Christmas Magic 2013: A Festival of Lights at Rocky Ridge

Via: http://yorkcountypa.gov/parks-recreation/events/christmas-magic/christmas-magic.html

Rocky Ridge County Park kicks off the holiday season on November 29, 2013 with its 30th annual Christmas Magic, A Festival of Lights.  Christmas Magic 2013 is a half mile trail with hundreds of thousands of lights on display, holiday scenes and also includes train displays, heated pavilions, Santa and more.  

Christmas Magic 2013 is held from November 29, 2013-December 31, 2013 (excluding December 24 and 25); Monday-Friday from 6-9pm, Saturday and Sunday from 5-9pm.

Via: http://yorkcountypa.gov/parks-recreation/events/christmas-magic/christmas-magic.html

The cost for Christmas Magic is Adults $8, Ages 4-12 $6, Under 4 is free, Seniors (60+) $7, Groups of 12+ adults $7 each, Groups of 12+ kids $5 each.  They only accept cash. 

Come hungry: visitors will be able to snack on food from local vendors including cocoa, cookies and cider from Brown's Orchard, fries from Bricker's, plus BBQ, nachos, funnel cake, chicken strips and much more, sold by the York County Parks Friends.
  

What's New for 2013:
-A New Santa Claus scene
-Larger G-gauge train display by Susquehanna Valley Garden Railroad Society.
-LED lighting
-More outdoor props
-New trail themes
-New Light-O-Rama synchronized lighting trail
-New section of paved trail

Via http://yorkcountypa.gov/parks-recreation/events/christmas-magic/christmas-magic.html

There are also special days throughout the event.  There is nightly live entertainment (see the schedule of performers below).  On November 29th and 30th the park is partnering with Toys for Tots.  Bring in a brand-new, still in the package toy on one of those two days and receive a Buy-One-Get-One Free admission for Christmas Magic.  Toys should be brought to the Ranger shack near the parking area.  Pet Night is Wednesday, December 4 during normal Festival hours.  Bring your pets along and get a photo with Santa for $5.  Regular admission rates apply.  The rain date is December 5th.  Non-essential pets are not permitted any other nights.  On December 10th at 10am The School of Culinary Arts will display ice sculptures.  These will be on display nightly for as long as the weather permits.   


Nightly Live Entertainment Schedule:
Nov. 29                        Lou Ann Jones- Vocal
Nov. 30                      Shrewsbury Assembly of God Bell Choir    
Dec. 1                        Sommer Garner Voice Students
Dec. 2                        Country Rockers- Band
Dec. 3                        Gloria’s Strings
Dec 4                        Linda Huber- Autoharpist
Dec. 5                       White Rose Chorus
Dec. 6                       Kayla Kroh- Vocal
Dec. 7                       Colby Joines– Acoustic Guitarist
Dec. 8                       Wetzel Robertson- Vocal
Dec. 9                       Spring Grove School District Choral Groups
Dec. 10                     The Chapelmen- Quartet
Dec. 11                     Mary Snow– Celtaic Trio
Dec 12                       Linda Huber- Autoharpist    
Dec. 13                      Soul Purpose– Duo
Dec. 14                      Keil Holland- Acoustic Guitarist
Dec. 15                      Suzanne Gates- Blues
Dec. 16                      Saints and Singers– Men’s Chorus  
Dec. 17                      Potter’s Clay Drama Group– Christian School of York
Dec. 18                      Madalynn Alt- Baton Twirler
Dec. 19                       Keith Andrew Grim- Acoustic Guitarist
Dec, 20                       Kayla Kroh- Vocal
Dec. 21                        Sweet Life Music Duo    
Dec. 22                       Sommer Garner Voice Students
Dec. 23                       Keith Andrew Grim- Acoustic Guitarist
Dec. 26                       Don Ryan Trumpeters
Dec. 27                       Colby Joines- Acoustic Guitarist
Dec. 28                       Country Rockers- Band
Dec. 29                       Leap of Faith- Band
Dec. 30                       Wetzel Robertson- Vocal
Dec. 31                       Lou Ann Jones- Vocal



Rocky Ridge County Park is located at:

3699 Deininger Rd, York, Pa 17406

 

FOR MORE CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS IN YORK, CLICK HERE.

Little Explorers Nature Time at Rocky Ridge

Families are invited to Little Explorers Nature Time at Rocky Ridge Park, at the Oak Timbers Picnic Area on Thursday June 27 from 11am-12pm.  Park Naturalist Amber Carothers will guide your family as you explore nature and the habitats at the park. 

All ages are welcome but strollers are not recommended.

This is a free activity and there is no registration information. 

Marshmallow Hike at Rocky Ridge

The Marshmallow Hike at Rocky Ridge is an outdoor hike through the park to search for Mother Nature's gifts.  After the walk, enjoy a fire and hot cocoa. 
The Marshmallow Hike dates and times are:
Thursday, December 27, 2012 from 1-3pm
Saturday, December 29, 2012 from 9:30-11:30am and 1-3pm

This is a free event but registration is required.  You can register for the Marshmallow Hike by calling 428-1961. 
The Marshmallow Hike meeting area is located at
Rocky Ridge Park,
Hidden Laurel Picnic Area,
Pheasant Pavilion

Christmas Magic 2012 A Festival of Lights at Rocky Ridge

Are you searching for Christmas Magic 2013?

 

Via: http://yorkcountypa.gov/parks-recreation/events/christmas-magic/christmas-magic.html

Rocky Ridge County Park has kicked off the holiday season with its 29th annual Christmas Magic, A Festival of Lights.  Christmas Magic 2012 is a half mile trail with hundreds of thousands of lights on display, holiday scenes, train displays and more. 
When: Christmas Magic will be held throughout the park until December 31, 2012.  Monday-Friday from 6-9pm, Saturday and Sunday from 5-9pm. 
Where: Rocky Ridge County Park.  3699 Deininger Rd, York, Pa 17406
Cost: Adults $8, Ages 4-12 $6, Under 4 is free, Seniors (60+) $7, Groups of 12+ adults $7 each, Groups of 12+ kids $5 each.


New for 2012:
-More lights, props, scenes, new themes
-A bigger train display
What else:
-Food vendors, including Brown's Orchards, Bricker's Fries and more will be serving some great comfort and holiday food.
-Wednesday, December 5 is Pet Night.  Bring your pet along during normal business hours and even get a picture with Santa for $5.
-Beginning December 11 and continuing as weather permits, there will be ice sculptures by students from The School of Culinary Arts.
-Many county municipalities offer a buy-one-get-one-free coupon for certain dates.  If your township or borough doesn't offer this coupon you may also print it from the website. 
-Live entertainment each business evening- see the website above for details.

Grand Opening of the Nature Zone at Rocky Ridge Park

On Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 10am-2pm Rocky Ridge will be holding the grand opening of the Nature Zone located by the Hidden Laurel parking area.  Kids ages 2-12 are invited to climb, dig, play and explore with nature.  There is no registration required and this is a free event.  




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Marshmallow Hike at Rocky Ridge

MARSHMALLOW HIKE AT ROCKY RIDGE PARK

On Tuesday, December 28 at the Hidden Laurel Picnic Area from 9:30–11:30am & 1–3pm

and Thursday, December 30 (same location) from 1–3pm you can take a holiday hike through the woods to search for gifts from Mother Nature.  After the walk there will be hot chocolate and a warm fire available!   
 
It's free but call 717-428-1961 to register for the walk.
 
What a great way to get outdoors and burn off some extra energy!! 

Christmas Magic 2010: A Festival of Lights at Rocky Ridge

Are you searching for Christmas Magic 2013?

Rocky Ridge County Park is having their annual Christmas Magic Festival of Lights.  Rocky Ridge is located off of Mount Zion Rd. (Rt 24) about a mile North of Rt. 30.  Families take a half-mile walk through 400,000 displays of lights and holiday scenes (including a train display- a favorite in my family!).  If it gets too cold don't worry- there are some heated pavilions along the way! 
Bring a canned food item when you visit for the Park Rangers' Food Drive. 

When:
November 26 - December 23
December 26 - December 31
(Closed Dec. 24, 25 )


Times:
Monday through Friday, 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 5 to 9 p.m.


Costs:
Adults, $8; Ages 4-12, $6
Under age 4, Free,
Seniors(60+) $7
Groups: 12+ adults - $7 each
Groups: 12+ children - $5 each


Bring a canned food item when you visit for the Park Rangers' Food Drive.

Are any readers going this year?  Have you been here before?  Share your past experiences!  I haven't been to this event since I was a kid so I don't remember much.  Hopefully we can make it this year!