Walking Through Wonderland: A Visit Effingham Experience
Wed, Nov 26 , 2025 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm
E Temple Ave, Effingham, IL 62401
For one night only, the Wonderland in Lights opens up to foot traffic! Join us for a magical stroll filled with dazzling lights, Santa, crafts, cookies, live music, and so much more!
Join us for this magical, family-friendly walk-thru experience on Wednesday, November 26th, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. For one night only, Wonderland in Lights will close to all vehicles and offer visitors an opportunity to get up close and personal with our larger-than-life light displays. This event is free to the public, but donations are welcome. View the displays at your own leisure, listen and sing along to your favorite Christmas music, visit with Santa Claus (and keep an eye out for The Grinch!) when you reach the end of the walk. Enjoy complimentary refreshments, fireside, as well as food and drink available for purchase. Don’t forget to stop by Visit Effingham's Holiday Headquarters, at the park's pavilion, to pick up your free holiday souvenir, make a Christmas craft, courtesy of the Effingham County 4H, & decorate a cookie! You can even get your face painted while you wait (these activities are free to the public).
Parking will be limited at Community Park, so please consider using our free shuttles, operated by Wad It Up Transportation. The shuttle will run continuously, from 5 to 8 p.m., and will pick up and drop off at the Courthouse Museum parking lot. To extend your festivities, visit Light up the Lawn in Downtown Effingham to view our larger-than-life, 3-D holiday light displays. The Wonderland in Lights will be open to vehicles -- excluding the evening of the walk -- seven days a week. The official season runs from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day.
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