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Updated for 2025 — Dates Below
If you’re mapping out festive stops this season, Enchantment in the Park is one of the easiest and most family-friendly holiday light displays to add to your list. It’s an annual favorite for many Milwaukee-area families, and a great complement to the other must-see lights around the region.
Looking for even more sparkle this winter?
👉 Check out our full Holiday Lights Roundup, featuring the best drive-through shows, neighborhood displays, and walk-through experiences across southeastern Wisconsin.
2025 Dates & Hours
November 28 – December 24
Drive-through or walk-through options available.
- Opens at 6 p.m. on nights with the West Bend Christmas Parade and Reindeer Run
- Santa visits on Mondays (5–9 p.m.) — free hot chocolate for kids
- Suggested donation: $10–$20 per family (cash, check, Venmo, or non-perishable food items)
- Supports local food pantries and volunteer organizations
👉 For the latest schedule of activities, visit the official website.
About Enchantment in the Park
Enchantment in the Park transforms Regner Park in West Bend into one of Wisconsin’s largest holiday light shows, drawing visitors from across southeastern Wisconsin each year. Families can enjoy:
- More than one million LED lights
- A one-mile drive-through or walk-through route
- Musical performances and themed nights
- Fire pits + marshmallows on select evenings
- Horse and carriage rides (select dates)
- Hundreds of volunteers who help bring the event to life
Since its launch in 2009, the event has donated over 300,000 pounds of food and more than $425,000 to food pantries, nonprofits, and local Rotary clubs.
What to Expect
Visits with Santa
Kids can meet Santa on Monday evenings, along with complimentary hot chocolate.
Special Theme Nights (Vary by Year)
Past examples include:
- Pirates of Enchantment Night
- Reindeer Run 5K + 1-Mile Walk
- Scout-sponsored marshmallow nights
Check the official schedule for this year’s lineup.
Drive or Walk Through
Families can choose the way they want to experience the lights:
- Drive-through for a cozy, warm, car-based experience
- Walk-through for a slower pace and photo opportunities
Music & Performances
Nearly 20 local groups perform throughout the season.
Why Families Love It
- Affordable, donation-based pricing
- Easy drive from Milwaukee
- Relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere
- A perfect tradition for little kids
- Plenty of photo spots and walk-through displays
📍 Location
Regner Park
800 N. Main St.
West Bend, WI
More Milwaukee Holiday Fun
Once you’ve planned your light-seeing, you can also browse:
👉 Our Holiday Fun Guide — packed with parades, Santa visits, concerts, markets, and winter activities
👉 Our list of Free Holiday Events Around Milwaukee — budget-friendly fun for families all season long
👉 Best Holiday Light Displays Around Milwaukee — more ideas for festive Christmas lights displays happening around town
Calie Herbst, Editor-in-Chief of Milwaukee With Kids, has spent over a decade combining her experiences as a parent of three to create a hub for Milwaukee’s family adventures.
Her decade-long teaching career in Milwaukee Public Schools and academic background, including a Master’s in Teaching from Marquette University and dual B.A.s in Sociology and Spanish from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, fuel her passion for inclusive and engaging family content.
Calie is also a recognized voice in local media, contributing to WISN Channel 12 News, WTMJ Wisconsin Morning News, Fox 6’s Real Milwaukee, and B93.3.
Discover more about Calie’s journey and editorial approach on her About Page and Editorial Policy Page.
