Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) is helping light up beautiful sights to create happy nights for people across northeast and north central Wisconsin. The company and its charitable foundation are sponsoring several light displays this holiday season. Continue a family tradition or create new memories by visiting these dazzling displays before they “glow” away!

A group of adults walk through several arches covered in multicolored lights.

WPS Garden of Lights — Green Bay Botanical Garden

Dates: Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 29-Dec. 22; Monday, Dec. 23; Dec. 26-30
Hours: 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Admission: $14-$22 for adults, $0-$13 for children depending on event options selected.
Tickets: https://www.gbbg.org/explore/events-exhibits/wps-garden-of-lights/

WPS has proudly powered the WPS Garden of Lights at the Green Bay Botanical Garden for more than 25 years. WPS Garden of Lights features more than 350,000 lights arranged in more than 40 different nature-themed displays across a nearly mile-long path. Take in the glistening sights by walking through each display or hopping on a horse-drawn wagon ride through the lower portion of the show. Visitors also can purchase refreshments at the WPS Foundation Plaza, write letters to Santa or have their picture taken with him on select nights.

A overhead view of a holiday light display set in a park at night.

Lights of the Northwoods — Hodag Park in Rhinelander

Dates: Dec. 1, 2024-Jan. 1, 2025
Hours: 5-9 p.m.
Admission: Free

Rhinelander’s eighth annual Lights of the Northwoods will brighten the spirits of all those who attend as well as those in need. Visitors can walk or drive through 1 million lights arranged throughout Hodag Park. Visits and photos with Santa are available on select weekends, and the event wraps up with a fireworks display on New Year’s Day night. The WPS Foundation is glad to help sponsor Lights of the Northwoods, which also collects food and monetary donations to support food pantries in Rhinelander, Elcho and Tomahawk.

A multicolored holiday light display at night set up along the side of a road.

Oshkosh Celebration of Lights — EAA grounds in Oshkosh

Dates: Nov. 29-Dec. 31
Hours: 5:30-9 p.m.
Admission: $20 per car, $15 with a hygiene or non-perishable food item donation

For the second straight year, Oshkosh Celebration of Lights returns to the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) grounds with more than 1 million lights that will draw plenty of “oohs” and “ahhs.” Guests will drive through more than a mile of the facility’s camping grounds that are lit up with stunning sights, including animated displays, Santa’s North Pole Airport and a 100-foot illuminated tree. Horse-drawn wagon rides also are available on select nights. The WPS Foundation is among the sponsors of this Fox Valley holiday tradition, which collects food, hygiene items and monetary donations to support several community support organizations.

A multicolored holiday light display set up between two large trees and lit up at night.

Delightfully Calumet — Calumet County Fairgrounds in Chilton

Dates: Thursday-Sunday, Dec. 1-29
Hours: 5-9 p.m.
Admission: Free; non-perishable food donation for local food pantries is appreciated

Delightfully Calumet, sponsored by the WPS Foundation, is a fun and festive way to celebrate the season while filling food pantry shelves in Calumet County. Visitors drive through more than 150,000 lights arranged in 15 delightful displays throughout the Calumet County Fairgrounds and Hobart Park, each synchronized to holiday music.

Making Spirits Bright — Evergreen Park in Sheboygan

Dates: Nov. 29-Dec. 31 (closed Dec. 24)
Hours: 5-9 p.m.
Admission: Free; non-perishable food item donations are encouraged

The WPS Foundation is again supporting Making Spirits Bright, celebrating its 13th year of delivering holiday cheer in Sheboygan. More than a mile of beautiful sights await visitors to Evergreen Park, with each display choreographed to music. Families and guests can drive through the show on their own or take a ride on an old-fashioned trolley on Friday and Saturday nights. Beyond providing a fun family event, Making Spirits Bright also supports those in need. Visitors are encouraged to bring food items to donate to the Sheboygan County Food Bank.

Winter wonderland sights aren’t limited to large events. Whether you’ve got the brightest house on the block or are still decking the halls this holiday season, check out our holiday lighting tips. They’ll help you keep your home glowing efficiently throughout the most wonderful time of the year.