Fantasy Lights
Visitors cruise along a two-mile route featuring over 300 elaborate displays, digital animations, and thousands of sparkling lights. Guests can tune their car radios to AM 1700 to listen to festive holiday music that accompanies the sights. The entire experience is viewed from inside the vehicle.
What to Expect
Drive-through holiday light show featuring over 300 animated displays.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Spanaway
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Pierce County Parks & Recreation
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday light fans
Vibe
Festive and enchanting
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 5:30-9:00 p.m.
- Accessibility: This is a drive-through event experienced entirely from inside your vehicle.
- Pets: Pets must remain in the vehicle; the event has no non-service animal areas for pets to relieve themselves.
Tips & Advice
- Buy your vehicle ticket online ahead of time, because only a limited number of tickets may be sold at the booth each night.
- Visit Monday through Wednesday if you can, since weekends and the week before Christmas bring longer entry waits and lines through the park.
- Bring a credit card if you plan to buy at the gate, because the on-site ticket booth does not accept cash.
- Tune your radio to AM 1700 before you start the two-mile route so the holiday music plays as you pass the displays.
- Let pets stretch before you arrive, because they must stay in the car and there are no relief areas for non-service animals.
Special Events & Promotions
- Military discount with a valid military ID shown at the gate, not available on discount nights.
- Special discount nights run during the season.
- New large displays are added to the collection every year.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we get out of the car during the drive?
No. Fantasy Lights is drive-through only, and you stay in your vehicle the whole way unless you need the restroom.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, but pets must stay in your vehicle. There are no areas at the event where non-service animals can relieve themselves.
Which nights are least crowded?
Mondays through Wednesdays are the most relaxed. Weekends and the week leading up to Christmas, including December 25, are much busier, with longer waits for entry and longer lines through the park.
Can I buy tickets on site?
A limited number of tickets may be sold at the ticket booth each night. The booth takes credit cards only, not cash. You can also buy tickets in person at Sprinker Recreation Center, which takes cash, cards and checks. Buying online in advance guarantees entry on the night you choose.
Is there music along the route?
Yes. Tune your car radio to AM 1700 for holiday music as you drive the two-mile route.
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