Name: Forest of Lights
Start: 2026-11-20T16:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-11-20T19:00:00-05:00

Forest of Lights

Select Evenings
November – January
4:30 PM – 7 PM*

Each winter, thousands of twinkling lights turn the ��ϲ�� Nature Center into a glowing wonderland. Forest of Lights offers visitors the opportunity to stroll illuminated trails, discover dazzling displays, and share winter magic with friends and family.

This year, we’re heading north! Follow the glowing trails past narwhals, snowy owls, muskoxen, and other creatures built to thrive in the planet’s coldest places. The ��ϲ�� Creative Team designs, cuts, paints, and strings each one by hand, using recycled materials wherever possible.

Along the way, step inside the shimmering Snowflake Dome, wander past the Glowing Spider Web, and climb the Twinkling Tower for a bird’s-eye view of the illuminated Canopy Walk. We’ll have a campfire, hot chocolate, cider, and snacks (available for purchase) when you need to warm up!

Whether it’s your first visit or a cherished tradition, Forest of Lights is the brightest way to celebrate the season. This year, there’s more to discover than ever before!

Tickets Available Soon!

Members: November 3 at 9 AM
General Public: November 10 at 9 AM

MEMBERS:
November 3 at 9 AM
GENERAL PUBLIC:
November 10 at 9 AM

*The event will take place on select evenings from November 20, 2026 - January 2, 2027. On certain nights, we will stay open until 8PM. Details below.

TICKET DETAILS

THANKSGIVING WEEKEND

NOV 27, 28, 29

$20 Adults
$12 Youth (4-17)
FREE Children (0-3)

ONLINE TICKETS

ALL OTHER NIGHTS

$15 Adults
$9 Youth (4-17)
FREE Children (0-3)

EVENT DETAILS

EVENT DATES

Event Timing

Guidelines

We recommend purchasing tickets for the 4:30PM admission if you are bringing children.
This event involves bright lights with flashing or strobing effects.
Please dress for the outdoors and cold weather. This event is entirely outdoors.
No outside food or beverages are permitted.
Private groups or parties are not permitted during public nights. If you're interested in a private party, learn more here.

Refreshments Available

Cancellation / Refund Policy

Ticket sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable to another date.
Forest of Lights is an outdoor event and includes risks associated with potential snowy or icy weather. A small area of the Forest Canopy Walk (the Tree House and Eagles Nest platform), is not accessible by wheelchair.
Forest of Lights will be held in all weather conditions, including extreme cold! We may choose to cancel it only if it feels unsafe for visitors due to high winds, for example.
If the event is canceled by ��ϲ��, ticket holders will be notified via text message and email by noon the day of the event. We will also update the banner on the homepage of this website. You can choose to have your ticket cost donated to ��ϲ�� or transferred to another available date.

Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors

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Forest of Lights