Make Celebration of Lights part of your holiday tradition and enjoy one million twinkling lights!

Schedule of Events:

November 25, 2022:

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Santa’s Here Tonight at the Workshop

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM: 2022 Oshkosh COL Light Show Begins!

The 2022 Oshkosh Celebration of Lights gets started and lights up Black Friday!

November 26, 2022:

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Santa’s Here Tonight at the Workshop

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM: A Special Dedication From the Schiek Family to Their Daughter Ella

The first 100 cars get in free thanks to the Schiek Family:

We, the Schiek Family, are dedicating this night to our daughter Ella, a brilliant light in our life . We are also celebrating what would be her sweet 16th birthday this day as well! This is the perfect celebration for her as she motivates us to always be a light for all you meet. This Christmas season let us remember….“John 12:46; I am the light that has come into the world so that everyone who believes in me will not live in the dark.”

November 27, 2022:

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Santa’s Here Tonight at the Workshop

November 28, 2022:

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Community Night #1

Free Admission Tonight. Sponsored by JEK Foundation.

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Santa’s Here Tonight at the Workshop

November 29, 2022:

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Santa’s Here Tonight at the Workshop

November 30, 2022:

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Special Night: Senior Citizen Night

The first 200 seniors to attend will receive a complimentary mug. Sponsored by Evergreen Manor and 4imprint.

Senior Center and residential facilities are invited to bring seniors to enjoy the dazzle and magic of the Celebration of Lights for a discount.

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Santa’s Here Tonight at the Workshop

December 1, 2022:

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Santa’s Here Tonight at the Workshop

December 2, 2022:

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Community Night #2

Free Admission Tonight courtesy of Fox Communities Credit Union!

Toys For Tots Toy Collection Night Tonight! Bring the Joy of Christmas to Less Fortunate Children.

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Special Night: Toys for Tots

Sponsored by Fox Communities Credit Union, assisted by Winnegamie Home Builders Association

Guests are asked to bring new, unwrapped toys to be distributed as Christmas gifts and send a message of hope to less fortunate children in the Oshkosh area. Please bring a toy that will put a sparkle of joy in a child’s eye this Christmas.

December 3, 2022:

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Race for the Light 5K FUNdraiser for Christine Ann

2:30 PM: Registration and packet pickup opens at Oshkosh Boys and Girls Club

4:00 PM: Announcements, thank yous to our sponsors and holiday jams in the gym

4:30 PM: Race starts!

5:00 - 7:00 PM: Join us back at the Boys and Girls club for some holiday treats and hot cocoa!

One of the best and most unique parts about this fundraiser is getting the chance to leisurely stroll or run like the wind through Menominee Park’s beautifully lit Celebration of Lights all while supporting survivors of domestic abuse.

Click Here for more information regarding our Race for the Light FUNdraiser.

Register Here

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Santa’s Here Tonight at the Workshop

December 4, 2022:

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Santa’s Here Tonight at the Workshop

December 5, 2022:

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Santa’s Here Tonight at the Workshop

December 6, 2022:

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Santa’s Here Tonight at the Workshop

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Community Night #3

Free Admission Tonight thanks to ThedaCare!

December 7, 2022:

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Special Night: Veterans Appreciation Night

Sponsored by CR Meyer, to commemorate and honor All Service Men And Women, past and present, the Celebration of Lights is proud to feature our Patriotic Display. Cars carrying service men and women, who are active, retired and /or reserve, are invited to enjoy the Celebration of Lights Free!

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Santa’s Here Tonight at the Workshop

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM: Horse-Pulled Wagon Rides

Horse-pulled wagon rides are every half hour: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm. By reservation only.

Please call (920) 303-9200 or email [email protected].

December 8, 2022:

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Santa’s Here Tonight at the Workshop

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM: Horse-Pulled Wagon Rides

Horse-pulled wagon rides are every half hour: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm. By reservation only.

Please call (920) 303-9200 or email [email protected].

December 9, 2022:

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Santa’s Here Tonight at the Workshop

December 10, 2022:

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Oshkosh COL Light Show

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Special Night: Oshkosh Area Humane Society Night

Help make our furry family members’ holiday season brighter by donating to the OAHS. Visitors in vehicles receive a $5 discount per carload when they donate items to the OAHS. For a wish list of items, visit https://www.oahs.org/.

Sponsored by The Animal Hospital of Oshkosh.

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Santa’s Here Tonight at the Workshop

December 11, 2022:

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Santa’s Here Tonight at the Workshop

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Santa’s Here Tonight at the Workshop

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Oshkosh COL Light Show

December 12, 2022:

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Oshkosh COL Light Show

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Santa’s Here Tonight at the Workshop

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM: Horse-Pulled Wagon Rides

Horse-pulled wagon rides are every half hour: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm. By reservation only.

Please call (920) 303-9200 or email [email protected].

December 13, 2022:

5:30 PM-9:00 PM: Community Night #4

Free Admission Tonight thanks to Oshkosh Corporation!

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Santa’s Here Tonight at the Workshop

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Oshkosh COL Light Show

December 14, 2022:

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Oshkosh COL Light Show

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Santa’s Here Tonight at the Workshop

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM: Horse-Pulled Wagon Rides

Horse-pulled wagon rides are every half hour: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm. By reservation only.

Please call (920) 303-9200 or email [email protected].

December 15, 2022:

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Oshkosh COL Light Show

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Santa’s Here Tonight at the Workshop

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM: Horse-Pulled Wagon Rides

Horse-pulled wagon rides are every half hour: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm. By reservation only.

Please call (920) 303-9200 or email [email protected].

December 16, 2022:

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Community Night #5

Free Admission Tonight thanks to Main Event Sponsor, 4imprint!

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Santa’s Here Tonight at the Workshop

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Oshkosh COL Light Show

December 17, 2022:

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Santa’s Here Tonight at the Workshop

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Oshkosh COL Light Show

December 18, 2022:

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Santa’s Here Tonight at the Workshop

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Oshkosh COL Light Show

December 19, 2022:

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Santa’s Here Tonight at the Workshop

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Oshkosh COL Light Show

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM: Horse-Pulled Wagon Rides

Horse-pulled wagon rides are every half hour: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm. By reservation only.

Please call (920) 303-9200 or email [email protected].

December 20, 2022:

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Santa’s Here Tonight at the Workshop

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Community Night #6

Thanks to United Healthcare and Jirschele Insurance, LLC all visitors get in for Free tonight!

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Oshkosh COL Light Show

December 21, 2022:

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Golden Years Night (55+)

Free Admission Tonight. Sponsored by Bella Vista, Edenbrook, Oshkosh & Lakeshore Manor

Senior Center and residential facilities are invited to bring bus loads of folks to enjoy the dazzle and magic of the Celebration of Lights. The first 100 seniors to attend will receive a gift. Busloads are admitted for only $2.00 per person.

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Santa’s Here Tonight at the Workshop

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Oshkosh COL Light Show

December 22, 2022:

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Santa’s Here Tonight at the Workshop

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Oshkosh COL Light Show

December 23, 2022:

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Santa’s Here Tonight at the Workshop

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Oshkosh COL Light Show

December 24, 2022:

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Oshkosh COL Light Show

December 25, 2022:

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Community Night #7

Free Admission Tonight thanks to Storm Companies, Inc. and Oshkosh Area Community Foundation!

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Oshkosh COL Light Show

December 26, 2022:

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Oshkosh COL Light Show

December 27, 2022:

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Oshkosh COL Light Show

December 28, 2022:

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Community Night #8

Free Admission Tonight thanks to Soper Companies!

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Oshkosh COL Light Show

December 29, 2022:

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Oshkosh COL Light Show

December 30, 2022:

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Oshkosh COL Light Show

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Special Night: Night of the Torches

Sponsored by Generac, Oshkosh will be aglow during the Night of the Torches at the Celebration of Lights. Hundreds of torches and roman candles will accompany the beautiful light displays.

December 31, 2022:

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Oshkosh COL Light Show

Dates: November 25, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Time: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Location:

Menominee Park Zoo,
520 Pratt Trail,
Oshkosh, WI 54901.

Click here for more information.