Red River Exhibition Park - 3977 Portage Avenue

Family

Open nightly from Friday, November 29, 2024 to Saturday, January 4, 2025 (closed December 25)
Hours: 6:00pm to 10:00pm

Tickets are sold as ANY DAY passes, valid for one visit on any one day during the event hours, and are purchased on a PER CAR/VEHICLE basis.  Up to 7 people can be in a vehicle with this pass.  Bringing a larger capacity vehicle/bus?  Larger vehicle passes are available for purchase at the gate only .  

DESCRIPTION

Manitoba’s longest drive-thru light show and favourite holiday tradition is back for another season of affordable family fun! Over one million lights throughout Red River Exhibition Park will dazzle you from the comfort of your vehicle! Check out all your favourite displays along the 2.5 km route, enjoyed from the warmth of your car! You can also plan for outdoor photo opportunities, outdoor skating, and food stands offering warm drinks and tasty treats. 

Activities

  • Tune your radio to 101.1 FM! While enjoying Winter Wonderland, tune your vehicle to our exclusive on-park radio station for custom holiday programming that pairs perfectly with the views!
  • Wednesdays are magical! The first 100 cars on Wednesday evenings receive FREE 3D glasses to view the light displays with some extra dazzle!
  • Weekend Horse-Drawn Hayrides: Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6:30pm – 9:30pm, hop aboard a classic hayride (by KB Clydesdales) through Exhibition Park to really enjoy the spirit of the season.
  • Outdoor Pond Skating: When the cold weather freezes the Exhibition Park pond, bring your skates and take a spin under the stars. Open nightly, weather permitting until the end of the show.
  • Letters to Santa: Kids are invited to mail their letters to Santa BY DECEMBER 12/24 in our special “Direct to the North Pole” mailbox. Santa sends replies!
  • Delicious Eats: Satisfy your cravngs with min donuts from the Mini-O's truck (drive-thru at the Red Barn and walk-up at the Boat House photo stop), and other tasty treats like chicken fingers, corn dogs, fries, putine and more drom Damn Fine Deep-Fried!
  • Plan for lots of beautiful and fun outdoor photo opportunities!

For more event information, please visit redriverex.com.   If you need assistance with your ticket order, please visit our Ticketing Help page.   

Bringing a larger vehicle with 8 or more people?  Passes are available at the gate for larger vehicles - see details here. 

General car tickets will also be sold at the gate.



Access Canad Inns Winter Wonderland via Festival Drive.