Sherwood’s Trail of Lights is ready to shine bright once again this holiday season! The beloved tradition will open the Friday after Thanksgiving, November 28, and run nightly through Monday, December 30, 2025.
Last year, the City of Sherwood and Sherwood Police Department introduced several updates to make the trail easier to enjoy, including extended hours, streamlined traffic flow, and contactless donations. The results were nothing short of incredible: between November 29 and December 30, 2024, a record-breaking 62,866 cars visited the trail. That’s more than 3,000 cars above the combined total of the previous three years, and more than double the previous single-season record of 27,268 vehicles. Even better, there were no complaints about wait times, proving the new system worked.
What to Expect in 2025
Building on last year’s success, the Trail of Lights will continue with the same popular format that made 2024 a record-breaking year:
- Extended Hours: Open nightly from 5 p.m. to midnight.
- Streamlined Access: Again, the trail will not be staffed nightly. Sherwood Police will monitor traffic only during peak times.
- Smooth Traffic Flow: To keep vehicles moving, brochures and candy canes will not be distributed.
- Contactless Donations: Admission is free, but donations are encouraged. Visitors can make quick contributions by scanning QR codes along the trail. Every donation directly supports making next year’s Trail of Lights even more spectacular.
Key Details to Remember
- Entrance: 420 Dee Jay Hudson Drive in Sherwood
- Exit: Sherwood Forest, 1111 West Maryland Avenue
- Keep It Moving: Please do not stop along the trail.
- Come Back Later if Busy: If traffic is backed up on Dee Jay Hudson Drive, please consider returning later. In the meantime, enjoy one of Sherwood’s restaurants or shops. Supporting local businesses helps make community events like the Trail of Lights possible.
Each year, the Trail of Lights is proudly sponsored by the Sherwood Advertising & Promotions Commission and organized by the Sherwood Parks & Recreation Department. For more information, contact publicinformation@cityofsherwood.net or call 501-413-8030.
