10 Fun and Free Activities for Kids at The Lights of Christmas Festival

The Lights of Christmas festival is family friendly in many ways. Your visit is sure to be a blast with the kids, but you know what else will enjoy the visit? Your wallet! The festival has so many activities for kiddos that are included with the price of admission and won’t cost you a dime! Here are 10 activities that are free, fun, and festive at this year’s event.

1. Visit Santa
Santa is making special trips to The Lights of Christmas! He would love to see you and give you a yummy candy cane! Visit https://www.thelightsofchristmas.com/festival/ for dates when he’ll be at the festival.

2. Echo Pond
Indulge your senses with this interactive light display. Located in Wonderland, this beautiful and fun display turns sounds into dazzling dancing lights!

3. Storytelling
Listen to a story from one of the storytelling actors in Deer Mountain Lodge. 6-9 pm nightly, performances begin on the hour.

4. Ride the Train
All aboard the Warm Beach Express! Take a ride around the Tinhorn Town loop at The Lights of Christmas Festival. The train is located near Tinhorn Town.

5. Bruce the Spruce
Perfect for the jokester family! Come talk to Bruce the Spruce the talking Christmas tree. This sassy tree is eager to tell you a joke and to hear about your time at The Lights of Christmas.

6. Petting Farm
Does your kiddo love animals? This is the perfect opportunity to pet small animals like bunnies and goats with the assistance of staff members. Hand washing stations available. Located in Wonderland.

7. Light Maze
This fun activity will get your family moving and working together to solve this fun twist on fall hay-mazes. Located in Wonderland.

8.  Pony Rides
Pony rides are perfect for kids who are crazy about horses! With the help of our staff, children up to six-years-old will be able to ride a pony. Located near Tinhorn Town.

9.  Live Performances
Perfect for the artistically inclined child! There are many live music performances throughout the event. Check the website for the list of specific performances here: https://www.thelightsofchristmas.com/festival/

10. The Lights!
Of course, the light displays are perfect for every age! Some favorites are the Fire Ball Tree, the Larger Than Life Nativity, and the Joyland Tunnel. There are over a million lights throughout the event!

The Lights of Christmas is sure to be a family excursion full of fun, laughs, and love! It’s the perfect place to focus on the family without having to break your bank account! Get your tickets today at https://www.thelightsofchristmas.com/tickets/

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