38th Annual Christmas in the Park

Next date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 | 05:30 PM to Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 10:00 PM

Now in its 38th year, this dazzling drive-thru winter wonderland features more than one million twinkling lights and over 200 animated displays—all designed and built in-house by our talented Parks + Rec crews.

Your holiday journey begins at the Frank White Jr. Softball Complex and winds through the Longview Lake Campground, where glowing scenes, sparkling arches, and whimsical characters light up the night.

OPEN NIGHTLY from Nov. 26 thru New Year's Eve!
Sun - Thu: 5:30 - 10 pm | Fri - Sat: 5:30 - 11 pm

Holiday Tip: To avoid long lines, plan your visit on a weeknight early in the season for a smoother sleigh ride through the lights!

ADMISSION IS FREE — Your voluntary exit donations will uplift 36 local charities across our community this year.

Holiday Impact & Outreach: Christmas in the Park is more than a beautiful light display—it’s a tradition of giving back. Through your generosity, since its inception, Christmas in the Park has donated more than $1.5 million to local charities, supporting organizations that serve families, children, and neighbors throughout Jackson County.

If you want to help spread holiday magic, VOLUNTEER WITH US!
501(c)(3) organizations are invited to help collect donations at the exit gates. Your group provides 6–10 volunteers, assists from 5:15 pm–10:00 pm (or 11:00 pm on weekends), and receives a portion of the donations—up to $1,000. Groups are selected via random lottery. If your organization would like to be considered, submit a request on organization letterhead by July 30, 2024, including a brief description of your nonprofit, how the funds will be used, contact information, and proof of 501(c)(3) status. Send submissions to jautry@jacksongov.org.