Enjoy driving winding through the lighted grounds, surrounded by festive music and decorations, then visit the inside of the museum to meet Santa Claus and explore the Gilmore’s Festival of Trees as you walk through galleries filled with hundreds of classic cars. Enjoy Christmas Through the Decades exhibits and reminisce about Christmas' past.

New This Year: Themed Nights & Extra Fun

• Princess / Character Thursdays
  Meet your favorite fairy tale and holiday characters.
• Fireworks Fridays
  Cap off your evening with a festive fireworks show!
• Fundraiser Sundays
• Support local music programs with themed performances and donation opportunities.
• Craft Market (Dec 20 & 21)
  Shop 14 artisan vendors offering holiday goods and handmade gifts.
• Character Parties
  Interactive events with character shows and themed fun (up to 2 shows per night).
• Light Show Rockin' Playlist
  Our synchronized light display now features iconic 80s hits like:
  Footloose, Don’t Stop Believin’, Dancing in the Dark, Pour Some Sugar On Me, Thunderstruck, I Love Rock ‘N Roll, Jump

In addition to the twinkling lights and delightful decorations, your all-inclusive ticket boasts a variety of memorable experiences for Gilmore guests to enjoy this winter:

• FREE visits with Santa Claus along with photo opportunities
• Christmas Through the Decades exhibits
• Festival of Trees exhibits
• Kris Kringle's Courtyard
• Holiday-themed photo opportunities
• Dashing Through the Snow family rides through the lights in Ford Model T’s, a Checker Taxi Cab, a ‘63 Cadillac convertible, and several other vintage cars from our collection
• Santa’s Garage, the big man’s hot rod workshop, located inside our 1930s Shell Station
• Giant Christmas Cards featuring vintage automotive advertisements and themes
• Live musical performances on Friday and Saturday nights
• The Great Elf Hunt
• Holiday Village Search & Find
• Children's ornament making station
• Leave your letter for Santa with the North Pole Post