We track 1 display in Springfield.
Displays here switch on around sunset. In Springfield that means about 4:20 PM in early December and 4:19 PM by mid-month — the earliest sunsets of the year fall right in the middle of lights season. It is properly dark by about 4:51 PM, which is when the displays look their best. December nights in Springfield typically drop to around 20°F.
| Date | Sunset | Fully dark |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1 | 4:20 PM | 4:51 PM |
| Dec 15 | 4:19 PM | 4:51 PM |
| Dec 25 | 4:24 PM | 4:56 PM |
tickets requireddrive-thrudrive-through themed displaysVictorian garden settingMagical Forest carnival rides
Springfield's Bright Nights winds through Forest Park's Victorian garden setting with themed drive-through displays, Santa experiences, and a Magical Forest area with carnival rides. Tuesdays offer discounted admission.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season
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