Winter Wonderland Holiday Experience

Winter Wonderland Holiday Experience

Presented by DeNooyer Automotive Family

Experience the magic of the season at the Gilmore Car Museum’s Winter Wonderland! Cruise through over a mile of dazzling lights, then step inside for festive fun, special events, and classic holiday charm.

New This Year: Themed Nights & Extra Fun

• Princess / Character Thursdays
  Meet your favorite fairy tale and holiday characters.


• Fireworks Fridays
  Cap off your evening with a festive fireworks show!


• Fundraiser Sundays


• Support local schools with themed performances and donation opportunities.


• Craft Market
  Shop 14 artisan vendors offering holiday goods and handmade gifts on December 20-21.


• Character Party
  Interactive event with character shows and themed fun on December 12.


• Light Show Rockin' Playlist
  Our synchronized light display now features iconic 80s hits like:
  Footloose, Don’t Stop Believin’, Dancing in the Dark, Pour Some Sugar On Me, Thunderstruck, I Love Rock ‘N Roll, Jump

All of our Classic Holiday Attractions

• Christmas Through the Decades Exhibit
  Walk through festive room displays from the 1900s to the 1990s.


• Festival of Trees
  Explore 40 decorated trees and vote for your favorite.


• The Great Elf Hunt
  Search the museum for hidden elves using festive clues.


• Live Holiday Music Fridays
  Local musicians perform seasonal classics inside the main gallery.


• Santa Visits
  Free photos and meet & greets with Santa himself.


• Rudolph’s Reindeer Forest & Flight Academy
  Life-sized light-up reindeer in a forested setting.


• North Pole Post
  Write letters to Santa using whimsical holiday stationery.


• Holiday Village Search & Find
  Spot hidden treasures in our Garlandtown, USA miniature display.


• Vintage Car Rides ($5 per carload)
  “Dashing Through the Snow” in vintage classics like the Model T.


• Ornament Making Station
  Hands-on crafting for all ages.


• Sweet Treats & Food
  Enjoy seasonal snacks at the Heritage Café, Blue Moon Diner, and Gilmore Bar.


• Giant Christmas Cards & Photo Ops
  Capture memories throughout the grounds.