DaySpring Luminary Hike & Live Nativity
Guests walk along a mile-long, woodchip-covered trail lit by thousands of luminaries across church farmland and woods. Along the path, visitors encounter live townspeople, shepherds, angels, wise men, Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus enacting the Christmas story. After the hike, visitors can head inside to the Bethlehem Marketplace for hot chocolate, holiday gift shopping, and photos at the Christmas photo booth.
What to Expect
Follow a mile-long trail illuminated by over 2,500 glowing luminaries.
Event Details
Ages
All ages (children 10 and under are FREE)
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
DaySpring Church & Schools
Food & Drink
Hot chocolate is served at the end of the hike.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and friends who enjoy an outdoor christmas experience
Vibe
Festive and storybook
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: $10 per person; children 10 and under are free and do not need a ticket. – Get tickets
- Hours: 5–7 PM on each listed date.
- Accessibility: The woodchip-covered and uneven trail is not wheelchair or stroller friendly.
- Pets: Dogs are not allowed, except service animals.
Tips & Advice
- Arrive at the start time on your ticket, because your trail pass may be forfeited if you show up at a different time.
- Wear boots and dress warm, since the hike is a full mile outdoors on an uneven woodchip trail through woods and farmland.
- Leave the stroller at home and plan to carry little ones, because the trail isn't stroller or wheelchair friendly.
- Don't buy tickets for kids 10 and under, since they're free and don't need one; tickets for everyone else are non-refundable.
- Keep your household close together on the trail, because children must stay within arm's length of an adult the whole way.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: the Bethlehem Marketplace after the hike, with hot chocolate, a photo booth, and gifts and décor for sale.
- Kids 10 and under are free and don't need a ticket.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens on the hike?
You follow a mile-long, woodchip-covered trail lit by more than 2,500 luminaries on the church's wooded farmland. Along the way, live townspeople, shepherds, angels, wise men, Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus tell the Christmas story.
What should I wear?
Wear boots and dress warm. It's a one-mile outdoor nature hike on a woodchipped, uneven trail.
Can I bring a stroller or wheelchair?
No. The trail is woodchipped and uneven, and it isn't wheelchair or stroller friendly.
Can I bring my dog?
No dogs are allowed, except service animals.
What's there after the hike?
Warm up inside at the new Bethlehem Marketplace. There's hot chocolate, a Christmas photo booth, and holiday gifts and décor for sale.
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