The City’s Winter Lights Festival returns for its 31st season with a stunning display at Seneca Creek State Park, open nightly from November 27 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 required for all Winter Lights events. Tickets may sell out in advance. There will be no onsite sales for Enchanted Evening events.
• 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. There will be no onsite sales for Enchanted Evenings. All tickets must be purchased online in advance.

Admission

Advance Purchase Required
Tickets will be available on October 15, 2026 at 10 a.m.

Pricing

One ticket per vehicle

• Weekday Tickets: $15 per vehicle.
• Weekend Tickets: $25 per vehicle.
• 15+ Passenger Vehicle Tickets: $35 – good any day.

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