The City’s Winter Lights Festival returns for its 30^th season with a stunning display at Seneca Creek State Park, open nightly from November 28 through December 31. The festival is closed on December 25. The 3.5-mile drive through the park features over 450 illuminated displays and beautifully lit trees. Seneca Creek State Park is located at 11950 Clopper Road, conveniently accessible from I-270.

Admission Notices

To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees, staff, and neighbors, the following policies apply:

• Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended. Tickets may not be available on-site, and prices will be higher at the door if the event is not sold out.
• Tickets are date-specific and valid only on the selected date.
• Daily ticket quantities are limited to ensure a pleasant experience.
• Exchanges are allowed in advance, subject to availability. Weekday tickets can transfer to another weekday. Weekend tickets may transfer to any day, but price differences are non-refundable.
• Enchanted Evenings may sell out. Advance purchase is strongly encouraged; prices may be higher at the door.
• New for 2025: Tickets for the Drive-Thru and Walk & Wag are subject to higher at-the-door pricing, pending ticket availability.

Admission

Advance Purchase Required
Tickets will be available on October 15, 2025 at 10 a.m.

Pricing

One ticket per vehicle

• Weekday Tickets: $15 online, $20 at the door.
• Weekend Tickets: $25 online, $30 at the door.
• 15+ Passenger Vehicle Tickets: $35 – good any day.

If you have difficulty with an online ticket purchase, please email winterlights@gaithersburgmd.gov for assistance.