Nearly 600,000 Christmas lights will illuminate Rocky Ridge County Park, 3699 Deininger Road, York, during the 36th annual Christmas Magic - A Festival of Lights from Friday, Nov. 29, through Tuesday, Dec. 31. Christmas Magic is a half-mile walking trail that meanders along a wooded hilltop through nearly 600,000 Christmas lights, holiday scenes, and five enclosed, heated pavilions. The trail is accessible. The spirit of the holiday is displayed by using animation, displays, visits from Santa Claus, food, a G-gauge train display, and an O-gauge train display.
Christmas Magic will be open on Mondays through Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. and on Fridays through Sundays from 5 to 9 p.m. Christmas Magic will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Wednesday, Dec. 25.
Toys for Tots nights will take place on Friday, Nov. 29, and Saturday, Nov. 30. For the 10th year, the York County Parks will partner with Toys for Tots. Anyone bringing a new toy still in the box or container for donation to Toys for Tots will receive a voucher for a free food item and beverage at the park's food stand located in White Oak Pavilion.
Pet Night will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Pet owners are invited to bring their pets to the event and have their picture taken with Santa Claus. Members of the Friends of Canine Meadows will be present to process the picture and place it in a frame for a set price. Regular admissions apply for humans. This is the only night that non-service animals are allowed to attend the event. The rain date is Thursday, Dec. 5.
Tickets will be discounted for children ages 4 to 12 and seniors age 60 and older. Children under age 4 will be admitted for free. Prepurchased, timed tickets will be required every night. Timed admission limits the number of people attending Christmas Magic, with the goal of providing a better visiting experience and less waiting in traffic and lines.
Tickets may be purchased at http://www.ChristmasMagicYork.com.The online ticketing system will again expedite the admission process. Reservations will be required for each night, and walk-ins will not be permitted. For those without internet access, tickets can be purchased in person at John Rudy Park Administrative Headquarters during regular business hours on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office is closed from 12:30 to 1 p.m. daily.
The event is sponsored by the York County Department of Parks and Recreation. For more information, including weather-related closures, readers may call 717-840-7440 and press 4 and then 2 or visit the website above.
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