WINTER LIGHTFEST
Winter Lightfest features a 3/4-mile paved walking path through nearly 3 million lights with photo ops, Santa, a scavenger hunt, hot chocolate, s’mores, and more!
WE'RE LOOKING FORWARD TO 2026
- Saturday, November 28th
- December 4th – December 6th
- December 11th – December 13th
- December 18th – December 23rd
- December 26th – December 27th
- GATES OPEN AT 5:30 p.m.
- Last Admission at 9:00 p.m.
- Walking trail hours 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Admission:
- Adults: $15 online & $18 at the gate
- Children: ages 3-17 $12 online and $15 at the gate
- Ages 2 and under: FREE
General Admission Tickets and golf cart rides go on sale November 1st.
Watch for presale discounts and ticket package specials in October.
Sponsorships
Sponsorship packets are now available for businesses and organizations who would love to be a part of this holiday tradition!Your support does more than illuminate the park. It brightens lives across our community. 
Every dollar raised through Winter Lightfest directly benefits United Way’s 22 partner agencies and 26 local programs, creating meaningful change where we live. Together, we’re sparking joy, strengthening connections, and making a true impact. Thank you for helping us share the magic!
For more information, contact: Chelsea Smurphat at chelsea@unitedwayabilene.org or 
325-677-1841. 
