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Festival of Lights
December 5, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - December 24, 2025 @ 8:30 pm



Make plans to enjoy the magic of the season at the Festival of Lights at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park in White Springs, Florida!
From December 5 through 23, the park transforms into Holiday Magic Nights… a glowing wonderland filled with festive fun for the whole family. Enjoy complimentary

popcorn and hot cocoa, toast marshmallows by the bonfire

, visit with

Santa, watch gentle snowfalls

, explore a

model train display hosted by the Lake City Train Club, enjoy classic holiday movies

, eat at the North Pole Café, shop with craft vendors, let the kids make fun crafts and more.

December 24 is our Silent Night, a peaceful evening with no activities — a calm and quiet way to close the season.

The lights come on at dusk, and the last ticket is sold nightly at 8:30 pm. Festival entrance gates close at 8:30 pm, and the park closes at 9 pm.

Admission is $4 per person. Children under 3 are free.

Well-behaved pets on a 6-ft leash are welcome.

Entrance: North Gate, 10405 Foster Barnes Drive, White Springs, Florida

The Festival of Lights is presented by the Stephen Foster Citizens Support Organization with generous support from local businesses and individuals.

Come make holiday memories as you stroll through thousands of twinkling lights.