Winter Lights Open Nightly November 27 through December 31 The City of Gaithersburg Winter Lights Festival is getting ready to welcome visitors for its 20th spectacular season. The wondrous display of lights at Seneca Creek State Park will be open nightly November 27 through December 31. Please note that the festival will be closed on December 25. The 3.5 mile drive through the enchanted setting of Seneca Creek State Park takes you past more than 365 illuminated displays and 65 animated vignettes that light up the night. Themed areas include Winter Woods, Teddy Bear Land, Victorian Village, the North Pole, and much more. The park is located at 11950 Clopper Road, just a few miles west of the intersection with I-270. Fees Cars, SUV’s, Mini-Vans Sunday – Thursday: $12 Cars, SUV’s, Mini-Vans Friday – Saturday: $15 Limos and 20-Passenger Vans: $20 Mini-buses: $30 Buses (30 seats or more): $70 Wine Under the Lights November 20, 2015 • 6 – 10 p.m. – SOLD OUT Enjoy live music and wine tasting by several local vineyards inside a heated tent. Open air trolley rides will be offered all evening… bring your blanket and cozy up for a 3 mile ride through the lights. More Information. Run Under the Lights Montgomery County Road Runners November 21, 2015 • 6:15 p.m. For registration information please visit the MCRRC Website . S’more Lights & Trolley Rides November 22, 2015 • 5:30 – 9 p.m. – SOLD OUT Everything is better with chocolate! Gather with family and friends as you roast marshmallows and make delicious s’mores. Open air trolley and wagon rides will be offered all evening. Bring a blanket and cozy up for a 3 mile ride through the lights. New this year: Selfies with Santa! Bring your own camera. More Information. Leashes ‘n’ Lights November 24, 2015 • 6 – 9 p.m. You and your favorite canine can welcome the holiday season together by taking an invigorating 1 or 3 mile walk through the magical light displays. New this year: Hot drinks, dog-related vendors and a photo opportunity with Santa under a heated tent. This is a great opportunity to join a community of dog-lovers in a festive, holiday atmosphere. More Information. Beneficiaries Applications are available in the Related Documents section for non- or not-for- profit organization that would like to apply to be a beneficiary of the 2015 Winter Lights proceeds. Applications are due September 11, 2015. Survey We value your feedback. Please take a few minutes to fill out our 2014 Winter Lights Survey. 2015 Survey will be available beginning November 20, 2015.

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