# Wayne County Lightfest > Event for families in the Detroit–Warren–Dearborn area (MI). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Nov 19 – Dec 24 · 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM - Where: Hines Park (Merriman Hollow Park entrance), 7651 N Merriman Rd, Westland, MI 48185 - Ages: All ages (drive-through holiday light experience enjoyed from the warmth and comfort of your family car) - Price: $5 cash per standard family car ($20 commercial van/limo, $25 mini-bus, $50 bus). Free vehicle entry with a new unwrapped toy on Dec 2 and Dec 9. - Organizer: Wayne County Parks & Recreation - Official page: https://www.waynecountymi.gov/Parks-Recreation/Special-Events-and-Programs/Wayne-County-LightFest - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/wayne-county-lightfest--listing-53d5db71f0672d7ce6e51e6e ## About Stretching across 4.5 scenic miles along Hines Drive, Wayne County Lightfest is recognized as the Midwest's longest drive-through holiday light display. Families enjoy the festive journey from the warmth of their vehicle, cruising past more than 50 monumental animated displays crafted with over 100,000 twinkling LED bulbs, depicting leaping reindeer, playful snowmen, and glowing toy soldiers. At the end of the drive at Warrendale Park, visitors can drop letters in Santa's mailbox, purchase hot chocolate and fresh snacks, and stop for family photos. Vehicle admission is just $5 cash at the entrance gate, making it one of the most affordable and cozy holiday family excursions in Southeast Michigan. 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