Baby, it’s cold outside… and it’s only getting colder. And as lovely as all those walk-through Christmas lights display in Washington are, doesn’t a drive-thru version sound better? If so, just head to Spanaway Park during the holiday season for the annual Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park event. Children and kids at heart alike always enjoy this dazzling display of Christmas drive-thru lights in Washington. So save the date and don’t forget to bring your camera!

This local tradition is the perfect way to welcome the holiday season, and it's also a great way to bid it adieu at the end of December.
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The lights are on from 5:30 - 9 p.m. daily.
This is the largest Christmas drive-thru lights display in the Northwest, showcasing about 300 elaborate displays with thousands of sparkling lights.
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You'll take it all in while making the two-mile drive around Spanaway Lake, listening to holiday tunes on 95.3 FM.

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Fantasy Lights was created 25 years ago when locals realized there was a need to use their parks more in the winter.
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Pierce County Parks & Recreation formed some vital community partnerships, gathered some volunteers, and the rest is history.
For up-to-date admission prices and more, be sure to consult the official Fantasy Lights website.
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Sometimes there are specials, too, when the admission price is a few dollars off!
The annual Spanaway Christmas lights display, Fantasy Lights, kicks off the weekend after Thanksgiving.
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The event operates every evening, right until New Year's Day. It's an incredible holiday event you won't soon forget!

For an up-close-and-personal look at the drive through the Fantasy Lights display, check out this YouTube video:

 

For information on admission and discounted tickets to this annual event featuring dazzling drive-thru Christmas lights in Washington, check out the Fantasy Lights event page. Are you ready to make a trip to this shimmering park one of your annual holiday traditions? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below — we would love to hear from you!

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Beth C. | October 24, 2022

What are the best Christmas light displays in Washington State?

The state of Washington is downright enchanting during the holiday season. Now that you've learned about the epic drive-thru Christmas lights in Washington at Spanaway Park, you may be curious to find some other holiday lights. The following are some of the best Christmas light displays in Washington State:

  • At the top of our list would be Zoolights in Tacoma.
  • Head to Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium for some of the most dazzling holiday lights in the region. It's here that you'll get to enjoy 3-D animal displays and even a unique model of Mount Rainier and the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Kids of all ages are sure to cherish this event.
  • Another not-to-be-missed winter event in Washington is the Christmas Lighting Festival in Leavenworth. This adorable town goes all out during December, with a total of half a million lights strung up around its classic Bavarian village.
  • Senske Light Show in Kennewick
  • Wildlights in Seattle
  • The Lights of Christmas in Stanwood
  • Garden D'Lights in Bellevue
  • Keener's Christmas in Bothell
  • Winter Glow Spectacular in Spokane.

 

What can I do in Washington during the winter?

It's true that Washington gets its fair share of snow and freezing rain during the winter, but that's no reason to stay indoors all season! There are lots of things to do in Washington during the winter, and we've got the list to prove it. Some of our top recommendations include:

  • Palouse Falls
  • Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park in Mead
  • Lake Chelan
  • Beacon Rock State Park
  • Bellevue Botanical Garden
  • The Methow Valley

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