The Oshkosh Celebration of Lights supports the Salvation Army and various other non-profit organizations that are working hard to ensure hope marches on this holiday season, for local families in need.

The Oshkosh COL has signed a contract for the next five years to hold this special event at the beautiful EAA Grounds located at 1858 Neunteufel Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54902

Together, we partner to help those in need, and celebrate 23 years of holiday magic!

Schedule of the Event :

December 3, 2024

- 5:30pm - 8:30pm Santa's Here

- 5:30pm - 9:00pm 4 Imprint Giveaway Night, 4imprint GIVEAWAY NIGHT! First 500 visitors receive a Light Up Christmas Wand!

December 4,9,16,18, 2024

- 5:30pm - 8:30pm Santa's Here

- 6:00pm - 8:30pm Horse Pulled Wagon Rides, Horse-pulled wagon rides are every half hour: By reservation only Please call (920) 303-9200 or email [email protected]

December 5,12,14,19,20,21, 2024

- 5:30pm - 8:30pm Santa's Here

December 6, 2024

- 5:30pm - 8:30pm Santa's Here

-  5:30pm - 9:00pm Special Night: Oshkosh Area Humane Society Night, Help make our furry family members’ holiday season brighter by donating to the OAHS.$5 max. discount per carload w/donation

December 7, 2024

- 5:30pm - 8:30pm Santa's Here

-  5:30pm - 9:00pm Race for the Light 5K FUNdraiser, 3:30 p.m. – Registration (Since registration is outside, we encourage Early Packet Pickup at the OAUW office.) 4:30 p.m. – Race Starts. Location: EAA YOUTH EDUCATION CENTER

December 8, 2024

- 5:30pm - 8:30pm Santa's Here

- 5:30pm - 9:00pm Community Nights #2, Everyone enters the light show for free tonight thanks to 4imprint!

December 10, 2024

- 5:30pm - 8:30pm Santa's Here

- 5:30pm - 9:00pm 4 Imprint Giveaway Night, 4imprint GIVEAWAY NIGHT! First 500 visitors receive a Light Up Christmas Wand!

- 5:30pm - 9:00pm Christmas for Kids Toy Collection, A very special night that brings a holiday message of hope to our area children by collecting toys. Guests are asked to donate new, unwrapped toys to be distributed as Christmas gifts and send a message of hope to less fortunate children in the Oshkosh area. $5 max. discount per carload w/donation

December 11, 2024

- 5:30pm - 8:30pm Santa's Here

- 6:00pm - 8:30pm Horse Pulled Wagon Rides, Horse-pulled wagon rides are every half hour: By reservation only Please call (920) 303-9200 or email [email protected]

- 5:30pm - 9:00pm Special Night: Veterans Appreciation Night, Sponsored by CR Meyer, to commemorate and honor U.S.A. Veterans past and present, the Celebration of Lights is proud to feature our Patriotic Display. All veterans enter light show for free tonight and $10 max off per carload with veteran/s

December 13, 2024

- 5:30pm - 8:30pm Santa's Here

-  5:30pm - 9:00pm Special Night: Senior Citizen Night, Sponsored by Adashun Jones with Laura and Michelle, senior centers and residential facilities are invited to bring bus loads of folks to enjoy the dazzle and magic of the Celebration of Lights. Seniors receive the discounted entrance fee of $10 per vehicle (donation still appreciated) and busloads of seniors are only $2 per person, driver free.

December 15, 2024

- 5:30pm - 8:30pm Santa's Here

- 5:30pm - 9:00pm Community Nights #3, Everyone enters the light show for free tonight thanks to ThedaCare!

December 17, 2024

- 5:30pm - 8:30pm Santa's Here

- 5:30pm - 9:00pm 4 Imprint Giveaway Night, 4imprint GIVEAWAY NIGHT! First 500 visitors receive a Light Up Christmas Wand!

- 5:30pm - 9:00pm Golden Years Night (55+), Sponsored by Evergreen, seniors are invited to bring bus loads of folks to enjoy the dazzle and magic of the Celebration of Lights. Seniors receive the discounted entrance fee of $10 per vehicle (donation still appreciated) and busloads of seniors are only $2 per person, driver free.

December 22, 2024

- 5:30pm - 8:30pm Santa's Here

- 5:30pm - 9:00pm Community Nights #4, Everyone enters the light show for free tonight thanks to Quandt Plumbing!

December 23, 2024

- 5:30pm - 8:30pm Santa's Here

- 5:30pm - 9:00pm Community Nights #5, Everyone enters the light show for free tonight thanks Academy Travel – Randy Veeser!

December 24, 2024

- 5:30pm - 9:00pm 4 Imprint Giveaway Night, 4imprint GIVEAWAY NIGHT! First 500 visitors receive a Light Up Christmas Wand!

December 29, 2024

- 5:30pm - 9:00pm Community Nights #6, Everyone enters the light show for free tonight thanks

December 31, 2024

- 5:30pm - 9:00pm Special Night: Night of the Torches, Generac will sponsor the Night of the Torches at the Celebration of Lights.

- 5:30pm - 9:00pm, 2024 Oshkosh COL Light Show Ends

Date : November 29 - December 31, 2024

Location : EAA Grounds, 1858 Neunteufel Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54901

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