Winter City Lights, named “One of the Best Holiday Lights Displays in the DC Area” by The Washington Post in 2024 and nationally ranked by Parade (#1) and Country Living (#2) magazines, is perfect for the whole family or a romantic date night.  This immersive holiday lights event features more than one million dazzling lights, charming displays, a flagship 52-foot holiday tree with synchronized lights and music shows every 15 minutes, a thrilling eight-lane Penguin Plunge snow tubing ride, tasty concessions, an outdoor Polar Pub, lumberjack axe throwing, and 20 bonfire areas for getting cozy and enjoying s’mores by the fire.

Your entry ticket includes:

<!– [if !supportLists]–>Enjoy dazzling Christmas lights and charming holiday displays covering more than 10 acres of beautiful countryside. Highlights include:

• The awe-inspiring 52-foot flagship Christmas tree with a 32,000 square-foot canopy of dazzling lights. Step into a winter wonderland as this magical tree transforms into a coordinated light and music show every 30 minutes.
• Don’t miss the new Ice Palace, a luminous realm where the Queen and Princess of Winter City reside; or the New Candy Cane Lane where guests enter a wonderland of candy canes and gingerbread scenes nestled beneath a canopy of glittering icicles.
• One of only five in the U.S., the 35-foot high Golden Ribbon glows with brilliant ribbons and more than 20,000 sparkling lights.  A must see!
• Winter City Snow!  No matter what the weather is, it’s guaranteed to “snow” during every music and lights show.
• Visit concessions where guests can indulge in crowd favorites like made-to-order pizzas, BBQ sandwiches, s’mores, warm Amish pretzels, and the show-stopping Blizzard dessert — a towering creation of funnel cakes, fried Oreos, Twinkies, Cool Whip, powdered sugar, chocolate drizzle, and sprinkles.
• More than 20 bonfire areas for getting cozy and enjoying s’mores by the fire.
• The Penguin Plunge Snow Tubing Slide is longer and more thrilling than ever. Located beside the flagship tree, this eight-lane ride now features two-person tubes, perfect for sharing the excitement with your child or a friend.  Note: Tickets sold separately.
• Enjoy a holiday-themed adult beverage at the popular Polar Pub while taking in a breathtaking view of millions of twinkling lights.
• Free parking
• Winter City Lights helps fund more than 400 youth scholarships annually at the Olney Boys & Girls Club.