💡Bright Nights at Forest Park Special Edition

Celebrating Springfield's Biggest, Best and Brightest!

BRIGHT NIGHTS AT FOREST PARK

SPECIAL EDITION

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Your Magical Journey Awaits!

Bright Nights at Forest Park will come to light on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, and sparkle all the way through the holiday season with more than 675,000 lights along a three-mile drive. This year, Santa’s Magical Forest will be open with souvenirs, snacks, and rides on a magical carousel.

Visitors come from near and far to experience Bright Nights at Forest Park, which has earned the reputation of being the Northeast’s premier holiday lighting experience. To think it is right here in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Many of the displays celebrate Springfield’s rich history, from Seuss Land in honor of Theodor Geisel, to Toy Land for Milton Bradley Games that began in Springfield in 1860. The magnificent mansion that reflects in the ponds is a replica of Everett Hosmer Barney’s home that sat high on the hill overlooking the city. Mr. Barney invented the modern ice skate like the ones worn on the skaters in Victorian Village where visitors will also find a replica of the Springfield newspaper’s first building. One of the most recognizable displays in Bright Nights is the Springfield Municipal Group with Santa flying high above wishing everyone Happy Holidays!

These are just some of the magical displays that make the journey through Bright Nights at Forest Park so spectacular. Making it even more memorable are the people it is shared with, whether it be a carload of family, friends out for a holiday dinner, a bus full of holiday revelers, or a couple on date night. Make your own memories with a visit and a stop at Santa’s Magical Forest.

Tickets must be purchased in advance online at brightnights.org or at Big Y World Class Markets.

Get all of the details at, brightnights.org.

When You Go . . .

To be sure you have the finest experience when you visit Bright Nights at Forest Park, here are a few tips:

Purchase tickets in advance at brightnights.org or Big Y World Class Markets
Line forms on Sumner Avenue (No cutting in from side streets)
Gates open at 5pm
Have ticket ready to show greeter
Turn headlights off (Running lights only)
Tune radio to 100.7FM - ELF Radio
Visit Santa's Magical Forest for souvenirs, snacks, and ride on the carousel (first left after Seuss Land)
For safety reasons, stay in your vehicle and no stopping while taking the tour
Be sure to turn headlights on before leaving the park
Leave with a carload full of holiday memories!

Santa's Magical Forest

Santa's Magical Forest is, once again, open for visitors! It is located just past Seuss Land on the left.

Be sure to visit as a part of your Bright Nights at Forest Park experience. There is a gift shop filled with gifts, souvenirs, and freshly made chocolate treats. The concession stand has hot chocolate and coffee, holiday slushies, popcorn, and jumbo pretzels and more. There is also a holiday carousel for the kids.

New this year in the gift shop, and available online, is the third Bright Nights children's book featuring the leaping frog. It has a companion plush toy, and matching tie-dyed t-shirts in children's sizes.

There are campfire mugs, musical lanterns, shirts, hats, and gifts from local crafters.

Letters to Santa

Santa will be making special appearances through Bright Nights at Forest Park. Some nights, he will be waving to visitors as they arrive. On December 5th and 12th, he will be dining at the Barney Carriage House for Supper with Santa.

To send him a note, a holiday greeting, or wish list, letters can be left in the mailbox outside the gift shop in Santa's Magical Forest. Letters can also be sent online!

Be sure to include return address so he and the elves can respond.