# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Lights 2025!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Dec, 2025 at 05:00 pm – Sat, 27 Dec, 2025 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ~ Get ready for Magical Memories ~
The Lights: An exhibition of holiday magic is back for a fourth year of dazzling delight at Cedarhurst. Bring your festive spirit and experience new light displays, engaging activities, and the merriest of memories.
Capture the fun at photo stations placed along the walking route, roast s’mores at the fire pits, and stay warm with a hot cocoa (adults can add an extra kick!) as you savor the sparkle and cheer.
Grab your friends and family for holiday fun at The Lights!

*Cashless event.
All major credit/debit cards accepted. No ATM on site.

EXPERIENCE THE LIGHTS weekends and select days
Nov. 22 through Dec. 28, 2025
▷ Tickets on sale starting November 1 for Cedarhurst Members  
▷ General Admission tickets on sale - November 15
▷ Advance tickets recommended
▷ Cedarhurst Members - $10 per person
▹ General Admission - $15
Children (ages 2 to 10) - $5 each | Free admission for children under 2
 
NEW this year:
~ We're bringing the Thursday Night Live vibe back for the holidays in December with live music and free kids admission!
~Level up your VIP experience!
Warm up in a private Igloo that accommodates your crew in Igloo Village in the heart of The Lights!
Contact Director of Visitor Engagement Courtney Kabat for holiday party rentals! 618-242-1236 x222 courtney@cedarhurst.org
 
• Not up for walking the trail?
“Ride the Lights” on Dec. 14th and Dec. 18th! All ticket holders will experience The Lights from a guide-driven golf cart ride through the campus.

• Pets are not allowed on the grounds during this event.

Cedarhurst thanks our major sponsors for the 2025 holiday season: Country Financial, Monken Toyota, SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital, Pepsi MidAmerica, and Withers Broadcasting Co.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mt-vernon/the-lights-2025/200029411761741
- **Event Categories**: holiday, music, kids, entertainment, sports, exhibitions, live-music, health-wellness, trips-adventures, nonprofit, parties
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 8

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Mt Vernon
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2600 Richview Rd., Mount Vernon, IL, United States, Illinois 62864
- **lat**: 38.32687
- **long**: -88.92389
- **full address**: 2600 Richview Rd., Mount Vernon, IL, United States, Illinois 62864, 2525 Richview Rd, Mt Vernon, IL 62864-2733, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: The Lights 2025!
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/dc2248fb89b5b691a257ef58fffbe622dfd6b63cbbbe072ccf5196b4dd93d3f9-rimg-w1200-h629-dc060304-gmir?v=1766810140

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Lights 2025! being held?
  - **A:** The Lights 2025! takes place on Sat, 27 Dec, 2025 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 27 Dec, 2025 at 09:00 pm at 2600 Richview Rd., Mount Vernon, IL, United States, Illinois 62864, 2525 Richview Rd, Mt Vernon, IL 62864-2733, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Lights 2025!?
  - **A:** The Lights 2025! is organized by Cedarhurst Center for the Arts.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Lights 2025! is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Mt Vernon, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Lights 2025! sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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