Washington County’s Enchantment in the Park returns to Regner Park in West Bend on Friday, Nov. 29, welcoming visitors nightly from 5 to 9 p.m. through Christmas Eve.
Notably, on Dec. 1, the park will open at 6 p.m. following the West Bend Christmas Parade. On Dec. 8, the park will also open at 6 p.m. after the Reindeer Run.
Highlights:
- The interactive light show will open on Friday, November 29 and run through Christmas Eve at West Bend’s Regner Park.
- Enchantment in the Park features more than one million LED lights and will be staffed by nearly 800 volunteers, adding up to more than 4,600 volunteer hours.
- Venmo, cash, check, or non-perishable food item donations help support local volunteer organizations and fill food pantries across Washington County.
- Children can visit with Santa on Mondays from 5 to 9 p.m., and each kiddo will receive a complimentary cup of hot chocolate.
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Featuring more than one million LED lights and stretching more than a mile, Enchantment in the Park brings the community together in a spirit of giving and celebration through enchanting holiday light displays, music, and other performing arts.
“This is our 16th year, and we’re grateful to see how this effort has become such a cherished tradition, one that celebrates the holiday spirit and creates lasting memories for families and friends alike,” said Lori Yahr, co-executive director of Enchantment in the Park.
Since its founding in 2009, Enchantment in the Park has collected and donated more than 309,000 pounds of food to local food pantries, and given back more than $425,000 to a combination of food pantries, area nonprofits, and five Rotary clubs.
The event is staffed by nearly 800 volunteers who donate more than 4,600 hours to the event–making it one of the largest light shows in the state of Wisconsin.
Enchantment in the Park offers family-friendly activities for all ages. New to this year’s lineup, children can visit with Santa on Mondays from 5 to 9 p.m., and each kiddo will receive a complimentary cup of hot chocolate.
On Sunday, Dec. 8, participants are invited to join the second annual Reindeer Run, which includes a 5K run and a 1-mile walk. Learn more and sign up on the event website (participants who register before Nov. 20 will be guaranteed a custom race shirt).
Don’t miss “Pirates of Enchantment Night” on Thursday, Dec. 19, where guests are encouraged to come dressed as pirates.
The event will also feature nearly 20 local performances throughout its 27-night run. On select Friday and Saturday nights, guests can enjoy horse and carriage rides, while a fire pit and marshmallows will be available every Friday and Saturday night, sponsored by local Scouts.
A minimum $20 cash/check or Venmo donation is suggested per family and/or a donation of non-perishable food items are encouraged; credit card donations can also be given online.
Further details and schedules of activities can be found on the official event website. For more information, please visit https://www.enchantmentpark.org/.
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