Winter Wonderland Holiday Experience
Admission
Adults (18+): $22 Youth (5-17): $14 Child (4 and under): FREE Add-on Vintage Ride through the Lights: $5
Event Type
One-time Event
About This Event
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.