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The Wonderland of Lights™ Marks Fifth Season

Bringing Holiday Sparkle to the Dutchess County Fairgrounds

By Kelly Fitzpatrick and Alan Miller November 1, 2025

RHINEBECK, NY – Celebrating its fifth season in Rhinebeck, THE WONDERLAND OF LIGHTS™ presents the magic of the holidays in hundreds of dazzling illuminated displays from Friday, November 28 through Sunday, December 28, 2025, at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6636 U.S. 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572. www.thewonderlandoflights.com

This family-friendly drive-through experience showcases festive lighted displays from the whimsically wonderful to the nostalgic and traditional with thousands of dancing lights accompanied by your favorite holiday songs.

Tammy Peters, President of North Pole Productions, producer of The Wonderland of Lights, says, “We are so proud to be back in Rhinebeck for our fifth anniversary season. The Dutchess County community has truly made THE WONDERLAND OF LIGHTS a local holiday tradition and we are delighted to be a destination for first-time visitors as well as those returning year after year.” 

THE WONDERLAND OF LIGHTS is proud to once again partner with Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley to bring joy and light to children and families this holiday season. We invite you to be part of the magic. A special $40 ticket will be available at www.thewonderlandoflights.com, from which $10 will go directly to Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley in celebration of their 40th anniversary of granting life-changing local wishes. Together, we can help make dreams come true and create unforgettable moments of hope. Another way to support Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley is by giving the Gift of a Wish at http://hudson.wish.org/donate

Tickets start at $30 per vehicle up to eight passengers and may be purchased online at www.thewonderlandoflights.com or at the gate.  Military Discounts are available at the gate only with a valid military I.D. A season’s pass is available to purchase ($75.00) which provides access to the show any open night. 


Schedule

NOVEMBER 28 - 30,
DECEMBER 4-7, DECEMBER 11-14
DECEMBER 18-28
OPEN 5PM TO 9PM
*5PM to 9:30PM | FRIDAY & SATURDAY

Make-A-Wish Thursdays: December 4, December 11, December 18

 

Dutchess County Fairgrounds 6636 U.S. 9, (please use north gate) Rhinebeck, NY 12572 https://www.dutchessfair.com/