Dark Woods Adventure Park Reopened

Now Open Nightly Through December 29th

We’re open at 6pm nightly until 9pm on Sunday – Thursday and until 10pm Friday and Saturday.

Statement on the Dark Woods Fire – From Jason & Mardy Summerlin, Owners/Operators

“We were heartbroken to discover a structural fire in the Gate House building of Dark Woods Adventure Park and Dark Woods Haunted Attraction. The fire report indicates this was caused by an electrical situation within a parked golf cart and was not the act of arson.

Despite the situation, we feel incredibly lucky there were no injuries and are moved beyond words by the outpouring of support from our community and the hundreds of people that came to our assistance this morning.

We thank the City of Natchitoches Fire Department and City of Natchitoches Utilities, Tim Moran, and Brad Pickett Electric for their speedy work on this and look forward to reopening as soon as we can to welcome the community back to Dark Woods for Christmas in the Park and Lost Treasure Mining Co.

Please stay tuned to our Facebook and social media for regular updates.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

From strolling the woods twinkling with light displays to sitting next to a fire-pit and making s’mores discover what makes Christmas in the Park an environment that is filled with love, family, and a true Christmas spirit that truly in the heart of Natchitoches Parish.

250,000 LIGHTS

Christmas in the Park provides the perfect setting for family memories this Christmas. Be merry and bright as you bask in the glow of 250,000+ dazzling LED lights in our family’s growing holiday display.

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FESTIVE ENTERTAINMENT

From interactive fun for kids to uplifting holiday music, nightly entertainment even includes a place for the kids to see Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus and other holiday character favorites at Kringle’s Outpost.

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SEASONAL TREATS

Gather the whole family for homemade doughnuts and gourmet hot chocolate. Plus, enjoy other seasonal favorites like
caramel apples, campfire s’mores and Natchitoches meat pies at the park concessions.

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Do You Believe? Photos with Santa and Friends

Celebrate the spirit of the season and experience the ultimate ho-ho-holiday encounter when you meet—and snap pics with—the jolly old elf himself.

Santa’s 2020 Dates:

Santa has returned to the North Pole for 2020!

Blitzen the Reindeer and Mrs. Claus will appear on select dates.

Dark Woods is excited to now offer professional souvenir photo packages printed while you wait! Kringle’s Outpost is a festive Christmas set furnished with traditional European antiques and beautiful Christmas decor perfect for unique Christmas memories.

Pricing Packages for Holiday Photos 2020

PICK 2 – $30

2 – 5X7 prints
(additional copies $10 each)

PICK 1 – $20 (choose 1 from the following)

1 – 5X7 print
4 – Wallets

INDIVIDUAL OPTIONS

$25 – Digital image only

Location in park: Kringle’s Outpost @ Dark Woods

*Schedule subject to change without notice. **Subject to weather conditions and park operating hours ***Additional fees apply for photo souvenirs.

TICKET INFORMATION

REGULAR ADMISSION

Admission to Christmas in the Park is $6 per person ages 4 and up. Children 3 and under are FREE. Take home beautiful Christmas memories that will last a lifetime.

Tickets are available at the box office onsite nightly.

*NOTE: Due to post fire damage, tickets are not available online this year.

Located in Northwest Louisiana, Natchitoches parish is a gem to behold during the Christmas holidays. Every year the city of Natchitoches explodes with Christmas joy and beautiful colors as the historic Downtown area is decorated with millions of lights, set decorations, and wonderful Christmas Spirit that millions of people come to visit every year. Dubbed the City of Lights, Natchitoches has earned a permanent spot on Louisiana’s Holiday Trail of Lights as huge waves of families pour into the city limits to experience a truly unique take on the Christmas in the South.