Join Santa at Gilmore Car Museum Winter Wonderland Experience on Wednesday, December 10th for a magical evening as we transform the holiday lights into your personal trail! For one night only, no vehicles will be allowed—giving you and your family the chance to run, walk, or stroll outdoors through the sparkling displays at your own pace.
Course Details
Distance: Just over 1.5 mile long course and ½ mile short course (go longer or shorter if you wish)
This is a fun run/walk, not a timed race
First 250 registrations includes a festive light-up necklace
Holiday Fun Awaits!
- Warm up with s’mores and holiday treats
- Visit/run/walk with Santa
- Write letters to Santa and Kid’s crafts inside the Carriage House
- Inside the Museum enjoy the Festival of Trees and Christmas Through the Decades while exploring the exhibits
- Relax by cozy, outdoor firepits
- Enjoy food & drinks from Ginopolis Bar, George & Sally's 1941 Diner, and the Pedal Car Café
Prizes awarded for:
- Ugliest Sweater
- Most Festive Costume
- Jingle Bell Bling – Costume with the most bling and bells
- Bah Hum Bug – Scroogiest of the Scrooges
Bring your holiday spirit, family, and friends—it’s a night of lights, laughter, and lasting memories!
Event Agenda
- 5:00pm: Museum doors open
- 5:00pm – 5:45pm: Check-in at museum admissions window
- 5:45pm: Line up at the Carriage House for official start
- 6:00pm: Run/Walk/Stroll begins – Finish at your own pace
- 7:30pm: Prize Winners announced and awarded at the Romig Pavilion
FAQs
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No. Much like going to a professional sporting event, you cannot get a refund because you can no longer make it. Guests are in charge of finding a person to purchase that ticket or giving it to someone else to use.
Tickets are non-refundable, but are transferable between persons.
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Yes, food and/or beverages is available for purchase.
George & Sally's Blue Moon Diner in open daily.
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Bringing outside food and/or beverages is prohibited.
Gilmore Car Museum relies on sales from food and beverage to stay in operation.
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Smoking is prohibited inside any buildings. The designated smoking area is outside while at least 25 feet away from buildings.
Smoking marijuana is strictly prohibited on museum grounds.
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Yes, we accept Visa, Discover, and Mastercard.
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Yes. Pets are allowed outside on museum grounds. Pets are not permitted in any building or gallery. All pets must be on a leash at all times and owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pet.
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No. Use of golf carts without prior permission from the Gilmore Car Museum is prohibited.
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No. Political and religious advertisements are not allowed on our campus.