We track 1 display in Dickinson. Every one of them is free to visit.
Displays here switch on around sunset. In Dickinson that means about 5:21 PM in early December and 5:24 PM by mid-month — the earliest sunsets of the year fall right in the middle of lights season. It is properly dark by about 5:50 PM, which is when the displays look their best. December nights in Dickinson typically drop to around 45°F.
| Date | Sunset | Fully dark |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1 | 5:21 PM | 5:47 PM |
| Dec 15 | 5:24 PM | 5:50 PM |
| Dec 25 | 5:28 PM | 5:54 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 Dickinson cluster, OpenStreetMap maps 2 public car parks and 5 public toilets. Only 14 cafés or takeaways nearby, so bring a flask if you want one.
Freeattractionwalk-through light displayfood and drink concessionscookie decoratingSanta photosfree parking and shuttle buses
A free walk-through light festival at Paul Hopkins Park with concessions, cookie decorating, and photos with Santa. Free parking with shuttle buses is provided.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season
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