Alabama
*Christmas in the Park (Nov. 25-Dec. 31, 2011, 6-10pm) at City Park in Arab (256-586-8128).
*Zoolight Safari (Dec. 9-11, 16-23, 26-31, 5-9pm) at Birmingham Zoo in Birmingham (205-879-0409)(fee).
* Fultondale Lights 5732 31st Street North (in Lewisburg Gardens subdivision) in Fultondale (88.1 FM)(donations).
*Noccalula Falls Park in Gadsden (256-549-4663) (fee).
*Galaxy of Lights (Nov. 10-Dec. 31, 2011, with drive-through nights Nov. 24-Dec. 31 at Huntsville Botanical Garden on Bob Wallace Ave in Huntsville (256-830-4447) (fee).
*Santa's Village (Nov. 25-Dec. 23, 2011, 5-9pm) at Constitution Village on Gates Ave. in Huntsville (256-564-8100) (fee).
Magic Christmas in Lights (Nov. 26-Dec. 31, 2010, 5-9pm, closed Dec. 25) at Bellingrath Gardens in Mobile (251-973-2217) (fee).
*Bienville Square (lights go on Nov. 18, 2011) in Mobile (251-208-7540).
*Christmas Light Festival (Dec. 1-4, 8-11, 15-31, 2011, 5:30-9:30pm) at the Montgomery Zoo in Montgomery (334-240-4900) (zoo fee).
Alaska
*The giant hammer at the Hammer Museum at 108 Main Street in Haines.
* Christmas in Alaska (lights go on Nov. 27 at 5pm) at 5270 S. Tennyson Ct. (tune into 91.5 FM for music) in Wasilla.
Arizona
*The Outlets (lighting is Nov. 19, 2011) in Anthem (623-465-9500).
*Pinal County Courthouse (lighting ceremony is 5-8pm, Dec. 2, 2011) in Florence (866-977-4496).
Clubhouses, Ranch House and windmills at Power Ranch (Through Jan. 4, 2011) in Gilbert.
Circle G Ranches neighborhood at San Pedro Ave. and Lindsay Rd. area in Gilbert.
*Holiday Mountain (Nov. 25, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012, Fri-Sat 6-10pm, Sunday 6-9pm, except closed Dec. 24-25) at 1600 E. Lakeside Dr. (Val Vista Lakes) in Gilbert (480-926-9694) (canned food).
*Glendale Glitters (Nov. 25, 2011-Jan. 14, 2012, 6-10pm) in & around Murphy Park in Glendale (623-930-2820).
*Festival of Lights (Nov. 25, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012) at London Bridge Resort in Lake Havasu City (928-855-0888).
*Mesa Temple (Nov. 24-Dec. 31, 2011) at 525 E. Main St. in Mesa (602-964-7164).
*1517 E. Brill Street (Nov. 23, 2011-Jan. 2, 2012, 6-10pm) in Phoenix.
*4415 East Calle Tuberia in Phoenix.
* Festival of Lights (Nov. 26-Dec. 31, 2011, 6-11pm) on Chandler Blvd. between 24th St. & Desert Foothills Parkway in Phoenix (480-460-6169).
*Zoo Lights (Nov. 24, 2011-Jan. 9, 2012, 6-10pm) at the Phoenix Zoo on Galvin Pkwy. in Phoenix (602-273-1341) (fee).
3457 E. Thunderbird Road (off Squaw Peak Freeway) in Phoenix.
*Valley of Lights (Nov. 24-Dec. 30, 2011, Sun-Thur 6-10pm, Fri-Sat 6pm-midnight) in Fain Park at Fifth & Second Street in Prescott (928-772-8857 or 928-759-3090).
*Courthouse Plaza (lighting is Dec. 3, 2011) on Gurley Street in Prescott (800-266-7534).
Market Street at DC Ranch on Pima Rd, Scottsdale (480-515-9700).
*Mccormick-Stillman Railroad Park (Dec. 9-30, 2011, 6:30-9pm, closed Dec. 24-25) on Indian Bend Road in Scottsdale (480-312-2312) (fee to ride the train).
* Red Rock Fantasy (Nov. 17-Dec. 31, 2011, Sun-Thurs 5-9pm, Fri-Sat 5-10pm, weather permitting) at Los Abrigados Resort, 160 Portal Lane, in Sedona (928-282-1777 or 800-521-3131) (fee).
*Festival of Lights (Dec. 10, 2011 only, thousands of luminaries) Tiaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village in Sedona (928-282-4838)
Fantasy of Lights (lighting Nov. 27, 2010) on Mill Avenue downtown in Tempe (408-894-8158).
Arkansas
*City Water Park (Nov. 25-Dec. 25, 2011 6-9:30pm) in Alma (479-414-9218).
*City Park and Downtown (Nov. 20, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012) in Altus (479-468-4684).
*Iron Mountain Lodge and Marina (Nov. 25-Dec. 31, 2011, 5-11pm, with a bit less show this year) on DeGray Lake in Arkadelphia (870-246-4310) (donations).
*Little River County Courthouse (lights go on Nov. 23, 2011 at 6pm) in Ashdown (870-898-2758).
* Lights of the Delta (Nov. 21-Dec. 27, 2011, Sun-Thur 6:30-9pm, Fri-Sat 5:30-10pm) at Aeroplex off Airbase Perimeter Road in Blytheville (870-762-9788)(fee).
Sevier County Courthouse (fairly sure lights go on Dec. 5, 2009) in De Queen (870-584-3225).
KTVE tower in El Dorado.
*Union County Courthouse (lighting is Nov. 25, 2011) in El Dorado (888-921-2666).
* Lights of the Ozarks (Nov. 19-Dec. 31, 2011, 5pm-midnight nightly) at Downtown Square in Fayetteville.
*Trail of Lights (Dec. 5-31, 2011) at Bell Park in Greenwood (479-996-6357).
Courthouse and Spring Park in Heber Springs.
*Lights on the Landscape (Nov. 19-Dec. 31, 2011, 5-9pm) at Garvan Woodland Gardens on Arkridge Rd. in Hot Springs (501-262-9300) (fee).
County Courthouse in Lewisville (870-921-4633).
*Burns Park (Dec. 1-31, 2011, 6-10pm, Closed Dec. 25) in North Little Rock (501-753-7307) (fee).
*City Park (lighting Dec. 6, 2011) in Nashville.
*Enchanted Land of Lights and Legends (Nov. 15-Dec. 31, 2011, 6-9pm) at Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Regional Park in Pine Bluff (800-536-7660) (donations).
*Candy Cane Lane (Dec. 15-23, 2011, 7-11pm) on East Maple Street in Pocahontas (870-892-3022).
Courthouse (lighting Dec. 4, 2010) in Van Buren (479-474-2761).
*Worthington Park (ligting is Nov. 23, 2011 at 6pm) in West Memphis (870-732-7598).
California
Balian House on Mendocino in Altadena.
* Christmas Tree Lane (Dec. 10, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012, dusk to midnight) on Santa Rosa Avenue, between Woodbury Ave. & Altadena Dr. in Altadena (626-794-3988).
Norton's Winter Wonderland at 513 N. Florence Street in Burbank.
Winter Snowland (December 4-end of December, 2010, 6-9pm, weather permitting) at 529 N. Florence Street in Burbank.
*1189 N. Citadel (Dec. 1-25, 2011) in Clovis.
*Van Ness Blvd. between Shaw and Shields.
*Hotel del Coronado at 1500 Orange Ave. in Coronado (800-468-3533).
*Town Center Park (lighting is Nov. 17, 2011, 6pm) near South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa.
* Holiday Of Lights (Nov. 24, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012, Sun-Thur 5:30-10pm, Fri-Sat 5:30-10:30pm) along racetrack at Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar (858-793-5555) (fee).
* Bright Christmas (Dec. 9-11 and 16-25, 2022, on the half hour) at Valley Fort, 3757 S. Mission Road in Fallbrook (fee).
America's tallest living Christmas tree (lighting is Dec. 5, 2010) on Main Street in Ferndale (707-786-4477).
Christmas Tree Lane (Dec. 3-26, 2010, Sun-Thur 6-10pm, Fri-Sat 6-11pm, walk nights
only are Tue. Dec. 3 & Wed. Dec. 14) on Van Ness Blvd. (between Shields Ave. & Shaw Ave.) in Fresno (559-225-3116).
Holiday Lights at Gilroy Gardens (Dec. 4-6, 11-13, 18-23, 26-30, 2009, 4-9pm) at 3050 Hecker Pass Rd. in Gilroy (408-840-7100) (substantial fee).
Casa del Pomba (Deacon Dave's Christmas) (2009 dates coming) at 252 Hillcrest Ave. in Livermore.
Kathie's Lancaster Lights (still checking 2009 dates) at 3054 W. Albret St. in Lancaster.
*Fantasy of Lights (Nov. 25-Dec. 31, 2011, 6-10pm nightly) at Vasona Lake County Park in Los Gatos (408-355-2201) (fee).
Christmas Boat Parade (Dec. 15-19, 2010, 6:30pm) off Bay Island in Newport Beach (949-729-4400).
* Zimmerman Christmas (Nov. 24-Dec. 31, 2011, 5-9pm, until 9:30pm Fri-Sat and on Boat Parade nights, subject to rain) at 327 Sapphire Ave., Balboa Island, Newport Beach.
Avenue of Lights (Dec. 15-19, 2010, 5:30-9pm) at Glenn County Fairgrounds in Orland (530-865-9663) (fee).
*Winter Fantasy Music and Light Show (Dec. 3, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012, with a show every 15 min. from 5-10pm) at Plaza Park in Oxnard (805-980-0717).
Christmas Tree Lane (Dec. 11-31, 2010, 5-11pm) at 1700-1800 blocks of Fulton in Palo Alto.
*Hickory Court/Butterwood Court/Rockrose Court area (until Jan. 1, 2012) in Poway.
*1900-2000 block area of Eucalytus Lane in San Carlos.
*Lana Drive (off Mt. Abernathy) in San Diego.
*Oviedo Street (off Black Mountain Rd.) in San Diego.
*1401 Glacier Drive in San Jose.
2474 Shubert Avenue in San Jose.
1639 Knob Hill Road (off Nordahl Rd.) in San Marcos.
*305 Raymond Street (a one-way street off 3rd, in Beach Flats area) in Santa Cruz.
Maeve Court (Dec. weekends, 2010) off San Augustine Way in Scotts Valley (canned food donations for Second Harvest).
*4011 Chris Court (off Cornwell) in Soquel.
Belardo Lights (listen at 89.7FM) at 5306 Belardo in Tierrasanta.
Colorado
*Seven Falls Holiday Lighting (Dec. 19-31, 2011) at 2850 S. Cheyenne Canyon Rd., Colorado Springs (719-632-0752) (donation benefit Christmas Unlimited).
*Electric Safari (Dec. 9-11, 16-31, 2011 and Jan. 1, 2012, beginning at 5:30pm) at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs (719-633-9925).
*Blossoms of Light (Dec. 2, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012, 5:30-9:30pm) at Botanic Gardens in Denver (720-865-3500) (fee).
*Garden of Lights (Dec. 2-31, 2011, 5-9pm) at The Gardens on Spring Creek on Centre Avenue in Fort Collins (970-416-2486).
* 2510 Blue Heron Circle in Lafayette (donations accepted for Celiac Research).
*Lincoln Park (lights go on Nov. 24, 2011)at 10th Ave. & 8th St., plus downtown lights in Greeley (970-356-6775).
*ElectriCritters (Nov. 23, 25-27, Dec. 2-4, 9-11, 16-23, 26-30, 2011, 5:30-8:30pm, gates close 8pm) at Pueblo Zoo in Pueblo (719-561-1452 ext. 106).
Connecticut
Constitution Plaza (Nov. 26, 2010-Jan. 6, 2011, 4pm-midnight) in downtown Hartford (860-728-3089).
Festival of Silver Lights (Nov. 23(?), 2010-Jan. 6, 2011) at Hubbard Park on West Main Street in Meriden (203-630-4259).
That House in Milford (lights go on Nov. 26, 2010, Sun-Thur 5-pm, Fri-Sat 5-10pm) at 75 Meadows End Road in Milford (food bank donations accepted).
*Fantasy of Lights (Nov. 18, 2011-Jan. 7, 2012, Sun-Thur 5-9pm, Fri-Sat 5-10pm) at Lighthouse Point Park on Lighthouse Road (off Townsend) in New Haven (203-777-2000) (fee benefits Easter Seals Goodwill).
Delaware
*Rehoboth Avenue and boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach (800-441-1329).
Florida
*Flesher Farm (Through December, 2011, 6-9pm Sun-Thur, 6-10pm Fri-Sat) at 27865 Bonita Grande Drive in Bonita Springs.
Twin Oaks area at Ninth Street East close to State Road 70 (53rd Avenue East) in Bradenton
Tim and Yuni Christmas (Nov. 26, 2010-Jan. 1, 2011) at 55268 Deer Run Road in Callahan.
1421 Turner Street (off Court and Glen Oaks Park) in Clearwater.
2281 Lagoon Circle South (at Old Coachman Road) in Clearwater.
* Fantasy of Lights (Nov. 18, 2011-Jan. 2, 2012, 6-10pm) at Tradewinds Park at 3600 W. Sample Road (6-10pm) (through Jan. 1) in Coconut Creek (945-923-6556) (fee).
*Christmas Reflections (Nov. 25-Dec. 31, 2011, 5-9pm) at Chipley Park and shores of Lake DeFuniak (enter at Live Oak Ave. off Hwy. 331 S.)in DeFuniak Springs (fee).
Holiday Nights (Dec. 9, 2010-Jan. 1, 2011, 5:30-9pm, closed Dec. 24-25) at Edison-Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers (239-334-7419) (fee).
Holiday Lights in the Garden (Nov. 26, 2010-Jan. 2, 2011, 6-10pm) at Florida Botanical Gardens in Largo (727-582-2100) (donations).
*Venetian Gardens (Nov. 26, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012) in Venetian Gardens at 201 E. Dixie in Leesburg (352-728-9870).
Lauderdale Christmas (Dec. 1, 2009, through first week in January, 2010(?), 5:30-10:30pm) at 7706 NW 25 St. in Margate (donations).
* Space Coast Lightfest (Nov. 23-Dec. 31, 2011, Sun-Thurs 6-9pm, Fri-Sat and Holidays 6-10pm, no vehicle traffic on Dec. 20) at Wickham Park in Melbourne (321-728-0512) (fee).
Donnelly Park and downtown (Nov. 28-Dec. 31, 2009, 5-9pm) in Mount Dora (352-383-2165).
Enchanted Place (NE 137th Terrace off 16th Ave. near Biscayne) in North Miami(305-576-1234) (donations).
Oakdale Christmas House (through Jan. 3, 2010, 6-10pm) at 2719 Oakdale Street in St. Petersburg.
*Nights of Lights (Nov. 19, 2011-Jan. 31, 2012) along the bayfront and historic downtown in St. Augustine (800-653-2489).
Wild Wonderland (Dec. 4-5, 10-13, 17-23, 26-30, 2009, 6-9pm) at Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa (813-935-8552) (fee).
Georgia
*Holiday in Lights (Nov. 14, 2011-Jan. 12, 2012, 7-11pm) at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta (404-222-7275).
*Newton County Courthouse (lights go on Nov. 17, 2011, 6pm) on Clark Street in Covington (770-385-2077).
* Lights of the South (Nov. 20-Dec 30. 1, 2011, 6-10pm, closed Dec. 25) at 633 Louisville Rd. in Grovetown (706-825-6441) (fee).
*Magical Nights of Lights (Nov. 18, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012, 5-10pm) at 7000 Holiday Rd. in Lake Lanier Islands (770-932-7200) (fee).
*Enchanted Garden of Lights (Nov. 18-Dec. 31, 2011, 6-9pm except closed Dec. 24) at Rock City Gardens in Lookout Mountain (706-375-7702) (fee).
Lights of Life (Nov. 22-Dec. 31, 2010, Sun-Thur 6-10pm, Fri-Sat 6-11pm) at Life University (1269 Barclay Circle) in Marietta (770-426-2884) (fee).
Bainbridge Circle in Murrieta.
*Fantasy in Lights (Nov. 18-Dec. 30, 2011 with Nov. 20 being walk-thru only to benefit March of Dimes) at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain (800-225-5292)(fee).
*Stone Mountain Park (Nov. 12, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012--Best to call for hours) in Stone Mountain (770-498-5690 or 800-317-2006) (fee).
*Okefenokee Swamp Park (Nov. 25-26, Dec. 2-3, 9-10, 16-24, 27-28, 2011, 1-10pm, last train boarding at 9pm) in Waycross (fee).
Hawaii
Festival of Lights (Dec. 4-31, 2009) near County Building on Rice Street in Lihue, Kauai (808-828-0014).
Puma Lights Oshiro Family residence (w/FM music) at 15-2053 18th Avenue (Nov. 26, 2010 through Jan. 1, 2011, 6:30-9pm nightly) in Keaau.
*Banyan Tree Park (begins Dec. 3, 2011) in Lahaina on Maui (808-667-9193 or 888-310-1117).
Ritz-Carlton courtyard at One Ritz-Carlton Drive in Kapalua on Maui (800-669-6200).
Main Street and Waimea Canyon Drive (Dec. 5-25, 2010, dusk-9pm) in Waimea (808-337-1005).
Idaho
*Winter Garden aGlow (Nov. 24-27, Dec. 2-31, 2011 and Jan. 1-8, 2012, 6-9pm) at Idaho Botanical Garden in Boise (208-343-8649) (fee).
* Indian Creek Park and Downtown (Nov. 19, 2011-Jan. 15, 2012) in Caldwell (208-455-3000).
*Holiday Light Show (Nov. 25, 2011-Jan. 2, 2012) on Lake Coeur d'Alene (resort) in Coeur D'Alene (800-688-5253).
3453 North 55th East (until Jan. 1, 2011, dusk-10pm nightly) in Iona.
* Winter Spirit (lighting is Nov. 19, 2011 at 6pm, lights then on thru season, Sun-Thur 4:30-10pm, Mon-Wed 4:30-9pm, Thur-Sat 4:30-midnight) at Locomotive Park in Lewiston (208-743-3531 or 800-473-3543).
*City Park and downtown (lighting is Nov. 25, 2011) Rupert (208-436-9600 or 208-679-4793).
Illinois
* Christmas Wonderland (Nov. 25-Dec. 28, 2011, Mon-Fri 6-9pm, Sat-Sun 5-9pm, Nov. 28 walk-thru only) at Rock Spring Park on College Avenue in Alton (800-258-6645) (fee).
North School Park (Lighting is Nov. 26, 2010) on Eastman Street at Arlington Hts. Rd. in Arlington Heights (847-577-3000).
Aurora Festival of Lights (Nov. 26-Dec. 26, 2010, 5-9pm) at Phillips Park (Hill Ave. & Montgomery Rd.) in Aurora (630-978-4774).
*Way of Lights (Nov. 18, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012, 5-9pm) at Our Lady of the Snows on S. DeMazenod Drive in Belleville (618-394-6300).
*Holiday Magic(Dec. 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 26-31, 2011, 4-9pm) at Brookfield Zoo in Brookfield (call to verify dates) (708-485-0263) (zoo fee).
Fantasy of Lights (Nov. 26-Dec. 31, 2010, dusk-11pm) at Foundation Park in Centralia (618-532-3214).
Coulterville City Park (Dec. 4, 2010-Jan. 1, 2011, 5-9pm) in Coulterville.
Holiday Lights Fair (lights go on Nov. 26, 2010, 5:30-9:30pm) at State Fairgrounds on Hwy 51 S. in DuQuoin (618-542-1515 or 800-455-9570) (fee).
Wonderland-in-Lights (Nov. 25-Dec. 25, 2010, Sun-Thur 5-9pm, Fri-Sat 5-10pm) at Community Park on E. Temple Ave. in Effingham (800-772-0750) (donations accepted).
*American Farm Heritage Museum (Nov. 26, 2010-Jan. 1, 2011, 5-9pm, walk or drive through) at 1392 Museum Road in Greenville (618-664-2050).
City Park (Nov. 25-Dec. 31, 2010, 5-9pm) in Olney (donations accepted).
Lightworks (Nov. 19-Dec. 26, 2010) at Peterson Park in Mattoon (217-258-6286) (donations accepted).
Avenue Of Lights (Nov. 26, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010, 6pm-9:30pm) in Moorman-Wavering Park off North 36th St. in Quincy (217-222-7980) (fee).
Holiday Festival of Lights (Dec. 3-31, 2009, 5-10pm, Thur-Sun only, except open all night Dec. 24) at Sinnissippi Park (on N. 2nd/IL 2251) in Rockford (815-965-0758).
Festival of Lights (Nov. 19, 2010-Jan. 2, 2011, Sun-Thur 5-9pm, Fri-Sat 5-10pm) in Shelbyville (217-774-1342).
Xavier Lights (lights go on Nov. 26, 2009 and run Sun-Thur 5-10pm, Fri-Sat 5-11pm) on Xavier Drive off Andrew Rd. in Sherman.
Candy Cane Lane (Until Dec. 31(?), 2010, Sun-Thur 5-10pm, Fri-Sat 5-11pm) (E. Clark St. off Locust) in West Frankfort (618-932-3213).
Indiana
Reynolds Farm Equipment (Nov 24, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010) at 121501 Reynolds Drive in Fishers (317-849-0810 or 800-382-9038) (donations accepted).
*Fantasy of Lights (Nov. 23-Dec. 31, 2011, Sun-Thur 6-9pm, Fri-Sat 6-10pm) at Franke Park on Sherman Road in Fort Wayne (260-744-6145) (carriage/sleigh reservation 260-691-3780)(fee).
Monument Circle (November 26, 2010 until early Jan., 2011) in Indianapolis (317-237-2222).
Wonderland of Lights (Nov. 26-Dec. 26, 2010, Thur-Sun 5-9pm) at Newton County Fairgrounds northwest Kentland (219-474-6050) (donations).
* Walkway of Lights (Nov. 19-Dec. 31, 2011, 6-10pm) at Matter Park along the Riverwalk in Marion (765-668-4453 or 800-662-9474) (fee).
Holiday Lights at the Lake (Dec. 3-13, 2010 weekends, then nightly through Dec. 26, 2010, 5-9pm) Hidden Lake Park in Merrillville (219-769-2111)(fee).
Festival of Holiday Lights (Dec. 4, 2010-early Jan., 2011) at Washington Park on Lakeshore Dr. in Michigan City.
*Lafayette Park in Princeton.
Festival of Lights (Nov. 25-Dec. 31, 2011, call for hours) at Prairie West Park, 93rd Ave. in St. John (219-365-6043).
Christmas in the Park (Dec. 6-27, 2010, 5-10pm) at Deming Park on Fruitridge Ave. in Terre Haute (812-232-2727).
*Winter Lights (Nov. 19, 2011, 3-7pm) at Sunset Hill Farm County Park in Valparaiso (219-465-3586) (donations).
Central Park (Dec. 1-31, 2010) in Warsaw (574-269-6090).
Not Enough Lights (Not lighted this year, according to web site) at 445 Hummingbird Lane in Whiteland.
Iowa
Festival of Lights (Nov. 27-29, Dec. 3-6, 10-13, 17-20, 24-27, 31, 2009 and Jan. 1-2, 2010, 5-10pm) at Swan Lake State Park in Carroll (712-792-1335).
Symphony of Lights (Nov. 26-Dec. 30, 2009, 6-9pm) at Eagle Point Park off Hwy. 67 in Clinton (563-243-3442)(fee).
*Jolly Holiday Lights (Nov. 22, 2011 to Jan. 1, 2012, 5:30-10pm) at Water Works Park on George Flagg Parkway in Des Moines (515-334-2636) (fee, fundraiser).
Reflections in the Park (Nov. 26, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010, 5-10pm) at Louis Murphy Park on S. Grandview in Dubuque (563-583-7357) (fee).
Jasper County Courthouse (Nov. 26, 2010 throughout the season) on 1st Avenue in Newton.
*Christmas in the Country(Nov. 24-Dec. 31, 2011, 5:15-10:30pm) at 669 210th Ave. (west of town) in Pella (641-628-2626).
*Winter Wonderland (Nov. 19, 2011-Jan. 8, 2012, 5-10pm) at Falls Park in Sioux Falls (605-336-1620).
Winterset Wonderland (Nov. 27-Dec. 31, 2009) at City Park in Winterset (515-462-1185.
Kansas
Christmas Tree Lane (Dec. 1-31, 2010) Buckeye Street and Third Street in Abilene (785-263-1770).
A Holiday in Lights (Dec. 1-30, 2010, dusk-10pm) at north shore area of Cedar Bluff State Park in Ellis (785-726-3212) (park fee).
Holiday Trail of Lights (Dec. 1-20, 2010) at Lafayette Park, Jack Kilby Square, Brit Spaugh Park, Veteran's Memorial Park & Courthouse Square in Great Bend (620-792-2836).
Christmas Card Lane (Nov. 27, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010) north of 151st around Ridgeview and Frontier (Mission Ridge subdivision) in Olathe (913-764-2913).
*Lemon Park Lights (Nov. 19, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012, dusk-11pm) at Lemon Park (S. Pine St. & Santa Fe Rd.) in Pratt (620-672-5611).
Memory Lane Lighting Display (Nov. 26-Dec. 24, 2009, Wed-Sun 5:30-10pm)at Pleasant Ridge, 2710 Vermont Rd. in Rantoul (785-878-3793).
*Winter Wonderland (Nov. 18-Dec 31, 2011, 6-10pm) at Lake Shawnee Campground in Topeka (785-267-1156 or 785-232-0597) (suggestd donation).
Lights on St. Paul (Nov. 26-Dec. 27, 2009) on St. Paul from Douglas to 2nd St. in Wichita (316-943-1191).
Lights on the Lake at Heartspring (8700 East 29th Street) in Wichita.
Kentucky
* Winter Wonderland of Lights (Nov. 14, 2011-Jan. 5, 2012, Sun-Thur dusk-10pm, Fri-Sat dusk-11pm) at Central Park and in downtown Ashland (606-327-2946 or 800-377-6249).
*Ritzy's Fantasy of Lights (Nov. 25, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012, Sun-Thur5-9pm, Fri-Sat 5-10pm) at Garvin Park on N. Main in Evansville (812-437-2627) (fee benefits Easter Seals Rehab Center)
*Light Up La Grange (Dec. 2, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012) at Oldham County Courthouse in La Grange.
Southern Lights (Nov. 26-Dec. 31, 2010, 5:30-10pm) at Kentucky Horse Park on Iron Works Parkway in Lexington (859-255-5727) (fee).
*Lights Under Louisville (Nov. 18, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012, Mon-Fri 6-10pm, Sat-Sun 5-10pm, get discount coupons at Wendy's) at Louisville MEGA Cavern, 1841 Story Avenue in Louisville (502-855-6342) (fee).
*Christmas at Panther Creek (Nov. 25, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012) at Panther Creek Park on Wayne Bridge Rd. in Owensboro (270-685-6142).
*Holiday in the Park (Nov. 25, 2011-Jan. 2, 2012) at Legion Park in Owensboro (270-687-8700).
*Noble Park (Nov. 25-Dec. 31, 2011, Sun-Thur 6-9pm, Fri-Sat 6-10pm) in Paducah (270-575-4000) (food/cash donations).
Louisiana
Zemurray Park (lighting is Dec. 2, 2010) in Hammond (985-277-5600).
Celebration in the Oaks (Nov. 26-28, then nightly from Dec. 3, 2010-Jan. 2, 2011, Sun-Thur 6-10pm, Fri-Sat 5-11pm, except closed Dec. 24 and 31) at City Park in New Orleans (504-483-9415) (fee).
Christmas in Roseland (Nov. 26-Dec. 19, 2010, 5:30-10pm with last car admitted 9:30pm, Fri-Sun) at American Rose Center on Jefferson Paige Road (off I-5) in Shreveport (318-938-5402) (fee).
Maine
Monument Square (Nov. 26, 2010 through the season) in Portland.
Longfellow Square in Portland.
Cape Neddick Lighthouse (lights go on Nov. 27, 2010) (viewed from) Sohier Park in York (207-363-1040).
Maryland
Lights On The Bay (Nov. 20, 2010-Jan. 2, 2011, 5-10pm) along Chesapeake bay in State Park (off Rt. 50 on College Parkway) in Annapolis (410-481-3161) (fee).
Christmas Street (through Jan. 2, 2010, 6pm-midnight) on 34th Street in Baltimore.
*Symphony of Lights (Nov. 21, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012, nightly 6-10pm, except for special event Dec. 31) at Symphony Woods in Columbia (410-740-7840) (fee).
Winter Lights (Dec. 3, 2010-Jan. 1, 2011, Sun-Thur 6-9pm, Fri-Sat 6-10pm, closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1) at Seneca Creek State Park on Clopper Rd. in Gaithersburg (301-258-6350) (fee).
Mormon Temple (Dec. 4, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010, dusk-10pm) at 9900 Stoneybrook Drive in Kensington (301-587-0144).
Winterfest of Lights (Nov. 18, 2010-Jan. 2, 2011, Sun-Thur 5:30-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 5:30-10:30pm) at Northside Park in Ocean City (800-OC-OCEAN)(fee).
Garden in Lights (Dec. 3, 2010-Jan. 2, 2011, 6-9pm, weather permitting, closed Dec. 6-7, 8, 13, 15, 24-25) at Annemarie Garden in Solomons Island (410-326-4640) (fee).
Winter Festival of Lights (Nov. 26, 2010-Jan. 2, 2011, 5-9:30pm) at Watkins Park in Upper Marlboro (301-699-2456) (fee, but free on Dec. 25).
Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens (Nov. 26, 2010-Jan. 9, 2011, 5:30-9pm weekdays, 5:30-10pm Fri-Sun, but closed Dec. 24-25 and Jan. 3-6) in Wheaton, Maryland (301-962-1453)(fee).
Massachusetts
*Festival of Lights (Nov. 24, 2011-Jan. 1, 20122, 5-9pm) at La Salette Shrine at 947 Park Ave. in Attleboro (508-222-5410).
26 Dexter Street in Attleboro.
*Faneuil Hall Marketplace (lighting is Nov. 19, 2011) in Boston.
*Festival of Lights (Nov. 19, 2011-Jan. 7, 2012, 5-9pm) at Fatima Shrine at 101 Summer St. in Lewiston (508-429-2144).
*Festival of Lights (Nov. 25, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012,4-9pm weekdays, 2-9pm weekends) at Edaville USA in South Carver (877-EDAVILLE) (fee).
Zoolights (Nov. 25, 2010-Jan. 2, 2011, 5-9pm, except closed Dec. 25) at Stone Zoo in Stoneham (617-541-5466) (fee).
Michigan
Heritage Park (Dec. 1-31, 2010, 6-10pm) at 3221 N. Adrian Highway in Adrian (517-264-4872).
* Our Dancing Lights (Nov. 24, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012, Sun-Thur 5-10pm, Fri-Sat 5-11pm, tune to 90.3FM) at 3111 Paramount Ln., Auburn Hills (donations for The Raimbow Connection).
Crossroads Village (Nov. 26-28, Dec 3-5, 10-12, 17-19, 21-23, 26 and 28-30, 2010, 4-9pm, open Mondays for drive-thru only) in Flint (800-648-7275 or 810-736-7100) (fee).
North Park Campground (Nov. 28, 2009-Jan. 2, 2010) in Harbor Beach (989-479-3388).
*Nite Lights (Nov. 18-Dec. 30, 2011, 6-10pm) at Jackson County Fairgrounds, 200 W. Ganson, in Jackson (517-937-6426) (fee).
Olde World Canterbury Village at Joselyn Ct. in Lake Orion (248-391-5700).
*Wonderland of Lights (Nov. 25-Dec. 23, 2011, Thur-Sun, 5-8pm) at Potter Park Zoo, 1301 S. Pennsylvania in Lansing (517-702-4730) (fee).
* Big Bright Light Show (Nov. 28, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012, 6pm-Midnight) on Main in Rochester (248-656-0060).
*Wick's Park Gazebo (Lighting ceremony begins at 5pm on Nov. 25, 2011) on Water Street in Saugatuck (269-857-2613).
Minnesota
* Bentleyville Tour of Lights (Nov. 19-Dec. 26, 2011, 5-10pm) at Bayfront Festival Park on Railroad Street in Duluth (218-740-3536).
Holiday Spirit in the Lights (open through Jan. 7, 2009, 5-10pm weeknights and 5-11pm weekends) at 3739 Lake Ave. S. in the Park Point area of Duluth.
528 Severn Way (usually lit until 11pm) in Eagan.
6300-6400 block (scattered homes) area of Beckman Court in Inver Grove Heights.
14196 Upper 54th Street North (5-10pm through Jan. 1, 2011) in Oak Park Heights.
Nicollet Mall (and Holidazzle parades Thur-Sun evenings Nov. 26-Dec. 19, 2010) in Minneapolis.
* Lights in the Park (Nov. 22, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012, 5:30-10pm nightly) at Phalen Park in St. Paul.
Rice Park (Nov. 27, 2010-Jan. 1, 2011, 24/7) in St. Paul (651-291-5608).
Schultz Family Lights (through Jan. 2, 2011, Sun-Thur 5-10pm, Fri-Sat 5-11pm) at 1526 York Avenue in St. Paul (food donations for Merrick Food Shelf).
Minnesota Light Show (Nov. 27, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010, 4:30-10pm, open later on weekends, holidays) at 303 Snail Lake Road in Shoreview, mnlightshow@hotmail.com (food donations).
Christmas in Wadena (Mon-Thur 5:30-9pm, Fri-Sun 5:30-10pm) at 414 Third Street SW (at Dayton Avenue SW) in Wadena.
Celebrate the Lights (Nov. 27, 2010-Jan. 3, 2011, dusk-11pm nightly) at corner of Cty. Rd. 9 and Cty. Rd. 26/60th Ave. NE) in Wilmar (donations for Salvation Army).
6080 Woodbine Avenue (may end mid-December?) in Woodbury.
Mississippi
*Courthouse Square (Nov. 25-Dec. 25, 2011) in Canton (601-859-1307).
*Southern Lights (Nov. 24-Dec. 31, 2011, Sun-Thur 6-10pm, Fri-Sat 6-11pm, except closed Dec. 25) at Central Park in Southaven (662-890-2489) (fee).
*Christmas in the Park (Nov. 24-Dec. 31, 2011, 6-8:30pm) at Holmes Water Park in Tylertown (601-876-2680 or 601-876-4911) (fee).
Missouri
*Christmas in the Park (Nov. 23-Dec. 31, 2011, Sun-Thur 5:30-10pm, Fri-Sat 5:30-11pm) at Longview Lake Campground on Raytown Rd. in Blue Springs (816-503-4800 or 816-503-4821) (donations).
*Main Square of Silver Dollar City in Branson (800-475-9370) (fee).
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*Light the Park (Nov. 25-Dec. 25, 2011, 6-9pm) at Dunnegan Memorial Park in Dunnegan (417-326-4118) (donations).
*Trail of Lights (Nov. 1, 2011-Jan. 2, 2012) Shepherd of the Hills Expressway in Branson (Tickets: 800-653-6288) (fee).
Holiday Lights (Nov. 25-Dec. 31, 2010) at Cape County Park in Cape Girardeau (573-335-1631).
*Crown Center Square (lighting ceremony is at 5:30pm on Nov. 26, 2011) on Grand Blvd. in Kansas City (816-274-8444).
*Northern Lights at Zona Rosa (lighting Nov. 20, 2011, to run throughout the season) at I-29 & Barry Rd. in Kansas City (816-587-8180).
Country Club Plaza (lighting is Nov. 25, 2010) at 47th & Central in Kansas City (816-753-0100).
*Enchanted Village of Lights (Nov. 19, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012, Sun-Thur 5-9pm, Fri-Sat-holidays 5-10pm) at the Hillbilly Fairgrounds on Route O in Laurie (573-372-0367) (donations).
*Festival of Lights (Nov. 24, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012, 6-10pm) at Shrine of St. Patrick's on Route 5 in Laurie (573-374-7855).
*Christmas in the Park (Nov. 23-Dec. 31, 2011, Sun-Thur 5:30-10pm, Fri-Sat 5:30-11pm) at Longview Lake Campground in Lee's Summit (816-503-4800) (donations).
Festival of Lights (Nov. 25-Dec. 27, 2009, 5:30-9:30pm) at City South Park in Monett 417-235-7919 (donations).
Big Spring Park in Neosho (417-451-8050).
Lights at the Lake (Nov. 26-Dec. 31, 2009, lights go on at 5:30pm) at Radio Springs Park in Nevada (417-448-2742).
*Lake Holiday Light Park (Nov. 20, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012, Sun-Thur 5:30-9pm, Fri-Sat 5:30-10pm) at City Park in Osage Beach (800-386-5235)(fee).
*Christmas Lights of Ozark (Nov. 11, 2011-Jan. 11, 2012, 6-11pm) at Finley River Park in Ozark (417-581-7002) (donations).
US Bank Wild Lights (Dec. 3-5, 10-12, 17-23, 26-30, 2010, 5:30-8:30pm) at the St. Louis Zoo in St. Louis (314-781-0900) (fee).
*Candy Cane Lane (6500 block of Murdoch Avenue (near Donovan Avenue) in St. Louis (donations).
Hyde Park (Nov. 27, 2010-Jan. 2, 2011, 6-10pm) in St. Joseph (816-271-5500) (donations accepted).
*Krug Park (Nov. 25, 2011-Jan. 3, 2012, 6-10pm) in St. Joseph (816-271-5500) (donations accepted).
Wyeth-Tootle Mansion (lights go on Dec. 2, 2010) at 11th & Charles in St. Joseph (816-232-8471).
* Way of Lights (Nov. 18, 2011-Jan. 1, 2011, 5-9pm) at Our Lady of the Snows in St. Louis (618-397-6700) (donations).
*Festival of Light (Nov. 18-Dec. 25, 2011, 5:30-9:30pm) at Cornerstone Church (enter at 1701 S. Fort St. one block north of Sunshine) in Springfield (417-831-7242) (fee).
*Holiday Night Lights (Nov. 25-27, Dec. 1-4, 9-11, Dec. 15-30, 2011, 6-10pm, except closed Dec. 25, Dec. 12 is walk-thru night 6-8pm) at Rotary Park in Wentzville (636-3322-9326) (fee).
Montana
Fantasy of Lights (Dec. 21-Dec. 27, 2009) at Zoo Montana in Billings.
Nebraska
Shining Light Celebration (Dec. 18-31, 2009, 6-10pm) at KOA Campground (Hwy 47 at I-80) in Gothenburg.
Christmas Diorama (Nov. 25-Dec. 31, 2010) at the fairgrounds in Hemingford (308-487-3695).
* Holiday Lights Festival (Nov. 24, 2011-Jan. 8, 2012) at Gene Leahy Mall (14th & Farnam Streets) and downtown in Omaha (402-345-5401).
*Christmas at Union Station (Nov. 25-Dec. 31, 2011) Durham Station at 801 S. 10th St. in Omaha (402-444-5071).
Nevada
*Magical Forest (Nov. 19-Dec. 31, 2011, Sun-Thur 5:30-9pm, Fri-Sat, 5:30-10pm) at Opportunity Village (6300 Oakey) in Las Vegas (702-259-3700) (fee).
* Glittering Lights (Nov. 18, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012, 5:30-9pm Mon-Thur, 5:30-10pm Fri-Sun) at Sunset Park in Las Vegas (702-451-1641) (fee: reduced w/Goodwill donation bag).
New Hampshire
140 Pond Brook Road (Dec. 15-21, 6-9pm) in Chesterfield (cash/food donations for Joan's Food Pantry)).
* Hudson Christmas (lights go on Nov. 24, 2011) at 75 Pelham Rd. in Hudson
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New Jersey
*Center City Park in Atlantic City.
Camden's Children's Garden (Nov. 28, 2009-Jan. 2, 2010, Fri-Sat 5:30-8pm, closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1) in Camden (856-365-8733) (fee).
*Martel's Winter Wonderland (until Christmas) at 21 Phillips Avenue in Hamilton.
*Holiday Lights Spectacular (Through Jan., 2012, 5-9pm on weekends) at Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange (973-731-5800).
New Mexico
*River of Lights (Nov. 26-Dec. 30, 2011, 6-9pm, then 6-10pm from Dec. 16-30, except closed Dec. 24-25) at ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden (2601 Central Ave. NW) in Albuquerque (505-764-6280) (fee).
Christmas on the Chicorica (Dec. 18 (only!), 2010, 5-8:30pm) 2000 luminarias at Sugarite Canyone State Park in Raton (575-445-5607).
School House Park (tree lighting/Yule log burning Dec. 2, 2009) on Sudderth Drive, plus Downtown, in Ruidoso (575-257-7395 or 877-784-3676).
New York
* Holiday Train Show at New York Botanical Garden (Nov. 19, 2011-Jan. 16, 2012 with extended hours during holidays, mostly 10am-7pm) at Bronx River Pkwy and Fordham in Bronx (718-817-8700) (fee).
*Festival of Lights (Nov. 25-Dec. 30, 2011, 5:30-9:30pm, except closed Dec. 24-25) at the fairgrounds in Hamburg.
Festival of Lights (Nov. 28, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010, 5-9pm)at Our Lady of Fatima Shrine at 1023 Swann Road in Lewiston (716-754-7489).
*Montauk Lighthouse (lighting ceremony 4:30-7pm Nov. 26, 2011 with rain date of Dec. 3, 2011, lights on until Jan. 1, 2012) in Montauk.
Orange County Arboretum (weekends Dec. 10, 2010 through Jan. 2, 2011, plus nightly Dec. 26, 2010-Jan. 2, 2011, 5-8pm) at Thomas Bull Memorial Park in Montgomery (845-457-4902).
* Lights on the Lake (Nov. 17, 2011-Jan. 8, 2012, 5-10pm except closed New Year's Eve) at Onondaga Lake Park in Liverpool (315-451-PARK) (fee).
*Lincoln Square (lighting is Nov. 28, 2011, 5:30pm) Dante Park area at Broadway and 63rd in New York (212-581-3774).
*Rockefeller Center (lighting celebration is Nov. 30, 2011) at 50th Street and 5th Avenue in New York (212-332-6868).
*Dyker Heights (lights go on by mid-December, 2011), roughly 83rd to 86th Streets between 10th-13th Avenues in Brooklyn borough of New York.
Kaleidoscope Light Show (Dec. 1, 2010-Jan. 1, 2011, 11am-9pm nightly, shows every half-hour) at Grand Central main concourse, Lexington Ave. and 42nd St. in New York (212-340-2583).
60th Rd. at 69th Street in Queens.
* Wonderland of Lights (Nov. 23, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012, 5:30-9:30pm, closed Dec. 24) at Acacia Village (2150 Bleecker Street) in Utica (315-797-4642) (fee).
North Carolina
* Meadow Lights (Nov. 18-Dec. 31, 2011, Sun-Thur 5-10pm, Fri-Sat 5-11pm) 7 miles south of Benson off Hwy 96 on 4546 Godwin Lake Road, 7 miles south of Benson (919 894-4370).
*Chetola Resort (Nov. 25, 2011-late Jan., 2012) in Blowing Rock (828-295-5500 or 800-243-8652).
*Island of Lights (Nov. 25-Dec. 24, 2011) at Beach Lake Park along Hwy 421 & Atlanta Ave. in Carolina Beach (910-458-6885).
*Lights on the Neuse (Nov. 25-27, Dec. 2-4, 9-11, 14-24, 2011, 6-9pm, except on Dec. 24 open 6-8) at 1620 Loop Road in Clayton (919-553-0016)(fee).
*Festival of Lights (Nov. 19 2011-Jan. 1, 2012, 6-11pm) in Tanglewood Park in Clemmons (Exit 184 off I-40)(336-778-6300)(fee).
Festival of Lights and Luminaries (Dec. 4-5 and 11-12, 2009) with 2500 luminaries in Dillsboro (800-962-1911).
Town of McAdenville (Dec. 1-26, 2009, Mon-Fri 5:30-9:30pm, Sat-Sun 5:30-11pm) in Mcadenville.
609 Ashland Road (off 158) in Ruffin.
*Trail of Lights (Nov. 22-Dec. 24, 2011, 6-9pm) at Trail of Faith, 401 N. Church Street in Valdese (828-874-1893 or 888-VAL-DESE).
*The Battleship USS North Carolina (Nov. 25, 2011-Jan. 7, 2012, dusk-11pm) in Wilmington (910-251-5797).
North Dakota
Christmas in the Park (Nov. 2-Dec. 31, 2010, 6-10pm) at Sertoma Park in Bismarck (701-255-0227) (fee).
*Prairie Outpost Park (Nov. 26-Dec. 30, 2011, 6-10pm) in Dickinson (701-456-2074 or 800-279-7391).
Lindenwood Park (Dec. 1-31, 2010) on 17th South in Fargo (701-318-4747) (fee).
Ohio
Spencer's Christmas Display about a mile south of town (State Route 235) in Alger.
*Festival of Lights (Nov. 25, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012) at Ruikley Park on Williams Street in Archbold (419-445-2222).
*Guernsey County Courthouse (Nov. 10, 2011 to Jan. 7, 2012, 5:30-9pm, except until 11pm Dec. 24-26 and Dec. 31-Jan. 1) in Cambridge (800-933-5480) (donations).
*Holiday in Lights (Nov. 18-Dec. 31, 2011, Sun-Thur 6-9pm, Fri-Sat 6-10pm) at Sharon Woods on Lebanon Rd. in Cincinnati (513-769-0393) (fee).
*PNC Festival of Lights (Nov. 25, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012, 5-9pm, except closed Dec. 24-25) at Cincinnati Zoo (3400 Vine Street) in Cincinnati (800-944-4778) (fee).
*Clifton Mill (Nov. 25, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012, 6-9pm, except 6-8pm Dec. 24-25, 31 and Jan. 1), 75 Water Street at Hwys. 72 & 343 in Clifton (937-767-5501) (fee).
*Wildlights (Nov. 18, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012, Sun-Thur 5-9pm, Fri-Sat 5-10pm, closed Nov. 24 and Dec. 24-25) at Columbus Zoo in Columbus (free with zoo fee).
*Fantasy of Lights (Nov. 18, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012, Sun-Thur 5:30-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 5:30-10:30pm) at Alum Creek State Park Campgrounds at 2911 S. Old State Rd. in Delaware (740-369-2900) (fee).
Whispering Christmas (Dec. 1-31, 2010, 6-10pm) at Fort St. Clair Park on Camden Road in Eaton (937-456-4125).
*Winter Wonderland (Nov. 12, 2011-Jan. 2, 2012) at Creekside Park and Creekside Plaza in Gahanna (614-418-9114).
*Holiday Lights on the Hill (Nov. 18, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012, Mon-Thur 6-9pm, Fri-Sun 6-10pm) at Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park on Hamilton-Cleves Rd. in Hamilton (513-868-8336 or 513-887-9514) (fee).
Firelands Festival of Lights (Nov. 27-Dec. 31, 2009, 5-10pm) at Sawmill Creek Resort, 400 Sawmill Creek Drive, in Huron (800-729-6455).
Christmas Wunderland (Dec. 4-27, 2009, 5:30-9:00pm) at County Fairgrounds, 750 N. Home Rd. in Mansfield (419-747-3717) (fee).
*Christmas By Candlelight (Nov. 24-Dec. 25, 2011, open Thur-Sun 6-10pm, then open nightly Dec. 18-25) at Marion County Fairgrounds in Marion (740-382-2558) (fee).
* Light Up Middletown (Nov. 25-Dec. 31, 2011, 6-10pm) at Smith Park on Tytus Ave. in Middletown (513-423-1877 or 513-649-4506) (donations).
*Christmas in the Park (Dec. 2-4, 10-12, 17-19, 22-23, 2011, 6-10pm) at Indian Lake State Park on SR 235 in North Lakeview (suggested donation).
Picktown Lights on Hall Ridge Drive (betwee Havencroft and Hines) in Pickerington (food bank donations).
Crosswinds Restaurant at 280 SE Catawba Rd. (Rt. 53N) in Port Clinton (419-734-7081).
*Lights Before Christmas (Nov. 18-Dec. 31, 2011, Mon-Thur 5-8pm, Fri-Sun 5-9pm) at Toledo Zoo on Anthony Wayne Trail in Toledo (419-385-5721) (fee).
Winter Fantasy of Lights (Dec. 1-30, 2010, Mon-Thur 6-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 6-10pm) at Harrison Smith Park on E. Wyandot in Upper Sandusky (419-294-3556).
*Holiday Lights at the Fair (Nov. 25-27, Dec. 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 2011, 6-9pm) at County Fairgrounds Van Wert (419-203-2234) (fee).
* Christmas in the Park (Dec.10-12, 2011) at Garrette Park on Fellows Avenue in West Jefferson.
Oklahoma
*Wintersmith Park (Through Dec. 31, 2011, 6-10pm) at 18th & Country Club in Ada (580-436-6300).
*Christmas in the Park (Nov. 20, 2011, Jan. 1, 2012, dusk-10pm) at Hightower Park in Altus (580-481-2265 or 580-482-0210).
*Festival of Lights (Nov. 19-Dec. 30, 2011, Sun-Thur 6-10pm, Fri-Sat 6-11pm) at Regional Park in Ardmore (580-223-7765).
*Fantasyland of Lights (Nov. 20-Dec. 30, 2011, 6-10pm) at Johnstone Park in Bartlesville (918-333-4978).
Bells and Bows (Dec. 1-31, 2010 at Integris Blackwell Regional Hospital, plus top of OK Museum and through downtown in Blackwell (580-363-4195).
*Rhema Bible Church (Nov. 23, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012, 5:30-11:30pm) at 1025 W. Kenosha in Broken Arrow (918-258-1588) (donations).
Holiday Light Tour (Nov. 27-Dec. 31, 2009, dusk-10pm) at Lake Eufala State Park (Hwy. 69 at Hwy. 150) in Checotah (918-689-4607).
* Festival of Light (Nov. 22-Dec. 31, 2011, 6-11pm) at Shannon Springs Park in Chickasha (405-224-9627) (donations).
*Christmas in the Park (Nov. 25-Dec. 31, 2011, 6-11pm) at Ackley Park on Rt. 66 in Elk City (580-225-0207 or 800-280-0207).
*Enid Lights up the Plains (lighting is Nov. 25, 2011) at Downtown Square in Enid (580-234-1052).
*Park of Lights (Nov. 24-Dec. 30, 2011, 6-9pm)at Twin Bridges State Park on Hwy. 137 South in Fairland (918-542-6969)(donations).
* Kingfisher in Lights (Nov. 23-Dec. 31, 2011, Sun-Thur 6-10pm, Fri-Sat 6-11pm) at City Park in Kingfisher (405-375-4445) (donations).
*Holiday in the Park (Nov. 19, 2011-Jan. 3, 2012, 6pm-midnight) at Elmer Thomas Park in Lawton (580-353-0602).
Parkway of Lights (Dec. 1-31, 2010) on Carl Albert Parkway in McAlester (918-423-3976).
*Holiday Lights Spectacular (Nov. 18-Dec. 30, 2011, Sun-Thur 6-10pm, Fri-Sat 6-11pm) at Joe B. Barnes Regional Park in Midwest City (405-739-1293) (donations).
*Garden of Lights (Nov. 25, 2011-Jan. 1, 2011, 5-10pm) at Honor Heights Park in Muskogee (918-684-6302) (donations).
*Garden Lights at Myriad Botanical Gardens in Oklahoma City (405-297-3995).
* Festival of Angels (Nov. 23-Dec. 30, 2011, 6-10pm) at Lake Ponca Park (and other venues) in Ponca City (580-762-2273).
Lights on Lake Hudson (Dec. 1-31, 2009) at Snowdale State Park in Salina (918-434-2651).
*Lights on the Hill (Nov. 25-Dec. 25, 2011, 6-9pm) at Chandler Park in Tulsa (918-406-6313 or 918-629-8605).
*Garden Glow (Every Thur 5-8pm from Nov. 19-Dec. 29, 2011 at Philbrook Museum of Art at 2727 S. Rockford Rd. in Tulsa (918-749-7941) (fee for non-members).
Christmas on the Island (Dec. 5-25, 2009, 6-9pm) at Lake Wister State Park in Wister (918-655-7756 or 800-654-8240) (donations accepted).
*Crystal Christmas (Nov. 29-Dec. 31, 2011, 6-10pm) at Crystal Beach Park in Woodward (580-256-7411).
*Christmas in the Park (Nov. 19-Dec. 31, 2011, 6-11pm) at City Park, Freedom Trail & Chisholm Trail Park in Yukon (405-350-8937) (donations).
Oregon
*Nature's Coastal Holiday (Nov. 26-Dec. 24, 2011, 5-9pm) at Azalea Park in Brookings (fee).
*Holiday Lights (Nov. 24-Dec. 31, 2011, 4-9:30pm) at Shore Acres State Park on Cape Arago Hwy. in Charleston (541-888-3732).
Celebration of Lights (Dec. 13, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010) at 24232 S. Upper Highland Rd. in Colton (503-636-5318).
Miracle of Christmas Dec. 6-26, 2010, 6-10pm) (begins at Lockhaven Drive NE and 14th Ave. area) in Keizer (503-856-3404) (food bank donations).
*Festival of Lights (Nov. 25, 2011-Jan. 5, 2012) at Mill Casino in North Bend (541-756-8800).
*Winter Wonderland Lights (Nov. 24-Dec. 25, 2011, Sun-Thur 5-9pm, Fri-Sat 5-11pm) at Portland International Raceway (1940 N. Victory Blvd) in Portland (503-823-RACE) (fee).
*Queen Anne Victorian Mansion at 1441 N. McAllen St. in Portland (503-283-3224) (fee).
Peacock Lane (Dec. 15-31, 2008, 6-11pm Dec. 16-30, Dec. 24 and Dec. 6pm-midnight) (one block east of Southeast 39th Ave) in Portland (free).
*Festival of Lights at The Grotto (Nov. 25-Dec. 30, 2011, 5-9:30pm, except closed Dec. 25) at Sandy Boulevard and NE 85th Avenue in Portland (503-241-2400) (fee).
Pennsylvania
*Holiday Lights On The Lake (Nov. 24, 2011-Jan. 8, 2012, 6-10pm) at Lakemont Park (from I-99 take Frankstown Road exit) in Altoona (814-949-7275 or 800-434-8006) (fee).
* Koziar's Christmas Village (Nov. 5, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012) at Christmas Village Rd. in Bernville (610-488-1110) (fee).
*Payrow Plaza (tree lighting Nov. 25, 2011) at Church & New streets in Bethlehem (610-865-7100).
Festival of Lights (Nov. 25-28, Dec. 2-5, 9-31, 2010, Jan. 1, 2011, 5:30-10pm) at Blue Spruce Park in Indiana County between Indiana & Ebensburg near Ernest (724-463-8636) (fee).
*Hershey Sweet Lights at Hershey Park in Hershey (Nov. 18-Dec. 31, 2011, call for specific times) (800-437-7439) (fee).
Overly's Country Christmas (Nov. 20, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010, Sun-Thur 5:30-10pm, Fri-Sat 5:30-11pm) at Westmoreland Fairgrounds in Greensburg (724-423-1400) (fee).
*Longwood Gardens (Nov. 24, 2012-Jan. 8, 2012) in Kennett Square (800-737-5500) (timed tickets purchased ahead, fee).
*Franklin Festival of Lights (Taking the year off to regroup) at Phifer Ice Dam Park in Lehighton (610-377-2407) (fee/donations).
Penn's Grant Drive/Makefield Road/Independence Drive area homes in Morrisville.
*Cascade of Lights (Nov. 24-27, Dec. 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23, 26-30, 2011, 6-9pm) at Cascade Park on E. Washington in Newcastle (724-656-3510) (fee).
*Macy's Holiday Light Show (Nov. 25-Dec. 23, 2011, 10am-8pm, Dec. 24, 2011, 10am-5pm, Dec. 26-30, 2011, 10am-7pm, Dec. 31, 2011, 10am-5pm) at 1300 Market St. in Philadelphia (215-241-9000).
*Rittenhouse Square (Lights go on Nov. 30, 2011) at Walnut & 18th Streets in Philadelphia.
*Christmas Village at Love Park/ JFK Plaza (lighting is Nov. 24, 2011) in Philadelphia.
*Celebration of Lights (Nov. 18, 2011-Jan. 8, 2012, Sun-Thur 6-10pm, Fri-Sat. 6-11pm) at Hartwood Acres in Pittsburgh (877-548-3874) (suggested donation).
* Steel City Christmas (lights go on Nov. 27, 2011) at 1736 Beryl Drive (off Prospect Rd.) in Pittsburgh.
*Nay Aug Park (Nov. 25-Dec. 31, 2011, 5-9pm) in Scranton (570-348-4186) (donations).
Lightscapes (Dec. 2, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010, Sun-Thur dusk-10pm, Fri-Sat dusk-11pm) at Rich Farms in Smithfield (724-564-7644).
Rhode Island
* Winter Wonderland (Dec. 4-12, 2010) in Slater Memorial Park at Armistice Blvd. in Pawtucket (401-726-3185 or 62 AM radio).
South Carolina
*Christmas in Hopelands (Dec. 10-11, 15-23, 26, 2011, 6-9:30pm) at Hopelands Gardens in Aiken (888-AIKENSC or 803-642-7631).
* Lights of Hope (Nov. 25-Dec. 24, 2011, Sun-Thur 5:30-10pm, Fri-Sat 5:30-11pm) at Darwin Wright Park on U.S. 178 in Anderson (864-933-2547) (fee).
*Holiday Festival of Lights (Nov. 11, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012, Sun-Thur 5:30-10pm, Fri-Sat 5:30-11pm) at St. James Island County Park on Riverland Drive in Charleston (843-795-7275) (fee).
*Marion Square (Lighting is Dec. 3, 2011) in Charleston (843-724-7305).
*Holiday Lights on the River (Nov. 23-Dec. 31, 2011, 6-10pm) at Saluda Shoals Park on Bush River Rd. in Columbia (803-772-1228) (fee).
*Lights Before Christmas (Nov. 19-Dec. 30, 2011, 6-9pm, except closed Nov. 25, Dec. 24-25, 31) at Riverbanks Zoo on Greystone Boulevard in Columbia (803-779-8717) (fee).
* Elgin Lights (Dec. 15-24, 2011, 5-9pm) at 2433 Charles Horse Drive in Elgin (donations for Camp Kemo).
* Roper Mountain Holiday Lights (Nov. 24-Dec. 30, 2011, 6-10pm) at Roper Mountain Science Center, 402 Roper Mtn. Rd. in Greenville (864-355-8900) (fee).
*Holiday Lights Safari (Nov. 19, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012, 6-9pm, some extended hours on weekends) in Hollywild Animal Park at 2325 Hampton Road in Inman (864-472-2038).
*Holiday Lights on the River (Nov. 23-Dec. 31, 2011, 6-10pm) at Saluda Shoals Park in Irmo (803-772-1228) (fee).
Edisto Memorial Gardens (Nov. 22, 2010 to Jan. 1, 2011) in Orangeburg (803-533-6020).
Amphitheatre and Victor Park (Nov. 24-Dec. 31, 2010, dusk-10pm) at 120 R.S. Burns Drive in Pacolet (864-474-9504).
*Fantasy of Lights (Dec. 1-31, 2011, Sun-Thur dusk-9pm, Fri-Sat dusk-10pm) at Swan Lake Iris Gardens on W. Liberty in Sumter (803-436-2640).
South Dakota
Festival of Lights (Nov. 26-Dec. 26, 2010, 6-9pm) at Wylie Park (off US Hwy 281) in Aberdeen (605-622-3111 or 605-626-7015) (fee).
*Winter Wonderland (Nov. 19, 2011-Jan. 8, 2012, 5-10pm) at Falls Park (on Phillips Ave.) in Sioux Falls (605-336-1620).
Tennessee
* Speedway in Lights (Nov. 18, 2011-Jan. 7, 2012, 6-10pm) at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol (423-989-6901) (fee).
*Christmas on the Cumberland (Nov. 22, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012, Sun-Thur 5-10pm, Fri-Sat 5-11pm) along the Riverwalk at McGregor Park in Clarksville (931-648-6129).
*Throughout Gatlinburg (865-436-3897).
*1211 E. Woodshire Drive (take Bluegrass Rd. to Lakeshire to Woodshire) in Knoxville.
* Chad's Winter Wonderland (Nov. 24-Dec. 30, 2011, Sun-Thur 5-10pm, Fri-Sat 5-11pm) at 791 LaGuardo Rd. in Lebanon (615-758-8200) (fee).
*Festival of Lights (Nov. 25-27, Dec. 1-4, 8-11, 15-18, 22-25, 2011, 5-9pm) at Ward Agriculture Center in Lebanon (615-444-5503).
*Graceland (Nov. 18, 2011-Jan. 9, 2012) in Memphis (901-332-3322).
Zoo Lights (select nights from Nov. 19-Dec. 30, 2010 call for specifics) at Memphis Zoo in Memphis (901-333-6764) (fee).
*A Country Christmas (Nov. 18, 2011-Jan. 3, 2012) at Gaylord Opryland Resort, 2800 Opryland Drive in Nashville (615-889-1000).
* Winterfest (Nov. 7, 2011-Feb. 28, 2012) at Patriot Park in Pigeon Forge (800-738-4378).
Texas
Andrews Christmas (Nov. 27, 2009 to at least Dec. 31, weeknights 6:05-10pm, Fri-Sat 6:05-11pm, weather permitting) at 390 NE 1250 (near Mustang Drive) in Andrews.
*Interlochen Lights (mid-Dec. to end of 2012) (Randol Mill Rd. & Westwood area) in Arlington.
*Holiday in the Park (Nov. 25, 2011-Jan. 2, 2012, varied hours) at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington (817-530-6000)(fee).
*Land of Lights (Nov. 10, 2011-Jan. 2, 20122, 6-10:30pm) NW Loop 317 between Hwy. 175W & Hwy 31W in Athens (903-675-7469) (fee).
Providence Christmas (Formerly Vaderville) (1430-1451 Providence Blvd. near Bristol Lane in Providence Village (Aubrey).
River of Lights (Nov. 26-Dec. 31, 2010, 6-10pm) along the river from Fisherman's Park to Ferry Park in Bastrop (512-303-0558 or 512-321-2419).
* Whistle Stop Christmas (Nov. 21-Dec. 31, 2011) at Hulen Park in Cleburne (817-645-2455).
*Holiday Lights (Nov. 25-Dec. 31, 2011, 5:30-10pm) at Loy Lake Park in Denison (903-465-1551) (donations).
* Festival of Lights (Nov. 26, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012, 6-9pm, weather permitting) at Paul Hopkins Park in Dickinson (281-337-2795).
*Enterprise Park (lighting begins Nov. 29, 2011) in Enterprise.
Morrisdale subdivision (off Pipeline Road between Precint Line Road and Bellaire Drive) in Euless.
*Tour of Lights (Nov. 25-Dec. 31, 2011, 6:30-9:30pm, may be closed Mondays and Dec. 25,31) beginning at Valley View Lane and I-35 in Farmers Branch (972-919-2620) (donations).
Forney Light Show (usually 6-10pm Sun-Thur and 6-11pm Fri-Sat, weather permitting) on Prairie Lakes (near Helms Trail) in Forney.
Frisco Christmas (until Jan. 3, 2010, 6-10pm, weather permitting) at 4015 Bryson Drive in Frisco (food donations).
*Festival of Lights (Nov. 18-19, 24-26, Dec. 1-3, 8-11, 14-31, 2011 and Jan. 1, 2012, 6-10pm) at Moody Gardens in Galveston (800-582-4673) (fee).
Prairie Lights (Nov. 25-Dec. 31, 2010, Sun-Thur 6-9pm, Fri-Sat 6-10pm, Dec. 24-25, 31, 6-10pm) at Lynn Creek Park on Lake Ridge Pkwy. in Grand Prairie (972-237-GLOW) (fee).
Festival of Lights (Dec. 1-Dec. 31, 2010) You can get a map at City Hall and tune to 91.9FM, in Hidalgo.
Post Oak Blvd. between San Felipe and Westheimer (lights go on Nov. 25, 2010 at 7pm) in Houston (713-621-2504).
Hill Country Christmas (Nov 20, 2010-Jan. 1, 2011, Sun-Thur 6-10pm, Fri-Sat 6-10:30pm, except Dec. 11-12 6-11pm, all night Christmas Eve and 6pm-1am Jan. 1) at 1685 N. Hwy. 281, north of Johnson City (830-868-0844).
Pedernales Electric Coop Headquarters plus the Courthouse (lights go on Nov. 26) in Johnson City.
*Nature in Lights (Nov. 19, 2011-Jan. 2, 2012, 5:30-11pm) at Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area on Cottage Rd. in Killeen (254-287-2523) (fee).
Christmas Lane of Lights (Thanksgiving weekend through Dec. 18, 2010, Fridays and Saturdays, 6-9pm, beginning at Hwy. 290 between Giddings and Brenham and done as a hayride) in Ledbetter (979-412-4167) (fee).
* Santaland (Nov. 1, 2011-Jan. 4, 2012, 6-10:30pm) North of Tyler on I-20 (Exit 557) in Lindale (fee).
Starry Starry Nights (Nov. 26-Dec. 31, 2010, 6-9pm) at Badu Park in Llano.
Gregg County Courthouse (Lighting is Dec. 1, 2010) in Longview (903-236-4000).
*Walkway of Lights (Nov. 18, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012, 6-10pm) at Lakeside Park on Buena Vista in Marble Falls (800-759-8178) (donations accepted).
Harrison County Courthouse (Nov. 24, 2009-Jan. 2, 2011) in Town Square in Marshall (903-935-7868).
Newton County Courthouse in Newton.
Diamond Loch subdivision (Diamond Loch Drive-Glenview Drive area) in North Richland Hills.
Starbright Village (Dec. 4-27, 2009, 6-10pm) at McKinney Park on Pool Rd. in Odessa (432-335-4682) (donations accepted).
Deck the Lawn (6-11pm, audio at 107.5FM) at 3017 Edgecreek Place in Round Rock .
River Walk and Fort Concho in San Angelo.
River Walk in San Antonio.
Windcrest community residences (usually begins mid-Dec.) mostly north of Walzem Rd in San Antonio.
* Santa's Ranch (Nov. 4, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012, Sun-Thur 6-10pm, Fri-Sat 6-11pm) just south of San Marcos (830-743-1293) (fee).
* Winterhaven Festival of Lights Dec. 10-25, 2011, 6-10pm) at Ft. Lowell, west of Country Club in Tuscon (520-881-4483).
*ElectriCritters (Nov. 25-26, Dec. 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 22-23, 2011, 6:30-8:30pm) at River Bend Nature Works in Wichita Falls (940-767-0843) (fee).
Utah
*Lights Before Christmas (Nov. 21, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012, dusk-11pm) at Layton Commons Park (437 N. Wasatch Dr.) in Layton (801-335-3900).
*Holiday Lights (Nov. 25-Dec. 31, 2011, Mon-Sat 6-10pm, closed Sundays and Dec. 25) at Thanksgiving Point Electric Park on N. Thanksgiving Way in Lehi (801-768-2300) (fee).
Christmas Utah (Throughout the season, Sun-Thur 5:15-10pm, Fri-Sat 5:15-11pm) at 5631 S. Whispering Pine Circle in Murray (tune to 99.9 FM for music).
3183 Millcreek Road (Dec. 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22 and 26, 2010, 6:30-9:30pm) in Pleasant Grove.
West Center Street in Downtown Provo (Nov. 30-Dec. 31, 2010 nightly with lights and Candy Window displays) in Provo (801-852-7007).
*Festival of Lights (Nov. 24, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012, 6-10pm) at Canyon View Park on Powerhouse Rd. in Spanish Fork (801-804-4500) (fee).
Fantasy at the Bay (Nov. 24-Dec. 31, 2010, 5:30-9:30pm) at Cottonwood Campground, Willard Bay State Park (off I-15, Exit 357)in Willard (435-734-9494) (fee).
Vermont
*Church Street Marketplace (lighting is Nov. 25, 2011) in Burlington (802-863-1648).
Virginia
5600 block of Hereford Court in Alexandria.
*Festival of Lights (Nov. 23, 2011-Jan. 8, 2012, Mon-Thur 5:30-9pm and Fri-Sun 5:30-10pm, Holidays 5:30-10pm) at Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville (703-631-0550)(fee).
*Celebration in Lights (Nov. 24, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012, 5:30-10pm) at Newport News Park, 13560 Jefferson Ave., in Newport News (757-926-1400) (fee).
*GardenFest of Lights (Nov. 25, 2011-Jan. 9, 2012, 5-10pm, closed Dec. 24-25) at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden on Lakeside Ave. in Richmond (804-262-9887) (fee).
James Center (lights go on evening of Dec. 4, 2009) on E. Cary Street (between 9th & 12th) in downtown Richmond (804-646-7000).
*Holiday Lights at the Beach (Nov. 18, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012) at Virginia Beach Boardwalk between 2nd and 34th in Virginia Beach (757-425-3111) (fee).
5404 Brockie Street (Through Jan. 9, 2010, 5:30pm-midnight, lit all night Dec. 24) in Virginia Beach (food donations).
Camp Bethel (Dec. 1-31, 2009, 6-10pm) at 9050 Camp Bethel Rd. in Wise (276-328-6876) (donations accepted).
Washington
* Garden D'Lights (Nov. 26-Dec. 31, 2011, 5-10pm) at Bellevue Botanical Garden on Main St. in Bellevue (425-451-3755) (donations).
Whitney Gardens & Nursery on State Hwy. 101 in Brinnon (360-796-4411 or 800-952-2404) (food donations accepted).
21105 Shell Valley Road in Edmonds.
*9325 240th Avenue S.E. in Issaquah (donations for charity).
Kaibara Park (at First Ave. and W. Meeker) in Kent.
Downtown (First 3 weekends in Dec., 2010) Leavenworth.
Civic Center Park in downtown Longview.
10303 E. Moffat Road (between E Burnett Rd. and N Forker Rd. east of Spokane in Mead.
Ivar's Clam Lights (Dec. 3, 2010-Jan. 1, 2011, 5-9pm) at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park at 1201 Lake Washington Blvd. North) in Renton (425-430-6700).
*5600 Beach Drive SW in Seattle.
Candy Cane Lane (Through Dec. 31, 2010, 4pm-midnight) at NE Park Road/NE Ravenna Blvd. area in Seattle.
Westlake Park (Nov. 26-Dec. 31, 2010) at 401 Pine Street in Seattle.
*Toyland Village (Nov. 25, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012, until 10pm) at Seattle Waterfront Park (Pier 57-59) in Seattle (866-732-2695).
*West Seattle Lights at 3908 SW Charlestown (off 39th) in Seattle (donations).
Fantasy Lights (Nov. 26, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010, 5:30-9pm) at Spanaway Park in Spanaway (253-798-3330) (fee).
3107 S Glenrose in Spokane.
Keller Road and 16th Avenue area in Spokane Valley, Spokane.
Lights of Christmas (Dec. 2-5, 9-12, 16-23, 26-29, 2010, 5-10pm) at Warm Beach Camp, (20800 Marine Dr.) in Stanwood (360-652-7575 or 800-228-6724) (fee).
*Zoolights (Nov. 25-2011-Jan. 1, 2012, 5-9pm, closed Dec. 24) at Point Defiance Zoo on Pearl Street in Tacoma (253-404-3637) (fee).
23620 NE 183rd Street in Woodinville.
Washington, D.C.
*Capitol Holiday Christmas Tree (lighting ceremony is Dec. 6, 2011) on the U.S. Capitol West Lawn.
Zoolights (Dec. 3-12, 2010 Fri-Sun nights, 6-8:30pm, then Dec. 17-Jan. 1, 2011 nightly, except closed Dec. 24-25/31) at the National Zoo (202-633-4800).
West Virgina
Appalachian Coal Town Christmas at (weekends in Dec.) underground at Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine (513 Ewart Ave.) in Beckley (304-256-1747) (fee).
Holiday of Lights Festival (Nov. 25, 2010-Jan. 1, 2011, Sun-Thur 6-9pm, Fri-Sat 6-10pm) in Lotito City Park in Bluefield (304-327-2448) (donations).
Coonskin Park (5:30-10pm) in Charleston (304-341-8000) (donations).
Celebration of Lights (Nov. 26, 2010-Jan. 2, 2011, Fri-Sun nights, 5-9pm, weather permitting) at Morris Park in Fairmont (304-282-0808) (fee).
Yuletide in the Park (Nov. 29, 2010-Jan. 1, 2011, 6-9pm) at Valley Park in Hurricane (304-562-0518) (donations).
*Christmas In The Park (Dec 1-31, 2011) at Chief Logan State Park in Logan (304-792-7125)(donations).
*Holiday in the Park (Nov. 19-Dec. 31, 2011, 6-11pm) at City Park in Parkersburg (304-327-2448).
*Christmas Fantasy Lights Show (Nov. 18-Dec 31, 2012, 5:30-9:30pm) at Krodel Park in Point Pleasant (304-675-6788) (donations).
Holiday Light Festival (Dec. 10-20, 2010, 6-9pm) at West Virginia State Farm Museum across from County Fairgrounds in Point Pleasant (304-675-6788) (donations).
West Virginia State Farm Museum (Dec. 10-20, 2010, 6-9pm nightly) at 1458 Fairground Road in Point Pleasant (304-675-5737).
*Winterfest (Nov. 21, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012, 6-9pm) at Cedar Lakes Conference Center in Ripley (304-372-7860).
St. Albans Festival of Lights (Nov. 28-Dec. 23, 2009, 6-9pm) at City Park in St. Albans (304-722-4625).
56th Street in Vienna.
*Christmas Festival of Lights (Nov. 24, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012)on Route 220 North in Welton Park (304-257-1725).
* Winter Festival of Lights (Nov. 11, 2011-Jan. 8, 2012, Sun-Thur dusk-10pm, Fri-Sat dusk-11pm) at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling (800-624-6988) (donation).
Wisconsin
*Christmas Village (Nov. 25, 2011-Jan. 12, 2012, daily until 9:30pm, except Thanksgiving Day 5-7pm for walk-thru only) in Irvine Park at Bridgewater Ave. & Hwy. 124 in Chippewa Falls (715-723-0051).
Lakeside Park (Dec. 1, 2009-Jan. 4, 2010) at North Main St. and Park Ave. in Fond Du Lac (920-923-3010 or 800-937-9123).
*Paramount Plaza (lighting celebration is Nov. 26, 2011, 6pm) in Grafton (262-377-1850).
Garden of Lights (Nov. 26-Dec. 19, 2010, Fri-Sat 5-9pm, Sun 5-8pm, plus Dec. 27-29 5-8pm) at Green Bay Botanical Garden in Green Bay (920-490-9457) (fee).
Christmas in the Country (Nov. 22-Dec. 27, 2009) Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva (800-558-3417).
Rotary Lights (Nov. 28-Dec. 31, 2009, 5-10pm, 5-9pm Dec. 24-25, 5pm-1am Dec. 31) in Riverside Park in La Crosse (608-784-9993 or 800-658-9424) (food and cash donations).
* Fantasy in Lights (Nov. 12, 2011-Jan. 2, 2012, dusk to dawn) at Olin-Turville Park in Madison (608-239-7888).
Courthouse in Merrill (877-907-2757).
*Community Spirit Park (Nov. 17, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012) at Cathedral Square Park (N. Jefferson & E. Wells) in Milwaukee (414-220-4700 ext. 23).
* Holiday Lights Festival (Nov. 17, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012) downtown at Pere Marquette & Cathedral Square Park plus Zeidler Union Square in Milwaukee (414-220-4700 ext. 23).
* Celebration of Lights (Nov. 23, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012, 5-9pm, weather permitting) at Menominee Park on W. 20th Ave. in Oshkosh (877-303-9200) (fee reduced with food donation).
Country Christmas (Nov. 24, 2010-Jan. 1, 2011, Sun-Thur 5-9pm, Fri/Sat/Holidays 5-10pm) at Country Springs Hotel property on Golf Rd. in Pewaukee (800-547-6640) (fee).
La Salette Shrine (Dec. 5, 2010-Jan. 1, 2011, weekends only 5-9pm) on Road KD in Twin Lakes (508-222-5410) (donations).
*Rotary in Lights (Nov. 27, 20111-Jan. 1, 2012, dusk-9pm) at Village Park in Waunakee (608-220-1588) (donations).
Candy Cane Lane (Opens Nov. 27, 2010, still checking times) from Oklahoma to Montana Avenues and 92nd to 96th Streets in West Allis (donations).
Wyoming
*Pioneer Square Park (lighting is evening of Nov. 25, 2011) in Worland (307-347-3226).
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