We track 2 displays in Stilwell. Every one of them is free to visit.
Displays here switch on around sunset. In Stilwell that means about 4:57 PM in early December and 4:58 PM by mid-month — the earliest sunsets of the year fall right in the middle of lights season. It is properly dark by about 5:28 PM, which is when the displays look their best. December nights in Stilwell typically drop to around 23°F.
| Date | Sunset | Fully dark |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1 | 4:57 PM | 5:27 PM |
| Dec 15 | 4:58 PM | 5:28 PM |
| Dec 25 | 5:03 PM | 5:32 PM |
Residential displays have no facilities of their own — no parking, no toilets, nowhere to warm up — so it is worth knowing what is around. Within about three miles of the Stilwell cluster, OpenStreetMap maps 1 public car park and 5 public toilets. Nowhere nearby for a hot drink — bring a flask.
Freeresidentiallarge weeping tree of lightsmany inflatableslarge rural lot
This large Stilwell lot holds an extensive spread of lights and inflatables anchored by a big weeping tree of lights, with much of the display wrapping around the side of the property. Homes across the street have added their own figures in apparent friendly response.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2024 season
Freeresidentialhandmade rotating carouselFrosty, Rudolph, Santa, and Grinch figuresPeanuts cartoon sign
The standout here is an apparently handmade carousel that rotates to reveal Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph, Santa in his sleigh, and the Grinch in turn. A Peanuts cartoon sign near the road is a work in progress.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2024 season
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