Hear the sleigh bells jingle and see 3 million lights twinkle amongst a beautiful backdrop at Rock Spring Park's Christmas Wonderland. Back for another year to warm the hearts and holiday spirits of families and friends, the park will be lighting the way to another illuminating holiday season beginning November 27 through December 27.  The "Grandpa Gang" has been at it again, hanging more than 3 million lights in Rock Spring Park for the annual Christmas Wonderland lights display. Year after year, visitors are captivated by cascading waterfalls, lighted trees and hundreds of light displays. Children love to visit Santa in the Enchanted Forest and spend time with the animals at the petting zoo. This year's petting zoo will feature a Zebu (miniature cow), llama and lots of goats to feed.

Visitors can turn off their headlights and let the holiday displays carry them through the magical scene. Or, make the night even more memorable with a horse drawn carriage ride through the park! Carriage rides are first-come, first-served on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as December 22 & 23. Other evenings may be possible upon request. Cost is $20 for the first person, and $5 for every person after that. Reservations can be made by calling Greatting Horse Farm at (618) 458-6986.

For more information about Christmas Wonderland, call 1-800-258-6645 or click here.

HOURS:

Monday through Friday
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

ADMISSION:

$7 for cars and small vans
$1 per person for 10+ passenger vehicles

Directions: Take Route 3 to IL Rt. 140. Go west on Rte. 140, College Ave., through two traffic lights and three stop signs to Washington Ave. Rock Spring Park is located three blocks west of Washington Ave. on College Ave.