For more than three decades, families around Central New York have been making Lights on the Lake part of their holiday traditions. The event returns to Onondaga Lake Park for its 36th season, opening on November 17th.
Here is everything you need to know:
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Use code LOLSANTA to take $5 off any night (excluding Charity Nights) when you buy tickets before November 16th!
Dates and Hours
Lights on the Lake officially opens Nov. 17 and continues through Jan. 12. Cars can drive through the show from 5-10 p.m. each day—but keep in mind, weekends tend to be busiest.
Admission
Tickets must be purchased in advance online, and the price will vary depending on the day you visit: $10 per car, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and $20 per car, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. You can bring a printed copy of the ticket with you or show the QR code on your phone.
Special Nights
Lights on the Lake will once again begin with two charity nights on Nov. 18th and 19th, and end with a charity drive-thru on Jan. 12. All three will feature a discounted admission rate ($5).
Tuesday, November 18th is Doggy Drive-Thru night! Bring your furry friends through for a festive car ride. All proceeds this night will go directly to HumaneCNY and Second Chance Adoption Shelter.
On Wednesday November 19th, Salute the Troops Night, all active and retired military members will receive free admission with a military ID. Feed Our Vets will be at Lights on the Lake on this night collecting food to help local veterans. Bring a non-perishable food item to donate!
Lights on the Lake 5K Walk and Run
First held in 2019 to celebrate the show’s 30th anniversary, the Lights on the Lake 5K is returning for its seventh year. And don’t wait to sign up; the race sells out every year!
This year, there will also be a 5K walk.
Both events—the walk on Nov. 22 and the run on Nov. 23—will start at 6 a.m. so participants can enjoy the displays.
Sign up for the walk and the run here.
Learn More
For more information about this year’s event, and to purchase tickets, visit lightsonthelake.com.
Lights on the Lake is just one of the many holiday events taking place in CNY this year. If you’re looking for more family-friendly holiday activities, be sure to check out our holiday event guide, which will be updated throughout the season!
Looking for more to do in Liverpool, NY?
Check out these Liverpool attractions before a visit to Lights on the Lake.
