Hours
5:00–9:00 PMEvery open night
Plan your visit · Inaugural season 2026
Everything you need before you glow.
Your simple guide to hours, admission, entrance and exit directions, and a smooth first drive through Lincoln Park’s brand-new holiday tradition.
Inaugural season
Opening Weekend November 27–29Then Thursday–Sunday in December · 5:00–9:00 PMAdmission
From $12Per vehicleLocation
Lincoln ParkTreadwell Dr · GalesburgEntrance & exit
Lincoln Park DrSeparate east-side roadsExperience
About ¾ mileOne-way lighted loopSimple, per-vehicle pricing
Bring the whole carload.
Admission includes everyone legally seated inside the vehicle and one complete trip through the display.
Standard passenger vehicle
$12
Up to 8-passenger capacityCars, SUVs, and minivansMost visitors
Large passenger vehicle
$18
9–15-passenger capacityPassenger vans and limousinesSmall bus
$24
Maximum 15 passengersNo vehicles designed for more than 15▣
Cash, cards & contactless accepted.One admission covers one drive-through
Pay with cash, major credit or debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, tap-to-pay, Venmo, or Cash App. Receipts are available upon request. No added payment fee.
Explore gift tickets →Finding the glow
Separate ways in and out. One magical loop.
Enter Lincoln Park from Lincoln Park Drive on the park’s eastern side. Follow the approved ¾-mile one-way lighted loop, then return to Lincoln Park Drive on the separate exit road. A grass median divides the entrance and exit roads.
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Lincoln Park Lights entranceLincoln Park Drive · East side40.9863886, -90.3734257
DRIVE-THROUGH LOOPAbout ¾ mile
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ENTER
Lincoln Park DriveFollow the east-side entrance road2
ENJOY
Follow the lighted pathOne-way route through Lincoln Park3
EXIT
Lincoln Park DriveSeparate exit road across the grass medianNo parking or meet-up area. Combine vehicles before arriving.
From arrival to exit
Your visit, step by step.
A little preparation makes the whole experience feel effortless.
Join the entrance line
Arrive from Lincoln Park Drive on the east side of the park.
Pay or present your ticket
Gate admission and season-valid physical tickets are welcome.
Adjust your headlights
Dim your headlights and follow the audio guidance posted at the entrance.
Follow the lighted route
Drive slowly, stay in your vehicle, and enjoy the glow.
Exit safely via Lincoln Park Drive
Follow the separate exit road back to Lincoln Park Drive, and turn your headlights back on before entering the roadway.
Know before you glow
Keep the magic moving.
These simple rules protect guests, staff, and the displays while keeping the experience enjoyable for every vehicle.
Stay in your vehicle
Every guest must remain in a legal passenger seat throughout the display.
Dim your headlights
Use the lowest available setting if your vehicle’s lights cannot be turned off.
Keep moving slowly
Leave room between vehicles. Do not pass or stop unless staff directs you.
Photograph from inside
Photos are welcome—please remain seated and keep the route moving.
Keep the route smoke-free
Smoking and vaping are not permitted at the entrance or along the display route.
Regular drive-through nights
Only passenger vehicles are permitted unless a special walk-through, bicycle, or carriage event is specifically announced. No motorcycles, trailers, campers, RVs, semis, or box trucks.
Bright and flashing light notice: This experience includes animated, flashing, and rapidly changing lights and may not be appropriate for every guest with photosensitive epilepsy or sensory sensitivities.
A more complete holiday drive
A few extras for the journey.
Listen along
Audio information will be posted here and displayed clearly at the entrance before opening night.
Food & drinks
First-season food and beverage information will be announced before opening night.
Pets are welcome
Pets and service animals are welcome as long as everyone remains safely inside the vehicle.
Enjoyed from your vehicle
On regular drive-through nights, the complete experience takes place from inside your own vehicle along the one-way display route.
Share the lights
A new Galesburg tradition makes a wonderful gift.
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Frequently asked questions
Still wondering?
The essential answers stay visible above. These details are here when you have a more specific question.
Restroom, food and beverage, and in-route assistance details will be posted before opening night.
Is admission per vehicle or per person?
Admission is per vehicle and includes everyone legally seated inside. Standard passenger vehicles up to eight-passenger capacity are $12; limousines and 9–15-passenger vans are $18; small buses with a maximum 15-passenger capacity are $24.
Can we pay at the entrance?
Yes. Pay with cash, a major credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, tap-to-pay, Venmo, or Cash App. There is no added payment fee, and receipts are available upon request. Season-valid physical tickets are also welcome.
Are tickets date-specific?
No. Physical admission tickets are valid for one drive-through on any open night during the 2026 Lincoln Park Lights season.
What happens if we arrive close to 9:00 PM?
The entrance line closes at 9:00 PM. Vehicles already in line at that time will be admitted, but no additional vehicles may join afterward.
Can we drive through more than once?
Each admission includes one drive-through. A second trip requires another admission.
Can we meet friends and combine vehicles at the park?
There is no parking or waiting area at the display entrance. Please meet and combine vehicles before arriving at Lincoln Park.
Are pets welcome?
Yes. Pets and service animals are welcome as long as they remain safely inside your vehicle.
Can we take photographs?
Yes. You may take photographs from inside your vehicle. Please do not exit, stop along the route, or block traffic for photos.
What vehicles are not permitted?
On regular drive-through nights, vehicles designed for more than 15 passengers, semis, box trucks, RVs, campers, trailers, motorcycles, and bicycles are not permitted. Bicycles and pedestrians may enter only during a specifically announced special event. Guests may not ride in pickup beds.
What if our vehicle breaks down?
Remain in your vehicle, turn on your hazard lights, and follow staff instructions. The display assistance number will be posted at the entrance before opening night.
Is there a flashing-light or sensory warning?
Yes. The experience includes bright, flashing, animated, and rapidly changing lights. Guests with photosensitive epilepsy or sensory sensitivities should consider whether this environment is appropriate for their party before entering.
What happens during severe weather?
Verified weather watches, delays, early closings, and closures will appear at the top of this page and on the Current Status page. Operational text alerts are also available.
Are restrooms or food available?
Restroom and food-and-beverage details are still being finalized and will be posted before opening night.
Is the route accessible?
The experience is enjoyed from inside your vehicle, making the route accessible to guests who can comfortably remain in their vehicle for the drive-through.