You stay in your vehicle for the show. Use the fairgrounds entrance across from Dollar General.
Tips & Advice
- Come Sunday through Thursday if you can, because Fridays and Saturdays after Thanksgiving bring long waits and the other nights have little to no wait.
- Avoid December 19–23 if you want a short line, because those nights get very busy, just like the post-Thanksgiving weekends.
- Buy your ticket online before you go for a contactless entry, or bring cash or a major credit card to pay at the gate.
- Plan your Santa visit before December 23, his last day in Santa's Village, even though the other village activities keep running into January.
- Turn in at the entrance across from Dollar General, which is the one the show asks all visitors to use.
Special Events & Promotions
- 5K Fun Run on Friday, November 6, the night before the light show opens.
- Helicopter rides at Santa's Village cost extra, and children 2 and under ride free.
- Santa's last day in the Village is December 23.
- Bulk and corporate ticket sales and events are available by email.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What comes with light show admission?
Your light show admission also gets you into Santa's Village, a visit with Santa, and time with the animals in the petting zoo.
Is it open in bad weather and on holidays?
Yes. It runs rain or shine and on every holiday, including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
How do I pay?
You can buy tickets online for a contactless visit. Cash and all major credit cards are also accepted at the show entrance. For bulk or corporate tickets and events, email the show.
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