Each year in October, Pierce County Parks closes the south entrance on Breeseman Blvd. to Spanaway Park when the set up begins for Fantasy Lights. This year the closure will occur on Monday, October 22 and continue through January 15, 2013. During that time there will be no through traffic while the displays are in place.

Spanaway Park will close early each day at 3 pm during the Fantasy Lights. The Walk through will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on November 18. More information on signing up and guidelines are available here. According to the county web site, “Fantasy Lights Walk takes you through 2.5 miles of animated displays at Spanaway Park in Spanaway, Washington. Walkers of all ages and abilities (including wheelchairs and strollers) are invited to take a sneak preview walk through Fantasy Lights on one night only.”

Pre-Registration fee for the Walk: $3 per person, $9 per family of four, Children ages 3 and under are free.

The drive through display will run from November 22 to January 1. Fantasy Lights operates every night including Christmas and New Year’s Eve, from 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm.

Admission is charged per vehicle at the gate: $13 per vehicle, $28 per mini-bus
(16-24 passenger capacity), $45 for each bus  (25+ passenger capacity).