Join us for
Light Up BSP
December 14-31 | 6 - 8:30PM
Get ready for BSP's FREE holiday series, Light Up BSP! Join us for two weeks packed with family-friendly activities, festive performances, and of course, our Holiday Lights experience.
Thank you to all our Light Up BSP Sponsors and Partners!
Presenting Sponsor:
Christmas Tree Sponsor:
Christmas Tree Sponsor:
Santa Claus Sponsor:
Schedule of Events
Nightly Hours
Let Light Up BSP dazzle you with our Nightly Hours! Each night, guests can enjoy a Scavenger Hunt, Holiday Geocaching+, Snow*, Photo Opportunities, Holiday Lights, and Special Food and Beverage menus!
Welcome Center Coffee Shop: 8AM - 8:30PM
The Depot Cafe & Ice Cream Shop: 11AM - 8PM
Southern Glazer’s Rooftop Bar: 12 - 8:30PM
Mobile Concessions: 5:30 - 8:30PM
*Snow every 10 minutes!
+Embark on a hike brought to you by Friends of the Parks!
Coordinates: N 28° 02.9588 W 081° 58.1153
Without GPS: Follow the holiday lights through the Crenshaw Canopy Walk to the Lawn and look to your right for a cluster of palm trees. Hidden beneath the palms, among the ferns, your prize awaits!
Saturday, December 14
6 - 8:30PM:
- Pictures with Santa
- Sparkle Elves
- Live Music: Steamin Jazz
- Letters to Santa Activity
- Toy Drive with Rudolph Roundup
Sunday, December 15
6 - 8:30PM:
- Pictures with Santa
- Live Music: Motown Christmas with Dames, Astrid McEntire, and Dave.ed
- Letters to Santa Activity
- Merry Maker Market:
Light Up the Night Sponsor:
Monday, December 16
6 - 8:30PM:
- Pictures with Santa
- Christmas card activity for Bring Smiles to Seniors
- Live Music: Dicken’s Carolers
- Elves on Skates
Light Up the Night Sponsor:
Tuesday, December 17: *Sensory-Friendly Night*
5 - 8:30PM:
- Sensory Hour: Experience the magic of Light Up BSP in a quiet and low sensory setting 5-6PM
- Pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus
- Christmas Tree Craft Activity
- Live Music: Youth Carolers from Lakeland Community Theater
- Temporary Christmas Tattoos
Wednesday, December 18
6 - 8:30PM:
- Festive Face Painting
- Pictures with Santa
- Winter Wellness Walk, Holiday Scavenger Hunt, Ornament Craft Activity, and Frosty's Fitness Circuit all brought to you by Lakeland Regional Health
- Live Music: Vocalitas, a female vocal trio
Light Up the Night Sponsor:
Thursday, December 19
6 - 8:30PM:
- Singo with holiday tunes featuring DJ KD Queen
- Donation Drive Peace River*
- Visit from Coke Caravan (6 - 8PM Located at the Mulch lot between Hollis Family Welcome Center and Florida Children's Museum)
- Pictures with Santa (6 - 8PM Located at the Mulch lot between Hollis Family Welcome Center and Florida Children's Museum)
*Peace River Center a local not-for-profit organization that offers a broad range of mental health, victim services and substance use disorder services throughout Polk, Highlands and Hardee counties. Please help us support their community impact by donating toiletries, hygiene products, diapers, non-perishable pantry goods, and/or gift cards for food, gas, and household items.
Light Up the Night Sponsor:
Friday, December 20
6 - 8:30PM:
- Pictures with Santa
- Live Music: Mariachi Las Aztecas
- Poinsettia Art Activity
Light Up the Night Sponsor:
Saturday, December 21
6 - 8:30PM:
- Pictures with Santa
- Holiday Costume Craft Activity 6 - 7PM
- Gingerbread Craft Activity
- Kids' Christmas Character Parade 7 - 7:30PM
- Candy Cane Toy Soldiers
Light Up the Night Sponsor:
Sunday, December 22
6 - 8:30PM:
- Pictures with Santa
- Live Music: We Three Strings, a Bluegrass, Folk, and Jazz trio
- Special Photo Opportunity
- Touch-a-Truck with Sunbelt Rentals
Monday, December 23
6 - 8:30PM:
- Pictures with Santa
- Live Music: Dicken’s Carolers
- Santa's Sweets and Savories Market:
Tuesday, December 24
6 - 8:30PM:
- Pictures with Santa
- Holiday Pajama Night: Wear matching Christmas pajamas and get a free family portrait!
- Reindeer Games: Gather as a family and play a variety of Christmas games!
- Cookie Decorating Kits
Thursday, December 26: *Sensory-Friendly Night*
5 - 8:30PM:
- Sensory Friendly Hour: Experience the magic of Light Up BSP in a quiet and low sensory setting 5-6PM
- Live Music: Free Whiskey Duo, an Americana Jam/Rock Band
- Winter Sensory Bin Activity
- Temporary Tattoos
Friday, December 27
6 - 8:30PM:
- Winter Stargazing with Sidewalk Science Center
- Kids' snow-making activity
- Meet the Snow Queen & King
Saturday, December 28
6 - 8:30PM:
- Live Music: Variety Band, The Dave Capp Project
- Winter Mitten Craft Activity
Sunday, December 29
6 - 8:30PM:
- Live Music: R&B with Black Satin Band
- Winter Bookmarks Craft Activity
Monday, December 30
6 - 8:30PM:
- Wintery Short Films: Frosty's Winter Wonderland, Olaf's Frozen Adventure
- Meet & Greet with Anna, Elsa, & Olaf
Tuesday, December 31
6 - 8:30PM:
- NYE Silent Disco with Quiet Riot for the family! Silent Disco headphones are first come first serve, free, and available starting at 6PM. Two times available for headphone checkout: 6PM and 7:15PM.
- Glow Photo Opportunity
- Friendship Bracelet Making and Coloring Pages
FAQ's
December 14 – December 31 from 6 - 8:30PM
This year, the Light Up BSP holiday lights include both the AgAmerica Heritage Gardens and Crenshaw Family Canopy Walk, which you can enter from outside the Hollis Family Welcome Center. BSP trams will be available for complimentary rides from the on-site parking lots to the event entrance.
Every night* of Light Up BSP will include a variety of exciting holiday performances, strolling entertainment, and festivities for the whole family on The Allen & Company Family Lawn. Of course, Santa will be here through Christmas Eve, and there are two evenings with sensory-friendly hours. Please see the calendar for more details about nightly activities.
*Excluding Christmas Day (12/25/24)
BSP trams will be available for complimentary rides from the on-site parking lots to the event entrance. See the Parking section for more information on rides to BSP by Citrus Connection!
No. BSP is free and open to the public!
All ages are welcome to enjoy Light Up BSP and the holiday festivities.
Parking on-site at BSP is first come, first served. Overflow parking will also be available outside the Park. You will be directed to available parking by park staff.
All BSP and Citrus Connection parking lots are free to park.
Citrus Connection will provide special transit shuttle service daily* to and from Light Up BSP from 4 - 10PM. Click here for the route map and schedule.
We suggest that you plan ahead to determine the best route for you and your family. We encourage you to carpool, utilize rideshare services, and take advantage of the Citrus Connection shuttle service.
All tram service will pause from 12 - 5PM inside the park and resume on Bonnet Springs Boulevard from 5 - 9PM.
*Please note, the Citrus Connection shuttle will not operate on Christmas Eve.
BSP accepts all major credit cards and contactless payments (tap to pay). There are two reverse ATMs or “cash to card” machines also available for guests, at the Hollis Family Welcome Center and The Depot Cafe, located near the Florida Children's Museum.
During Light Up BSP, our on-site food and beverage locations will have extended hours.
Welcome Center Coffee Shop: 8AM-8:30PM
The Depot Cafe & Ice Cream Shop: 11AM-8PM
Southern Glazer’s Rooftop Bar: 12PM-8:30PM
Mobile Concessions: 5:30PM-8:30PM
Bring your credit/debit card, enabled tap to pay device, or visit one of our reverse ATM (“cash to card” machines) located at the Welcome Center or the Depot before making your way toward the event location.
Please see our General Park Rules for items that will not be permitted in the Park.
Pets will not be allowed on the lights path or in the event space. We kindly ask that you keep pets at home during these dates.
During Light Up, BSP’s complimentary Ride with Regal trams will run on Bonnet Springs Boulevard, from 5:00-9:00PM, bringing guests to and from on-site parking lots to the Welcome Center, near the beginning of the light path.
The entire event path is ADA Accessible.
Contact us here and we’d be happy to help!