Christmas Magic

Christmas Magic
2012
A Festival of Lights

3699 Deininger Rd, York Pa 17406

                                                       Get directions by clicking here. 

Looking for a way to celebrate the Holidays with your company, civic organization, scout troop or civic organization? Call Jeri Jones at (717) 840-7226 for more details. Special opening time, discounted admissions and Santa visits can be included in your planning.

Please bring a canned food item along to give to the Parks Rangers' Food Drive.

(Call our informational line (717) 840-7443 for trail updates and closings)

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Official Radio Stations:

Broadcasting

910 WSBA

96.1 WSOX


ESPN 1440

WINK 103

Official TV Stations:

WGAL TV 8

 

Where:
Rocky Ridge County Park located east of York - a mile and a half north of Route 30 off Mount Zion Road (Route 24)

New for 2012:

1. Holiday scene by the SPCA
2. New Santa Claus scene
3. Larger G-gauge train display by Susquehanna Valley Garden Railroad Society.
4. Additional LED lighting
5. Additional outdoor props
6. New trail themes
7. Light-O-Rama synchronized lighting trail
8. More animation

 

When:
November 23 - 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

No Credit Cards

Print Coupon - Buy One Adult, Get one Free (Good Mon-Thurs only, Nov. 26- Dec. 13 and Dec. 26 and Dec 27) Download

Background:

Christmas Magic is in its 29th season this year. It began in 1984, the product of the "energy crunch" , when fewer homes were decorating, yet there was still a desire to see Christmas lights locally. In 1984 a small budget allowed for 10,000 lights and props, most produced by the Parks Department. Today, the props are produced commercially and “in-house.” This is the largest program presented by the York County Department of Parks and Recreation each year. O

2012 Participants:

Neat Stuff...

• It takes about 6,000 hours to set up, run and disassemble Christmas Magic.
• Christmas Magic is one of three major Christmas events in southeastern Pennsylvania and is the only event set in a woodland environment.
• The largest attendance occurred in 2011 with a total of 43,800 visitors.
• In 2011, the trail was closed 6 of the scheduled 345nights due to inclement weather, but the nightly average attendance was 1,510 visitors.
• Nearly 2700 hours of volunteer time was accumulated at the 2011 event.
• In 2011, the Parks Ranger food drive generated 2409 pounds of canned goods.
• In 2011, 43 civic organizations decorated Christmas trees inside the buildings.

Special Recognitions:

• Best Special Event in Pennsylvania by the PA Recreation & Parks Society in 1992
• Top 13 Holiday Events in the Country by Wall Street Journal in 2003
• Top 10 Holiday Events in Pennsylvania as recognized by the Philadelphia Inquirer in 2004.
• 2006 – Welcomed the 500,000th visitor to Christmas Magic
• 2006 – Celebrated our One Millionth Annual Visitor to the Parks

Food Vendors:

York County Parks Friends Food Stand will be selling Brown’s Orchard cookies, popcorn, hot cocoa, cider, and water. Bricker's Famous French Fries and Food Service will be located in the Food Court selling your favorite foods including french fries, chicken strips, hot dogs, hamburger BBQ, cheese fries, nachos, soups (weekends), funnel cake, hot chocolate, coffee, hot cider and cold drinks.

Volunteers:

Are always being sought for setup, show operation and tear down. Volunteers work with both the interior and exterior lights and displays. They also assist in providing Santa Claus and helping to serve refreshments at the Parks Friends Food stand. If interested in signing up for the food stand or becoming a volunteer, call the York County Parks at (717) 840-7440. Individuals or groups are welcome.

Toys for Tots Night:

For the third year, the York County Parks is partnering with Toys for Tots.  Anyone bringing a new toy still in the box or container and donating it to the Toys for Tots will receive a “Buy One Get One Free” admission into the event. Look for the Toys of Tots folks at the Ranger shack near the parking area. DATE: November 23, 24 and 25th.

Pet Night:

Wednesday, December 5th, during regular show hours bring your pet to Christmas Magic to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Holiday season. Also, have your pet's picture taken with Santa Claus for $5.00. Members of the Friends of Canine Meadows will be conducting this fundraiser.  Regular admissions apply.  This is the only night that non-essential animals are allowed at the event.  The rain date is Thursday, December 6th.  

The School of Culinary Arts:

Students from The School of Culinary arts will be producing ice sculptures at Rocky Ridge County Park. Their projects will be on display at Christmas Magic nightly for as long as the weather permits. DATE: December 11 at 10 am.

Businesses:

Looking for a great Christmas gift to employees? We offer several different programs for discounted tickets to businesses. Information can be obtained by calling York County Parks at (717) 840-7440.

Municipal Week:

Municipalities and recreation departments are invited to participate in presenting their residents with discounted admission. The municipality runs an ad for the event and their residents receive a “Buy One – Get One Free” coupon. Call your municipality if they are not listed below. 

2012 CHRISTMAS MAGIC MUNICIPALITY WEEKS: