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Lawrence Lights, a festive fundraiser for local nonprofits, opens soon – The Lawrence Times
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Lawrence Lights, a drive-thru holiday light extravaganza benefiting local nonprofits, will open this week.
The tour, featuring synchronized lights and lighted displays, is returning for a fifth year, running from Wednesday, Nov. 26 through Tuesday, Dec. 30 at the Youth Sports Complex, 4911 W. 27th St., off of K-10 highway.
The event runs from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. every night except for Monday, Dec. 1, Dec. 8 and Dec. 15.
Tickets cost $20 per car and can be purchased here.
All money from Lawrence Lights, hosted by Lawrence’s Sertoma Club, goes to Douglas County nonprofits. The event has generated more than $104,000 in the past four years, which has been granted to organizations such as Artists Helping the Homeless, Heartland Community Health Center, Tenants to Homeowners, Willow Domestic Violence Center and more, according to a press release.
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Sertoma said it’s upping the holiday magic for this year’s festivities with improved displays and features, according to the release. This year’s Lawrence Lights map promises a Candy Cane Lane, a corridor of singing presents and even some hidden elves.
Profits from the 2025 light tour will benefit Just Food, the Ballard Center, the Schiefelbusch Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic at KU and the Lawrence Parks and Recreation’s Wee Folks Scholarship Fund.
There are designated spots where folks can get out of their car for pictures. Otherwise, the event is fully drive-thru. Buses, shuttles and limousines are encouraged for larger groups.
Although Lawrence Lights is open in most inclement weather, they may cancel the tours if severe weather affects the show. They will update their Facebook or Instagram in those instances.
“This event represents months of dedication from volunteers, sponsors, and the Lawrence community,” said Tom Pollard, founder of Lawrence Lights. “We can’t wait to see the community enjoy everything that’s been created for them.”
The team is still looking for volunteers to help run the show. Sign up through this link.
Find out how to donate your unused lighting, supplies or scrap metal to Lawrence Lights at this link.
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