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Nov. 24, 2011 - Jan. 1, 2012
5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
at Spanaway Park

Fantasy Lights entrance

Pierce County Parks and Recreation is pleased to present the 16th annual 'Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park' the largest holiday drive-through display in the Northwest, featuring nearly 300 elaborate displays and thousands of sparkling lights. The beautiful two-mile drive along Spanaway Lake has become a memorable lakeside tradition for the entire family.

Visitors of all ages will be treated to the magical world of animation and imagination where bears fly kites, snowboys kick fieldgoals, Santa snowboards down a slope, frongs jump in and out of a tree, and reindeer leap over your car. You will also marvel at several new attractions this year including the gingerbread playground, space aliens, and the holiday light tunnel.

As you drive, dial your car radio to FM 93.7 to listen to a selection of special holiday music performed by a local high school to add to the festive atmosphere of the park.

Fantasy Lights event

Fantasy Lights will operate every night including Christmas and New Year's Eve, from 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm.

Since this is a very popular event, please anticipate long waits of up to one hour to enter the park on Friday and Saturday evenings. Enjoy Fantasy Lights Sundays through Thursdays for a more relaxed experience.


Admission is charged per vehicle at the gate:

  • $13 per vehicle

  • $28 per mini-bus
    (16-24 passenger capacity)

  • $45 for each bus
    (25+ passenger capacity)

Fantasy Lights Giant Bear

Discount Tickets:

Visit one of the participating locations to purchase discount tickets for $10 each. Tickets are available while supplies last.

  • Lakewood Community Center, 253-798-4177
    9112 Lakewood Drive SW
    Lakewood, WA 98499

  • Sprinker Recreation Center, 253-798-4000
    14824 'C' Street South
    Tacoma, WA 98499

  • Garfield Book Company at PLU, 253-535-7665
    208 Garfield St. Ste 101
    Tacoma, WA 98444

Discount tickets are not valid for bus admissions. Discount tickets are not available for sale at the admission's gate.

$3.00 OFF Coupon

Print our coupon and save $3.00 off regular car/van admission. Redeem the coupon at the ticket booth to Fantasy Lights, November 24-January 1.

Group Ticket Sales

Looking for a way to reward employees, entertain customers, or a fun holiday
gift idea? Our group sales program offers great fun at a substantial discount.

The group ticket rate is available for groups of 10 or more. Purchase 10 or more one-night vehicle passes in advance for $9 each:

  • Pierce County Parks Adminsitration Office, 253-798-4177
    9112 Lakewood Drive SW
    Lakewood, WA 98499


So come join the holiday spirit at Spanaway Park, located just west of 152nd Street and Pacific Avenue in the Parkland/Spanaway community.

Fantasy Lights fish

Directions to FANTASY LIGHTS at Spanaway Park:

  • From I-5 take Exit 127 (Puyallup/Mt. Rainier)
  • Head east on Hiway 512
  • Take the second exit (Parkland/Spanaway)
  • At stop light, turn right onto Pacific Avenue (SR 7)
  • Go south for 2.7 miles
  • Turn right onto Military Road (152nd St).
  • Spanaway Park entrance is a 1/2 mile on the left.

Print directions in pdf format.


SPECIAL THANKS To the following partners:
2011 Fantasy Lights Sponsors-Comcast, The News Tribune, MultiCare, TAPCO, Sprint, Bates Tech College, Garfield Book Co, Anchor Physical Therapy, Pierce County Solid Waste Division, Mixx 96fm, Pierce County Emergency Mgt, Domino`s, Baydo`s RV Center, America`s Credit Union, Acthen`s Quality Roofing, Clover Park Tech College

Brandano Displays, Chinook Winds, Clover Park Technical College, Elmhurst Mutual Power & Light, INFORM Puget Sound, Kellie Ham Type Graphics, Mountain Mist, Timberwolf Tree Service, Tacoma Pierce County Chamber of Commerce, Pierce County Sherrif, the Pierce County Executive and County Council.

With their support the whole community has come together to produce Fantasy Lights, the largest drive-through display of lights in the Northwest.

Sponsorship packages are also available. Contact Scott at 253-798-4006 or shall@co.pierce.wa.us for more information.

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