Starry Nights: Arctic Adventure
Visitors drive through a glittering frozen world featuring millions of lights and more than 500 animated displays synchronized to music. The Arctic Adventure show follows Beti the Yeti through an immersive winter spectacle. On select nights, guests can also explore Afterglow, a walkable area offering additional lights, food and drinks, and holiday activities.
What to Expect
Drive-through holiday light show featuring millions of synchronized lights
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Shelby Farms Park Conservancy
Food & Drink
On select nights, Afterglow offers food and drinks.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday light-show fans
Vibe
Immersive and festive
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Accessibility: The main light show is experienced from the comfort of your car.
Tips & Advice
- Stay in your car for the main Starry Nights show, which is designed as a drive-through experience with synchronized music.
- Choose a select Afterglow night if you want to explore its walkable lights, food, drinks, and holiday activities.
- Bring warm layers if you plan to visit Afterglow, since that part of the experience is walkable and outdoors.
- Let passengers watch for Beti the Yeti and the animated displays while the driver focuses on the route.
Special Events & Promotions
- Arctic Adventure is all new and runs for this season only
- Afterglow, a new walkable area with lights, food and drinks and holiday activities, is open on select nights
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this year's show?
It's Arctic Adventure, presented by World of Illumination. You follow Beti the Yeti through a frozen world with millions of lights and more than 500 animated displays, with music synced to the show.
Do we stay in the car?
Yes. Arctic Adventure is a drive-through show that you watch from your car.
What is Afterglow?
Afterglow is a new walkable holiday area at Shelby Farms Park, open on select nights. It has more lights, food and drinks, and holiday activities.
Will Arctic Adventure be back next year?
No. World of Illumination produces a new themed show each year, so Arctic Adventure runs for one season only.
Can we buy tickets for a big group?
Yes. Shelby Farms Park handles bulk ticket sales through Morgan Ragland.
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