Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the season and experience the peaceful wonder of a luminaria-lined walk in the woods this winter. Wind through the Nature Center woods on a self-guided tour of forest trails lit by the soft glow of nearly 1000 luminaria, then warm up by a festive fire with a complimentary hot apple cider or hot chocolate at our trailside Winter Cafe.

Snacks and adult holiday libations (including spiked peppermint hot chocolate and hot cider with spiced rum) sold separately.

FRIDAY, DEC. 8
Featured guests: DPNC Animal Ambassadors
Some of our resident DPNC animals will join the festivities at the trailside Winter Cafe at Friday evening’s event. Meet our owls and other animals of the forest and learn interesting animal facts while enjoying your post-stroll hot beverages.

SATURDAY, DEC 9
Featured guest: Woodland Santa
Before or after your walk in the woods, your little ones are invited to a holiday experience full of wonder: a visit with Woodland Santa! Meet Woodland Santa and his elf inside by the fireplace while you capture a holiday photo. Santa is visiting from 4:30 to 6 pm.

SUNDAY, DEC 10
Featured guests: Holiday choral singers
After your walk through the glowing luminaria in our winter forest, settle into our trailside Winter Cafe as the fire crackles and the sounds of holiday song fills the air.

Advance ticket purchase required.
Choose from timed entry slots each night between 4:30-7:30 pm.