Christmas Reflections light up Lake DeFuniak Nov. 29 – Dec. 31

November 2, 2024

Bring the entire family any night of the week or come and stay the weekend in beautiful, historic DeFuniak Springs, Florida Nov. 29 – Dec. 31, 2024. The annual Christmas Reflections display will show off more than 10 million lights reflecting off a perfectly round spring-fed lake glowing in holiday splendor.

Enjoy a holiday family tradition that is a delight to all ages as the City lights up Chipley Park with the annual Christmas Reflection displays. A variety of Victorian, animal, and toy soldier cutouts, Santa’s workshop, and the grandfather clock ticking away are among the thousands of decorations that adorn these historic grounds. This event is orchestrated and hosted by the City of DeFuniak Springs.

Details:

  • Day after Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve. Open 7 days a week, 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. The last car is at 9 pm.  Lights are out by 9:30 pm. Open as the weather permits. Photos with Santa will be available on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays – 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm.

    Christmas Reflections Information (850) 892-8500, ext. 1121
    Christmas Reflections Hotline (850) 253-7642
    Volunteer Information or Cancellation (850) 951 – 3030

Admission:

  • $5 per person
  • Free for children 5 and under
  • Tuesday Discount for Military:  $10 for a carload of up to 6 people
  • Season Passes a vailable for $50

Directions:
3 Circle Drive, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435. Entrance on 331 and Live Oak Ave.

  • From Pensacola/Crestview:
    Take U.S Highway 90 East; turn right onto U.S Highway 331 South. Turn left onto Live Oak Avenue (first red light); follow the Christmas Reflections entrance path.
  • From Alabama:
    Take U.S Highway 331 South to DeFuniak Springs; turn left onto U.S. Highway 90 West; turn right onto U.S Highway 331 South. Turn left onto Live Oak Avenue (first red light); follow the entrance to Christmas Reflections.
  • From Tallahassee:
    Take Interstate 10 West to Exit 85 (DeFuniak Springs); turn right onto U.S. Highway 331 going north; turn right onto Live Oak Avenue; follow to the entrance of Christmas Reflections.
  • From U.S. Highway 98:
    Take U.S Highway 331 North; turn right onto Live Oak Avenue (sixth red light); follow the entrance into Christmas Reflections. 
  • Pettis’s Little Patch of Heaven will be providing carriage/wagon rides at Christmas Reflections 2024 in Defuniak Springs. **their fees are in addition to the per person admission fee charged by the City** They have times set, 30 minute increments, for the carriage rides to see the beautiful Christmas lights and historic homes around the lake yard.

    Cost is $100 and will cover up to 4 average sized people and small kids can be held. This will be reservations only. No walk ups. Please call 850-896-6859 for reservations. A $25 deposit will be required at the time of booking. Deposit will only be refunded if a 3-day (72 hour) notice is given or if they have to cancel the rides due to weather or any other unforeseen circumstances. VENMO, PAYPAL, CASH APP or Cash will be accepted.
    Dates:

    Friday-Nov 29, 5:30-9:00
    Sunday-Dec 1, 5:30-8:00
    Thursday-Dec 5, 5:30-9:00
    Friday-Dec 6, 5:30-9:00
    Saturday-Dec 7, 5:30-9:00
    Sunday-Dec 8, 5:30-8:00
    Thursday-Dec 12, 5:30-9:00
    Friday-Dec 13, 5:30-9:00
    Saturday-Dec 14, 5:30-9:00
    Sunday-Dec 15, 5:30-8:00
    Friday-Dec 20, 5:30-9:00
    Saturday-Dec 21, 5:30-9:00
    Sunday-Dec 22, 5:30-8:00
    Thursday-Dec 26, 5:30-9:00
    Friday-Dec 27, 5:30-9:00
    Saturday-Dec 28, 5:30-9:00
    Sunday-Dec 29, 5:30-8:00
    Monday-Dec 30, 5:30-9:00

    For more information about Christmas Reflections go to: https://waltonoutdoors.com/christmas-reflections-light-up-lake-defuniak-nov-29-dec-31/

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