The Wayne County Lightfest celebrates its 32nd year with new displays across five miles of Hines Park!
The Wayne County Lightfest is open Wednesday - Sunday from November 20, 2025 - December 24, 2025, with bonus days of Monday, December 22, 2025, and Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
The fees (CASH ONLY) for the Lightfest are below:
Cars: $5 cash
Commercial Van/RV/Limo: $20 cash
Mini-Bus (20 passengers): $25 cash
Bus (40+ passengers): $50 cash
The address for the Lightfest entrance is 7651 N. Merriman Road in Westland.
Toy Nights, an initiative that allows visitors to donate a new, unwrapped toy in lieu of paying the entrance fee, will take place on November 26, December 3 and December 10.
Perrin Park Attractions (Halfway through the Lightfest):
*There is a walkthrough gift box perfect for photo opportunities and selfies!
*Expanded food truck area with five trucks offering different types of food!
*Giant mailbox to mail Santa letters and restrooms at Perrin Park.
During the Lightfest, Hines Drive closes to traffic for set-up/clean-up from Ann Arbor Trail to Outer Drive from 5:00 PM - Midnight.
Special thanks to our sponsors:
Friends of Wayne County Parks
ITC Holdings, Inc.
Midstates Recreation
DTE Energy
Cole, Newton & Duran CPA's
Fox 2 News
SMART
National Heritage Academies
Consumers Energy
Signs by Crannie
Caution: LIGHT EFFECTS IN USE
This event features flashing lights, strobe effects, and rapid color changes. These may trigger discomfort, dizziness, or seizures in individuals with photosensitive epilepsy or other light sensitives. Viewer discretion advised.
If you experience any discomfort, please look away from the lights or exit the area immediately.
Photo Policy: The staff of Wayne County Parks often take photos of participants taking part in sponsored programs or enjoying the parks. Please be aware that these photos are for promotional purposes to be used on the Wayne County website, in Wayne County Parks’ brochures and flyers, on social media and in newspapers without compensation. Participants consent to being photographed for such purposes, unless Wayne County Parks’ staff is notified otherwise.
For more information, please call (734) 261-1990 or visit www.waynecountymi.gov.
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